Edison Investment Research - AVESCO GROUP (AVGPF) Update: Odd year outruns the best even

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Update: 'Odd' year outruns the best 'even'

FY15 results were ahead of forecasts, with particularly strong performance from Creative Technology (CT) in the US and with CT Europe getting a boost from the European Games in Baku. FY16 should benefit from the UEFA European Championships and Rio Olympics. Growth of corporate revenues and the migration of Presteigne to dry hire only are helping to even out swings between odd and even years, with the â€˜oddâ€™ FY15 outperforming previous â€˜evenâ€™ highs. The Fountain Studio sale will further bolster the balance sheet, supporting investment to grow CT and a progressive dividend.

12/01/2016 5 EN

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