Orion Corporation reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2016. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of EUR 258.6 million compared to EUR 239.1 million a year ago. Operating profit was EUR 92.0 million compared to EUR 58.6 million a year ago. Profit before tax was EUR 91.0 million compared to EUR 57.0 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share were EUR 0.52 compared to EUR 0.32 a year ago. Capital expenditure was EUR 11.8 million against EUR 11.0 million a year ago. For nine months, the company reported net sales of EUR 793.6 million compared to EUR 754.0 million a year ago. Operating profit was EUR 256 million compared to EUR 216 million a year ago. Profit before tax was EUR 253 million compared to EUR 213 million a year ago. Return on equity after tax was 45.4% compared to 44.1% a year ago. Basic earnings per share were EUR 1.43 compared to EUR 1.20 a year ago. Capital expenditure was EUR 34.0 million against EUR 30.3 million a year ago. Total net cash flow from operating activities EUR 180.7 million compared to EUR 187.9 million a year ago. Investments in property, plant and equipment was EUR 29.0 million compared to EUR 28.5 million a year ago. Investments in intangible assets was EUR 4.9 million against EUR 3.6 million a year ago.