Collection House Limited reported audited consolidated and parent earnings results for the year ended June 30, 2018. For the year, on consolidated basis, the company reported revenue from continuing operations of AUD 143,863,000 against AUD 133,419,000 a year ago. Profit before income tax was AUD 37,594,000 against AUD 25,751,000 a year ago. Profit for the year attributable to equity holders of the company was AUD 26,123,000 or 18.8 cents per diluted share against AUD 17,386,000 or 12.6 cents per diluted share a year ago. Net cash inflow from operating activities was AUD 85,863,000 against AUD 62,025,000 a year ago. Payments for property, plant and equipment was AUD 431,000 against AUD 259,000 a year ago. Payments for intangible assets were AUD 966,000 against AUD 1,490,000 a year ago. Earnings per share (excluding the Balbec transaction) were 14.8 cents per share. Underlying net profit after tax (NPAT) was AUD 20.1 million, up 10% on previous corresponding year.

For the year, on parent basis, the company reported profit for the year of AUD 5,221,000 against AUD 17,804,000 a year ago.

For the fiscal year 2019, the company expects earnings per share guidance of 19.2 cents per share to 19.5 cents per share, or 15.2 cents per share to 15.5 cents per share, excluding PEP transactions. Fiscal 2019 amortisation rate increased from 46% to 48% as previously announced.