JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust plc reported audited earnings results for the year ended September 30, 2016. For the year, the company reported gains on investments held at fair value through profit was £179,145,000 compared to £55,125,000 a year ago. Gross return was £171,325,000 compared to £64,682,000 a year ago. Net return on ordinary activities before finance costs and taxation was £167,342,000 compared to £61,061,000 a year ago. Net return on ordinary activities before taxation was £166,577,000 compared to £60,327,000 a year ago. Net return on ordinary activities after taxation was £165,703,000 or 102.76 pence per share compared to £59,630,000 or 36.98 pence per share a year ago. Net asset value per share was 387.5 pence as of September 30, 2016 compared to 287.5 pence as of September 30, 2015.

Following a review by the board, it has been decided to amend the company's articles of association to allow the payment of dividends out of capital.