Actuant Corp. (NYSE: ATU), Milwaukee, WI, reported sales for the second quarter of $258.9 million, a 1.7 percent decrease from the same period a year ago. The company reported a profit of $5.1 million, compared to a loss of $159.2 million year-over-year.
For the first six months, sales were $524.7 million, a 7.7 percent decrease from the same period a year ago. The company reported a profit of $10 million, compared to a loss of $143.7 million for the same period a year ago.