Lanka Cement PLC reported earnings results for the second quarter and half year ended June 30, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported turnover of LKR 4,626,011 as compared to LKR 10,156,000 for the same period last year. Total income was LKR 578,270 as compared to LKR 28,924,000 for the same period last year. Loss from operations was LKR 5,516,215 as compared to profit of LKR 23,022,000 for the same period last year. Net loss before tax was LKR 5,788,742 as compared to profit of LKR 23,009,000 for the same period last year. Net loss for the period was LKR 5,788,742 as compared to profit of LKR 23,009,000 for the same period last year. Loss per share was LKR 0.0334 as compared to earnings of LKR 0.1326 for the same period last year. For the half year, the company reported turnover of LKR 47,418,219 as compared to LKR 22,703,000 for the same period last year. Total income was LKR 1,682,906 as compared to LKR 31,236,000 for the same period last year. Loss from operations was LKR 10,363,735 as compared to profit of LKR 20,282,000 for the same period last year. Net loss before tax was LKR 11,004,869 as compared to profit of LKR 20,254,000 for the same period last year. Net loss for the period was LKR 11,004,869 as compared to profit of LKR 20,254,000 for the same period last year. Loss per share was LKR 0.0634 as compared to earnings of LKR 0.1167 for the same period last year. Net cash from operating activities was LKR 7,256,737 as compared to LKR 25,279,000 for the same period last year. Acquisition of property plant and equipment was LKR 31,212 as compared to LKR 356,000 for the same period last year.