Perpetual Equity Investment Company Limited announced earnings results for the year ended June 30, 2018. For the period, the company reported total investment income of AUD 36,593,000 against AUD 47,823,000 a year ago. Profit before income tax was AUD 32,260,000 against AUD 43,462,000 a year ago. Profit after income tax was AUD 24,827,000 against AUD 31,814,000 a year ago. Total comprehensive income for the year was AUD 24,827,000 against AUD 31,814,000 a year ago. Basic and diluted earnings per share were 9.78 cents against 12.58 cents a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was AUD 8,119,000 against net cash used in operating activities of AUD 205,000 a year ago.