New Star Investment Trust plc reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the year ended June 30, 2018. For the year, the company reported investment income of £1,654,000 against £1,686,000 a year ago. Profit before tax was £6,883,000 against £16,002,000 a year ago. Profit for the year was £6,878,000 against £15,995,000 a year ago. Earnings per share were 9.68 pence against 22.52 pence a year ago. Net cash inflow from operating activities was £673,000 against £808,000 a year ago. Purchase of investments was £16,016,000 against £6,500,000 reported last year. Net asset value per ordinary share was 156.80 pence as on June 30, 2018 against 147.92 pence as on June 30, 2017. NAV per Ordinary share increased by 6.0%. Profit before finance costs and taxation was £6,883,000 against £16,002,000 a year ago.