L.J. Williams Limited reported unaudited group earnings results for the half year ended September 30, 2017. For the period, the company reported sales of $59,260,000 against $51,999,000 a year ago. Operating profit was $3,888,000 against $2,495,000 a year ago. Profit before taxation was $2,190,000 against $813,000 a year ago. Total comprehensive profit for the period attributable to equity holders of the company was $1,677,000 against $305,000 a year ago. Basic earnings per share from attributable to the equity holders of the company were 7 cent compared to 1 cent for the same period a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was $1,653,000 against $3,656,000 a year ago.