Ilkka Yhtyma Oyj announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of EUR 11,763,000 against EUR 12,143,000 a year ago. Operating profit was EUR 3,385,000 against EUR 4,174,000 a year ago. Profit before tax was EUR 2,665,000 against EUR 4,240,000 a year ago. Profit for the period under review was EUR 2,449,000 against EUR 3,673,000 a year ago. Earnings per undiluted share were EUR 0.10 against EUR 0.14 a year ago. Cash flow from operations was EUR 6,111,000 against EUR 20,314,000 a year ago. Investments in tangible and intangible assets, net was EUR 106,000 compared to EUR 484,000 a year ago. The company also provides earnings guidance for the year 2012. Net sales are estimated to remain almost at the 2011 level. Group operating profit from company's own operations and operating profit were as a percentage of net sales.