Belle Mare Holding Limited announced unaudited group earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016. For the quarter, the company reported turnover of MUR 5.350 million against MUR 11.119 million a year ago. Operating profit was MUR 69.615 million against MUR 8.634 million a year ago. Profit before taxation was MUR 102.119 million against MUR 37.300 million a year ago. Profit for the period was MUR 102.023 million against MUR 37.225 million a year ago. Earnings per share were MUR 16.88 against MUR 16.90 a year ago. Net cash from operating activities was MUR 11.904 million against MUR 7.682 million a year ago. Turnover for the quarter was lower than corresponding period last year due to lower dividend income received from an unquoted investment.