VUB group announced consolidated earnings results for the first three quarters ended September 2013. For the period, operating income was EUR 395.4 million against EUR 350.7 million a year ago. Operating profit before impairment was EUR 199.5 million against EUR 166.5 million a year ago.

Profit before tax was EUR 140.2 million against EUR 108.7 million a year ago. Net profit was EUR 109.3 million against EUR 82.2 million a year ago. Basic and diluted earnings per share were EUR 8.42 against EUR 6.33 a year ago.