Demant A/S updated earnings guidance for the second half of 2020. For the period, the company's group revenue is narrowed upwards to 12-14% (previ- ously 8-13% in local currencies as a result of slightly higher-than-expected growth in hearing aids retail business, predominantly in Europe, as well as in Communications (headset and audio company EPOS). The imposition of new restrictions in most major hearing healthcare markets since mid-October has so far not had a material financial impact on the Group. Due to expectations of higher revenue growth and continued OPEX savings, the company now expect an operating profit (EBIT) of DKK 1,400 million -DKK 1,550 million (previously DKK 1,200-1,500 million) before EPOS one-offs. Including the negative EBIT of DKK 193 million realized in first half, the outlook corresponds to an EBIT for the full year of DKK 1,207 million - DKK 1,357 million before EPOS one-offs.