March 21 (Reuters) - Thorn Group Ltd (TGA) Group expects its...

March 21 (Reuters) - Thorn Group Ltd (TGA)

• Group expects its net profit after tax for financial year ending 31 March 2017 will be in range of $24 million to $26 million
• Company has merged its trade & debtor finance division with equipment finance division
• Considers that it may be necessary to reduce final dividend for this year from 6.0 cents per share paid in 2016
• Board considers it prudent to make a further provision with a $4 million profit after tax impact in its financial statements for FY 2017
• Closure of a number of underperforming stores, and a restructuring program has resulted in a reduction of 53 jobs