Fujikura Kasei Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2016. For the six months period, the company reported net sales of JPY 31,452 million, operating income of JPY 1,610 million, ordinary income of JPY 1,687 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 1,133 million or JPY 35.20 per share as compared to net sales of JPY 37,006 million, operating income of JPY 1,414 million, ordinary income of JPY 1,417 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 736 million or JPY 22.51 per share for the same period a year ago. Income before income taxes and minority interests was JPY 1,686,897,000 compared to JPY 1,417,437,000 a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was JPY 639,729,000 compared to JPY 1,212,426,000 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was JPY 773,491,000 compared to JPY 716,106,000 a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was JPY 29,681,000 compared to JPY 36,561,000 a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2017. For the year ending March 31, 2017, 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 55.94 per share.

The company declared a dividend of JPY 7.00 per share for the six months ended September 30, 2016 compared to same a year ago. Scheduled date to commence dividend payments is December 2, 2016.

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