LONDON (Yosefardi) – Unilever booked net profit of EUR3.0 billion in first half of this year, grew by 12% compared to first half of last year.
Turnover meanwhile declined 5.5% to EUR24.1 billion with currency down (8.5)%. Underlying sales growth was 3.7% with emerging markets up 6.6%. While operating profit was up 13% reflecting profits on disposal.
“We saw strong performances in Indonesia, Turkey, the Philippines, Japan and South Africa. Whilst slower growth in China reflected weaker markets, the acquired Qinyuan water purification business has started well,” the company said in statement.
Asia/AMET/RUB region contributed turnover of EUR9.8 billion in first half of this year.