International Personal Finance Plc announced consolidated earnings results for the year ended December 31, 2016. For the period, the company reported revenue of GBP 763.4 million against GBP 735.4 million for the same period in the last year. Profit before taxation was GBP 92.6 million against GBP 100.2 million for the same period in the last year. Profit after taxation attributable to owners of the company was GBP 66.9 million against GBP 62.5 million for the same period in the last year. Diluted earnings per share were 29.4 pence against 26.6 pence for the same period in the last year. Basic earnings per share - adjusted for exceptional items were 30.2 pence against 37.1 pence a year ago. Net cash generated from operating activities was GBP 21.8 million against GBP 22.4 million for the same period in the last year. Purchases of property, plant and equipment was GBP 8.3 million against GBP 8.2 million for the same period in the last year. Purchases of intangible assets were GBP 15.8 million against GBP 18.9 million a year ago.

The effective tax rate is expected to be 30%.