Henderson Alternative Strategies Trust plc announced unaudited earnings results for the half year ended March 31, 2017. For the period, the company's investment income was £1.71 million compared with £1.36 million a year ago. Total income was £9.46 million compared loss of £1.87 million a year ago. Net return before interest and taxation was £8.8 million compared to loss of £2.5 million a year ago. Net return on ordinary activities before taxation was £8.8 million compared to loss £2.5 million a year ago. Net return on ordinary activities after taxation was £8.8 million or 21.21 pence per share compared to loss of £2.5 million or 5.74 pence per share a year ago. Net cash inflow from operating activities was £734,000 compared with £601,000 a year ago. As on March 31, 2017, the company's NAV per ordinary share was 324.7 pence.