Pargesa Holding SA announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for first quarter of 2017. For the first quarter, the company reported operating income was CHF 1,280.9 million compared to CHF 1,243.8 million a year ago. Operating profit was CHF 267.4 million compared to loss of CHF 737.7 million a year ago. Consolidated net profit (before minority interests) was CHF 290.3 million compared to loss of CHF 673. million a year ago. Consolidated net profit attributable to Pargesa shareholders (Group share) was CHF 124.6 million compared to loss of CHF 371.3 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share attributable to Pargesa shareholders was CHF 1.47 compared to lps of CHF 4.39 a year ago.