TPG Telecom
(ASX:TPM) has today announced its results for the half-year ended 31 January 2019 with reported net profit falling 76 per cent to $46.9 million.
Net profit was affected by the Group’s decision to cease the rollout of its Australian mobile network resulting in an impairment expense of $227.4 million.
Excluding irregular items, underlying net profit (NPAT) increased by 3.5 per cent to $225.2 million.
Revenue for the period was 1.5 per cent lower at $1.24 billion against $1.25 billion.
The Board of Directors has declared a steady interim dividend of 2.0 cents per share (fully franked), payable on 21 May 2019.
Shares in TPG Telecom
(ASX:TPM) closed flat at $6.84 yesterday.