Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2012. For the period, the company reported net income of ¥83,428 million or ¥196.49 per diluted share on net sales of ¥782,371 million compared to net income of ¥75,627 million or ¥178.12 per basic share on net sales of ¥791,435 million a year ago. Operating income was ¥121,133 million compared to ¥117,633 million a year ago. Ordinary income was ¥128,019 million compared to ¥125,429 million a year ago. Income before income taxes was ¥128,019 million compared to ¥118,875 million a year ago. Comprehensive income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥87,656 million compared to ¥37,784 million a year ago.

For the third quarter, the company reported net income of ¥27.7 billion on sales of ¥245.4 billion compared to net income of ¥24.6 billion on sales of ¥270.0 billion a year ago. Operating income was ¥37.5 billion compared to ¥37.2 billion a year ago. Ordinary income was ¥42.0 billion compared to ¥41.1 billion a year ago. Capital expenditures were ¥16.6 billion compared to ¥15.5 billion a year ago.

The company also provided earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013. For the year, the company expects net sales of ¥1,060,000 million, operating income of ¥160,000 million, ordinary income of ¥170,000 million and net income of ¥105,000 million or ¥247.29 per share.