William Hill plc reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the half year ended June 27, 2017. For the period, the company reported revenue of £837.0 million compared to £814.4 million reported in the same period last year. Profit before interest and tax was £109.0 million against £122.0 million reported last year. Profit before tax was £93.5 million against £100.7 million reported last year. Profit for the period attributable to equity holders of the parent was £81.4 million or 9.5 pence per basic and diluted share against £84.7 million or 9.6 pence per diluted share reported last year. Net cash from operating activities was £115.3 million against £166.3 million reported last year. Purchases of property, plant and equipment was £2.9 million against £8.5 million reported last year. Expenditure on intangible assets was £29.3 million against £35.1 million reported last year. Adjusted operating profit was £129.5 million against £131.1 million reported last year. Adjusted profit before interest and tax was £129.5 million against £131.1 million reported last year. Adjusted profit before tax was £111.2 million against £109.3 million reported last year. Adjusted profit for the period attributable to equity holders of the parent was £96.0 million or 11.2 pence per basic and diluted share against £92.5 million or 10.5 pence per basic and diluted share reported last year. Net debt as at June 27, 2017 £604.6 million against £618.1 million as at June 28, 2016.

The company continues to expect full year 2017 effective rate to be around 14%.