Browns Investments PLC reported unaudited group and parent earnings results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2017. For the quarter, on group basis, the company reported revenue of LKR 1,179,463,000 against LKR 1,856,426,000 for the same period a year ago. Profit before taxation was LKR 553,340,000 against loss before taxation of LKR 451,927,000 for the same period a year ago. Profit attributable to equity holders of the company was LKR 76,709,000 or LKR 0.02 per basic and diluted share against loss of LKR 333,885,000 or LKR 0.09 per basic and diluted share for the same period a year ago. Net cash flows used in operating activities was LKR 2,535,499,000 against net cash flows from operating activities of LKR 2,140,708,000 a year ago. Acquisition of property, plant and equipment was LKR 410,065,000 against LKR 1,337,605,000 a year ago. For the quarter, on parent basis, the company reported revenue of LKR 1,359,000 against LKR 3,849,000 for the same period a year ago. Profit before taxation was LKR 140,422,000 against loss before taxation of LKR 110,544,000 for the same period a year ago. Profit was LKR 140,422,000 or LKR 0.04 per basic and diluted share against loss of LKR 110,544,000 or LKR 0.03 per basic and diluted share for the same period a year ago. Net cash flows used in operating activities was LKR 3,098,632,000 against LKR 412,000 a year ago. Acquisition of property, plant and equipment was LKR 8,954,000 against LKR 90,000 a year ago.