FACC AG announced earnings results for the third quarter and nine months of 2018-2019. For the quarter, the company reported solid sales growth of 5% to EUR 216.2 million. Operating result (EBIT) up by 8% to EUR 17.1 million.

For the nine months, the company reported sales increased by 4.0% to EUR 589.2 million. Revenues amounted to EUR 589.2 million compared to EUR 564.0 million a year ago. Operative earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) amounted to EUR 42.2 million compared to EUR 40.1 million a year ago.

For the year, the company expects sales growth in the single-digit percentage range to a value of EUR 760 - EUR 770 million for the 2018/19 financial year. Initiatives to increase profitability are to continue, which are expected to lead to an above-average increase in earnings. The operating result is expected to lie in the range of EUR 52 to EUR 55 million.