Pacific Assets Trust plc reported unaudited earnings results for the six months ended July 31, 2017. For the period, gain on investments was GBP 20,007,000 against GBP 45,066,000 a year ago. Return before taxation was GBP 20,862,000 against GBP 46,692,000 a year ago. Return after taxation was GBP 20,647,000 or 17.3 pence per ordinary share against GBP 46,494,000 or 38.9 pence per ordinary share a year ago.