May 18 (Reuters) - Velan Inc VLN.TO
* Velan inc. Reports its year-end and fourth quarter 2016/17 financial results
* Velan inc - order backlog of us$438.2 million at end of quarter
* Q4 earnings per share $0.17
* Velan inc - net new orders received of us$125.9 million for quarter
* Q4 sales fell 5 percent to $102.8 million
* Qtrly bookings amounted to $125.9 million, an increase of $39.2 million or 45.2% compared to prior year
* Velan inc qtrly adjusted net earnings $0.17 per share Source text for Eikon: ID:nCCN1LP5GG Further company coverage: VLN.TO