Press Release Brunel Q2 and HY results
(WorldNews Netherlands)

Working days Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FY 2018 64 61 65 64 254 2017 65 61 65 63 254 Gross Profit The gross margin remained stable in Q2. H1 2018 had 1 less working day compared to 2017. The gross margin adjusted for working days in H1 is 28.7% (2017: 28.2%) Operating costs The operating costs increased due to continuous investment in technology and the costs for the finish of the Volvo Ocean Race in The Hague. Our investments in technology include our new data analytics activity and job platform. Australasia (unaudited) P&L amounts in EUR million Q2 2018 Q2 2017