Shin-Etsu Polymer Co. Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2017. For the six months, the company reported net sales of ¥38,991 million compared to ¥36,531 million, operating profit of ¥3,470 million compared to ¥3,328 million, ordinary profit of ¥3,637 million compared to ¥2,898 million, profit before income taxes of ¥3,637 million compared to ¥2,898 million, profit attributable to the owners of the parent of ¥2,553 million or ¥31.04 per diluted share compared to ¥2,186 million or ¥26.69 per diluted share, net cash provided by operating activities of ¥4,812 million compared to ¥3,269 million and purchase of property, plant and equipment of ¥1,663 million compared to ¥1,910 million for the last year.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2018. For the year, the company expects net sales of ¥76,000 million, operating profit of ¥6,500 million, ordinary profit of ¥6,800 million and profit attributable to the owners of the parent of ¥5,200 million or ¥63.33 per share.