Südzucker posts record revenues and earnings

Südzucker AG Mannheim/Ochsenfurt, Mannheim, reported consolidated group revenues that were up 14 percent to € 7.0 bn (previous year: € 6.2 bn) in financial year 2011/12 (March 1, 2011 to February 29, 2012), while operating profit jumped 44 percent to € 751 m (previous year: € 521 m). Both were new record highs in the company's history.

According to the company, all segments contributed to the rise in consolidated group revenues. The sharp profit improvement was mainly driven by higher sales revenues in the sugar segment. The special products and CropEnergies segments also reported higher operating profits. The fruit segment's profits were lower.

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