Australia Asciano reiterates earnings forecasts

SYDNEY, Oct 23 - Australian rail and ports operator Asciano Ltd <AIO.AX> reiterated its earnings guidance for fiscal 2010 and expects strong performances in its bulk operations of the rest of the financial year, it told shareholders meeting on Friday.

Asciano said it was confident of achieving EBITDA before significant items of A$675-700 million million in the current financial year.