New Star Investment Trust plc reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the six months ended of December 31, 2015. For the period, the company reported total income of GBP 478,000 compared to GBP 491,000 a year ago. Profit before finance costs and tax was GBP 2,010,000 compared to GBP 1,128,000 a year ago.

Profit before tax was GBP 2,010,000 compared to GBP 1,128,000 a year ago. Profit for the period was GBP 2,010,000 compared to GBP 1,128,000 a year ago. Earnings per share were 2.83 pence compared to 1.59 pence a year ago.

Net cash inflow from operating activities was GBP 134,000 compared to GBP 155,000 a year ago. Net asset value per Ordinary share was 114.96 pence compared to 108.92 pence a year ago. Revenue return per ordinary share was 0.16 pence compared to 0.18 pence a year ago.