publication full year results 2008
Aalberts achieves operating profit (EBITDA) in line with 2007
highlights
- Revenue increase of 3% to EUR 1.75 billion (6% at constant exchange rates)
- Organic revenue fall of 2% (at constant exchange rates)
- Operating profit (EBITDA) EUR 251.6 million in line with 2007
- Operating profit (EBITA) EUR 181.5 million (10.4% of revenue)
- Earnings per share EUR 1.02, in line with the update on 16 December 2008
- Continuation of the dividend policy with a pay-out ratio of more than 27% (EUR 0.28 per share)
- Cash flow from operations (EBITDA + changes in working capital) increased by 15%
- Strict working capital management and maintenance of healthy balance sheet ratios
- Strategic expansion Flow Control with Henco, specialist in plastic multilayer systems

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