DIVERSIFIED agribusiness service provider Elders has reported pre-tax earnings of $170.8 million and net profit of $100.8 million in its annual results released today, for the year ended 30 September.
Pre-tax earnings were down 26pc from the previous financial year, while statutory net profit was back 38pc. The company declared a final dividend of 23c per share (30pc franked).
The strong earnings performance came despite adverse market headwinds, including softening input prices for key agricultural…