Lanka Cement PLC reported earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported turnover of LKR 42,792,208 as compared to LKR 12,547,000 for the same period last year. Total income was LKR 1,104,636 as compared to LKR 2,312,000 for the same period last year. Loss from operations was LKR 4,847,520 as compared to LKR 2,740,000 for the same period last year. Net loss before tax was LKR 5,216,127 as compared to LKR 2,755,000 for the same period last year. Net loss for the period was LKR 5,216,127 as compared to LKR 2,755,000 for the same period last year. Loss per share was LKR 0.03 as compared to LKR 0.016 for the same period last year. Net cash from operating activities was LKR 535,370 and acquisition of property, plant and equipment was LKR 31,212.