New Star Investment Trust plc announced consolidated unaudited earnings results for the six months ended December 31, 2014. For the year, the company reported investment income of GBP 488,000 against GBP 564,000 a year ago. Profit before tax was GBP 1,128,000 against GBP 2,275,000 a year ago.

Profit for the year was GBP 1,128,000 against GBP 2,275,000 a year ago. Earnings per share were 1.59 pence against 3.20pence a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was GBP 155,000 against GBP 246,000 a year ago.

Net asset value per ordinary share was 108.92 pence against 106.44 pence a year ago.