Retail Holdings N.V. announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first half ended June 30, 2018. For the quarter, the company reported revenue of $111,814,000 against $92,648,000 a year ago. Results from operating activities was $7,347,000 against $3,280,000 a year ago. Profit before income taxes was $5,786,000 against $2,564,000 a year ago. Profit from continuing operations was $3,237,000 against $146,000 a year ago. Profit for the period attributable to owners of the company was $108,000 against $1,201,000 a year ago. Earnings per share was $0.02 against $0.26 a year ago. Earnings per share - continuing operations was $0.02 against $0.03 a year ago. The decline in total net profit is largely a result of the divestment of Singer Sri Lanka in September 2017, which contributed $5.8 million to 2017 first half earnings, and to higher finance costs reflecting higher interest rates and additional borrowings at Singer Bangladesh. Results from operating activities from continuing operations, reflecting higher revenue, improved product margins and lower S&A expenses relative to revenue.