Paris-based Rexel reported sales of €3.7 billion (US$5.7 billion at current exchange rate) for the second quarter 2008, an increase of 27.3% over the same period 2007. The company reported organic growth of 2.3%. Profit was €196.9 million (US$306.5 million), compared with a reported loss of €30.1 million (US$46.9 million) a year ago.
For the first six months ended June 30, 2008, sales were €6 billion (US$9.4 billion), an increase of 12.9% from the same period a year ago. Profit increased 72.1% to €259 million (US$403.9 million).
Rexel experienced organic growth in all three geographic zones for the first half of 2008. In Europe, sales increased 2.3%, led by strong performance in Scandinavia and Germany. North America posted a 0.5% …
Rexel Organic Growth at 2.3% in 2Q
Paris-based Rexel reported sales of €3.7 billion (US$5.7 billion at current exchange rate) for the second quarter 2008, an increase of 27.3% over the same period 2007. The company reported organic growth of 2.3%. Profit was €196.9 million (US$306.5 million), compared with a reported loss of €30.1 million (US$46.9 million) a year ago.
For the first six months ended June 30, 2008, sales were €6 billion (US$9.4 billion), an increase of 12.9% from the same period a year ago. Profit increased 72.1% to €259 million (US$403.9 million).
Rexel experienced organic growth in all three geographic zones for the first half of 2008. In Europe, sales increased 2.3%, led by strong performance in Scandinavia and Germany. North America posted a 0.5% …
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