DF Deutsche Forfait Group reported earnings results for the first nine months of 2018. The company handled a business volume of EUR 44.4 million, which clearly exceeded the previous year's EUR 13.0 million. The Group's gross result improved to EUR 1.6 million in the first three quarters of 2018 (previous year: EUR 0.5 million). The improvement is primarily attributable to increased forfaiting and debt collection revenues as well as to the compliance-related advisory services for trading activities in the Near and Middle East. As in the prior-year period, a consolidated net loss of EUR 1.9 million remained at the bottom line due to tax effects and non-recurring expenses.

In spite of the recent positive trend, management continues to project a consolidated net loss for the full year 2018.