Creston’s AGM statement this morning confirms that trading is in line with expectations for the current year and our forecasts for both FY17 and FY18 are unchanged. Revenue in the first four months of FY17e was broadly flat over the previous year, but profits are more strongly ahead. This is partly currency-related, partly reflecting improvements to margins stemming from FY16’s operational initiatives showing through more strongly. The valuation remains at a marked discount to peers, despite the strong balance sheet and well-covered, premium dividend yield.
