Net profit of Usje of Macedonia drops in 2012

For 2012, Ciments Français anticipates EBITDA in line with that of 2012, with the negative volume effect on EBITDA, especially in the first half of the year, partly offset by the positive trend in sales prices. The Italcementi Group subsidiary posted recurring EBITDA down from €706.20 million in 2011 to €653.20 million in 2012. After €270.90 million in impairment losses, the net consolidated profit was a negative €85.10 million. As a result, the net profit attributable to owners of the parent was a negative

Mermeren Kombinat Prilep, the Macedonian marble quarrying firm, posted a net loss of €305,399 (MKD 18.600mn) for the first three months of 2012. The company made a net profit of €1.29million (MKD 79.9mn) for the same period of 2011.