Salamis Tours (Holdings) Public Limited reported interim management statement for the period from January 1, 2017 to May 30, 2017. For the period, the group's results have decreased compared to the corresponding period of last year. The group's turnover decreased by 13% compared to the corresponding period of 2016. The sector of shipping decreased by 13% while the sectors of transport and tourism increased by 9% and 21% respectively. The variation in the group's results is mainly due to decreased profitability in the shipping sector due to a decrease in turnover and an increase in vessel operating costs and vessel operating costs include pre-operating costs for ALEXO vessel before commencing its itinerary.

The company provided earnings guidance for the first half of 2017. As regards prospects for the current period, considering developments in the group's operations to date, it is expected that the results for the first half will be at approximately the same levels as in the corresponding period of 2016.