publication interim results 2007

Aalberts increases net profit by 23%

highlights

• revenue increased by 23% to EUR 859 million
• organic revenue growth of 8% and 15% growth from acquisitions
• operating profit (EBITA) increased by 21% to more than EUR 97 million
• net profit increased by 23% to more than EUR 62 million
• earnings per ordinary share increased by 21% to EUR 0.63
• acquisitions in Flow Control (LASCO Fittings, US and KAN, Poland)
• acquisitions in Industrial Services (Genlis and GSA/Garnier, France)