J. L. Morison Sons & Jones (Ceylon) PLC reported group and company earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2016. For the quarter, on company basis, revenue was LKR 780,669,000 against LKR 832,574,000 a year ago. Operating profit was LKR 49,421,000 against LKR 58,429,000 a year ago. Profit before tax was LKR 67,156,000 against LKR 69,677,000 a year ago. Profit attributable to equity holders of the parent was LKR 54,226,000 against LKR 55,794,000 a year ago. Earnings per share - basic were LKR 7.18 against LKR 7.39 a year ago. For the quarter, on consolidated basis, revenue was LKR 993,598,000 against LKR 936,697,000 a year ago. Operating profit was LKR 143,899,000 against LKR 131,122,000 a year ago. Profit before tax was LKR 166,054,000 against LKR 142,028,000 a year ago. Profit attributable to equity holders of the parent was LKR 125,509,000 against LKR 101,252,000 a year ago. Earnings per share - basic were LKR 16.62 against LKR 13.41 a year ago. For the nine months, on company basis, revenue was LKR 2,424,468,000 against LKR 2,361,107,000 a year ago. Operating profit was LKR 157,834,000 against LKR 161,348,000 a year ago. Profit before tax was LKR 198,825,000 against LKR 189,215,000 a year ago. Profit attributable to equity holders of the parent was LKR 166,882,000 against LKR 146,689,000 a year ago. Earnings per share - basic were LKR 22.10 against LKR 19.43 a year ago. Net cash flow from operating activities was LKR 303,940,000 against LKR 134,244,000 a year ago. Acquisition of property, plant and equipment was LKR 56,114,000 against LKR 18,822,000 a year ago. For the nine months, on consolidated basis, revenue was LKR 2,932,384,000 against LKR 2,730,574,000 a year ago. Operating profit was LKR 366,788,000 against LKR 358,607,000 a year ago. Profit before tax was LKR 424,631,000 against LKR 386,119,000 a year ago. Profit attributable to equity holders of the parent was LKR 338,839,000 against LKR 281,035,000 a year ago. Earnings per share - basic were LKR 44.88 against LKR 37.22 a year ago. Net cash flow from operating activities was LKR 129,063,000 against LKR 156,366,000 a year ago. Acquisition of property, plant and equipment was LKR 83,950,000 against LKR 82,236,000 a year ago.