Elementia, S.A.B. de C.V. reported earnings and operating results for the first quarter ended March 2017. Net sales increased 52% in 1Q17, reaching $6.54 billion. EBITDA rose 22% in 1Q17, reaching $952 million. Operating income declined 6% in 1Q17, reaching $480 million. Cash flow generation before capital expenditure (CAPEX) as of March 31, 2017 increased 31%, reaching $861 million, representing 90% of EBITDA.