KING CITY, Ontario, Aug. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Consolidated Financial Highlights (unaudited) (in thousands of dollars except per share amounts) Three months ended Six months ended June 30,2024 June 30,2023 June 30,2024 June 30,2023 Net earnings 3,159 8,114 2,458 63 Basic and diluted earnings per share 0.13 0.33 0.10 - Operating Data   Three months ended Six months ended   June 30, 2024 June 30, 2023 June 30, 2024 June 30, 2023 Canadian Full Privilege Golf Members     15,063 15,156 Championship rounds – Canada 399,000 391,000 399,000 391,000 18-hole equivalent championship golf courses – Canada     35.5 35.5 18-hole equivalent managed championship golf courses – Canada     3.5 2.0 Championship rounds – U.S. 46,000 55,000 136,000 169,000 18-hole equivalent championship golf courses – U.S.     6.5 8.0 The following is an analysis of net earnings:     For the three months ended (thousands of Canadian dollars)   June 30, 2024 June 30, 2023 Operating revenue   $ 62,183   $ 64,653   Direct operating expenses (1)     53,049     53,834   Net operating income (1)     9,134     10,819   Amortization of membership fees     1,126     1,137   Depreciation and amortization     (3,681 )   (3,492 ) Interest, net and investment income     2,813     2,201   Other items     (3,902 )   176   Income taxes     (2,331 )   (2,727