Shin-Etsu Polymer Co. Ltd. announced consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2018. For the quarter, the company announced net sales of JPY 20,697 million against JPY 18,983 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 1,813 million against JPY 1,682 million a year ago. Profit before income taxes was JPY 1,845 million against JPY 2,025 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of the parent company was JPY 1,438 million or JPY 17.58 per diluted share against JPY 1,254 million or JPY 15.26 per diluted share a year ago.
 
For the full year, the company consolidated expects to report net sales of JPY 83,000 million, operating income of JPY 7,700 million, ordinary income of JPY 8,000 million and profit attributable to owners of the parent company of JPY 5,700 million or JPY 69.85 per basic share.