Sociedad Matriz SAAM S.A. announced audited consolidated earnings results for the third quarter and nine months of 2018. For the quarter, the company reported EBITDA of $35.7 million against $31.839 million for the same period a year ago. This increase is the result of growth mainly in the Port Terminals Division, where EBITDA rose 25% because of increased activity at foreign terminals. EBIT was $18.304 million against $13.078 million for the same period a year ago. Income was $126.339 million against $120.078 million for the same period a year ago. Profit continued operations was $11.407 million against $8.461 million for the same period a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of the Parent was $15.157 million against $8.751 million for the same period a year ago. For the nine months, the company reported EBITDA of $106.621 million against $88.191 million for the same period a year ago. EBIT was $54.070 million against $37.498 million for the same period a year ago. Income was $383.204 million against $342.115 million for the same period a year ago. Profit continued operations was $30.297 million against $18.577 million for the same period a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of the Parent was $35.161 million against $51.186 million for the same period a year ago. Operating cash flow was $87.743 million against $46.709 million for the same period a year ago. Earnings per share were $0.003611148. ROE was 5.60%. ROA was 3.06%.