Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

For the year ended 31 December 2023

Notes

2023

£’000

2022

£’000

Income

Interest income

13

3,947

14,467

Net realised gains (losses) on investments at fair value through profit and loss

6, 7

181,212

139,297

Net change in unrealised gains (losses) on investments at fair value through profit and loss

6, 7

(130,579)

74,473

Net foreign currency gains (losses)

2,370

1,189

Other income

142

553

Total income

57,092

229,979

Expenses

14

(8,001)

(7,019)

Operating profit

49,091

222,960
Interest expense

(1,603)

–

Profit attributable to equity shareholders/total comprehensive income

47,488

222,960

Earnings per share

Basic and diluted earnings per share

16

£0.27

£1.26

Notes 1-23 are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.