BlackRock Income Strategies Trust plc announced audited earnings results for the year ended September 30, 2016. For the year, the company reported net revenue return after taxation was £20,602,000 compared to £20,163,000 a year ago. Revenue return per share was 7.56 pence compared to 7.07 pence a year ago. Net Asset value per share was 123.62 pence compared to 131.00 pence a year ago. Net cash expended from operating activities was £1,665,000 compared to net cash generated from operating activities of £58,854,000 a year ago. Purchase of investments was £408,381,000 compared to £550,639,000 a year ago. Net profit before taxation was £3,676,000 against loss of £12,744,000 a year ago.