The Character Group plc reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the six months ended February 28, 2018. For the period, the company reported revenue of £50,493,000 against £61,542,000 a year ago. Operating profit was £4,577,000 against £7,203,000 a year ago. Profit before taxation was £4,523,000 against £7,078,000 a year ago. Profit for the period attributable to equity holders of the parent was £434,000 against £5,340,000 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were 16.64 pence against 26.55 pence a year ago. EBITDA (Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation) was £1,953,000 against £7,873,000 a year ago. Net cash inflow from operating activities was £6,197,000 against £15,698,000 a year ago. Payments for intangible assets were £802,000 against £613,000 a year ago. Payments for property, plant and equipment was £147,000 against £160,000 a year ago. Adjusted diluted earnings per share were 16.64 pence against 26.55 pence a year ago.