Asaleo Care Limited reported earnings results for the year ended December 31, 2017. For the year, the company reported underlying revenue of AUD 585.8 million against AUD 605.9 million a year ago. Underlying EBITDA was AUD 124.3 million against AUD 130.7 million a year ago. Underlying EBIT was AUD 95.6 million against AUD 101.8 million a year ago. Underlying NPAT was AUD 59.4 million against AUD 64.6 million a year ago. Underlying statutory NPAT was AUD 57.2 million against AUD 59.0 million a year ago. Underlying earnings per share was 10.9 cents against 11.5 cents a year ago. Underlying return on equity was 20.1% against 21.0% a year ago. The company invested AUD 20.9 million in maintenance CapEx and AUD 10.5 million in growth CapEx during the year. The company reduced their net debt from AUD 295.2 million in December 2016 to AUD 279.1 million.

The company's outlook for fiscal year 2018 is underlying EBITDA of AUD 113 million to AUD 119 million. The company intends to maintain current dividend amounts subject to achieving EBITDA guidance. Statutory result expected to be AUD 10 million lower due to restructure costs of which AUD 6 million will be cash.