The Hastings Diversified Utilities Fund reported earnings before interest and tax of $31.7 million for the period from June 1 to December 31, which it said were in line with its prospectus forecasts. Its net profit for the period was $14.82 million. HDUF said total revenue was $11.4 million over budget, due mainly to higher than expected expense reimbursements from the Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline. Martin Pretty
