PZ Cussons Plc announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the six months ended November 30, 2017. For the period, the company reported revenue of £385.4 million as compared to £378.2 same period last year. Operating profit of £37.7 million as compared to £26.5 million same period last year. Profit before taxation of £34.2 million as compared to £24.9 million same period last year. Profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent of £21.1 million compared to £19.2 million same period last year. Basic and diluted EPS was 5.04 pence against 4.59 pence a year ago. Adjusted basic and diluted EPS was 5.76 pence against 6.50 pence a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was £13.2 million compared to cash generated from operating activities of £26.5 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was £15.5 million compared to £16.9 million a year ago. Net debt was £191.2 million against £191.3 million a year ago. Before exceptional items, the company reported operating profit of £37.5 million as compared to £41.8 million same period last year, profit before taxation of £34.0 million as compared to £40.2 million same period last year, profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent of £24.1 million compared to £27.2 million same period last year and basic and diluted EPS of 5.76 pence against 6.50 pence a year ago. Adjusted profit after tax was £24.1 million as compared to £27.2 same period last year.