The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc reported unaudited earnings results for the half year ended November 30, 2016. For the period, the company reported total income of £7,983,000 compared to total loss of £5,277,000 a year ago. Profit before taxation was £6,203,000 compared to loss before taxation of £7,696,000 a year ago. Profit and total comprehensive income was £6,203,000 or 8.30 pence per share compared to loss of £7,696,000 or 10.30 pence per share a year ago. Net cash inflow from operating activities was £17,296,000 compared to £2,281,000 a year ago.