BlackRock North American Income Trust plc reported consolidated earnings results for the year ended October 31, 2015. For the period, the company reported net asset value per ordinary share of 122.50 pence compared to 120.76 pence a year ago. Total income was GBP 7,636,000 against GBP 14,873,000 a year ago.

Net profit on ordinary activities before finance costs and taxation was GBP 6,305,000 against GBP 13,358,000 a year ago. Net profit on ordinary activities before taxation was GBP 6,304,000 against GBP 13,350,000 a year ago. Net profit on ordinary activities after taxation was GBP 5,671,000 against GBP 12,654,000 a year ago.

Earnings per ordinary share was 6.64 pence per share against 12.63 pence per share a year ago. Net cash inflow from operating activities was GBP 30,302,000 against GBP 3,307,000 a year ago.