MGI Coutier SA reported unaudited consolidated sales results for the second quarter and first half ended June 30, 2013. For the quarter, consolidated sales increased 3.7% to EUR 177.4 million, against EUR 171.1 million in the year-earlier period. This growth was driven by a sharp increase in Avon Automotive Europe's business and by the strong performance of the entities outside Western Europe.

For the first half, sales were EUR 348.1 million against EUR 352.6 million a year ago.

For the full year, the Group is on target to post an increase in consolidated sales, with favourable momentum at Avon Automotive and outside Western Europe. MGI Coutier's full-year earnings should also continue to rise, even though capital expenditure will remain particularly heavy.