Ahlstrom, a leader in high performance fiber-based materials, reports net sales of EUR 444.9 million in the third quarter (Q3/2006: EUR 385.9 million).
Operating profit amounted to EUR 16.1 million (EUR 25.3 million), representing a 3.6% margin (6.5%). Profit before taxes was EUR 6.7 million (EUR 21.4 million) and return on capital employed (ROCE) 5.5% (10.3%). Earnings per share (EPS) amounted to EUR 0.10 (EUR 0.36).
Excluding non-recurring items, the operating profit for the third quarter of 2007 was EUR 16.2 million (EUR 20.8 million), representing a 3.6% margin (5.4%).
Profit before taxes was EUR 6.7 million (EUR 17.0 million) and ROCE 5.5% (8.5%) both excluding non-recurring items.
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