Carpetright plc reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the 26 weeks ended 28 October 2017. For the period, the company reported total revenue of GBP 228.1 million compared to GBP 222.3 million a year ago. Underlying operating profit was GBP 3.2 million compared to GBP 6.0 million a year ago. Underlying profit before tax was GBP 2.1 million compared to GBP 5.1 million a year ago. Profit before tax was GBP 1.4 million compared to GBP 5.0 million a year ago. Underlying earnings per share was 1.4 pence compared to 3.9 ence a year ago. Basic and diluted loss per share were 0.4 pence compared to EPS of 5.8 pence a year ago. Net capital expenditure was GBP 13.1 million compared to GBP 4.5 million a year ago. Free cash flow was negative GBP 13.1 million compared to positive GBP 0.9 million a year ago. Operating profit was GBP 1.41 million compared to GBP 5.0 million a year ago. Loss for the financial period attributable to owners of the company was GBP 0.3 million compared to profit of GBP 3.9 million a year ago. Purchases of intangible assets were GBP 3.0 million compared to GBP 1.1 million a year ago. Purchases of property, plant and equipment and investment property was GBP 10.1 million compared to GBP 6.8 million a year ago. Net debt was GBP 22.8 million compared to GBP 0.4 million a year ago.