AVI (AVI) – 1H19 HEPS Forecast Revision

We update our forecasts and target price for AVI following their 1H19 results. Overall, volume growth outcomes were poor, given the tough environment. The group saw like-for-like operating profit declines driven in-part by one-off expenses related to Green Cross’ restructure and a mark-to-market fuel hedge. The outlook for 2H19 was sanguine.