Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company Limited announced consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2017. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 50,878 million against JPY 47,464 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 4,799 million against JPY 5,237 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 4,847 million against JPY 3,840 million a year ago. Net income attributable to owners of the parent was JPY 3,499 million against JPY 2,380 million a year ago. Net income per share was JPY 253.71 against JPY 172.59 a year ago. Shareholder return on equity for the term was 5.8% against 4.5% a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2018. For the year, the company expects net sales of JPY 104,000 million, operating income of JPY 10,000 million, ordinary income of JPY 9,900 million, net income attributable to owners of parent of JPY 6,500 million or JPY 471.28 per share and shareholder return on equity for the term of 11.0%.