Thai Carbon Black Public Co., Ltd. reported consolidated and company earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended September 30, 2016. For the quarter, on consolidated basis, the company reported sales of THB 1,205 million against THB 1,272 million a year ago. Operating profit was THB 213 million against THB 64 million a year ago. Profit before tax was THB 407 million against THB 28 million a year ago. Profit for the period was THB 370 million against THB 42 million a year ago. Earnings per share improved to THB 1.24 from THB 0.14 from the second quarter of last year. For the quarter, on company basis, it reported sales of THB 1,205 million against THB 1,272 million a year ago. Operating profit was THB 213 million against THB 64 million ago. Profit before tax was THB 275 million compared to loss before tax of THB 17 million a year ago. Profit for the period was THB 238 million compared to loss of THB 3 million for the same period a year ago. Basic earnings per share were THB 0.80 against loss per basic share of THB 0.01 a year ago. For the six months, on consolidated basis, the company reported revenue from sale of goods was THB 2,282.754 million against THB 2,485.416 million a year ago. Total income was THB 2,491.784 million against THB 2,708.832 million a year ago. Profit before income tax expense was THB 867.911 million against THB 381.224 million a year ago. Profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent was THB 788.848 million or THB 2.63 per basic share against THB 365.243 million or THB 1.22 per basic share a year ago. Net cash from operating activities was THB 750.682 million against net cash used in operating activities of THB 25.864 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was THB 32.961 million against THB 13.715 million a year ago. For the six months, on company basis, it reported revenue from sale of goods was THB 2,282.754 million compared to THB 2,485.416 million a year ago. Total income was THB 2,517.275 million against THB 2,734.323 million a year ago. Profit before income tax expense was THB 608.034 million against THB 231.268 million a year ago. Profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent was THB 528.971 million or THB 1.76 per basic share against THB 215.287 million or THB 0.72 per basic share a year ago. Net cash from operating activities was THB 750.740 million against net cash used in operating activities of THB 25.715 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was THB 32.961 million against THB 13.715 million a year ago.