Norcros plc announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2017. For the period, the company’s revenue was GBP 145 million as compared to GBP 128.8 million a year ago. Underlying operating profit was GBP 11.7 million as compared to GBP 11 million a year ago. Operating profit was GBP 9.8 million as compared to GBP 8.8 million a year ago. Profit before taxation was GBP 7.4 million as compared to GBP 7.7 million a year ago. Profit for the from continuing operations was GBP 5.5 million as compared to GBP 6.1 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was 8.7 pence as compared to 9.7 pence a year ago. Underlying profit before taxation was GBP 11.5 million as compared to GBP 10.5 million a year ago. Underlying earnings was GBP 8.9 million as compared to GBP 8.1 million a year ago. Diluted underlying earnings per share was 14 pence as compare to 12.9 pence a year ago. Net cash generated from operating activities was GBP 10.2 million as compared to GBP 13.4 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was GBP 4.1 million as compared to GBP 4 million a year ago.