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HONG KONG, Aug 21, 2013 - (ACN Newswire) - Hong Kong-based global power equipment and floor care company Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. ("TTI"/ The Group) (stock code: 669, ADR symbol: TTNDY) announced that it achieved record sales and profits, with gross margin increasing for the sixth consecutive period. In the first half of 2013, the Group's net profit attributable to shareholders reached US$118 million, a 22.0% increase over the first half of 2012. Basic earnings per share were US6.43 cents, 13.0% higher than the same period last year. Group sales rose by 10.1% over the six months to US$2,042 million. The balance sheet remains strong with solid improvements in gearing and working capital as a percentage of sales when compared to the same period in 2012.
Mr. Joseph Galli, CEO of TTI, commented, "This exceptional performance is driven by a continuous flow of innovative new product introductions, category expansion, product mix and a relentless focus on operational efficiency."
The improvement in gross margin was driven by innovative new products, further investment in developing the Company's lithium strategy, category expansion, product mix, and manufacturing and supply chain efficiencies. Strong sales growth in the Group's core businesses was achieved across all key regions including North America, Europe and Australia.
Mr. Horst Pudwill, Chairman of TTI, said "Our powerful new product development machine has put TTI in a position to continue growing and driving profitability to new levels. We look forward to delivering strong sales and profit growth in the second half and beyond."
Contact:
Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd.
Isabella Chan
Tel: +(852) 2402 6495
Email: isabella.chan@tti.com.hk
Website: www.ttigroup.com
Strategic Financial Relations Limited
Veron Ng
+(852) 2864 4831
veron.ng@sprg.com.hk
Ming Chan
+(852) 2864 4892
ming.chan@sprg.com.hk
Sadie Lam
+(852) 2864 4861
sadie.lam@sprg.com.hk
Fax: +(852) 2527 1196
Topic: Press release summary
Source: TTI
Sectors: Daily Finance, Daily News
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