Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported total operating revenues of $294,476,000 against $292,913,000 a year ago. Operating income was $55,272,000 against $47,952,000 a year ago. Income before taxes was $56,666,000 against $46,056,000 a year ago. Net income was $30,286,000 against $29,098,000 a year ago. Net income attributable to company was $29,765,000 against $29,039,000 a year ago. Net income per share basic and diluted were $0.36 against $0.35 per share a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was $70,519,000 against $57,588,000 a year ago. For the year, the company reported total operating revenues of $1,157,144,000 against $1,239,023,000 a year ago. Operating income was $241,167,000 against $251,877,000 a year ago. Income before taxes was $245,577,000 against $239,992,000 a year ago. Net income was $144,209,000 against $158,108,000 a year ago. Net income attributable to company was $141,279,000 against $156,694,000 a year ago. Net income per share basic and diluted were $1.69 against $1.90 per share a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was $53,939,000 against $123,647,000 a year ago.