page 1 of 7 kureha corporation reports full year results fy2006 consolidated operating income forecast to grow by 24 tokyo japan may 10 2006 leading specialty chemicals and plastic products company posted record sales 135 6 billion in the fiscal ended march 31 up from 130 4 previous recorded recurring 9 for which was slightly short s 0 announced february however it a 15 8 increase net 5 17 over same period return on equity roe rose an annual dividend payment per share president chief executive officer hiroshi tanaka said we are pleased report growth this is first five years reflects our efforts under mid term business plan refocus portfolio withdraw unprofitable non core businesses though fell marginally profit