Ahmad Zaki Resources Berhad announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended 30 September 2017. For the quarter, the group recorded revenue of MYR 294,753,000 compared to MYR 270,854,000 a year ago. Pre-tax profit was MYR 18,751,000 compared to MYR 30,808,000 a year ago. Net profit to shareholders was MYR 10,031,000 compared to MYR 8,522,000 a year ago. The revenue growth largely contributed from improved operations of the Oil and Gas, and Plantation Divisions. Basic EPS was 1.9 sen compared to 1.8 sen a year ago. The company reported profit from operations of MYR 31,517,000 against MYR 44,801,000 a year ago. For the nine months ended 30 September 2017, the Group recorded net profit of MYR 31.9 million, growing 68.0% from MYR 18.9 million previously. However, revenue for the same period dipped 7.3% to MYR 782.4 million from MYR 844.3 million due to lower contribution from the Engineering and Construction Division. Excluding forex adjustments, pre-tax loss was MYR 13.9 million and MYR 31.1 million for nine months of 2016. Pre-tax profit was MYR 47,247,000 compared to MYR 45,412,000 a year ago. Basic EPS was 6.2 sen compared to 3.9 sen a year ago. The company reported profit from operations of MYR 89,184,000 against MYR 83,698,000 a year ago. Profit before taxation was MYR 47,247,000 against MYR 45,412,000 a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was MYR 201,216,000 against MYR 326,152,000 a year ago. New planting expenditures incurred were MYR 23,943,000 against MYR 11,907,000 a year ago. Purchase of leasehold land was MYR 8,659,000 against MYR 10,098,000 a year ago.