Perpetual Equity Investment Company Limited reported consolidated earnings results for the half year ended December 31, 2017. For the period, the company reported total investment income was AUD 30,649,000 compared to AUD 33,641,000 a year ago. Profit before income tax was AUD 28,425,000 compared to AUD 31,538,000 a year ago. Profit after income tax was AUD 20,662,000 compared to AUD 22,733,000 a year ago. Earnings of 8.15 cents per basic and diluted share compared to 9.00 cents per basic and diluted share a year ago. Net cash inflows from operating activities was AUD 4,437,000 compared to AUD 622,000 a year ago. Payments for purchase of investments were AUD 116,652,000 compared to AUD 136,260,000 a year ago. Net tangible assets per ordinary security were AUD 1.15 against AUD 1.08.