New Star Investment Trust plc announced consolidated earnings results for the year ended June 30, 2017. For the full year, the company reported investment income was £1,686,000 against £934,000 a year ago. Profit before finance costs and tax was £16,002,000 against £9,633,000 a year ago. Profit before tax was £16,002,000 against £9,633,000 a year ago. Profit for the year was £15,995,000 against £9,633,000 a year ago. Earnings per share of 22.52 pence against 13.56 pence a year ago. Net cash inflow from operating activities was £808,000 against £212,000 a year ago.