Pargesa Holding SA reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the second quarter and first half ended June 30, 2017. For the second quarter, the company reported net earnings of CHF 127.9 million, compared with CHF 10.1 million in 2016. Adjusted net earnings were CHF 131.5 million, compared with CHF 151.5 million in 2016. Other items, not included in adjusted net earnings, were a charge of CHF 3.6 million. For the first half, the company reported operating income of CHF 2,604.0 million against CHF 2,530.8 million a year ago. Operating profit was CHF 411.5 million against operating loss of CHF 819.6 million a year ago. Consolidated net profit (before minority interests) was CHF 590.5 million against net loss of CHF 598.5 million a year ago. Net profit attributable to company shareholders was CHF 252.5 million or CHF 2.98 per share against net loss attributable to company shareholders of CHF 361.2 million or CHF 4.27 per share a year ago. Adjusted net earnings were CHF 249.3 million, compared with CHF 228.3 million in 2016. Other items were a contribution of CHF 3.2 million.