Shin-Etsu Polymer Co. Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2017. For the nine months, the company reported net sales of ¥59,290 million compared to ¥55,190 million a year ago. Operating profit was ¥5,398 million compared to ¥4,515 million a year ago. Ordinary profit was ¥5,641 million compared to ¥4,768 million a year ago. Income before income taxes was ¥5,641 million compared to ¥4,709 million a year ago. Profit attributable to the owners of the parent was ¥4,154 million or ¥50.48 per diluted share compared to ¥3,366 million or ¥41.00 per basic share a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥3,269 million compared to ¥3,141 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was ¥1,910 million compared to ¥1,399 million a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2018. For the year, the company expects net sales of ¥76,000 million, operating income of ¥6,500 million, ordinary income of ¥6,800 million and profit attributable to the owners of the parent of ¥5,200 million or ¥63.33 per basic share.