Pargesa Holding SA announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for first quarter of 2018. For the first quarter, the company reported operating income was CHF 1,520.8 million compared to CHF 1,280.9 million a year ago. Operating profit was CHF 143.1 million compared to CHF 267.4 million a year ago. Consolidated net profit (before minority interests) was CHF 161.2 million compared to CHF 290.3 million a year ago. Consolidated net profit attributable to Pargesa shareholders (Group share) was CHF 60.6 million compared to CHF 124.6 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share attributable to Pargesa shareholders was CHF 0.72 compared to CHF 1.47 a year ago.