Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC announced unaudited earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018. For the period, the company reported net revenue was LKR 8,029 million compared to LKR 7,032 million a year ago. Profit before income tax was LKR 6,228 million compared to LKR 5,502 million a year ago. Profit for the period was LKR 3,737 million compared to LKR 3,197 million a year ago. Earnings per share (basic and diluted) were LKR 19.95 compared to LKR 17.07 a year ago. Net cash from operating activities was LKR 6,834 million compared to LKR 8,170 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant & equipment was LKR 40 million compared to LKR 8 million a year ago.