Nestlé Lanka PLC announced earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported revenue of LKR 9,387,912,000 against LKR 9,760,390,000 a year ago. Result from operation activities was LKR 1,117,949,000 against LKR 1,641,985,000 a year ago. Profit before taxation was LKR 1,116,078,000 against LKR 1,655,673,000 a year ago. Profit for the period was LKR 861,982,000 against LKR 1,275,392,000 a year ago. Net cash flow from operating activities was LKR 515,628,000 against LKR 1,183,842,000 a year. Purchase of property plant and equipment was LKR 171,251,000 against LKR 44,713,000 a year ago.