Lanka Cement PLC announced earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018. For the quarter, the company reported turnover of LKR 2,436,192 against LKR 42,792,208 a year ago. Total loss was LKR 340,145 against total income of LKR 1,104,636 a year ago. Loss from operations was LKR 2,919,404 against LKR 4,847,520 a year ago. Net loss before tax was LKR 3,876,508 against LKR 5,216,127 a year ago. Net loss for the period was LKR 3,876,508 against LKR 5,216,127 a year ago. Loss per share was LKR 0.022 against LKR 0.030 a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was LKR 16,793,157 against net cash from operating activities of LKR 535,370 a year ago. Net assets per share were LKR 3.80.