Nitto Kogyo Corporation announced consolidated earnings results for the first half ended September 2017. For the first half, the company reported net sales of JPY 49,433 million compared to JPY 48,835 million in the same period last year. Operating income was JPY 1,907 million compared to JPY 2,229 million in the same period last year. Ordinary income was JPY 1,842 million compared to JPY 2,113 million in the same period last year. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 974 million compared to JPY 1,818 million in the same period last year. Earnings per basic share were JPY 24.09 compared to JPY 44.95 in the same period last year.

For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2018, on consolidated basis, the company expects net sales of JPY 107,000 million, operating income of JPY 6,400 million, ordinary income of JPY 6,200 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 3,800 million and basic earnings per share of JPY 93.92.