China Automation Group Limited announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the six months ended June 30, 2017. For the period, the company reported revenue was RMB 412,668,000 against RMB 341,525,000 a year ago. Loss before taxation was RMB 147,401,000 against RMB 126,219,000 a year ago. Loss for the period from continuing operations was RMB 146,186,000 against RMB 125,826,000 a year ago. Loss for the period attributable to owners of the company was RMB 154,793,000 against RMB 136,899,000 a year ago. Basic loss per share was 15.08 cents against 13.34 cents a year ago. Basic loss per share from continuing operations was 14.26 cents against 11.56 cents a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was RMB 37,586,000 against RMB 64,987,000 a year ago. Purchases of property, plant and equipment and deposits for acquisition of property, plant and equipment was RMB 43,948,000 against RMB 57,626,000 a year ago. The cash used in for the period was mainly attributable to a higher level of prepayments for projects in the second half of the year, a lower level of trade and bills payables.