Artemis VCT plc reported unaudited earnings results for the six months ended March 31, 2018. For the period, the company's gains on investments was £5.43 million compared to £7.03 million a year ago. Return on ordinary activities before taxation was £5.14 million compared to £6.75 million a year ago. Return on ordinary activities after taxation was £5.14 million compared to £6.75 million a year ago. Return per share was 9.67 pence compared to 12.68 pence a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was £106,000 compared to £245,000 a year ago. Net asset value per ordinary share was 75.27 pence compared to 74.62 pence a year ago.