Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2017. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 25,252 million against JPY 26,536 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 3,504 million against JPY 3,382 million a year ago. Ordinary profit was JPY 3,568 million against JPY 3,464 million a year ago. Net income attributable to shareholders of parent company was JPY 2,536 million against JPY 2,474 million a year ago. Net income per share was JPY 138.49 against JPY 135.16 a year ago. Diluted net income per share was JPY 136.83 against JPY 133.67 a year ago.

The company provided earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2018. For the year, the company expects net sales of JPY 35,840 million. Expects operating income of JPY 3,070 million. Expects Ordinary income of JPY 3,070 million. Expects Net income attributable to shareholders of parent company of JPY 2,180 million. Expects net income per share of JPY 119.00.