Celestica Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported revenue of $1,623.7 million against $1,553.9 million a year ago. Earnings from operations were $23.7 million against $24.7 million a year ago. Earnings before income taxes were $29.3 million against $22.1 million a year ago. Net earnings for the period were $20.9 million against $14.4 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were $0.15 against $0.10 a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was $87.5 million against $43.7 million a year ago. Purchase of computer software and property, plant and equipment was $17.9 million against $20.8 million a year ago.

For the full year, the company reported revenue of $6,015.5 million against $6,110.5 million a year ago. Earnings from operations were $156.7 million against $142.5 million a year ago. Earnings before income taxes were $161.0 million against $132.4 million a year ago. Net earnings for the period were $136.3 million against $105.0 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were $0.95 against $0.72 a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was $173.3 million against $127.0 million a year ago. Purchase of computer software and property, plant and equipment was $64.1 million against $102.6 million a year ago.

For the quarter ending March 31, 2018, the company anticipates revenue to be in the range of $1.425 billion to $1.525 billion, non-IFRS operating margin to be 3.0% at the mid-point of company's expectations, non-IFRS adjusted annual effective tax rate of between 17% and 19%, and non-IFRS adjusted earnings per share to be in the range of $0.20 to $0.26.