JPMorgan Japan Smaller Companies Trust plc announced earnings results for the year ended March 31, 2018. For the year, the company reported income from investments was £3,735,000 compared to £3,528,000 a year ago. Net return before finance costs and taxation was £57,864,000 compared to £36,540,000 a year ago. Net return before taxation was £57,694,000 compared to £36,265,000 a year ago. Net return after taxation was £57,321,000 compared to £35,910,000 a year ago. Return per ordinary diluted share was 104.76 pence compared to 69.68 pence a year ago. Net asset value per ordinary share was 483.1 pence compared to 377.9 pence a year ago. Net cash inflow from operating activities was £840,000 compared to £1,428,000 a year ago. Purchases of investments was £55,664,000 compared to £62,298,000 a year ago.