Hunter and Company PLC announced consolidated and company earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended March 31, 2018. For the quarter, on consolidated basis, the company reported revenue of LKR 1,050,355,995 against LKR 957,717,903 a year ago. Profit from operations was LKR 58,012,327 against LKR 34,648,872 a year ago. Profit before tax was LKR 47,003,805 against LKR 30,431,486 a year ago. Profit for the period attributable to equity holders of the parent was LKR 32,452,359 against LKR 11,568,973 a year ago. Basic earnings per share were LKR 6.31 against LKR 2.25 a year ago. For the full year, on consolidated basis, the company reported revenue of LKR 3,257,631,515 against LKR 3,437,554,284 a year ago. Profit from operations was LKR 137,983,747 against LKR 233,326,731 a year ago. Profit before tax was LKR 104,470,359 against LKR 220,598,223 a year ago. Profit for the period attributable to equity holders of the parent was LKR 68,507,593 against LKR 132,369,647 a year ago. Basic earnings per share were LKR 13.32 against LKR 25.73 a year ago. Net cash from operating activities was LKR 42,230,164 against LKR 87,095,973 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was LKR 127,558,625 against LKR 56,991,688 a year ago. Investment in biological assets was LKR 1,926,815 against nil a year ago. For the quarter, on company basis, the company reported revenue of LKR 229,942,433 against LKR 205,877,732 a year ago. Loss from operations was LKR 626,298 against profit of LKR 4,123,516 a year ago. Profit before tax was LKR 2,410,676 against LKR 6,268,666 a year ago. Loss for the period was LKR 171,914 against profit of LKR 868,666 a year ago. Basic loss per share were LKR 0.03 against earnings of LKR 0.17 a year ago. For the nine months, on company basis, the company reported revenue of LKR 868,602,607 against LKR 826,111,828 a year ago. Profit from operations was LKR 77,960,359 against LKR 57,878,342 a year ago. Profit before tax was LKR 89,239,811 against LKR 66,175,826 a year ago. Profit for the period was LKR 65,457,221 against of LKR 43,017,906 a year ago. Basic earnings per share were LKR 12.72 against LKR 8.36 a year ago. Net cash from operating activities was LKR 56,794,978 against LKR 40,847,575 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was LKR 1,031,133 against LKR 1,232,400 a year ago.