Nestlé Lanka PLC announced audited earnings results for the year ended December 31, 2016. For the year, the company’s revenue was LKR 36,461,695,000 as compared to LKR 34,702,511,000 for the same period last year. Result from operating activities was LKR 5,722,715,000 as compared to LKR 5,417,773,000 for the same period last year. Profit before taxation was LKR 5,712,078,000 as compared to LKR 5,425,507,000 for the same period last year. Profit for the year was LKR 4,398,762,000 as compared to LKR 4,124,324,000 for the same period last year. Basic earnings per share were LKR 81.87 as compared to LKR 76.77 for the same period last year. Net cash flows generated from operating activities was LKR 4,072,570,000 as compared to LKR 4,109,900,000 for the same period last year. Capital expenditure was LKR 695,856,000 compared to LKR 875,766,000 a year ago. Return on capital employed was 85% compared to 94% a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was LKR 1,007,879,000 compared to LKR 812,982,000 a year ago.