BRIEF-WDS Ltd says net profit after tax guidance for year to June 30, 2014 increased to $12 mln-$14 mln

Feb 17 (Reuters) - WDS Ltd WDS.AX :

* WDS lifts FY 2014 guidance on stronger first half earings WDS.AX

* Strong margin growth in the energy division has been the primary driver of the group's performance in the first half

* Expect that margins from energy division will moderate in the second half

* Operating environment in the coal sector continues to be particularly challenging"

* Says net profit after tax guidance for the year to 30 June 2014 has now been increased from $10 million-$12 million to $12 million-$14 million

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