Colefax Group plc reported unaudited earnings results for the six months ended October 31, 2017. For the period, the company reported revenue of £42,083,000 against £39,529,000 a year ago. Profit from operations was £2,559,000 against £1,903,000 a year ago. Profit before taxation was £2,557,000 against £1,903,000 a year ago. Profit for the period attributable to equity holders of the parent was £1,828,000 against £1,275,000 a year ago. Basic and diluted earnings per share were 18.0 pence against 12.5 pence a year ago. Net cash inflow from operating activities was £4,797,000 against £1,440,000 a year ago. Payments to acquire property, plant and equipment was £1,614,000 against £1,705,000 a year ago. The main reason for the increase in profits in the first six months was an improvement in trading conditions in its core US market where Fabric Division sales increased by 4.5.% on a constant currency basis.