Lafarge Cement Zambia Plc reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended June 30, 2013. For the period, the company reported revenue was ZMK 482,812,000 against ZMK 433,305,000 a year ago. Profit before interest and tax was ZMK 154,665,000 against ZMK 167,551,000 a year ago.

Profit before tax was ZMK 173,228,000 against ZMK 171,468,000 a year ago. Profit attributable to equity holders of the parent was ZMK 91,248,000 against ZMK 99,370,000 a year ago. Basic and diluted earnings per share was ZMK 0.543 against ZMK 0.591 a year ago.

Net cash generated from operating activities was ZMK 131,143,000 against ZMK 153,012,000 a year ago. Profit before tax increased due to high volumes, optimised product mix and high investment income, on spite of high operating costs.