Elementia, S.A.B. de C.V. reported consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of MXN 6,905 million compared to MXN 6,547 million a year ago, mainly due to revenue increases of 14%, 15% in the Cement and Metal Products Divisions, respectively, and a decrease of 13% in the Building Systems Division, derived from higher sales volume in Mexico Cement as a result of the plan to bring the new Tula line to optimum use. Operating income was MXN 488 million compared to MXN 516 million a year ago. Income before income taxes was MXN 122 million compared to MXN 310 million a year ago. Net loss consolidated was MXN 129 million compared to income of MXN 1 million a year ago. Net cash flow provided by operating activities was MXN 271 million compared to net cash used in operating activities of MXN 127 million a year ago. Acquisition of property, machinery and equipment was MXN 442 million compared to MXN 658 million a year ago. EBITDA was MXN 923 million compared to MXN 952 million a year ago. Free cash flow was MXN 808 million compared to MXN 203 million a year ago. Cash flow generation before CAPEX as of March 31, 2018 was MXN 1.25 billion, representing 135% of EBITDA. Net debt was MXN 13,934 million as on March 31, 2018.