Small Companies Dividend Trust Plc reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the six months ended October 31, 2013. For the period, the company reported investment income of £922,000 against £739,000 for the same period a year ago. Net return before finance costs and taxation was £722,000 against £613,000 for the same period a year ago. Net return before taxation was £772,000 against £598,000 for the same period a year ago. Net return after taxation was £772,000 or 4.75 pence per share against £598,000 or 3.68 pence per share for the same period a year ago. Total return on group's net assets was 34.72% against 13.60% a year ago. Net cash inflow from operating activities was £647,000 against £370,000 for the same period a year ago. Net asset value per ordinary share as on October 31, 2013 was 183.31 pence.

The Board has declared a second interim dividend for the year ending 30 April 2014 of 1.475 pence per ordinary share against 1.40 pence in the year 2012, payable on 10 January 2014 to shareholders on the register on 27 December 2013, making a total for the half year of 2.95 pence per ordinary share against 2.80 pence in the year 2012.