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.
February 7, 2002