Hills hoists profit expectations with share surge HILLS Holdings has enjoyed a boost to its share price after going against the trend in corporate updates, signalling its full-year profit will come in slightly above market expectations. The company said yesterday it expected its underlying profit in the year to June 30 to come in above market forecasts of between $16.1 million and $18.6m. The forecast result does not include the $155m in restructuring and impairment charges.