BRIEF-Pacific Brands says HY net loss after tax of $219.0 mln

Feb 18 (Reuters) - Pacific Brands Ltd PBG.AX :

* Half year report and accounts PBG.AX

* Says reported sales for the six months to 31 December 2013 up by 2.7% to

$656.3 million

* HY net loss after tax of $219.0 million versus net profit of $38.9 million

* Says interim dividend of 2.0 cents per share

* Says H2 2014 sales are expected to be up due mainly to growth in retail and

online

* Says H2 2014 gross margins are expected to be down due mainly to competitive

and FX pressures

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