Kelani Tyres PLC reported unaudited group and company earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended September 30, 2017. For the quarter, on group basis, reported revenue of LKR 85,134,000 compared to LKR 134,122,000 a year ago. Operating loss was LKR 19,333,000 compared to operating profit of LKR 1,932,000 a year ago. Loss before tax was LKR 10,650,000 compared to profit before tax of LKR 2,903,000 a year ago. Loss after tax was LKR 10,650,000 compared to profit after tax of LKR 2,903,000 a year ago. For the quarter, the company reported revenue of LKR 84,259,000 compared to LKR 132,874,000 a year ago. Operating loss was LKR 19,245,000 compared to operating profit of LKR 366,733,000 a year ago. Loss before tax was LKR 10,426,000 compared to profit before tax of LKR 367,890,000 a year ago. Loss after tax was LKR 10,426,000 compared to profit after tax of LKR 367,890,000 a year ago. For the six months, on group basis, reported revenue of LKR 167,183,000 compared to LKR 225,010,000 a year ago. Operating loss was LKR 21,293,000 compared to LKR 1,027,000 a year ago. Loss before tax was LKR 2,352,000 compared to LKR 1,384,000 a year ago. Loss after tax was LKR 2,352,000 compared to LKR 1,384,000 a year ago. Earnings per share were LKR 2.99 compared to LKR 5.38 a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was LKR 48,724,000 compared to LKR 49,970,000 a year ago. Purchases of property, plant and equipment was LKR 12,076,000 compared to LKR 12,076,000 a year ago. For the six months, the company reported revenue of LKR 165,400,000 compared to LKR 222,196,000 a year ago. Operating loss was LKR 21,289,000 compared to operating profit of LKR 363,597,000 a year ago. Loss before tax was LKR 2,060,000 compared to profit before tax of LKR 363,735,000 a year ago. Loss after tax was LKR 2,060,000 compared to profit after tax of LKR 363,735,000 a year ago. Loss per share was LKR 0.03 compared to earnings per share of LKR 4.52 a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was LKR 88,750,000 compared to LKR 90,025,000 a year ago. Purchases of property, plant and equipment was LKR 174,000 compared to LKR 174,000 a year ago.