HomeChoice International PLC announced unaudited group earnings results for the six months ended June 30, 2018. For the year, the company reported revenue of ZAR 1,524 million compared to ZAR 1,313 million reported in the same period last year. Operating profit was ZAR 374 million against ZAR 327 million reported last year. Profit before taxation was ZAR 333 million against ZAR 289 million reported last year. Profit and total comprehensive income was ZAR 260 million against ZAR 224 million reported last year. Diluted earnings per share were 245.8 cents against 215.6 cents reported last year. Net cash inflow from operating activities was ZAR 129 million against ZAR 68 million reported last year. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was ZAR 44 million against ZAR 8 million reported last year. Purchase of intangible assets was ZAR 22 million against ZAR 8 million reported last year. Headline earnings for the period were ZAR 260 million or 245.8 cents per diluted share against ZAR 224 million or 215.6 cents per diluted share reported last year. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization were ZAR 406 million against ZAR 354 million reported last year. Return on equity ­ annualized was 21.2% against 21.4% reported last year.