Scientex Berhad announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended October 31, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported revenue was MYR 658,682,000 against MYR 534,684,000 a year ago. Operating profit was MYR 93,238,000 against MYR 68,834,000 a year ago. Profit before tax was MYR 92,566,000 against MYR 66,413,000 a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of the company was MYR 72,402,000 against MYR 52,057,000 a year ago. Earnings per share attributable to owners of the company were 14.97 sen against 11.32 sen a year ago. Net cash from operating activities was MYR 89,667,000 against MYR 35,771,000 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was MYR 10,112,000 against MYR 20,399,000 a year ago. Purchase of land held for development was MYR 115,006,000 against MYR 24,507,000 a year ago.