The Independent Investment Trust PLC reported unaudited earnings results for the year ended November 30, 2017. For the year, the company reported gains on investments of £115,241,000 against £5,720,000 a year ago. Net return on ordinary activities before taxation was £120,318,000 against £10,279,000 a year ago. Net return on ordinary activities after taxation was £120,315,000 against £10,279,000 a year ago. Net return per ordinary share was 216.87 pence against 18.44 pence a year ago.