Cellnet’s profit drops, restructure to blame

Aug 3, 2006 12:08 PM
Tags: cellnet

Distributor, Cellnet’s net profit after tax dropped 76 per cent drop to $1.6 million for the year to 30 June, according to a preliminary end of year report.

Distributor, Cellnet’s net profit after tax dropped 76 per cent drop to $1.6 million for the year to 30 June, according to a preliminary end of year report.

According to Cellnet, its annual sales increased by eight percent year-on-year to $565 million, up from $524 million. Earnings however, slipped by 62 per cent to $4.5 million, down from $11.b million the year before.

Cellnet’s managing director, Adam Davenport (pictured) said in a statement to the ASX, the fall was due to the distributor’s reorganisation to improve “efficiency and reduce working capital”.

“The reorganisation established a strong foundation for the current year but has had a significant impact on earning for the year ended 30 June.

“The impact on the earnings can be attributed to three factors, second half sales, margin reduction and operating costs,” he said.

According to Davenport, the preliminary net profit after tax (NPAT) for the full 2006 year is $1.6 million.

This incorporates preliminary NPAT for the second half of $0.9 million. This result equals the result for the second half of 2005.

“Management will now focus on growing revenue and improving profitibity,” said Davenport.”

Cellnet has three core business units, telecoms, IT and the Mercury Mobile content division. The company also opened a Canadian office and is now looking to branch out into the UK.


  • Email a Friend
  • Print Page
Cellnet’s profit drops, restructure to blame
 
Comments

Be the first to comment on this article.
Thoughts on this article? Add a comment below.
Comment:
Want to participate in the discussion?
Or log in now to comment
 
 
 
Top Stories
Video: Telstra outlines LTE trial roadmap
Still gas left in HSPA tank.
 
Feds arrive at $2500 to connect fibre to new homes
Greenfields legislation introduced to Parliament.
 
iiNet looks to close gaps in AFACT judgement
Tries to see off future High Court appeal.
 

Latest VideosSee all videos »

Latest Comments
"@iflowboy - I fail to see how the general public have any idea or even care about "the pragmatism..."
by Digger11 Mar 22, 2010 10:56 AM
 
"@graeme.speak "GoPC.net does this, FREE." The website shows costs, not high, but costs ..."
by kenrob Mar 22, 2010 10:36 AM
 
"un-named investors? Like perhaps, Microsoft?"
by Ace Mar 22, 2010 9:46 AM
 
"Read this comment and checked the blog on the front page - the link works and takes you to ..."
by gadgetopia Mar 22, 2010 12:27 AM
 
"'"I have tried to contact you via your web site on Monday and by phone yesterday. After taking ..."
by frogg11 Mar 21, 2010 1:12 PM
1) HTC Magic5 plans 15%
2) Nokia E7147 plans 17%
3) Nokia E7228 plans 4%
4) Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB36 plans 1%
5) Sony Ericsson C90331 plans 5%
1) Optus41 plans 10%
2) Netspace36 plans 12%
3) Vodafone7 plans 5%
4) Telstra BigPond30 plans 2%
5) iiNet32 plans 3%

Mobiles | Broadband | Credit Cards

Haymarket - iTnews