Lotus Bakeries NV announced earnings results for the half year ended June 30, 2018. For the first half, the company’s turnover was EUR 267,503,000 compared to EUR 258,871,000 for the same period a year ago. Recurrent operating results were EUR 47,853,000 compared to EUR 46,670,000 for the same period a year ago. Recurrent operating cash flow was EUR 54,897,000 compared to EUR 53,728,000 for the same period a year ago. Operating result (EBIT) was EUR 46,835,000 compared to EUR 45,606,000 for the same period a year ago. Profit before tax was EUR 45,369,000 compared to EUR 43,958,000 for the same period a year ago. Income attributable to equity holders was EUR 33,719,000 compared to EUR 31,420,000 for the same period a year ago. Recurrent operating results were EUR 59.49 per share compared to EUR 58.3 for the same period a year ago. Recurrent operating cash flow was EUR 68.24 per share compared to EUR 67.11 for the same period a year ago. Net results per group share were EUR 41.92 compared to EUR 39.25 for the same period a year ago.