Chelverton Small Companies Dividend Trust plc reported consolidated earnings results for the year ended April 30, 2017. For the year, the company reported investment income of £2.361 million compared to £2.180 million a year ago. Net return before finance costs and taxation was of £8.291 million compared to £4.616 million a year ago. Net return before taxation was of £7.658 million compared to £4.019 million a year ago. Total comprehensive income was £7.658 million compared to £4.019 million a year ago. Net return per ordinary share was 46.20 pence compared to 24.28 pence a year ago. Net cash inflow from operating activities was of £1.713 million compared to £1.458 million a year ago.