Sumitomo Riko Company Limited reported consolidated earnings results for 2017. For the year, the company reported net sales of JPY 462,900 million compared to JPY 422,600 million a year ago. Business profit was JPY 12,900 million compared to JPY 14,600 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 12,200 million compared to JPY 13,600 million a year ago. Profit before income taxes was JPY 11,300 million compared to JPY 13,300 million a year ago. Profit for the period was JPY 5,800 million compared to JPY 7,500 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of the parent company was JPY 3,500 million compared to JPY 5,200 million a year ago.