Associated British Engineering plc announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for six months ended September 30, 2016. For the period, the company reported revenue of £522,000, operating loss of £551,000, loss before taxation of £543,000, loss for period attributable to equity holders of the parent company of £543,000 or 26.5 pence basic and diluted per share net cash used in operating activities of £371,000, purchase of equipment of £4,000 compared to the revenue of £640,000, operating loss of £477,000, loss before taxation of £478,000, loss for period attributable to equity holders of the parent company of £478,000 or 23 pence basic and diluted per share net cash used in operating activities of £193,000, purchase of equipment of £3,000 for the same period a year ago. pre-tax loss represents an increased loss of £65,000 on the similar financial period last year and is due to a reduction in profit before interest and tax at British Polar Engines Limited (`BPE`).