BG Group Q4 Headline Earnings Down 29%

BG Group PLC BRGYY reported a 29% drop in its fourth-quarter headline earnings. BG Group's quarterly net profit rose to $1.73 billion, from $1.34 billion, in the year-ago quarter. Its profit, excluding special items, came in at $1.03 billion. However, analysts expected a profit of $1.04 billion. Its revenue dropped 7.8% to $4.84 billion, versus $5.25 billion. BG Group shares fell 1.69% to close at $17.47 yesterday.