ALBA SE reported consolidated earnings results for the six months of 2013. In the first six months of 2013, the company achieved earnings before shares in earnings of associated companies, interest and taxes (EBIT) of EUR 11.53 million compared to EUR 20.52 million a year ago. Earnings before taxes (EBT) totalled EUR 5.64 million compared to EUR 13.40 million a year ago. Adjusted for expenses on restructuring measures EBIT amounted to EUR 15.78 million and EBT to EUR 9.89 million. Consolidated group revenues totalled EUR 876.67 million compared to EUR 1,055.00 million a year ago.

For the year 2013, sales for fiscal 2013 compared to the previous year, as well as a significantly greater decline in earnings before taxes. Currently a sales decline and a considerable reduction in earnings before taxes compared to the previous year is expected for ALBA SE for fiscal 2013.