Consolidated income statement

Sales

4

1,443.8

1,457.9

Cost of sales

-1,091.1

-1,133.6

Gross profit

352.7

324.3

Selling expenses

-75.6

-81.1

Research and development costs

-46.0

-47.2

General and administrative expenses

-108.7

-92.4

Other gains and losses

6

-5.2

7.2

Operating result

117.2

110.8

Financial income

7

6.4

14.1

Financial charges

7

-34.8

-19.4

Results from joint ventures and associates, net of tax

13

-3.5

10.9

Result before taxes

85.3

116.4

Income tax expense

8

-12.4

-26.4

Result after taxes

72.9

90.0

Result attributable to non-controlling interests

Result attributable to equity holders of Corbion nv

72.9

90.0

Per ordinary share in euros

9

Basic earnings

1.23

1.53