John Keells PLC announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2017. For the quarter on consolidated basis, the company reported revenue of LKR 183,504 against LKR 134,972 a year ago. Profit before tax was LKR 56,322 against LKR 41,112 a year ago. Profit for the period attributable to equity holders of the parent was LKR 19,940 against LKR 30,736 a year ago. Basic earnings per share were LKR 0.33 against LKR 0.51 a year ago. For the nine months on consolidated basis, the company reported revenue of LKR 596,595 against LKR 432,011 a year ago. Profit before tax was LKR 198,993 against LKR 130,207 a year ago. Profit for the period attributable to equity holders of the parent was LKR 127,003 against LKR 97,602 a year ago. Basic earnings per share were LKR 2.09 against LKR 1.61 a year ago. Net cash flow generated from operating activities was LKR 101,254 against cash used of LKR 143,640 a year ago. Purchase and construction of property, plant and equipment was LKR 41,932 against LKR 1,520 a year ago. For the quarter on company basis, the company reported revenue of LKR 119,943 against LKR 96,890 a year ago. Profit before tax was LKR 45,805 against LKR 43,570 a year ago. Profit for the period was LKR 12,698 against LKR 31,016 a year ago. For the nine months on company basis, the company reported revenue of LKR 392,994 against LKR 293,236 a year ago. Profit before tax was LKR 167,160 against LKR 128,883 a year ago. Profit for the period was LKR 106,859 against LKR 94,704 a year ago. Net cash flow from operating activities was LKR 31,125 against cash used in LKR 73,411 a year ago. Purchase and construction of property, plant and equipment was LKR 13,389 against LKR 601 a year ago.