Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the half year ended Dec. 31, 2017. For the half year, the company reported total revenue of AUD 153,982,000 compared to AUD 135,494,000 a year ago. Income from operating activities was AUD 147,429,000 against AUD 135,131,000 a year ago. Profit before income tax was AUD 140,764,000 compared to AUD 122,032,000 a year ago. Profit is attributable to equity holders (members) of the company was AUD 136,741,000 or 11.56 cents per basic and diluted share compared to AUD 118,287,000 or 10.45 cents per diluted share a year ago. Net cash inflow from operating activities was AUD 173,167,000 against AUD 149,328,000 a year ago. Net tangible assets per share before any provision for deferred tax on the unrealised gains on the long-term investment portfolio as at 31 December 2017 were AUD 6.15, up from AUD 5.83 at the end of the previous corresponding period (both before allowing for interim dividends).