APN profits hit record high

<p>APN News & Media, the largest operator of regional newspapers, </p><p>radio stations and OA in Australasia, has achieved a 31 per cent </p><p>increase in net profit to a record A$21.9 million for the six </p><p>months ending June 30, 2000. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>APN saw profit for regional titles increase by 11 per cent, as well as </p><p>strong growth in Buspak Hong Kong and taxi advertising in Singapore. </p><p><BR><BR> </p>

APN News & Media, the largest operator of regional newspapers,

radio stations and OA in Australasia, has achieved a 31 per cent

increase in net profit to a record A$21.9 million for the six

months ending June 30, 2000.



APN saw profit for regional titles increase by 11 per cent, as well as

strong growth in Buspak Hong Kong and taxi advertising in Singapore.