Empresaria Group plc announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the six months ended June 30, 2017. For the period, the company reported revenue of GBP 173.4 million GBP 106.1 million a year ago. Operating profit was GBP 3.8 million against GBP 3.4 million a year ago. Profit before tax was GBP 3.5 million against GBP 3.1 million a year ago. Profit for the period was GBP 2.1 million against GBP 1.8 million a year ago. Profit for the year attributable to equity holders of the parent was GBP 2.1 million against GBP 1.7 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were 4.0 pence against 3.4 pence a year ago. Adjusted diluted earnings per share were 5.7 pence against 4.3 pence a year ago. Net cash from operating activities was GBP 1.1 million against GBP 0.9 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment and intangibles was GBP 0.3 million against GBP 0.4 million a year ago. Adjusted operating profit was GBP 4.9 million against GBP 4.0 million a year ago. Adjusted profit before tax GBP 4.6 million GBP 3.7 million a year ago. Net debt increased as expected to GBP 15.9 million compared to GBP 10.2 million a year ago, following investments made last year.