Adjusted for changes to the scope of consolidation, the change amounts to – 5.5%. Also adjusted for the depreciation of the US dollar versus the Euro, which averaged 4.3%, this decline amounts to 4.7%. The remainder of the change in sales is attributable to the disposal of unprofitable business.
The operating result (EBITA) amounted to Euro 3 million and was thus a good 10 % higher than the previous year’s figure of Euro 2.7 million.
The result for the period amounts to Euro 0.57 million, compared to – Euro 0.07 million in the first six months of 2013. After deduction of the profit shares for noncontrolling interests (Euro 0.04 million), a net profit of Euro 0.53 million (previous year: – Euro 0.14 million) is attributable to the shareholders of Deufol SE.
Earnings per share in the first six months were Euro 0.012 (previous year: – Euro 0.003).
Deufol SE is a global premium service provider for packaging and related services.
