Dowa Holdings Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2017. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 338,630 million against JPY 287,697 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 23,285 million against JPY 20,683 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 27,716 million against JPY 22,734 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 19,224 million against JPY 16,297 million a year ago. Net income per share was JPY 324.81 against JPY 275.36 a year ago. Profit before income taxes was JPY 27,098 million against JPY 22,443 million a year ago.

For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2018, the company expects consolidated net sales of JPY 434,000 million, operating income of JPY 34,000 million, ordinary income of JPY 36,500 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 26,000 million or JPY 439.29 per share.