Sports Direct International said sales have continued to be ahead of
last year and it still expects underlying EBITDA of at least £150
million ($248.2 mm) this year. In its interim pre-close trading update, the sports
retailer says it is 'very comfortable' with its expectation of reducing
net debt to below £400 million ($661.8 mm).

Interim results for the period ending October will be released on December 10.

Last month Sports Direct said that since July trading had been ahead of expectations.