Ellerston Asian Investments Limited announced earnings results for the half year ended December 31, 2017. For the half year, the company reported interest income of AUD 51,471 as compared to AUD 287,603 for the same period last year. Total investment income was AUD 14,235,697 as compared to AUD 4,283,993 for the same period last year. Net profit before income tax was AUD 12,827,490 as compared to AUD 2,797,983 for the same period last year. Net profit after income tax was AUD 9,726,456 as compared to AUD 1,926,333 for the same period last year. Diluted and basic earnings per share was 9.01 cents as compared to 1.61 cents for the same period last year. Net cash inflow from operating activities was AUD 3,574,234 as compared to AUD 2,674,957 for the same period last year.