Jan 11 (Reuters) - Velan Inc VLN.TO :
* REPORTS ITS THIRD QUARTER 2017/18 FINANCIAL RESULTS
* Q3 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.02
* NET NEW ORDERS OF US$83.3 MILLION FOR QUARTER
* Q3 SALES ROSE 9.1 PERCENT TO $87.7 MILLION
* ORDER BACKLOG OF US$485.2 MILLION AT END OF QUARTER