Agfa-Gevaert Reports Strong Second Quarter Due to Graphics Business

As a result of the efficient use of the manufacturing capacity, higher volumes in the CtF segment, positive raw material effects and an IP related one-off effect, Agfa Graphics' gross profit margin improved from 27.0 percent in the second quarter of 2009 to 33.2 percent. Following strong improvements in the past two years, SG&A costs further reduced from 20.6 percent of revenue in the second quarter of 2009 to 19.4 percent. Recurring EBITDA amounted to 56.6 million Euro (14.5 percent of revenue). Recurring EBIT amounted to 46.1 million Euro (11.8 percent of revenue), versus 12.2 million Euro (3.7 percent of revenue) in the second quarter of 2009, which was marked by the strong impact of the crisis in the industry.