Beter Bed Holding NV reported preliminary group earnings results for the first half of 2012. Total group revenue amounts to EUR 196 million, which represents an increase of 6% compared to the same period of last year. The revenue at comparable stores remained virtually the same in the first six months of 2012. Operating profit decreases by approximately 10%. Gross profit remains up to standard. The company provided group earnings guidance for the second quarter and six months of 2012. Net profit in the second quarter is generally much lower than in the first quarter owing to the seasonable pattern of revenue. Despite the rise in revenue in the second quarter of 2012, net profit is expected to amount to approximately EUR 0.2 million compared to EUR 1.6 million for the same period in 2011. This is due to higher staff costs and other operating expenses, primarily rent and store closure expenses. Net profit in the first six months of 2012 is expected to amount to approximately EUR 9.1 million which will equal a 14% decrease compared to EUR 10.6 million for the same period in 2011.