Sioen Industries NV reported consolidated earnings results for the year ended December 31, 2017. Net sales were EUR 473.1 million compared to EUR 363.3 million for the same period a year ago. EBIT was EUR 41.496 million, compared to EUR 44.697 million, for the same period a year ago. Profit before tax was EUR 33.587 million, compared to EUR 38.049 million, for the same period a year ago. Profit after tax was EUR 22.031 million, compared to EUR 25.996 million, for the same period a year ago. Group profit attributable to shareholder was EUR 21.863 million, compared to EUR 25.958 million, for the same period a year ago. EBITDA was EUR 64.393 million, compared to EUR 59.149 million, for the same period a year ago. After excluding the expenses related to acquisition and reorganization the restated EBITDA was EUR 67.3 million, compared to EUR 59.5 million, for the same period a year ago. Restated EBIT was EUR 43.385 million, compared to EUR 45.525 million, for the same period a year ago. Earnings per share were EUR 1.11. Net financial debt of the Group, at year end, is EUR 116.7 million. Net cash flow from operations was EUR 66.151 million, compared to EUR 43.946 million, for the same period a year ago. Investment in tangible and intangible assets was EUR 18 million, compared to EUR 8.5 million, for the same period a year ago.