Famous Brands Limited provided earnings guidance for the six months ending August 31, 2017. For the period, the company expects operating margin is expected to be lower than management's expectations, a function primarily of the recent integration of the acquired lower-margin company-owned stores in the GBK business. Continued margin pressure is anticipated over the short-term and achieving the desired margin benchmark is a key management priority. In light of these factors, the Group expects that its results for the full six months to 31 August 2017 will be weaker than those reported in the prior comparable period.