James Halstead plc announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the six months ended December 31, 2016. For the six months, the company announced revenue was GBP 119,558,000 compared to GBP 114,675,000 for the same period a year ago. Operating profit was GBP 23,532,000 compared to GBP 23,311,000 for the same period a year ago. Profit before income tax was GBP 23,221,000 compared to GBP 23,039,000 for the same period a year ago. Profit for the period was GBP 17,688,000 compared to GBP 17,735,000 for the same period a year ago. Diluted earnings per ordinary share of 5 pence were 8.5 pence compared to 8.5 pence for the same period a year ago. Cash inflow from operating activities was GBP 26,727,000 compared to GBP 26,426,000 for the same period a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was GBP 2,141,000 compared to GBP 2,180,000 for the same period a year ago.