Chemring Group plc reported consolidated earnings results for the year ended October 31, 2017. For the year, the company reported revenue of £547.5 million against £477.1 million a year ago. Operating profit was £15.3 million against £26.2 million a year ago. Profit before tax was £4.0 million against £8.0 million a year ago. Profit after tax was £3.1 million against loss after tax of £6.5 million a year ago. Earnings per ordinary share from continuing operations diluted were 1.1 pence against 2.4 pence a year ago. Net cash inflow from operating activities was £32.2 million against £65.2 million a year ago. Purchases of intangible assets were £3.9 million against £6.7 million a year ago. Purchases of property, plant and equipment was £12.6 million against £10.3 million a year ago. Underlying operating profit was £50.5 million against £55.4 million a year ago. Underlying profit before tax was £39.2 million against £44.1 million a year ago. Underlying profit after tax was from continuing operations was £32.0 million against £36.0 million a year ago. Net debt was £80.0 million compared to £87.6 million a year ago.