Tradehold Limited reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the six months ended August 31, 2017. For the six months, the company reported revenue of £55,509,000 compared to £20,905,000 a year ago. Operating profit was £40,145,000 compared to £19,482,000 a year ago. Profit before taxation was £17,136,000 compared to £16,086,000 a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of the parent was £10,843,000 compared to £10,894,000 a year ago. Basic and diluted earnings per share were 4.4 pence compared to 5.8 pence a year ago. Basic and diluted headline earnings per share were 3.5 pence compared to 1.3 pence a year ago. Cash flows used in operating activities were £7,100,000 compared to cash flow from operating activities of £5,509,000 a year ago. Acquisition of investment properties were £11,917,000 compared to £33,320,000 a year ago. Acquisition of property, plant and equipment was £3,098,000 compared to £1,457,000 a year ago. Net asset value per share up 34% to 124.1 pence, Tangible net asset value per share up 54.8% to 134.2 pence. The strong revenue growth during the reporting period was due largely to the results of the South African-based Collins Group, acquired towards the end of the 2017 financial year, being integrated with those of Tradehold for the full six-month period.