Singer Finance (Lanka) PLC reported unaudited earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2016. For the quarter, the company reported net interest income of LKR 346,846,000 against LKR 325,439,000 a year ago. Total operating income was LKR 425,172,000 against LKR 370,543,000 a year ago. Net operating income was LKR 419,457,000 against LKR 387,354,000 a year ago. Operating profit before value added tax was LKR 191,690,000 against LKR 198,230,000 a year ago. Profit before tax was LKR 154,336,000 against LKR 179,412,000 a year ago. Net profit for the period was LKR 109,707,000 against LKR 102,546,000 a year ago. Basic earnings per share were LKR 0.66 against LKR 0.62 a year ago. For the nine months, the company reported net interest income of LKR 1,054,758,000 against LKR 975,580,000 a year ago. Total operating income was LKR 1,204,434,000 against LKR 1,078,407,000 a year ago. Net operating income was LKR 1,171,047,000 against LKR 1,053,664,000 a year ago. Operating profit before value added tax was LKR 514,314,000 against LKR 541,344,000 a year ago. Profit before tax was LKR 435,944,000 against LKR 489,397,000 a year ago. Net profit for the period was LKR 291,344,000 against LKR 315,105,000 a year ago. Basic earnings per share were LKR 1.76 against LKR 1.91 a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was LKR 962,539,000 against LKR 1,803,155,000 a year ago. Acquisition of Property Plant & equipment was LKR 25,243,000 against LKR 61,006,000 a year ago. Incurred on software development was LKR 26,498,000 against LKR 13,107,000 a year ago. Net assets per share as at December 31, 2016 were LKR 15.97.