BASF announces fourth quarter and full year 2012 results. Full year 2012: -Sales €78.7 billion (plus 7%) -EBIT before special items €8.9 billion (plus 5%) -Record year in Agricultural Solutions and Oil & Gas; earnings in ...
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Heinz has reported underlying third-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street forecasts, although its sales came in under analyst estimates. The US food giant yesterday (21 February) booked earnings per share for continuing operations and ...
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The boss of Opel Australia says he would dearly like to add the Opel Adam to the local line-up, but admits the high level of customisation available to the city car complicates its business case. Opel Australia managing director BIll Mott ...
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US snack manufacturer Snyder's-Lance has set 2013 forecasts below Wall Street consensus, hitting the company's shares. Shares in Snyder's-Lance closed down 3.26% at $25.25 yesterday (12 February) after an earnings forecast that lower than ...
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PUMA reported results for the fourth quarter and full year. 2012 Fourth Quarter Highlights •PUMA's consolidated sales climb by 11.7% in Euro terms to € 804.7 million. •Gross profit margin declines to 44.6% due to ...
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US-based snack company Snyder's-Lance has reported that its net earnings increased by 54.4% to $59.09m for the full-year 2012, compared to $38.26m in 2011. For the year ended 29 December 2012, the company posted 1.2% decrease in net sales ...
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Motorola solutions for government business scale in 2012 grew by 12%, accounting for 69% of the total revenue. Motorola Solutions expected that in the first quarter of 2013, the per share earnings of continuing operations would be between ...
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It's the holidays, time to haul out the good silverware and china. But after the big meal, don't be tempted to put these special items in the dishwasher where they may be harmed by the water spray or an abrasive detergent. Sure, most ...
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The HUGO BOSS Group posted profitable growth in the first nine months of 2012. The Group's own retail operations made a particular contribution to this performance with a double-digit increase in sales. Growth was posted in all regions. ...
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After a solid first half, BASF maintained good business performance overall in the third quarter. Sales rose by 8% to €19 billion, particularly due to higher volumes. At just under €2.1 billion, income from operations (EBIT) ...
German retail giant Metro Group has issued a profit warning for the full year amid a "worsening" European consumer environment and its impact on spending. The world's fourth-largest retailer said it expects EBIT before special items to ...
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US own-label group Ralcorp Holdings, which today (27 November) agreed to a takeover bid from ConAgra Foods, returned to profit in its fiscal 2012 year, boosted by acquisitions made during the year. In the 12 months to the end of ...
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Denmark-based food ingredients firm Chr. Hansen has booked an increase in full-year profit and said it is "well prepared" for future growth. EBIT in the 12 month period climbed 16% to EUR185m (US$239.7m), the company reported yesterday ...
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Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) has reported increase in second quarter 2012 net sales by 7% to $712m compared to $665m in the second quarter 2011. Net income also increased to $45m against $40m in the same period of 2011. Export ...
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Norway - Comprising three spaces of up to 1,500 seats each, the new Stavanger Konserthus (Concert Hall) in Norway was always going to be an ambitious project - especially given the current economic climate. But thanks to a careful reading ...
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