World Careers Network plc reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the six months ended January 31, 2018. For the six months, the company's revenue was £5,063,331 compared to £5,104,301 a year ago, with a drop in implementation revenues partially offset by an increase in ongoing subscription revenues. Operating profit was £389,259 compared to £670,472 a year ago. Profit on ordinary activities before taxation was £394,622 compared to £707,751 a year ago. Profit was £314,622 compared to £554,751 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was 4.10 pence compared to 7.24 pence a year ago. Net cash outflow from operating activities was £393,640 compared to net cash inflows from operating activities of £395,935 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was £57,116 compared to £50,623 a year ago.

Low new sales in the first half of the year, and known reductions in subscription revenues from the existing client base, mean that the company expects profits for the second half of the year to be lower than the first half and for this to be reflected in a lower profit for the full year than the company achieved in 2017.