News: HHL Hunter Hall International issues profit guidance

Jan 20 (Reuters) - Hunter Hall International Ltd (HHL)

• Expects to incur extraordinary expenses for FY 2017 of $2 million -$2.5 million relating to hall's resignation (corrects to add period)
• Expect that operating revenue for half year ending 31 december 2016 will be approximately 4% higher
• Expect that operating profit before tax for half year ending 31 december 2016 will be approximately 13% higher
• Intends to pay interim dividend for HY ending 31 Dec 2016, likely to be lower than HHL's stated dividend policy of 100% of NPAT
• Operating expenses for hy ending 30 June 2017 are expected to be lower than those of previous comparable period