Analysts’ profit estimates range from A$300 million to A$320 million with most predicting around A$305 million to A$310 million. This would compare with net earnings excluding significant items of A$293.1 million in the first half of 2000-2001.
AUSTRALIA: US wine expected to boost Foster’s Group
The US-based wine operations of Australian brewer, Foster's Group, are expected to compensate for soft beer sales in Australia when the company announces its first half results next week.