Orbite Technologies Inc. reported earnings results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2016. The company reported a loss before net finance expense of $3.6 million for the quarter, a marginal decrease from a loss of $3.9 million for the comparable quarter in the prior year. Net loss decreased by $5.3 million to $1.5 million, as compared to the same period in the prior year, due principally to a $5.0 million decrease in net finance expense. Net increase in property, plant, and equipment (PP&E) was $24.8 million, mainly attributable to investments in the HPA plant. Cash flows used in operating activities for the fourth quarter was $1.4 million compared to $5.4 million for the same quarter a year ago. The decrease is attributable mainly to non-cash working capital items namely an increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities, a decrease in sales taxes and other receivables and a decrease in prepaid expenses.