ELK-Desa Resources Berhad announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2018. For the quarter, the company reported revenue was MYR 31,114,073 against MYR 25,895,851 a year ago. Profit for the financial period was MYR 7,712,565 against MYR 7,002,154 a year ago. Earnings per ordinary share - basic were 2.61 sen against 2.46 sen a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were 2.55 sen against 2.32 sen a year ago.

For the nine months, the company reported revenue was MYR 90,930,211 against MYR 76,431,003 a year ago. Profit for the financial period was MYR 24,403,502 against MYR 18,013,687 a year ago. Earnings per ordinary share - basic were 8.35 sen against 7.10 sen a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were 8.08 sen against 6.65 sen a year ago.

In conclusion, the Board is confident that the Group's performance for the financial year ending March 31, 2019 is expected to be better than financial year ended March 31, 2018.