Chelverton Small Companies Dividend Trust plc reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the six months ended October 31, 2018. For the year, the company reported investment income of £1,712,000 against £1,314,000 a year ago. Net deficit before taxation was of £6,537,000 against net return before taxation of £1,549,000 a year ago. Total comprehensive loss for the period was £6,537,000 against total comprehensive loss for the period of £1,549,000 a year ago. Earnings per Ordinary share was 31.36 pence compared to 8.5 pence a year ago.