African Oxygen Limited reported audited consolidated earnings results for the year ended 31 December 2017. For the year, revenue was ZAR 5,693 million against ZAR 5,537 million a year ago. Earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation, amortisation and impairments (EBITDA) were ZAR 1,183 million against ZAR 1,237 million a year ago. Earnings before interest and taxation (EBIT) were ZAR 855 million against ZAR 848 million a year ago. Profit before taxation was ZAR 880 million against ZAR 864 million a year ago. Profit for the year was ZAR 638 million against ZAR 600 million a year ago. Profit for the year attributable to owners of the company was ZAR 628 million against ZAR 597 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were 201.8 cents against 192.9 cents a year ago. Headline earnings were ZAR 620 million against ZAR 585 million a year ago. Diluted headline earnings per share were 199.2 cents against 189.0 cents a year ago.