Kinsteel Bhd reported consolidated earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended December 31, 2017. For the second quarter, the company reported revenue of MYR 48,859,000 against MYR 73,845,000 a year ago. Loss before taxation was MYR 31,428,000 against MYR 10,751,000 a year ago. Loss after taxation attributable to equity holders of the parent was MYR 26,847,000 against MYR 8,261,000 a year ago. Total comprehensive expenses attributable to equity holders of the parent were MYR 26,847,000 against MYR 40,229,000 a year ago. Loss per basic share from continuing operation was 2.58 sen against 0.79 sen a year ago. For the six months, the company reported revenue of MYR 91,795,000 against MYR 125,244,000 a year ago. Loss before taxation was MYR 66,867,000 against MYR 26,222,000 a year ago. Lossafter taxation attributable to equity holders of the parent was MYR 55,945,000 against MYR 19,730,000 a year ago. Total comprehensive expenses attributable to equity holders of the parent were MYR 55,945,000 against MYR 62,066,000 a year ago. Loss per basic share continuing operation was 5.37 sen against 1.89 sen a year ago. Net cash from operating activities was MYR 846,000 against net cash for operating activities of MYR 3,095,000 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was MYR 41,000 against MYR 237,000 a year ago.