Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. announced consolidated Earnings Results for the first nine months ended December 31, 2017. For the period, net sales were JPY 1,061,000 million as compared to JPY 922,228 million same period last year. Operating income was JPY 243,330 million as compared to JPY 181,101 million same period last year. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 173,332 million as compared to JPY 135,232 million same period last year. Diluted earnings per share was JPY 406.35 as compared to 317.43 same period last year. Ordinary income was JPY 250,238 million against JPY 185,036 million a year ago. Income before income taxes and non-controlling interests was JPY 250,238 million against JPY 185,036 million a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2018. For the period, the company expected net sales of JPY 1,420,000 million. Operating income to be JPY 323,000 million and ordinary income of JPY 335,000. Profit attributable to owners of parent to be JPY 226,000 million or JPY 532.31 basic earnings per share.