L.J. Williams Limited reported unaudited group earnings results for the half year ended September 30, 2016. For the period, the company reported sales of $51,999,000 against $48,573,000 a year ago. Operating profit was $2,495,000 against $1,148,000 a year ago. Profit before taxation was $813,000 against loss before taxation of $649,000 a year ago. Total comprehensive profit for the period attributable to equity holders of the company was $305,000 against loss attributable to equity holders of the company of $795,000 a year ago. Basic earnings per share from attributable to the equity holders of the company was 1 cent compared to loss per share of 3 cents for the same period a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was $3,656,000 against $395,000 a year ago.