Pakistan Gum & Chemicals Limited reported earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2014. For the quarter, the company reported net sales were PKR 333,379,000 against PKR 487,278,000 a year ago. Operating profit was PKR 20,141,000 against PKR 55,860,000 a year ago. Profit before taxation was PKR 18,304,000 against PKR 50,405,000 a year ago. Net profit was PKR 14,384,000 or PKR 3.39 basic and diluted per share against PKR 45,570,000 or PKR 10.73 basic and diluted per share a year ago.

For the six-month period, the company reported net sales were PKR 688,457,000 against PKR 935,051,000 a year ago. Operating profit was PKR 44,289,000 against PKR 85,227,000 a year ago. Profit before taxation was PKR 41,549,000 against PKR 77,939,000 a year ago. Net profit was PKR 33,129,000 or PKR 7.80 basic and diluted per share against PKR 67,474,000 or PKR 15.88 basic and diluted per share a year ago.