Acuity Brands, Inc. announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended November 30, 2016. For the quarter, the company's net sales were $851.2 million compared with $736.6 million a year ago. Operating profit was $126.6 million compared with $112.4 million a year ago. Income before provision for income taxes was $126.3 million compared with $105.2 million a year ago. Net income was $81.7 million or $1.86 per diluted share compared with $68.4 million or $1.57 per diluted share a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was $38.7 million compared with $51.1 million a year ago. Purchases of property, plant, and equipment were $19.5 million compared with $23.1 million a year ago. Adjusted operating profit (Non-GAAP) was $143.2 million compared with $125.9 million a year ago. Adjusted net income (Non-GAAP) was $87.8 million or $2.00 diluted per share compared with $77.4 million or $1.77 diluted per share a year ago.