WPP AUNZ Limited reported audited consolidated and company earnings results for the year ended December 31, 2016. For the period, on consolidated basis the company's profit before interest and income tax was AUD 141.6 million against profit of AUD 136.9 million a year ago. Profit before tax was AUD 121.3 million against AUD 114.7 million a year ago. Profit after tax was AUD 86.7 million against AUD 82.0 million a year ago. Reported net profit after tax was AUD 39.6 million against AUD 74.6 million a year ago. Net sales were AUD 865 million. EPS per share was 9.5 cents. Operating cash flow was AUD 133 million against AUD 47 million a year ago. Net debt was AUD 270.3 million against AUD 270.3 million a year ago. Revenue was AUD 902.644 million against AUD 474.066 million a year ago. Payments for purchase of plant and equipment was AUD 13.182 million against AUD 5.478 million a year ago. Earnout payments and intangible assets acquired was AUD 13.582 million against AUD 27.204 million a year ago.

For the period, on company basis the company's net revenue was AUD 765.2 million against AUD 395.8 million a year ago. Profit before interest and income tax was AUD 106.2 million against loss of AUD 24.3 million a year ago. Profit before tax was AUD 88.9 million against loss before tax of AUD 37.5 million a year ago. Profit after tax was AUD 62.9 million against loss after tax of AUD 44.3 million a year ago. Reported net profit after tax was AUD 74.6 million against AUD 39.6 million a year ago.

For the year 2017, The company expects to deliver mid-single digit growth in earnings per share for the full year 2017.