Synlait lifts forecast payout on gain in global prices
Synlait's forecast payout is slightly higher than the $6/kgMS Fonterra is forecasting.
Synlait Milk increased the forecast payout for its farmer suppliers to $6.25 per kilogram of milk solids for the season up from a prior forecast of $6/kgMS.
"International dairy commodity prices have improved further since our last announcement in November and although prices have eased slightly in early 2017, we believe $6.25/kgMS is now a realistic estimate for the season," chairman Graeme Milne says.
Dairy prices eased in January but eked out a gain at this week's GlobalDairyTrade auction, bucking expectations for a decline, as both whole and skim milk powder rose. The GDT price index rose 1.3% to $US3537, up from $US3517 at the previous auction three weeks ago.
Synlait managing director John Penno says a return to a financially sustainable milk price after two challenging seasons is good news for Synlait's 200 suppliers in Canterbury.
The forecast payout is slightly higher than the $6/kgMS Fonterra is forecasting it will pay its 10,500 farmer shareholders.
Synalit's shares last traded at $3.15 and have gained 14% over the past 12 months.
(BusinessDesk)
Rebecca Howard
Thu, 09 Feb 2017
Thu, 09 Feb 2017
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Synlait lifts forecast payout on gain in global prices
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