Laura Ashley Holdings plc announced audited group earnings results for the 52 weeks ended 30 June 2017. For the period, the company reported revenue of £277.0 million as compared to £400.9 million a year ago. Profit from operations was £11.0 million as compared to £27.9 million a year ago. Profit before taxation and exceptional items was £8.4 million as compared to £24.7 million a year ago. Profit before taxation was £6.3 million as compared to £22.8 million a year ago. Profit for the financial year was £4.0 million as compared to £15.9 million a year ago. Basic and diluted earnings per share was 0.55 pence as compared to 2.18 pence a year ago. Adjusted earnings per share was 0.84 pence as compared to 2.45 pence a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was £12.9 million as compared to £4.0 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was £0.5 million as compared to £39.5 million a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was £0.3 million as compared to £1.7 million a year ago.