Chart not looking so good at lunchtime today, but trading update gives hope. Worth a watch?
4 June 2015
ASX Release
ASX Code:
AGI
Ainsworth Game Technology Limited Trading Update
Ainsworth Game Technology Ltd (AGI) today announced that based on unaudited management
forecasts
net profit after tax for FY15 is expected to be similar to the $61.6 million reported for FY14,
subject to any adverse movement in foreign exchange rates and audit completion procedures.
The FY15 results are expected to be released after market close on the 18th August 2015. An
investor teleconference is planned for 9am on the 19th August 2015 where management will present
the results.
The trends affecting the company's domestic results in 1H FY15 have continued in the second half of
the year with unit sales to the corporate market being adversely affected. AGI continues to maintain
its position as a market leader in Australia with strong overall product performance across its range of
equipment. The Company is confident the investment undertaken in research and development
activities will produce an increased pipeline of new product offerings across all markets. The
Company expects that these new initiatives will lead to accelerated growth and market share gains in
FY16.
International sales remain robust with strong momentum continuing into the second half of FY15.
American and Asian revenues are on track to increase by over 40% in FY15 compared to the previous
corresponding period in 2014. AGI continues to build a strong presence in these key growth markets.
Given these trends, AGI now expects total revenue for FY15 to be slightly less (approximately 2%)
than the $244.1 million reported for FY14. This reduction is driven by lower domestic revenues for the
second half compared to the first half of FY15 which have been largely offset by continued growth
achieved within international markets.
Given robust international sales and the positive outlook for domestic sales,
AGI expects to deliver
strong organic revenue and profit growth in FY16.
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