De\' Longhi\'s H1 revenue grows to EUR 651m

Brief news on De\' Longhi first-half figures.

De' Longhi board approved the first-half figures, reporting revenues rising 9.4% annually to EUR 651 million. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) before non-recurring items grew 8.1% to EUR 66.5 million. The group's net profit increased to EUR 17.8 million from EUR 3.9 million. De' Longhi's net debt was reduced by EUR 159.8 million from June 30, 2009 to EUR 70 million at June 30 this year.