Lanka Cement PLC reported earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported turnover of LKR 37,337,601 as compared to LKR 18,539,000 for the same period last year. Total income was LKR 2,050,190 as compared to LKR 3,620,000 for the same period last year. Loss from operations was LKR 4,264,789 as compared to LKR 1,420,000 for the same period last year. Net loss before tax was LKR 4,766,620 as compared to LKR 1,455,000 for the same period last year. Net loss for the period was LKR 4,766,620 as compared to LKR 1,455,000 for the same period last year. Loss per share was LKR 0.027 as compared to LKR 0.008 for the same period last year. For the nine months period, the company reported turnover of LKR 84,755,820 as compared to LKR 41,242,000 for the same period last year. Total income was LKR 3,733,096 as compared to LKR 34,856,000 for the same period last year. Loss from operations was LKR 14,628,521 as compared to profit of LKR 18,862,000 for the same period last year. Net loss before tax was LKR 15,771,490 as compared to profit of LKR 18,799,000 for the same period last year. Net loss for the period was LKR 15,771,490 as compared to profit of LKR 18,799,000 for the same period last year. Loss per share was LKR 0.091 as compared to earnings per share of LKR 0.108 for the same period last year. Net cash from operating activities was LKR 624,030 as compared to LKR 22,287,000 for the same period last year. Acquisition of property plant and equipment was LKR 31,212 as compared to LKR 507,000 for the same period last year.