L.J. Williams Limited reported unaudited group and parent earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2017. For the nine months, on group basis, the company reported sales of $103,578,000 against $90,334,000 a year ago. Operating profit was $10,540,000 against $6,147,000 a year ago. Profit before taxation was $7,866,000 against $3,476,000 a year ago. Total comprehensive profit for the period attributable to equity holders of the company was $6,994,000 against $2,713,000 a year ago. Basic earnings per share from attributable to the equity holders of the company were 29 cent compared to 11 cents for the same period a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was $1,002,000 against $3,027,000 a year ago. The parent company's sales are 4.7% above last year. Higher sales and improved margins have resulted in a better profit contribution to the Group.