Ventus VCT plc announced audited earnings results for the year ended 28 February 2015. For the period, the company reported net unrealized gains on investments of GBP 1,022,000 compared to GBP 2,831,000 a year ago. Profit before taxation was GBP 1,736,000 compared to GBP 2,881,000 a year ago. Profit and total comprehensive income attributable to shareholders was GBP 1,712,000 compared to GBP 2,906,000 a year ago. Basic and diluted loss per ordinary share was 3.48 pence compared to 19.50 pence for the same period a year ago. Net cash inflow from operating activities was GBP 591,000 compared to GBP 45,000 for the same period a year ago. Purchases of investments were GBP 772,000 compared to GBP 1,098,000 a year ago.

The company proposed to declare a final dividend of 3.50 pence per ordinary share to be paid on August 5, 2015 to all ordinary shareholders on the register as at the close of business on July 10, 2015.