Singapore Press Holdings Ltd. reported unaudited group earnings results for the third quarter ad nine months ended May 31, 2012. For the quarter, the company reported operating revenue of SGD 331,840,000 against SGD 328,820,000 a year ago. Profit before investment income and share of net loss of associates and jointly- controlled entities was SGD 112,643,000 against SGD 110,226,000 a year ago. Profit before taxation was SGD 119,938,000 against SGD 132,783,000 a year ago. Profit after taxation attributable to shareholders of the company was SGD 99,780,000 against SGD 114,817,000 a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was SGD 4,909,000 against net cash from operating activities of SGD 52,355,000 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was SGD 5,295,000 against SGD 6,947,000 a year ago. Basic and diluted earnings per share were SGD 0.06 against SGD 0.07 a year ago. For the nine months, the company reported operating revenue of SGD 962,697,000 against SGD 935,357,000 a year ago. Profit before investment income and share of net loss of associates and jointly- controlled entities was SGD 323,945,000 against SGD 305,421,000 a year ago. Profit before taxation was SGD 337,881,000 against SGD 345,044,000 a year ago. Profit after taxation attributable to shareholders of the company was SGD 281,383,000 against SGD 292,520,000 a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was SGD 91,523,000 against SGD 53,481,000 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was SGD 13,374,000 against SGD 19,481,000 a year ago. Basic and diluted earnings per share were SGD 0.17 against SGD 0.18 a year ago. Net asset value per share as at May 31, 2012 was SGD 1.33 against SGD 1.39 a year ago. Barring unforeseen circumstances, the company expects the group results for the fiscal year 2012 to be satisfactory.