Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC reported unaudited financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported profit before income tax of LKR 6,385 million, and profit for the period of LKR 3,937 million or LKR 21.02 per basic and diluted share on net revenue of LKR 8,198 million against profit before income tax of LKR 7,359 million, and profit for the period of LKR 4,472 million or LKR 23.87 per basic and diluted share on net revenue of LKR 9,232 million for the same period of last year. For the nine months, the company reported profit before income tax of LKR 17,919 million, and profit for the period of LKR 10,090 million or LKR 53.86 per diluted share on net revenue of LKR 23,471 million against profit before income tax of LKR 17,801 million, and profit for the period of LKR 10,578 million or LKR 56.47 per diluted share on net revenue of LKR 24,187 million for the same period of last year. Net asset per share was LKR 35.27 compared to LKR 18.60 per share a year ago. Net cash from operating activities was LKR 15,907 million against LKR 20,026 million for the same period of last year. Purchase of property, plant & equipment was LKR 90 million against LKR 308 million for the same period of last year.