Browns Capital PLC announced unaudited group and company earnings results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2018. For the quarter, on group basis, the company’s revenue was LKR 580,275,000 as compared LKR 845,680,000 a year ago. Results from operating activities were LKR 105,776,000 as compared to LKR 1,143,302,000 a year ago. Profit before taxation was LKR 195,504,000 as compared to LKR 1,143,302,000 a year ago. Profit for the period was LKR 100,955,000 as compared to LKR 1,157,381,000 a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of the company was LKR 121,791,000 as compared to LKR 1,136,197,000 a year ago. Basic earnings per share were LKR 0.09 as compared to LKR 0.83 a year ago. Net cash generated from operating activities was LKR 505,960,000 as compared to net cash used in operating activities of LKR 4,842,970,000 a year ago. Acquisition and construction of property, plant & equipment was LKR 1,167,000 against LKR 11,076,000 a year ago. For the quarter, on company basis, the company’s loss from operating activities were LKR 17,356,000 as compared to profit from operating activities of LKR 884,920,000 a year ago. Profit before taxation was LKR 216,729,000 as compared to LKR 1,097,276,000 a year ago. Profit for the period was 150,826,000 as compared to LKR 1,040,990,000 a year ago. Basic earnings per share were LKR 0.11 as compared to LKR 0.76 a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was LKR 145,581,000 as compared to LKR 4,477,291,000 a year ago.