Utah Medical Products Inc. announced audited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of $10,201,000 compared to $8,852,000 a year ago. Operating income of $4,573,000 compared to $3,621,000 a year ago. Net loss was $2,522,000 or $0.674 per share compared to profit of $2,717,000 or $0.725 per share a year ago. Income before income tax was $4,578,000 against $2,717 for the last year. For the year, the company reported net sales of $41,414,000 compared to $39,298,000 a year ago. Operating income of $19,011,000 compared to $16,187,000 a year ago. Net income was $8,505,000 or $2.276 per share compared to $12,128,000 or $3.220 per share a year ago. Income before income tax was $14,562,000 against $12,128 for the last year.