Lanka Cement PLC reported earnings results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported turnover of LKR 9,924,814 as compared to LKR 68,951,000 for the same period last year. Total income was LKR 280,510 as compared to LKR 19,329,000 for the same period last year. Loss from operations was LKR 4,372,329 as compared to LKR 4,292,000 for the same period last year. Net loss before tax was LKR 5,108,721 as compared to LKR 4,589,000 for the same period last year. Net loss for the period was LKR 5,108,721 as compared to LKR 4,589,000 for the same period last year. Loss per share was LKR 0.029 as compared to LKR 0.026 for the same period last year. For the year, the company reported turnover of LKR 94,680,634 as compared to LKR 110,587,354 for the same period last year. Total income was LKR 4,013,605 as compared to LKR 36,019,576 for the same period last year. Loss from operations was LKR 19,000,850 as compared to LKR 5,319,223 for the same period last year. Net loss before tax was LKR 20,880,211 as compared to LKR 5,678,904 for the same period last year. Net loss for the period was LKR 20,880,211 as compared to LKR 5,678,904 for the same period last year. Loss per share was LKR 0.120 as compared LKR 0.033 for the same period last year. Net cash used in operating activities was LKR 3,540,707 as compared to cash generated of LKR 174,331 for the same period last year. Acquisition of property plant and equipment was LKR 31,212 as compared to LKR 125,179 for the same period last year.