Advanced Petrochemical Company reported earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2016. For the quarter, net profit was SAR 186.59 million against SAR 243.15 million a year ago. Operational profit was SAR 191.56 million against SAR 253.53 million a year ago. Operational profit is marginally lower compared to same period last year mainly due to decrease in selling prices despite increase in sales volume and lower feedstock prices. The increase in net profit is mainly attributable to higher selling prices of polypropylene compared to previous quarter For six months, net profit was SAR 332.14 million against SAR 332.77 million a year ago. Operational profit was SAR 335.85 million against SAR 353.87 million a year ago. Earnings per share were SAR 2.03 against SAR 2.03 a year ago.