Ellerston Global Investments Limited reported earnings results for the half year ended December 31, 2016. For the period, the company reported total investment income of AUD 7,219,135 compared to AUD 326,205 a year ago. Net profit before income tax was AUD 6,436,127 compared to loss of AUD 546,104 a year ago. Net profit after income tax was AUD 4,542,757 compared to loss of AUD 359,988 a year ago. Basic and diluted earnings per share were 6.00 cents compared to basic and diluted loss per share of 0.48 cents a year ago. Net cash inflow from operating activities was AUD 748,633 compared to AUD 6,507,713 a year ago. Net tangible assets per share before tax as at December 31, 2016 were AUD 1.1188 compared to AUD 1.0998 a year ago. Net tangible assets per share after realized tax as at December 31, 2016 were AUD 1.1159 compared to AUD 1.0861 a year ago. Net tangible assets per share after tax as at December 31, 2016 were AUD 1.1033 compared to AUD 1.0687 a year ago.