PPB GROUP BERHAD announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018. For the quarter, the company reported revenue of MYR 1,145,122,000 compared to MYR 1,030,586,000 a year ago. Profit before tax was MYR 209,514,000 compared to MYR 367,298,000 a year ago. The decrease was mainly due to lower contribution from Wilmar International Limited as well as lower profits recorded by the Grains and agribusiness, Consumer products and Film exhibition and distribution segments. Profit attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent was MYR 189,512,000 compared to MYR 338,432,000 a year ago. Basic earnings per share were 15.99 sen compared to 28.55 sen a year ago. Net assets per share attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent were MYR 17.06. cash flow from operating activities was MYR 198,277,000 compared to MYR 103,262,000 for the same period a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment, investment properties, biological assets and other intangible assets was MYR 33,588,000 compared to MYR 33,351,000 for the same period a year ago.