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AGRANA-EBIT up 26.6% year-on-year after three financial quarters --- EBIT rises in all segments

In the first three quarters of the 2016|17 financial year, AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG achieved year-on-year growth of 3.1% in Group revenue to € 1,967.5 million (Q1-Q3 prior year: € 1,908.0 million). Operating profit (EBIT) rose substantially to € 137.7 million, an increase of 26.6%…

AGRANA acquires Argentinian fruit preparations producer MAIN PROCESS S.A.

The fruit, starch and fruit processor AGRANA has consolidated its presence in the South American market through the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Main Process S.A., a producer of fruit preparations. Located in north-eastern Argentina, this company with a workforce of…

AGRANA's EBIT up more than 30% – Significant earnings growth also expected for full year 2016|17

AGRANA, the Sugar, Starch and Fruit manufacturer, delivered gratifying results for the first half of 2016|17. The Group's revenue rose slightly, by 4.5%, to € 1,320.3 million (H1 prior year: € 1,263.5 million). Operating profit (EBIT) grew to € 90.4 million, a substantial…

AGRANA forecasts a much better result for the 2016|17 financial year following a strong first half-year

In the first six months of 2016|17 (1 March to 31 August 2016), AGRANA’s operating profit (EBIT) rose by 31.6% to € 90.4 million (H1 prior year: € 68.7 million). At € 1,320.3 million, Group revenue was also up 4.5 % on the previous year (€ 1,263.5 million) in first half of…

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AGRANA achieves significant EBIT growth in first quarter of 2016|17

Group revenue also expandsOutlook: Expecting moderate growth in EBIT and revenue for 2016|17 financial yearThe sugar, starch and fruit products manufacturer AGRANA launched the 2016|17 financial year with quarterly growth in revenue and EBIT. The Group's revenue rose to…

AGRANA Annual General Meeting votes to increase dividend

The 29th ordinary Annual General Meeting of AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG today voted to increase the dividend from €3.60 to €4.00 per share for the 2015|16 financial year. “Following the positive earnings in 2015|16 and in expectation of a moderate increase in earnings in the current…

AGRANA plans strategic partnership with the shareholders of Serbian company Sunoko via majority participation

In order to implement a strategic partnership with the shareholders of Serbian company Sunoko d.o.o., AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG has signed a term sheet with regard to achieving agreement about majority participation. The next step consists of due diligence processes. The conclusion…

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CEO Johann Marihart elected President of the European Association of Sugar Producers (CEFS) for a further two years

During the Annual General Assembly in Vienna, Johann Marihart, CEO of AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG, was reelected President of the Association of the European Sugar Industry, CEFS, for the next two years. Johann Marihart, who has been holding this position for the last 15 years…

AGRANA expands Group EBIT to € 129.0 million

Positive outlook – Dividend increase to € 4.00

AGRANA posts higher consolidated EBIT for 2015|16; Dividend proposal of € 4.00

In its 2015|16 financial year (1 March 2015 to 29 February 2016), AGRANA achieved an operating result (EBIT) of € 129.0 million, higher than that of the prior year (2014|15: € 121.7 million). Group revenue of € 2.477.6 million remained comparable with the prior period (2014|15: …

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