Fujikura Kasei Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2016. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of JPY 15,747 million, operating income of JPY 832 million, ordinary income of JPY 946 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 619 million or JPY 19.10 per share as compared to net sales of JPY 18,579 million, operating income of JPY 713 million, ordinary income of JPY 762 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 417 million or JPY 12.75 per share for the same period a year ago. Profit before income taxes was JPY 945,519,000 compared to JPY 762,336,000 a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the six months ending September 30, 2016 and for the year ending March 31, 2017. For the six months, the company expects net sales of JPY 32,500 million, operating income of JPY 1,400 million, ordinary income of JPY 1,400 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 800 million or JPY 24.66 per share.

For the year, the company expects net sales of JPY 65,000 million, operating income of JPY 3,000 million, ordinary income of JPY 3,000 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 1,800 million or JPY 55.48 per share.

The company provided dividend guidance for the first half of fiscal 2017 and for the year ending March 31, 2017. For the first half, the company expects to pay dividend of JPY 7.00 per share compared to JPY 7.00 per share paid a year ago.

For the year ending March 31, 2017, the company expects to pay year-end dividend of JPY 7.00 per share compared to JPY 7.00 per share paid a year ago.