Sathosa Motors PLC announced unaudited earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2012. For the quarter, the company reported net turnover of LKR 542.849 million compared to LKR 466.221 million a year ago. Profit from operations was LKR 76.185 million compared to LKR 55.406 million a year ago. Profit before taxation was LKR 76.185 million compared to LKR 55.406 million a year ago. Profit after taxation was LKR 53.328 million compared to LKR 38.784 million a year ago. Earnings per share were LKR 8.84 compared to LKR 6.43 a year ago.

For the nine months, the company reported net turnover of LKR 1,746.683 million compared to LKR 1,392.991 million a year ago. Profit from operations was LKR 187.489 million compared to LKR 182.893 million a year ago. Profit before taxation was LKR 187.489 million compared to LKR 182.893 million a year ago. Profit after taxation was LKR 131.242 million compared to LKR 128.025 million a year ago. Earnings per share were LKR 21.75 compared to LKR 21.22 a year ago. Net cash flow used in operating activities was LKR 387.528 million compared to net cash flow from operating activities of LKR 153.596 million a year ago.