Vanguard Australian Small Companies Index Fund announced earnings results for the half year ended December 31, 2016. For the period, the company reported total net investment income was AUD 5,240,000 compared to AUD 2,769,000 a year ago. Operating profit for the half year was AUD 5,124,000 compared to AUD 2,645,000 a year ago. Net cash inflow from operating activities was AUD 11,066,000 compared to net cash inflow from operating activities of AUD 12,925,000 a year ago.