Earlier , Newcrest reported a drop in net profit after abnormals to A$ 20.81 million for the year from A$ 42.4 million the previous year .
<response> Earlier , <organization>Newcrest</organization> reported a drop in net profit after abnormals to <misc>A$</misc> 20.81 million for the year from <misc>A$</misc> 42.4 million the previous year . </response>