Hitachi Chemical Co. Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2014. For the period, the company reported net sales of ¥393,711 million against ¥370,101 million a year ago. Operating income was ¥25,826 million against ¥21,772 million a year ago. Ordinary income was ¥31,130 million against ¥26,267 million a year ago. Income before income taxes and minority interests was ¥20,874 million against ¥31,199 million a year ago. Income before minority interests was ¥13,866 million against ¥21,772 million a year ago. Net income was ¥13,757 million against ¥21,703 million a year ago. Net income per share was ¥66.06 against ¥104.22 per share a year ago.

For the year ending March 31, 2015, the company expects net sales of ¥530,000 million. Operating income of ¥37,000 million. Ordinary income of ¥41,000 million. Net income of ¥21,000 million or ¥100.85 per share.

For the year ending March 31, 2015, the company expects dividend of ¥18.00 per share.