Market trends in line with previous statements: Group sales decreased in line with the first quarter trend
Recurring EBIT at 38 million Euro versus 37 million Euro in the second quarter of 2008 and 28 million Euro in the first quarter of 2009
Operating result (26 million Euro) remained stable versus the second quarter of 2008
Decrease of SG&A costs well ahead of previously announced plans
Net result at minus 9 million Euro
Net financial debt improved considerably versus the first quarter of 2009
Agreement with banks about the sale of receivables for an amount of 160 million Euro
Mortsel (Belgium), July 28, 2009
Agfa-Gevaert today announced its second quarter results.