Koninklijke Brill NV reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the year ended December 31, 2017. For the year, the company's revenue was EUR 36,394,000 compared to EUR 32,177,000 a year ago. Operating profit was EUR 3,315,000 compared to EUR 3,712,000 a year ago. Profit before income tax was EUR 3,066,000 compared to EUR 3,813,000 a year ago. Profit attributable to shareholders of the company was EUR 2,262,000 compared to EUR 2,797,000 a year ago. Total comprehensive income for the period attributable to shareholders of the company was EUR 2,343,000 compared to EUR 2,692,000 a year ago. Basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to shareholders of the company was EUR 1.21 compared to EUR 1.49 a year ago. Net cash flow from operating activities was EUR 7,043,000 compared to EUR 7,925,000 a year ago. Investment in tangible fixed assets was EUR 359,000 compared to EUR 71,000 a year ago. Investment in intangible fixed assets (non-content) was EUR 1,671,000 compared to EUR 976,000 a year ago. EBITDA was EUR 4.2 million compared to EUR 4.5 million a year ago.

In 2018, compared to 2017, the company expects reduced levels of capital investment as the company is finishing the large programs from strategic roadmap. The company expects further increases in amortization of intangible assets given 2017 investment activities. Overall, the company is cautiously optimistic about the future, especially about growing revenue and improving profits in 2018.