Press Releases

Fiscal 1998

November 20, 1998
Asahi Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.

Consolidated Results for the Semiannual Period Ended September 30, 1998


(Unit: Millions of Yen)


Financial Highlights

    Statements of Income Sep.1997 Sep.1998 Mar.1999
    (Estimated)
      Net Sales
    632,818
    580,373
    1,200,000
      Operating Profit
    35,475
    21,699

      Ordinary Profit
    33,569
    20,811
    45,000
      Net Income
    10,133
    7,625
    19,000
      Net Income per Share (yen)
    7.02
    5.29

      Cash Dividend per Share (yen)
    3.00
    3.00
     
    Balance Sheets      
      Total Assets
    1,208,488
    1,221,910
     
      Shareholders' Equity
    448,457
    458,289
     
      Shareholders' Equity/Total Assets
    37.1%
    37.5%
     
    Net Sales by Segment      
      Chemicals and Plastics
    196,107
    187,767
     
      Housing and Construction Materials
    211,857
    177,235
     
      Fibers and Textiles
    92,782
    79,675
     
      Special Products and Services
    132,072
    135,696
     


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