BKI Investment Company Limited reported consolidated earnings results for the half year ended December 31, 2011. For the half year, the company reported net operating result before special investment revenue of $14.162 million compared to $12.814 million a year ago. Net operating profit for the half year was $16.420 million compared to $15.604 million a year ago. Basic and diluted earnings per share on operating profit before special investment revenue were 3.33 cents compared to 3.05 cents a year ago. Net cash inflows from operating activities were $19.684 million compared to $18.827 million a year ago. Purchases for investment portfolio were $16.198 million compared to $19.911 million a year ago. The board of directors declared an interim dividend for the financial year 2012 of 3.2 cents per share fully franked at the tax rate of 30%. This will be payable on March 12, 2012. The ex dividend date is February 24, 2012 with the record date for determining entitlements to the dividend to be March 1, 2012.