Nylex (Malaysia) Berhad announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended November 30, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported revenue was MYR 363,360,000 against MYR 314,354,000 a year ago. Profit before taxation was MYR 11,001,000 against MYR 10,623,000 a year ago. Net profit for the period was MYR 7,680,000 against MYR 6,477,000 a year ago. Net profit attributable to owners of the parent was MYR 7,012,000 against MYR 6,105,000 a year ago. Earnings per share attributable to owners of the parent - basic of 3.66 sen against 3.18 sen a year ago.

For the six months, the company reported revenue was MYR 677,001,000 against MYR 587,512,000 a year ago. Profit before taxation was MYR 14,671,000 against MYR 13,688,000 a year ago. Net profit for the period was MYR 9,249,000 against MYR 7,545,000 a year ago. Net profit attributable to owners of the parent was MYR 8,658,000 against MYR 6,575,000 a year ago. Earnings per share attributable to owners of the parent - basic of 4.51 sen against 3.42 sen a year ago. Net cash generated from operating activities was MYR 26,836,000 against MYR 24,485,000 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was MYR 821,000 against MYR 26,600,000 a year ago.

The Board will continue its effort to improve the Group's profitability for the remaining period of the financial year ending May 31, 2018.