Judges Scientific plc reported unaudited preliminary consolidated earnings results for the year ended December 31, 2016. For the year, the company’s revenue was £57,285,000 compared to £56,203,000 in the same period last year. Operating profit was £991,000 compared to £1,807,000 in the same period last year. Profit before tax was £417,000 compared to £1,252,000 in the same period last year. Adjusted operating profit was £7,144,000 compared to £9,250,000 in the same period last year. Profit for the year attributable to equity holders of the parent company was £81,000 compared to £775,000 in the same period last year. Profit for the year was £741,000 compared to £1,114,000 in the same period last year. Basic and diluted loss per share was 1.3 pence compared to 12.6 pence diluted per share a year ago. Net cash from operating activities was £4,611,000 compared to £6,577,000 in the same period last year. Purchase of property plant and equipment was £835,000 compared to £530,000 in the same period last year. Capital expenditure was £835,000 compared to £530,000 in the same period last year. Adjusted net debt as at December 31, 2016, excluding subordinated debt owed to non-controlling shareholders and including sums still due in respect of an acquisition, amounted to £9.9 million against £4.0 million a year ago. Adjusted basic earnings per share was 84.8 pence against 109.2 pence a year ago. The decrease in adjusted operating profits of 22.8% reflects the weak performance at three of businesses, which more than offset the benefit from its new acquisitions and the good performance at five of other businesses.