AMAG Austria Metall AG reported earnings results for the second quarter and first half ended June 30, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported revenue of EUR 277.9 million compared to EUR 233.6 million a year ago. EBITDA was EUR 49.0 million compared to EUR 40.7 million a year ago. EBIT was EUR 30.4 million compared to EUR 23.8 million a year ago. Net income after taxes was EUR 21.0 million compared to EUR 18.2 million a year ago. Cash flow from operating activities was EUR 19.1 million compared to EUR 34.5 million a year ago.

For the first half, the company reported revenue of EUR 535.4 million compared to EUR 461.4 million a year ago. EBITDA was EUR 92.4 million compared to EUR 73.4 million a year ago. EBIT was EUR 55.1 million compared to EUR 39.3 million a year ago. Net income after taxes was EUR 37.6 million compared to EUR 25.9 million a year ago. Cash flow from operating activities was EUR 26.8 million compared to EUR 69.6 million a year ago.

For the year 2017, taking market conditions as of the end of June 2017 into account, the EBITDA of the AMAG Group is expected in a range between EUR 150 million and EUR 160 million. Demand for aluminium products will continue to report attractive growth in the 2017 financial year. Demand for primary aluminium and rolled products is set to increase by 4 to 5% year-on-year according to the latest estimates from market research institute.