Ums-Neiken Group Berhad reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012. For the quarter, revenue was MYR 19.121 million against MYR 16.884 million a year ago. Profit before taxation revenue was MYR 1.780 million against MYR 0.808 million a year ago. Profit after taxation revenue was MYR 1.161 million against MYR 0.505 million a year ago. Income attributable to the equity holder of the company revenue was MYR 0.971 million or 1.45 sen basic per share against MYR 0.280 million or 0.63 sen basic per share a year ago. Net cash inflow from operating activities was MYR 3.347 million against MYR 2.393 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment and prepaid lease was MYR 0.688 million against MYR 0.081 million a year ago. The increase in revenue is mainly due to the improved demand for export markets. Profit before taxation of the group registered an increase of 120% as compared to the corresponding quarter and financial year to date, is mainly due to better profit margins in line of improved sales demand. Although the results of the first quarter have been satisfactory, the board expects the performance for the full year 2012 to be challenging, due to the continuous uncertainties arising from the turmoil in the EU region and expected slowdown in the China economy.