Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended November 30, 2015. For the quarter, sales were $11.94 million compared to sales of $7.98 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2015. Income from operations was $885,204 compared to $529,899 in the year-ago quarter.

Net income was $532,245, or $0.21 per basic and diluted share compared to net income of $327,787, or $0.12 per basic and diluted share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2015. The increase in sales for the quarter was due to efforts to expand customer base to new smaller and mid-sized customers, as well as the continued acceptance of new products introduced during fiscal 2015. Net cash used by operating activities was $45,146 against $1,048,806 a year ago.

Purchase of property, plant and equipment was $10,526 against $1,280 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $893,938 compared to $536,794 a year ago.