Kingboard Chemical Holdings Limited announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported revenue of HKD 163,877,000 against HKD 145,847,000 a year ago. Profit before taxation was HKD 7,327,000 against HKD 4,186,000 a year ago. Profit for the period was HKD 5,043,000 against HKD 2,358,000 a year ago. Profit for the period attributable to owners of the company was HKD 4,429,000 against HKD 1,585,000 a year ago. Net cash from operating activities was HKD 23,687,000 against HKD 27,154,000 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was HKD 785,000 against HKD 13,449,000 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were 0.61 Hong Kong cents against 0.22 Hong Kong cents a year ago.