Singapore Press Holdings Limited reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended November 30, 2016. For the quarter, the company reported operating revenue of SGD 201,907,000 against SGD 223,030,000 a year ago. Operating profit was SGD 70,799,000 against SGD 98,984,000 a year ago. Profit before taxation was SGD 67,931,000 against SGD 107,508,000 a year ago. Profit attributable to shareholders of the company was SGD 45,734,000 against SGD 81,324,000 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were SGD 0.03 against SGD 0.05 a year ago. Net cash from operating activities was SGD 78,870,000 against SGD 106,495,000 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was SGD 2,674,000 against SGD 2,564,000 a year ago.

For the quarter, the company reported impairment of property, plant and equipment was SGD 2,614,000.