The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc reported unaudited earnings results for the half year ended November 30, 2017. For the half year, the company reported total income of £45,830,000 compared to total income of £7,983,000 a year ago. Profit before taxation was £39,694,000 compared to £6,203,000 a year ago. Profit and total comprehensive income was £39,694,000 or 53.14 pence per share compared to £6,203,000 or 8.30 pence per share a year ago. Net cash inflow from operating activities was £7,281,000 compared to £17,296,000 a year ago.