Hexpol cautious despite 225 earnings rise

摘要

SWEDEN: Hexpol AB has seen its second quarter and half-year results lifted significantly,helped by strong sales in all markets and a lower cost-base compared to 2020.Second quarter earnings(EBITDA)rose by 225 year-on-year to SEK745 million(€71 million),on 58 higher sales of SEK4 billion,Hexpol announced 14 July.Operating margin increased to 18.2 from 7.2,while operating profit(EBIT)rose 298 to SEK728 million,the company's financial statement also shows.Over the first six months of the year,sales increased 1 7 to SEK7.8 billion,while earnings were up 75 to SEK1.4 billion,Hexpol also reported.