Avesco’s trading update outlines continued strong trading over the summer at Creative Technology in the US and at the Rio Olympics and Paralympics. FY16 results (to end September) will be “comfortably” ahead of previous expectations. Positive momentum continues into FY17, when a good schedule of sporting and commercial events, along with currency benefit, will buoy what would normally have been a weaker, odd-numbered year. With a rising dividend and asset backing, the valuation multiple remains very modest, despite the increase in the share price on this news.