United Plantations Bhd reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012. For the quarter, on group basis, the company reported revenue was MYR 338,672,000 compared with MYR 278,386,000 for the same period a year ago. Profit before taxation was MYR 98,220,000 against MYR 112,435,000 for the same period a year ago. Profit for the period was MYR 73,064,000 against MYR 86,097,000 for the same period a year ago. Net profit attributable to equity holders of the parent company was MYR 72,648,000 against MYR 86,097,000 for the same period a year ago. Earnings per basic share were MYR 34.90 against MYR 41.37 for the same period a year ago. Cash flow from operating activities was MYR 65,085,000 against MYR 61,004,000 for the same period a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was MYR 19,325,000 against MYR 11,428,000 for the same period a year ago. The company announced that the Indonesian production is thus compensating for the crop loss from the replanted areas in Malaysia as well as the crop losses due to the high rainfall and as such the total production for the group for 2012 is expected to be slightly better than 2011. The directors are of the opinion that the group's results for the current financial year ending December 31, 2012 whilst lower than 2011 will still be favorable and higher than that achieved in 2010.