Tuesday 07. August 2012
The Washington Post Company Reports Second Quarter Earnings
The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO) today reported net income attributable to common shares of $51.8 million ($6.84 per share) for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012, compared to $45.6 million ($5.74 per share) for the second quarter of last year. Net income includes $17.8 million ($2.36 per share) in income from discontinued operations and $2.0 million ($0.26 per share) in losses from discontinued operations for the second quarter of 2012 and 2011, respectively. Income from continuing operations attributable to common shares was $34.0 million ($4.48 per share) for the second quarter of 2012, compared to $47.6 million ($6.00 per share) for the second quarter of 2011.