McPherson's Limited announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the half year ended December 31, 2017. For the period, the company reported sales revenue of $106.1 million against $115.0 million a year ago. Underlying EBIT was $11.2 million against $11.8 million a year ago. Underlying profit before tax was $9.5 million against $9.3 million a year ago. Underlying profit after tax was $6.2 million against $6.7 million a year ago. Underlying EPS was 6.0 cents against 6.5 cents a year ago. Net debt was $30.4 million against $40.9 million a year ago. Total revenue was $106.063 million against $114.582 million a year ago. Profit from continuing operations before income tax expense was $9.500 million against $0.224 million a year ago. Profit for the half year after tax was $0.115 million against loss of $11.803 million a year ago. Basic and diluted earnings per share was 0.11 cents against LPS of 11.4 cents a year ago. Basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was 5.9 cents against LPS of 2.0 cents a year ago. Net cash inflows from operating activities was $8.907 million against $12.214 million a year ago. Payments for purchase of property, plant and equipment were $0.861 million against $0.737 million a year ago. Payments for purchase of intangible assets were $0.087 million against $0.308 million a year ago.