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Avis posts ‘better-than-expected’ 2006 results

Wednesday, 28 Feb, 2007 0

 

Avis Europe has reassessed its future operating margin targets, despite posting better-than-expected 2006 year-end results.

 

The company announced pre-tax profits for 2006 were 10.7 million euros, down from 20.1 million in 2005, but still higher than initial forecasts.

 

Avis had set a target of increasing operating margins by 3-5% over the next four years, but now says cost pressures from suppliers and overheads mean it must reassess the situation.

 

Chief executive Murray Hennessy said: “The external environment has been, and is expected to continue to be, more difficult than we assumed two years ago.”

 

He continued: “Market conditions remain difficult. However, we believe we have the right strategy and are making good progress implementing our key initiatives.”

 

The company assured investors it is on target to meet forecasts for the 2007 year-end.

 

 

By Lisa James



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