AGL cuts 2015 guidance

Company News

AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGK) has flagged a $186 million fall in earnings guidance for 2015.
 
The gas and electricity company says the repeal of the carbon tax will deny it transitional assistance arrangements worth about $100 million for the operations of the Loy Yang A power station. 
 
While a loss of $86 million is expected from its renewable energy and gas portfolios due to a potential drop in power prices associated with the removal of the carbon tax.
 
The company offered unaudited results for 2014 suggesting profit for last year would be in-line with market consensus at $561 million. 
 
AGL Energy reported a net profit of $261 million in the first half of the 2014 financial year. 

Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter?

Would you like to receive our daily news to your inbox?