New Star Investment Trust plc reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the half year ended Dec. 31, 2016. For the year, the company reported total income of £9,679,000 against £478,000 a year ago. Profit before finance costs and tax was £9,247,000 against £2,010,000 a year ago. Profit before tax was £9,247,000 against £2,010,000 a year ago. Profit for the year was £9,241,000 against £2,010,000 a year ago. Earnings per share were 13.01 pence against 2.83 pence a year ago. Net cash inflow from operating activities was £536,000 against £134,000 a year ago. Purchase of investments was £5,577,000 against £9,129,000 reported last year. Net asset value per ordinary share was 138.41 pence against 114.96 pence a year ago.