Tata Steel (Thailand) Public Company Limited reported consolidated and Separate earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 2017. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of THB 5,743 million, 24% higher as compared to the same quarter last year, reflecting the market's acceptance of the increasing trend of the raw material prices. Profit before tax was THB 287 million. This was better by 12% as compared to a year ago, due to the better position of spread even though, there had been continuous increase in electrodes and alloys price leading to higher conversion cost. Net profit was THB 240,234,000 compared to THB 229,026,000 a year ago. EPS was THB 0.03 compared to THB 0.03 a year ago. For the quarter, on a separate basis, the company reported profit before income tax expense of THB 19,148,000 compared to THB 5,172,000 a year ago. Profit for the period was THB 19,488,000 compared to THB 5,468,000 a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of the parent was THB 19,488,000 compared to THB 5,468,000 a year ago. Revenue from rendering services was THB 118,440,000 compared to THB 105,960,000 a year ago. For the nine months, on a consolidated basis, the company reported net sales of THB 16,137 million were higher than a year ago by 16%. Profit before tax was THB 487 million was lower than previous year primarily reflecting the subdued performance during first quarter of 2018. Net profit was THB 379,589,000 compared to THB 637,234,000 a year ago. EPS was THB 0.05 compared to THB 0.08 a year ago. Net cash generated from operating activities of THB 276,173,000 compared to THB 62,207,000 a year ago. Purchases of intangible assets were THB 5,884,000 compared to THB 2,267,000 a year ago. Purchases of property, plant and equipment were THB 103,951,000 compared to THB 161,545,000 a year ago. For the nine months, on a separate basis, the company reported profit before income tax expense of THB 44,003,000 compared to THB 18,083,000 a year ago. Profit for the period was THB 45,279,000 compared to THB 2,263,000 a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of the parent was THB 45,279,000 compared to THB 2,263,000 a year ago. Basic earnings per share were THB 0.01. Revenue from rendering services was THB 363,690,000 compared to THB 317,880,000 a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities of THB 4,506,000 compared to THB 20,319,000 a year ago. Purchases of intangible assets were THB 5,115,000 compared to THB 2,267,000 a year ago. Purchases of property, plant and equipment were THB 8,964,000 compared to THB 5,478,000 a year ago.