publication interim results 2001
Aalberts net profit up by 22%
- despite international economic developments Aalberts Industries again succeeded in maintaining progress in the first six months of 2001
- net profit of Aalberts Industries over the first half of 2001 rose by 22% compared with the first six months of last year to EUR 19.3 million (before amortisation of goodwill)
- net profit per ordinary share increased by 20% to EUR 0.99
- operating profit advanced by 37% to EUR 36.6 million, with cash flow up 27% at EUR 35.7 million
- turnover grew by some 38% to EUR 307 million
- of that total, 7% reflected organic growth, with acquisitions completed over the past 12 months accounting for the remainder