Imperial Tobacco PLC (IMT.LN): FY Earnings
Due: Nov. 10 at 0700 GMT
Factset Survey of 13 Analysts
Average Sales: GBP7.68B, up 31% (GBP5.85B FY 2008)
Average Pretax Profit: GBP2.20B, up 37% (GBP1.61B FY 2008)
Average EPS Before Exceptional Items: 160p, up 17% (136.4p FY 2008)
Note: Sales and profit seen boosted by Altadis and Commonwealth acquisitions. Focus is on organic growth to see how acquisitions affect growth plans. Volumes are expected to have weakened in recent months, though strong price rises should offset this. Analysts also looking for net debt reduction as concerns over balance sheet ease. Any news on CEO succession plans will also be welcomed. (MIC)
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