Ascendis Health Limited provided earnings guidance for the six months ended December 31, 2018. The company expects basic earnings per share from continuing operations to be 44.3 cents - 46.6 cents. Basic earnings per share to be 41.0 ­cents - 43.1 cents.

The company reported trading statement for the six months ended December 31, 2018. Revenue from the group's international operations grew at mid-single digit levels while weak trading conditions and the poor consumer environment in South Africa resulted in domestic revenue showing minimal growth.