Fundsmith Emerging Equities Trust plc announced audited earnings results for the year ended December 31, 2017. For the period, the company reported dividend income of GBP 5,989,000 compared to GBP 4,132,000 a year ago. Profit before tax was GBP 53,304,000 compared to GBP 21,516,000 a year ago. Profit for the year was GBP 52,936,000 or 219.49 pence per basic and diluted share compared to GBP 21,181,000 or 102.31 pence per basic and diluted share a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was GBP 20,358,000 compared to GBP 34,227,000 a year ago. Net asset value per share as on date was 1,259.7 pence against 1,039.0 pence a year ago.