Italtile Limited provided earnings guidance for the six months ended June 30, 2013. During the period, the group elected to discontinue its investment in a non-core operation and is currently in the process of seeking a buyer for the business. Shareholders are accordingly advised that the group's basic earnings per share for continuing operations will be between 17% and 19% higher than the prior comparable period.

Headline earnings per share for continuing operations will be between 14% and 16% higher than the previous corresponding period. The company expects to increase turnover from continuing operations of group-owned stores and entities by 16%.