Rio Tinto’s results overlooked
Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) announced its full year results on Wednesday, reporting an interim underlying profit of US $3.9 billion, driven by its iron ore division. The profit was a 286% increase on the previous year, but was slightly below market expectations. The company also announced its record interim dividend of US $1.10, its largest ever interim dividend. Rio Tinto shares closed up 1.6% for the week. We believe the market's response is an overreaction and we see the prospect of capital management in the near to mid term. We own Rio Tinto as a market-driven investment in WAM Leaders and Century Australia.
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Matthew has more than 20 years’ experience in the investment industry working as both a portfolio manager and analyst. Prior to joining Wilson Asset Management in 2004, Matthew gained extensive large-cap experience in his previous role within Australian Executor Trustees (now part of Equity Trustees). Matthew is the Lead Portfolio Manager responsible for WAM Leaders Limited and Wilson Asset Management Leaders Fund.
Matthew has more than 20 years’ experience in the investment industry working as both a portfolio manager and analyst. Prior to joining Wilson Asset Management in 2004, Matthew gained extensive large-cap experience in his previous role within...
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Matthew has more than 20 years’ experience in the investment industry working as both a portfolio manager and analyst. Prior to joining Wilson Asset Management in 2004, Matthew gained extensive large-cap experience in his previous role within...
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