Sterling Plantations Limited reported audited consolidated earnings results for the half year ended December 31, 2016. For the period, the company reported revenue of AUD 1,055,000 against AUD 563,000 a year ago. Loss before income tax was AUD 9,174,000 against AUD 7,082,000 a year ago. Loss after tax attributable to members of the entity was AUD 7,335,000 or 11.28 cents per basic and diluted share against AUD 6,250,000 or 9.62 cents per basic and diluted share a year ago. The loss mainly reflects the fact that the plantation has yet to reach commercial maturity and, thus, continues to incur on-going plantation costs. Net cash flows used in operating activities was AUD 1,386,000 against AUD 1,909,000 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was AUD 238,000 against AUD 648,000 a year ago.