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Business Description: STW Communications Group Limited (SGN) is an Australian marketing communications group. The Group is made up of over 70 operating companies that work across marketing communications, content and production disciplines: Advertising; Media; Insights and research; Branding; Public relations and government relations; Brand activation and specialist communications. The Group’s services are offered in Australia and New Zealand and have a recent expansion to South East Asia, UK, USA and Hong Kong.
Strategy Analysis: SGN's strategy is to focus on organic growth and to extract the maximum value from their existing portfolio of companies. They aim to diversify their service offer and build scale in the core markets of Australia and New Zealand. The company aims to service total marketing budgets by delivering ideas beyond traditional advertising solutions. SGN purchase minority interests in add-on companies which allow independence and autonomy, yet provide access to the large clients of SGN. Further expansion through acquisitions is expected to capitalise on corporate trends in outsourcing marketing resources. SGN assists all group companies in administration, financial management, property, procurement, information technology, knowledge sharing, planning for growth and attracting and growing talent..
STW Communications Group reported NPAT up 7.53% to $43.97m for the year ended 31 December 2012. Revenues from ordinary activities were $348.56m, up 11.37% from last year. Diluted EPS was 12.03 cents compared to 11.42 cents last year. Net operating cash flow was $52.58m compared to $32.59m last year. The final dividend declared was 5 cents, taking the full year dividend to 8.3 cents compared with 8.0 cents last year. The company's market guidance for 2013 is positive despite prevailing market and economic trading conditions. The company is targeting circa 15% underlying NPAT growth, delivering mid-single digit underlying EPS growth for the full year ended 31 December 2013.
The Age 21/05/2013 |
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The Age 21/05/2013 |
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The Age 21/05/2013 |
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The Age 21/05/2013 |
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The Age 21/05/2013 |
New Leighton Holdings chairman Bob Humphris has moved to dispel fears that its directors remain at war with its German parent Hochtief, insisting the relationship was "collegiate" despite the abrupt resignation of three fellow directors two months ago.
The Age 21/05/2013 |
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