Clarins results
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Group net income was $35.2 mil. (€1=$1.23) in the first half versus a loss of $7.8 mil. a year ago, French firm reports Sept. 9. Profitability is attributable to "sustained sales growth combined with strict control over non-productive expenses," Clarins says. Net earnings excluding couture were up 3.5%, or 17.9% on a like-for-like basis, to $34.7 mil. Operating income increased 13.3%, or 21.7% like-for-like, to $61 mil. Clarins reported first half sales in July; revenue grew 4.6%, or 7.8% like-for-like, to $526.8 mil. (€1=$1.20) (1"The Rose Sheet" Aug. 2, 2004, p. 4)...
Group net income was $35.2 mil. (€1=$1.23) in the first half versus a loss of $7.8 mil. a year ago, French firm reports Sept. 9. Profitability is attributable to "sustained sales growth combined with strict control over non-productive expenses," Clarins says. Net earnings excluding couture were up 3.5%, or 17.9% on a like-for-like basis, to $34.7 mil. Operating income increased 13.3%, or 21.7% like-for-like, to $61 mil. Clarins reported first half sales in July; revenue grew 4.6%, or 7.8% like-for-like, to $526.8 mil. (€1=$1.20) (1 (Also see "Clarins Freshens Up Super Restorative With Eye Concentrate, Cream" - HBW Insight, 2 Aug, 2004.), p. 4).... |