publication interim results 2005

net profit Aalberts up 16%

highlights

• turnover increased 14% to eur 499.5 million
• organic growth in turnover approximately 3%
• net profit rose by 16% to eur 38.0 million (7.6% of turnover)
• earnings per share increased by 16% to eur 1.56
• strengthening of Material Technology Group by acquisitions in France, Spain and USA