Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited reported consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2017. For the period, net sales were JPY 158,281 million against JPY 147,773 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 14,229 million against JPY 11,562 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 14,701 million against JPY 12,032 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 10,566 million against JPY 6,953 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share were JPY 44.90 against JPY 29.54 a year ago. Profit before income taxes and non-controlling interests was JPY 14,567 million against JPY 10,333 million a year ago.

For the full year ending March 31, 2018, the company expects to report, net sales of JPY 210,000 million, operating income of JPY 18,000 million, ordinary income of JPY 18,400 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 11,500 million or basic earnings per share of JPY 48.87.