Allied Brands has said that it expects to return to profitability in the first quarter. Previous guidance had forecast a loss for the September quarter, the company said.


For the first time in its listed history, Allied Brands reported a profit for the winter season, registering a A$215,000 (US$162,927) profit.


The company said in a statement to the Australian stock exchange that brand health had improved with same-store-sales up 10%, ahead of market forecasts. 


Allied Brands’ convertible note issue was closed oversubscribed, with A$300,000 of the capital raised used for additional working capital, A$700,000 used to repay debts and the balance of A$1,500,000 being held to fund future acquisitions.