Aust health care co Ramsay reaffirms full yr profit guidance

Posted on: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:40:00 EST


Symbols: RHCRF
SYDNEY, Nov 24, 2009 (Asia In Focus via COMTEX) --
RHCRF | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- Australian private hospital
operator RAMSAY HEALTH CARE LTD (ASX:RHC) has reaffirmed its
full year profit guidance and says its underlying business is
in excellent shape. In a presentation to shareholders at the
company's annual meeting, managing director Christopher Rex
said the first four months of the financial year had progressed
in line with expectations.

* He reaffirmed Ramsay's full year guidance of core net
profit growth of 12 to 14 per cent on last financial year's
A$106.47 million (US$98.41 million) result.

* Ramsay is continuing to pursue acquisition opportunities
in Europe, Mr Rex said.

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