Mubasher: Kuwait Slaughter House recorded a rise of 4.3% in profits during the first quarter of 2017 as compared to the same period of 2016.

Earnings amounted to nearly KWD 203,810 ($666,570) in Q1-17 from about KWD 195,370 ($638,970) in Q1-16, according to a bourse filing issued on Thursday.

Net operating profit increased by 1.9% to around KWD 81,150 in Q1-17 from approximately KWD 79,610 in Q1-16.