Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. announced cash dividend of JPY 65.00 per share for the second quarter ended September 30, 2017 against JPY 60.00 per share a year ago. The dividend will be paid on November 17, 2017. The company provided year-end dividend guidance for the full year ending March 31, 2018. For the year, the company expects to pay cash dividend of JPY 65.00 per share against JPY 60.00 per share a year ago.