Grupo Cementos de Chihuahua, S.A.B. de C.V. reported consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 2018. For the quarter, net sales were $188.7 million against $166.1 million a year ago. Operating income before other expenses, net was $25.4 million against $12.3 million a year ago. Operating income was $25.246 million compared to $12.271 million a year ago. Income before taxes was $14.508 million compared to loss of $2.203 million a year ago. EBITDA was $45.9 million against $32.6 million a year ago. Consolidated net income was $11.3 million against $1.7 million a year ago. The increase was the result of higher operating income before other expenses and reductions in financial expenses, which were partially offset by higher taxes. Earnings per share were $0.034 against $0.005 a year ago. Operating cash inflow was $4.3 million against outflow of $14.7 million a year ago. Maintenance Capex was $14.3 million against $7.9 million a year ago. Free cash outflow was $10.3 million against $22.7 million a year ago. Interest-Bearing Debt as of March 31, 2018 totaled $694.9 million, based on contractual balances, 0.7% lower than the level as of March 31, 2017.