The Southern Province Cement Company reported earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported net profit of SAR 115 million, compared to SAR 151 million for the same quarter ended December 31, 2016. Operational profit was SAR 124 million, compared to SAR 156 million a year ago. Net profit for the year ended December 31, 2017 was SAR 372 million or SAR 2.65 per share, compared to SAR 875 million or SAR 6.25 per share a year ago. Operational profit for the year ended December 31, 2017 was SAR 384 million compared to SAR 879 million a year ago.