Electra Private Equity Plc reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the half year ended March 31, 2018. For the period, the company reported total investment income of £15 million against £246 million a year ago. Net profit before finance costs and taxation was £50 million against £191 million a year ago. Profit on ordinary activities after taxation attributable to owners of the parent was £50 million against £188 million a year ago. Basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share were 128.09 pence against 479.34 pence a year ago. Net cash inflow from operating activities was £317 million against £852 million a year ago. Return on equity was 12% against 13% a year ago.