Australia: Babcock & Brown faces up to leaner times

This time last year, Phil Green had plenty to smile about.

Peter Hofbauer, Babock & Brown

“I don’t think we have a problem. Our underlying business is no different. The only thing is our share price has moved”
Peter Hofbauer, Babock & Brown

The chief executive of Babcock & Brown, Australia’s newest and fastest-growing investment bank, was preparing to announce a 53% increase in interim group net profit year on year, with 44% growth in earnings per share. B&B’s landmark bid for the Alinta energy group, in partnership with Singapore Power, was on its way to completion; the share price was flying high at almost A$35.

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