Automotive Holdings Group Limited reported consolidated earnings results for the half year ended December 31, 2017. For the period, the company reported revenue from continuing operations of AUD 2,873,928,000 compared to AUD 2,673,484,000 a year ago. EBITDA was AUD 88,838,000 against AUD 90,118,000 a year ago. EBIT was AUD 77,036,000 against AUD 78,949,000 a year ago. Profit before tax was AUD 62,006,000 against AUD 63,755,000 a year ago. Profit after tax was AUD 43,713,000 against AUD 45,541,000 a year ago. Profit after tax attributable to shareholders was AUD 40,743,000 against AUD 42,506,000 a year ago. Earnings per share was 12.3 cents against 13.2 cents year ago. Net cash outflow from operating activities was AUD 9,877,000 against inflow of AUD 17,058,000 a year ago. Payment for property plant and equipment was AUD 35,917,000 against AUD 62,610,000 a year ago. Statutory net profit after tax was AUD 39.9 million or 12.1 cents against AUD 12.1 million or 12.1 cents a year ago.

The company expects stronger operating cash flow in second half of 2018.