publication interim results 2013

Aalberts strengthens market position and realises operating profit (EBITA) of EUR 107.4 million

• market position strengthened through extra marketing and sales efforts
• increase in capital expenditure of 33% to EUR 57.7 million
• added-value margin increased to 60.3%
• revenue and results in second quarter clearly better than the first
• revenue EUR 1,017 million with EBITA of EUR 107.4 million (-5%)
• net profit before amortisation EUR 73 million; per share EUR 0.67
• industrial services realises lower revenue but maintains good profitability
• flow control maintains revenue and operational margin in more difficult circumstances