City Natural Resources High Yield Trust plc reported audited earnings results for the year ended June 30, 2017. For the year, the company reported net return before finance costs and taxation of £9,656,000 against £10,371,000 a year ago.Net return on ordinary activities before taxation was £7,622,000 against £8,284,000 a year ago. Net return attributable to equity shareholders was £7,455,000 or 11.15 pence per ordinary share against £8,028,000 or 12.00 pence per ordinary share a year ago. Net cash inflow from operating activities was £2,479,000 against £3,277,000 a year ago. Purchases of investments were £65,630,000 against £113,165,000 a year ago.