Australian Vintage Limited announced consolidated earnings results for the six months ended December 31, 2012. For the period, the company reported operating revenue down 6.0% to $109.5 million versus $116.4 million prior year, reflecting reduction in lower margin sales. Net profit after tax was $3.3 million versus $3.7 million prior year. Cash used in operating activities was $2.7 million compared to cash flow from operating activities of $2.5 million prior year same period, due to additional $6 million purchase of bulk wine. Net debt was $136.5 million compared to $134.8 million as at December 31, 2011. EBIT was $8.3 million against $11.6 million a year ago. Profit before tax was $5.0 million against $4.2 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were 2.5 cents against 2.9 cents a year ago. Payment for property, plant and equipment was $1.517 million against $1.497 million a year ago. The company expects for the full year of fiscal 2013 net profit to be in line with last year same period.

Australian Vintage Limited. announced that they will report first half, 2013 results on Feb 28, 2013

Australian Vintage Limited., Annual General Meeting, Nov 28, 2012., at 15:00 AUS Eastern Standard Time. Location: Grand Lodge Room, Sydney Masonic Centre. Agenda: To consider and receive the Financial Report, the Directors' Report and the Auditor's Report of the company for the year ended June 30, 2012; to consider re-election of Directors; to consider adoption of Remuneration Report; to approve the AVG Performance Rights and Option Plan; to consider Grant of performance rights to the CEO and Executive Director, NeilMcGuigan; and to approve termination payment to the CEO and Executive Director, NeilMcGuigan.