Small Companies Dividend Trust Plc announced audited consolidated earnings results for the year ended April 30, 2016. For the year, the company announced investment income of GBP 2,180,000 compared to GBP 1,825,000 for the same period a year ago. Net return before finance costs and taxation was GBP 4,616,000 compared to GBP 2,839,000 for the same period a year ago. Net return before taxation was GBP 4,019,000 compared to GBP 1,277,000 for the same period a year ago. Total comprehensive income for the year was GBP 4,019,000 compared to GBP 2,277,000 for the same period a year ago. Return per ordinary share was 11.23 pence compared to 9.21 pence for the same period a year ago. Net cash inflow from operating activities was GBP 1,458,000 compared to GBP 1,210,000 for the same period a year ago. Net asset value per ordinary share was 211.95 pence compared to 195.46 pence as on April 30, 2015.