Abano raises earnings guidance

Thu, 14 May 2020

Abano Healthcare Group said 2020 operating earnings may be up to $3 million higher than forecast as it starts to reopen dental practices.In New Zealand, restrictions have eased following the move to level 2 and in Australia the relaxation announced last week is now taking effect. This means the full range of dental services can resume in both countries.Abano said that would benefit the final two weeks of the firm’s 2020 financial year ending May 31. It extended its guidance range for underlying earnings before interest, tax, depreciation...

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