ES Ceramics Technology Bhd reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended November 30, 2013. For the quarter, the company's revenue was MYR 7,221,385 compared to MYR 3,951,711 a year ago. Profit before taxation was MYR 593,898 compared to MYR 190,853 a year ago. Operating profit was MYR 1,189,391 compared to MYR 828,237 a year ago. Profit was MYR 593,898 compared to MYR 190,853 a year ago. Profit attributable to equity holders of the parent was MYR 593,898 or 0.3 sen per basic share compared to MYR 190,850 or 0.1 sen per basic share a year ago. Net cash flows from operating activities were MYR 2,438,808 compared to MYR 1,850,120 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was MYR 20,649 compared to MYR 24,195 a year ago. EBITDA was MYR 1,202,000 against MYR 830,000 a year ago. The increase in profit before tax was mainly due to higher contribution and sales volume from the premium products.

For the six months, the company's revenue was MYR 12,530,596 compared to MYR 7,659,663 a year ago. Profit before taxation was MYR 1,085,008 compared to MYR 626,423 a year ago. Operating profit was MYR 2,173,681 compared to MYR 1,906,370 a year ago. Profit was MYR 1,085,008 compared to MYR 626,423 a year ago. Profit attributable to equity holders of the parent was MYR 1,085,008 or 0.6 sen per basic share compared to MYR 626,418 or 0.4 sen per basic share a year ago. EBITDA was MYR 2,195,000 against MYR 1,911,000 a year ago. The improvement in profit before tax was contributed by the better cost control measures undertaken in the operations as well as better products mix.