Croda profits hit by weak consumer demand in Europe

Posted on 22 Jul 2014 by Victoria Fitzgerald

Interim results for natural based speciality chemicals manufacturer, Croda, have revealed a drop in profits and sales.

Results for the first half of the year show adjusted pre-tax profit fell by 5.9% to £125.3m and sales decreased 4.5% at £537.4m. The dent is a result of weak consumer demand in Europe but the Yorkshire-based firm remains optimistic, maintaining its new structure will foster future growth. The chemical manufacturer refinanced its core banking…

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