The board Lakehouse plc proposed a final dividend of 0.5 pence per share. This represents a total dividend payable for the year of 0.5 pence compared to 1.5 pence a year ago. The proposed dividend will be paid on 6 April 2018 to the shareholders on the register at the close of business on 2 March 2018.

The company reported consolidated earnings results for the year ended September 30, 2017. For the period, the company's revenue was £299,526,000 against £327,197,000 a year ago. Operating loss was £1,084,000 against £34,041,000 a year ago. Loss before tax was £3,053,000 against £35,652,000 a year ago. Profit for the year attributable to the equity holders of the group was £10,000 against loss of £29,268,000 a year ago. Earnings per diluted share from continuing and discontinued operations were 0.0 pence against loss per diluted share of 18.6 pence a year ago. Loss per diluted share from continuing operations were 1.1 pence against 19.8 pence a year ago. Underlying earnings per diluted share from continuing and discontinued operations were 3.6 pence against 5.0 pence a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was £12,646,000 against net cash used in operating activities of £4,044,000 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was £909,000 against £819,000 a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was £462,000 against £291,000 a year ago. Total underlying revenue was £290,275,000 against £299,146,000 a year ago. Total underlying EBITA was £7,328,000 against £8,538,000 a year ago. As at September 30, 2017, the company's net debt was £1.3 million against £20.6 million a year ago.