WPP AUNZ Limited reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended June 30, 2017. For the period, the company reported net revenue of $410.0 million against $306.3 million a year ago. Operating profit was $53.1 million against $41.7 million a year ago. Headline EBITDA was $55.7 million against $44.4 million a year ago. Profit before tax was $40.8 million against $30.1 million a year ago. Headline net profit attributable to members of the company was $26.3 million against $18.8 million a year ago. Headline earnings per share were 3.1 cents against 3.0 cents a year ago. Net profit attributable to members of the company was $20.1 million against $19.6 million a year ago. Net debt was $276.9 million. Earnings per share basic and diluted were 2.36 cents against 3.16 cents a year ago. Net cash flows from operating activities was $65,256,000 against $62,374,000 a year ago. Payments for purchase of plant and equipment were $7,692,000 against $4,329,000 a year ago.

For the year 2017, the company expects to deliver to guidance of mid-single-digit EPS.