TVNZ ekes out 1.4 percent lift in annual profit, ahead of forecast, misses revenue target

TVNZ ekes out 1.4 percent lift in annual profit, ahead of forecast, misses revenue target
By Paul McBeth Sept 4 (BusinessDesk) - Television New Zealand, the state-owned broadcaster, lifted annual profit 1.4 percent, slightly ahead of its Statement of Intent forecast, though missed its target for revenue. Net profit rose to $14.4 million in the 12 months ended June 30, from $14.2 million a year earlier, and ahead of the $14 million forecast in the SOI, the Auckland-based company said in a statement. Underlying earnings fell 5.7 percent to $26.3 million, and 5.1 percent was trimmed from operating expenses to $335.8 million. Total...