Lion Brewery (Ceylon) PLC announced company and group earnings results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2017. For the quarter, on company basis, the company's revenue was LKR 5,435,060,000 against LKR 5,612,409,000 for the same period last year. Operating profit was LKR 770,057,000 against LKR 318,317,000 for the same period last year. Profit before taxation was LKR 466,033,000 against loss before taxation of LKR 308,381,000 for the same period last year. Profit after taxation was LKR 320,415,000 or LKR 4.01 per basic and diluted share against loss after taxation of LKR 468,660,000 or LKR 5.86 per basic and diluted loss share for the same period last year. Net cash generated from operating activities of LKR 1,073,321,000. Purchase and construction of property, plant & equipment was LKR 74,986,000. For the quarter, on group basis, the company's revenue was LKR 5,435,060,000 against LKR 5,612,409,000 for the same period last year. Operating profit was LKR 763,481,000 against LKR 310,058,000 for the same period last year. Profit before taxation was LKR 461,843,000 against loss before taxation of LKR 316,648,000 for the same period last year. Profit after taxation was LKR 315,789,000 or LKR 3.95 per basic and diluted share against loss after taxation of LKR 476,999,000 or LKR 5.96 per basic and diluted loss share for the same period last year. Net cash generated from operating activities of LKR 1,072,387,000. Purchase and construction of property, plant & equipment was LKR 74,986,000.