Grupo Simec, S.A.B. de C.V. reported earnings and operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2016. For the quarter, the company has posted sales of MXN 8,001 million against MXN 4,925 million a year ago. Operating profit was MXN 539 million against loss of MXN 3,722 million a year ago. EBITDA was MXN 1,067 million against loss of MXN 3,306 million a year ago. Net income was MXN 183 million against loss of MXN 3,581 million a year ago. For the year, the company has posted sales of MXN 27,516 million against MXN 24,476 million a year ago. Operating profit was MXN 3,427 million against loss of MXN 2,102 million a year ago. EBITDA was MXN 4,856 million against loss of MXN 841 million a year ago. Net income was MXN 4,343 million against loss of MXN 3,261 million a year ago. For the quarter, total sales were 429 tons against 358 tons a year ago. For the year, total sales were 2,085 tons against 2,026 tons a year ago.