Shin-Etsu Polymer Co. Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2016. For the six months, the company reported net sales of ¥36,531 million compared to ¥37,233 million, operating income of ¥3,328 million compared to ¥1,904 million, ordinary income of ¥2,898 million compared to ¥2,181 million, income before income taxes and minority interests of ¥2,898 million compared to ¥2,128 million, profit attributable to the owners of the parent of ¥2,186 million or ¥26.69 per diluted share compared to ¥1,475 million or ¥18.01 per basic share, net cash provided by operating activities of ¥3,269 million compared to ¥3,141 million and purchase of property, plant and equipment of ¥1,910 million compared to ¥1,399 million for the last year.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2017. For the year, the company expects net sales of ¥76,000 million, operating income of ¥5,300 million, ordinary income of ¥5,000 million and profit attributable to the owners of the parent of ¥3,400 million or ¥41.53 per share.