Marlborough Wine Estates Group Limited reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the six months ended December 31, 2017. For the period, the company's sales were NZD 943,701against NZD 911,276 a year ago. Loss before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (LBITDA) were NZD 508,269 against NZD 631,160 a year ago. Loss for the period before taxation was NZD 954,505 against NZD 1,237,968 a year ago. Loss attributable to shareholders of the company was NZD 717,125 or NZD 0.002 per basic and diluted share against NZD 989,360 or NZD 0.003 per basic and diluted share a year ago. Net cash flow generated by operating activities was NZD 357,194 against net cash flow used in operating activities of NZD 491,136 a year ago. Payments for intangible assets were NZD 1,326 against NZD 1,573 a year ago. Payments for property, plant and equipment were NZD 296,962 against NZD 595,680 a year ago.

The company provided operating guidance for the full year of 2018. The company is forecasting a gross harvest of 1,600 tonnes, an increase of 150 tonnes over the previous corresponding period.