Circle Property plc reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2017. For the six months, the company reported rental income was GBP 2,943,673 compared with GBP 2,340,377 a year ago. Net rental income was GBP 2,611,199 compared with GBP 2,006,913 a year ago. Operating profit before gains on investment properties was GBP 1,810,014 compared with GBP 1,150,922 a year ago. Operating profit was GBP 9,117,165 compared with GBP 7,748,351 a year ago. Profit for the period before taxation was GBP 8,565,233 compared with GBP 8,274,302 a year ago. Profit after taxation was GBP 8,664,263 compared with GBP 8,212,405 a year ago. Earnings per share were GBP 0.31 compared with GBP 0.29 a year ago. Net cash from operating activities was GBP 771,117 compared with net cash used in operating activities was GBP 4,774,466 a year ago.

The company declared 8.3% increase in interim dividend to 2.6 pence per share as compared to 2.4 pence for the same period last year reflecting the Board's ongoing confidence in the company's prospects and outlook. The dividend will be paid on 18 January 2018 to shareholders on the register on 15 December 2017, with an ex-dividend date of 14 December 2017.