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Fairfax Upgrades First Half Earnings to A$175mil
Fairfax Upgrades First Half Earnings To At Least A$175
Million
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, December 16, 2003 – Mr Fred Hilmer, CEO of John Fairfax Holdings Limited [ASX:FXJ] said today that the company expects a first half EBIT of at least A$175 million for the first half of the 2004 financial year.
Mr Hilmer said:
“After a flat July and August, trading in Australia since September has continued to grow, as previously foreshadowed, at about 4% ahead of last year. At the same time, Fairfax New Zealand is trading at stronger levels in all segments of our publications.
“As a result, we expect EBIT for Fairfax of at least A$175 million for the first half of the 2004 financial year.
“We also
expect to report Fairfax New Zealand EBITDA of at least
NZ$75 million for the first half. Assuming revenue trends
continue, this would be consistent with Fairfax New Zealand
EBITDA of approximately NZ$140 million for the full
financial year, compared with the guidance of EBITDA of
NZ$130 million given at the time of the
acquisition.”
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