Holland Colours NV reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2017. For the period, the company reported revenue of €42,429,000 against €39,022,000 a year ago. Operating results were €4,615,000 against €3,969,000 a year ago. Net result was €3,330,000 against €2,603,000 a year ago. Net result attributable to shareholders of the company was €3,257,000 or €3.79 per share against €2,612,000 or €3.04 per share a year ago. Cash flow used in operating activities was €98,000 against cash flow from operating activities of €2,408,000 a year ago. Capital expenditures, net of disposals were €1,214,000 against €1,264,000 a year ago. Net cash outflow was €3,817,000 against €837,000 a year ago. Return on average invested capital was 24.2% against 23.4% a year ago. Return on average shareholders' equity was 16.7% against 13.4% a year ago.