Consolidated income statement

Net sales

4

1,457.9

1,070.8

Cost of sales

-1,133.6

-805.0

Gross profit

324.3

265.8

Selling expenses

-81.1

-67.5

Research and development costs

-47.2

-65.8

General and administrative expenses

-92.4

-85.5

Other gains and losses

6

7.2

35.0

Operating result

110.8

82.0

Financial income

7

14.1

2.4

Financial charges

7

-19.4

-16.6

Results from joint ventures and associates

13

10.9

18.7

Result before taxes

116.4

86.5

Income tax expense

8

-26.4

-8.2

Result after taxes

90.0

78.3

Result attributable to non-controlling interests

Result attributable to equity holders of Corbion nv

90.0

78.3

Per ordinary share in euros

9

Basic earnings

1.53

1.33