Nippon Thompson Co., Ltd. announced consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2015. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 22,745 million compared with JPY 22,193 million for the same period a year ago. Operating income was JPY 1,979 million compared with JPY 1,786 million for the same period a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 2,009 million compared with JPY 1,827 million for the same period a year ago. Net income attributable to owners of parent was JPY 1,218 million or JPY 15.14 per share compared with JPY 1,180 million or JPY 14.65 per share for the same period a year ago. Income before income tax was JPY 2,006 million compared with JPY 1,889 million for the same period a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was JPY 2,405 million compared with JPY 3,565 million for the same period a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was JPY 1,532 million compared with JPY 571 million for the same period a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was JPY 384 million compared with JPY 233 million for the same period a year ago.

The company declared an interim dividend of JPY 6.50 per share, the dividend is payable on December 9, 2015.

The company provided dividend guidance for the full year of fiscal 2016. The company plans to pay a final dividend of JPY 6.50 per share for the full year of fiscal 2016.

The company provided earnings guidance for the full year ending March 31, 2016. For the full year, the company expects to report net sales of JPY 45,000 million, operating income of JPY 3,700 million, ordinary income of JPY 3,700 million and net income attributable to owners of parent of JPY 2,200 million or JPY 30.35 per share.