Security Papers Limited announced consolidated unaudited earnings results for the quarter and half year ended December 31, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of PKR 818,236,000 as compared to PKR 746,513,000 a year ago. Profit before taxation was PKR 233,361,000 as compared to PKR 381,419,000 a year ago. Profit after taxation was PKR 158,371,000 as compared to PKR 289,707,000 a year ago. Diluted and basic earnings per share were PKR 2.67 as compared to PKR 4.89 a year ago. For the period, the company reported net sales of PKR 1,559,960,000 as compared to PKR 1,419,813,000 a year ago. Profit before taxation was PKR 452,672,000 as compared to PKR 596,888,000 a year ago. Profit after taxation was PKR 312,710,000 as compared to PKR 443,406,000 a year ago. Diluted and basic earnings per share were PKR 5.28 as compared to PKR 7.48 a year ago.