The iShares S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries announced earnings results for the half year ended December 31, 2012. For the period, the company reported total investment income of AUD 1,515,000 against total investment loss of AUD 2,646,000 a year ago. Operating profit was AUD 1,460,000 against operating loss of AUD 2,708,000 a year ago.

Distributions to unit holders was AUD 241,000 against AUD 235,000 a year ago. Increase in net assets attributable to unit holders was AUD 1,219,000 against decrease in net assets attributable to unit holders of AUD 2,943,000 a year ago. Net cash inflow from operating activities was AUD 2,813,000 against net cash outflow from operating activities of AUD 5,912,000 a year ago.