New Star Investment Trust plc reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the half year ended December 31, 2017. For the period, the company reported total income of £6,111,000 against £9,679,000 a year ago. Profit before finance costs and tax was £5,658,000 against £9,247,000 a year ago. Profit before tax was £5,658,000 against £9,247,000 a year ago. Profit for the year was £5,656,000 against £9,241,000 a year ago. Earnings per share were 7.96 pence against 13.01 pence a year ago. Net cash inflow from operating activities was £421,000 against £536,000 a year ago. Purchase of investments was £9,516,000 against £5,577,000 reported last year. Net asset value per ordinary share was 155.08 pence as on December 31, 2017 against 138.41 pence as on December 31, 2016.