Kurita Water Industries Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018. For the year, the company reported net sales were ¥236,815 million against ¥214,187 million a year ago. Operating income was ¥22,475 million against ¥19,452 million a year ago. Ordinary income was ¥22,104 million against ¥20,074 million a year ago. Income before income taxes was ¥25,535 million against ¥20,465 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥17,897 million against ¥14,506 million a year ago. Net income was ¥18,037 million against ¥14,661 million a year ago.Net income per share was ¥159.37 against ¥1125.23 a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥21,408 million against ¥33,941 million a year ago. Payments for purchases of property, plant and equipment were ¥17,924 million against ¥10,156 million a year ago. Payments for purchase of intangible assets were ¥972 million against ¥791 million a year ago. Net assets per share were ¥2,126.96 as on March 31, 2018.

For the full fiscal year ending March 31, 2019, the Group forecasts ¥255,000 million in net sales (up 7.7% year on year), ¥24,000 million in operating income (up 6.8%), ¥24,200 million in ordinary income (up 9.5%), and ¥17,000 million in net income attributable to owners of parent (down 5.0%).