BCA Marketplace plc announced consolidated preliminary earnings results for the year ended April 1, 2018. For the year, the company reported revenue of £2,431.5 million as compared to £2,029.7 million a year ago. Operating profit was £87.6 million as compared to £74.3 million a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA was £159.5 million as compared to £135.6 million. Profit before income tax was £75.9 million as compared to £56.4 million a year ago. Profit for the period attributable to equity owners of the parent was £56.5 million as compared to £40.9 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were 7.0 pence as compared to 5.1 pence a year ago. Adjusted diluted earnings per share were 11.40 pence as compared to 9.10 pence a year ago. Adjusted profit before tax was £120.9 million as compared to £97.4 million a year ago. Net cash outflow from operating activities was £141.5 million as compared to £64.5 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was £51.8 million as compared to £53.8 million. Purchase of intangible assets was £11.0 million as compared to £10.9 million a year ago. Net debt as on April 1, 2018 was £191.6 million.