Norcros plc reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2016. For the period, the company reported revenue of £128.8 million against £118.7 million a year ago. Operating profit was £8.8 million against £8.8 million a year ago. Profit before taxation was £7.7 million against £7.0 million a year ago. Profit for the year from continuing operations was £6.1 million or 20.8 pence per diluted share against £5.4 million or 13.1 pence per diluted share a year ago. Profit for the year was £13.0 million or 9.7 pence per diluted share against £8.2 million or 8.7 pence per diluted share a year ago. Underlying profit before taxation was £10.5 million against £9.4 million a year ago. Underlying earnings were £8.1 million against £7.3 million a year ago. Underlying diluted earnings per share amounted to 12.9 pence against 11.8 pence a year ago. Net cash generated from operating activities was £13.4 million against £11.8 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets was £4.0 million against £3.2 million a year ago. Net debt at September 30, 2016 was £27.5 million against £29.2 million as at September 30, 2015. Underlying EBITDA was £14.1 million against £12.8 million a year ago. Underlying operating cash flow was £16.0 million against £13.3 million a year ago.