F. L. C. Holdings plc announced unaudited group and company earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2013. For the quarter, on group basis, the company reported revenue of LKR 1,764,207,000 compared to LKR 1,832,259,000 a year ago. Profit from operating activities was LKR 225,157,000 compared to LKR 378,063,000 a year ago. Profit before taxation was LKR 165,564,000 compared to LKR 323,271,000 a year ago. Profit for the Period from continuing operations was LKR 116,744,000 compared to LKR 259,239,000 a year ago. Profit attributable to equity holders of the company was LKR 29,557,000 compared to LKR 143,801,000 a year ago. Basic earnings per share were LKR 0.022 compared to LKR 0.105 a year ago.

For the nine months, on group basis, the company reported revenue of LKR 4,930,218,000 compared to LKR 4,654,656,000 a year ago. Profit from operating activities was LKR 359,703,000 compared to LKR 841,627,000 a year ago. Profit before taxation was LKR 188,587,000 compared to LKR 685,751,000 a year ago. Profit for the Period from continuing operations was LKR 150,521,000 compared to LKR 561,074,000 a year ago. Profit attributable to equity holders of the company was LKR 23,223,000 compared to LKR 308,640,000 a year ago. Basic earnings per share was LKR 0.015 compared to LKR 0.223 a year ago. Net cash generated from operating activities was LKR 100,682,000 compared to LKR 523,374,000 a year ago. Acquisition & construction of property, plant & equipment was LKR 417,401,000 compared to LKR 433,043,000 a year ago. Investment in biological assets was LKR 380,388,000 compared to LKR 324,469,000 a year ago.

For the quarter, the company reported revenue of LKR 11,000,000 compared to LKR 14,931,000 a year ago. Profit from operating activities was LKR 47,882,000 compared to LKR 69,131,000 a year ago. Profit before taxation was LKR 45,279,000 compared to LKR 65,527,000 a year ago. Profit for the Period from continuing operations was LKR 36,383,000 compared to LKR 53,775,000 a year ago. Profit attributable to equity holders of the company was LKR 36,383,000 compared to LKR 53,775,000 a year ago. Basic earnings per share were LKR 0.027 compared to LKR 0.039 a year ago.

For the nine months, the company reported revenue of LKR 27,500,000 compared to LKR 46,370,000 a year ago. Profit from operating activities was LKR 134,109,000 compared to LKR 191,094,000 a year ago. Profit before taxation was LKR 126,139,000 compared to LKR 179,899,000 a year ago. Profit for the Period from continuing operations was LKR 95,123,000 compared to LKR 141,344,000 a year ago. Profit attributable to equity holders of the company was LKR 95,123,000 compared to LKR 141,344,000 a year ago. Basic earnings per share were LKR 0.070 compared to LKR 0.103 a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was LKR 227,722,000 compared to LKR 243,495,000 a year ago.