Oriental Press Group Limited provided group earnings guidance for the six months ended 30 September 2013. The expected to record a significant decline in its recurring operating profit for the six months ended 30 September 2013. Based on an analysis of the current information available, the decline was mainly attributable to the exchange loss arising from depreciation of Australian currency in relation to the Group's investment in Australia and a slight decrease in the Group's advertising revenue as a result of the downturn of the global economy.