Carpetright plc reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first half year ended of October 29, 2016. For the period, the company reported revenue of GBP 222.3 million compared to GBP 231.2 million a year ago. Underlying operating profit was GBP 5.9 million compared to GBP 10.0 million a year ago. Underlying profit before tax was GBP 5.0 million compared to GBP 9.0 million a year ago. Profit before tax was GBP 4.1 million compared to GBP 7.1 million a year ago. Underlying earnings per share was 5.6 pence compared to 9.5 pence a year ago. Basic earnings per share were 5.8 pence compared to 7.3 pence a year ago. Net capital expenditure was GBP 4.5 million compared to GBP 5.2 million a year ago. Free cash flow was GBP 0.9 million compared to GBP 3.8 million a year ago. Operating profit was GBP 5.0 million compared to GBP 8.1 million a year ago. Net cash flows from operating activities were GBP 5.4 million compared to GBP 9.0 million a year ago. Purchases of intangible assets were GBP 1.1 million compared to GBP 1.5 million a year ago. Purchases of property, plant and equipment and investment property was GBP 6.8 million compared to GBP 4.5 million a year ago.