Agrana: Substantial Increase in Net Profits

Businessn.a. ♦ Published: October 11, 2012; 11:10 ♦ (Vindobona)

In the first half of 2012|13, AGRANA significantly grew both revenue (by 24.8% to € 1,603.1 million) and pre-exceptionals operating profit (by 20.6% to € 142.5 million).

Agrana: Substantial Increase in Net Profits / Picture: © Vindobona.org

The good earnings trend was driven by the Sugar and Starch segments. Earnings declined in the Fruit segment, but markets and sales in this business have stabilised again. In addition to the effective investment programme, a key reason for the successful first half was the correct anticipation of market changes.

As a result of reorganisation measures, the Fruit segment…