RIT Capital Partners plc announced consolidated earnings results for the year ended December 31, 2017. For the period, the company’s income and gains was GBP 261.7 million as compared to GBP 343.2 million a year ago. Profit before finance costs and tax was GBP 233.1 million as compared to GBP 314.3 million a year ago. Profit before tax was GBP 220.3 million as compared to GBP 301 million a year ago. Profit was GBP 220.5 million as compared to GBP 305.7 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per ordinary share was 142.4 pence as compared to 195 pence a year ago. Net cash inflow from operating activities was GBP 22 million as compared to GBP 83.7 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was GBP 0.1 million.