AMCON Distributing Company reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2016. For the quarter, the company reported sales of $310,104,229 compared to $322,008,249 for the same period a year ago. Operating income was $2,091,234 compared to $2,549,821 for the same period a year ago. Income from operations before income tax expense was $1,879,464 compared to $2,364,622 a year ago. Net income was $1,046,464 compared to $1,355,622 a year ago. Net income available to common shareholders was $1,046,464 compared to $1,306,445 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share available to common shareholders were $1.52 compared to $1.85 a year ago. Net cash flows from operating activities were $2,166,012 compared to $12,716,831 a year ago. Purchase of property and equipment was $400,778 compared to $361,565 a year ago.