Think Childcare Limited reported consolidated earnings results for the half year ended June 30, 2017. For the period, the company reported revenue of AUD 29.80 million against AUD 24.40 million a year ago. Profit before income tax expense was AUD 3,800,000 compared to AUD 2,248,000 a year ago. EBITDA was AUD 4.55 million against AUD 2.64 million a year ago. EBIT was AUD 4.09 million against AUD 2.38 million a year ago. NPAT was AUD 2.70 million or 6.39 cents per diluted share against NPAT was AUD 1.60 million or 3.95 cents per diluted share a year ago. Underlying EBITDA was AUD 3,225,000 against AUD 2,730,000 a year ago. Net cash from operating activities was AUD 2.29 million against AUD 2.56 million a year ago. Payments for PPE was AUD 1.02 million against AUD 0.97 million a year ago. Payments for intangibles were AUD 0.01 million against AUD 0.13 million a year ago.

The company provided earnings guidance for the year 2017 and 2018. For the year 2017, the company expects revenue of AUD 66,338,584, NPAT of AUD 5,977,720, EBITDA of AUD 10,242,243, underlying EBITDA of AUD 9,620,141, earnings per share of 14.00 cents and total capital expenditure of AUD 2,200,000.

For the year 2018, the company expects revenue of AUD 88,511,233, NPAT of AUD 8,116,566, EBITDA of AUD 14,239,300, underlying EBITDA of AUD 14,395,300, earnings per share of 18.68 cents and total capital expenditure of AUD 4,500,000.