Nichols plc announced preliminary consolidated earnings results for the year ended December 31, 2017. For the full year, the company reported revenue was £132,789,000 against £117,349,000 a year ago. Operating profit was £28,742,000 against £30,325,000 a year ago. Profit before taxation was £28,722,000 against £31,492,000 a year ago. Profit for the financial year attributable to equity holders of the parent was £23,174,000 against £25,477,000 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were £62.81 against £69.07 a year ago. Net cash generated from operating activities was £17,742,000 against £20,155,000 a year ago. Acquisition of property, plant and equipment was £3,795,000 against £2,442,000 a year ago. EBITDA was £31.7 million against £31.4 million a year ago.