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THORNEY OPPORTUNITIES LTD — Capital/Financing Update 2011
Jun 28, 2011
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Capital/Financing Update
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30 June 2011
The Company Announcements Office Australian Stock Exchange Limited Level 4, 20 Bridge Street SYDNEY NSW 2000
Wentworth Holdings Limited – Dividend and Business Update
Highlights
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Wentworth to undertake a strategic review of its business
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Wentworth announces an intention to pay a dividend of 0.5 cents per share (unfranked) for the financial year ending 30 June 2011.
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Wentworth forecast a consistent result for the year ending 30 June 2011
Strategic Review
Wentworth has been highly active in the past 12 months exploring a number of opportunities to grow the property management business and expand into other sectors. Whilst this work is continuing, the board believe that it is prudent to undertake a strategic review of the business and its assets. This review is expected to take 3 months.
Dividend
Wentworth has continued to enjoy consistent earnings and the directors are delighted to announce the intention to pay a dividend of 0.5 cents per share (unfranked) for the financial year ending 30 June 2011, to be paid in approximately October 2011.
Forecast Financial Performance
| Caption | Forecast FY11($M) (1) | FY10($M) |
|---|---|---|
| Normalised EBITDA | 2.743 | 3.169 |
| EBITDA | 3.392 (2) | 2.061 (3) |
| Profit/(loss)after tax | 0.146 (4) | (1.626) |
Notes:
- (1) Unaudited management accounts
(2) Includes $0.725M profit on sale of Vesture Limited shares.
(3) Includes $0.801M share based payments and $0.307M in legacy costs.
(4) Assuming change in rent roll useful life from 7 years to 8 years.
FY11 has been a period of stabilisation and building for future growth. To this end, investments have been made in;
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A National Business Development Manager and Business Development Managers to grow properties under management ; and
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A revised incentive programme designed to attract and retain talent in a very competitive labour market.
Whilst Wentworth has experienced reduced letting fee income (due to lower than normal vacancy rates) and a decrease in properties under management, strong expenditure control has managed the EBITDA result, allowing the forecast dividend payment to occur.
For all queries please contact:
Mr Ron Hollands Company Secretary 03 8591 0520
Wentworth Holdings Limited ABN 41 080 167 264
144 Church Street T 03 8591 0500 Brighton VIC 3186 F 03 9592 7607 E [email protected]