Ahmad Zaki Resources Berhad announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2018. For the quarter, revenue was MYR 339,698,000 compared to MYR 237,479,000 for the same period a year ago. Profit from operations was MYR 19,702,000 compared to MYR 33,638,000 for the same period a year ago. Profit before tax was MYR 3,638,000 compared to MYR 21,717,000 for the same period a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of the company was MYR 5,306,000 compared to of MYR 15,839,000 for the same period a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were 0.98 sen compared to 2.88 sen for the same period a year ago. Higher revenue was attributed to improved operations across all divisions, mainly the Engineering & Construction, Plantation, and Property Divisions. Pre-tax profit was largely impacted by unrealised foreign exchange losses in the Plantation Division, which negated higher income contribution from the Engineering & Construction Division. For the six months, revenue was MYR 643,834,000 compared to MYR 487,665,000 for the same period a year ago. Profit from operations was MYR 45,309,000 compared to MYR 57,667,000 for the same period a year ago. Profit before tax was MYR 16,250,000 compared to MYR 28,496,000 for the same period a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of the company was MYR 14,438,000 compared to of MYR 21,954,000 for the same period a year ago. Diluted earnings per share attributable to owners of the company were 2.67 sen compared to 4.13 sen for the same period a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was MYR 47,950,000 compare to MYR 217,587,000 for the same period a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was MYR 20,063,000 compared to MYR 11,852,000 for the same period a year ago. New planting expenditures incurred was MYR 12,686,000 compared to MYR 15,300,000 for the same period a year ago.