Ruralco Holdings Limited reported consolidated earnings results for the half year ended March 31, 2018. For the period, the company’s revenue was AUD 919,863,000 against AUD 859,597,000 a year ago. Results from operating activities were 29,999,000 against AUD 27,054,000 a year ago. Profit before income tax was AUD 27,284,000 against AUD 23,930,000 a year ago. Profit for the period was AUD 18,703,000 against AUD 16,479,000 a year ago. Total profit attributable to equity holders of the company was AUD 16,054,000 against AUD 12,421,000 a year ago. Basic and diluted earnings per share were 15.34 cents against 14.36 cents a year ago. Net cash flows used in operating activities were AUD 18,074,000 against AUD 37,500,000 a year ago. Payment for property, plant and equipment was AUD 2,633,000 against AUD 2,179,000 a year ago. Payment for intangible assets was AUD 9,409,000 against AUD 7,262,000 a year ago. Net debt was AUD 147,251,000 against AUD 112,158,000 a year ago. ROE was 9.0% against 2.6% a year ago. Underlying profit before tax was AUD 28,214,000. Underlying net profit attributable to shareholders was AUD 16,705,000. Underlying earnings per share were 16.0 cents.