Porvair plc reported consolidated earnings results for the year ended November 30, 2017. For the period, the company reported revenue of £116,423,000 against £109,363,000 a year ago. Operating profit was £12,339,000 against £10,669,000 a year ago. Profit before income tax was £11,682,000 against £10,083,000 a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of the parent was £8,861,000 against £7,736,000 a year ago. Earnings per share (diluted) were 19.4 pence against 17.1 pence a year ago. Net cash generated from operating activities was £9,296,000 against £11,104,000 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was £5,248,000 against £4,362,000 a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was £177,000 against £162,000 a year ago. Capital expenditure was £5.4 million (2016: £4.5 million) in the year 2017.

Capital expenditure in 2018 is expected to be at a similar underlying level.