Associated British Engineering plc announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for six months ended September 30, 2017. For the period, the company reported revenue of £666,000 against £522,000 a year ago. Operating loss of £373,000 against £551,000 a year ago. Loss before taxation of £377,000 against £543,000 a year ago. Loss for period attributable to equity holders of the parent company of £377,000 or 18.4 pence basic and diluted per share against £543,000 or 26.5 pence basic and diluted per share a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities of £152,000 against £371,000 a year ago. The Group incurred a pre-tax loss of £377,000. This represents a decreased loss of £166,000 on the similar financial period last year and is due to a reduction in the loss before interest and tax at British Polar Engines Limited.