Lafarge: First Half Results for the Six Months Ended June 30 2004
Paris (ots/PRNewswire) - - Sharp Increase in Results Driven by Overall Improved Markets and Strong Performance Management - Operating income up 33% with sales increasing by 10%, on a like-for-like basis against a poor first half in 2003 - Strong growth of the net income - Sharp increases in all Divisions - Clear benefits of our geographic spread and strong presence in the emerging markets of Central ...