KYB Corporation announced consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2017. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 188,892 million compared to JPY 172,929 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 11,048 million compared to JPY 6,873 million a year ago. Profit before tax was JPY 10,902 million compared to JPY 6,802 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of the parent was JPY 7,239 million or JPY 283.39 per basic share compared to JPY 5,615 million or JPY 219.80 per basic share a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was JPY 13,483 million compared to JPY 13,488 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was JPY 5,549 million compared to JPY 8,897 million a year ago.

For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2018, the company expects net sales of JPY 388,000 million, operating profit to be JPY 23,000 million, profit before tax to be JPY 22,800 million, profit for the period to be JPY 16,400 million, profit attributable to owners of the parent to be JPY 15,700 million or JPY 614.58 per basic share.