Chr. Hansen Holding A/S announced earnings results for the second quarter ended February 28, 2021. For the second quarter, the company announced sales was EUR 260 million compared to EUR 239.6 million a year ago. Operating income was EUR 65.9 million compared to EUR 75.7 million a year ago. Net income was EUR 53 million compared to EUR 58.9 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was EUR 0.41 compared to EUR 0.45 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was EUR 0.41 compared to EUR 0.44 a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was EUR 0.35 compared to EUR 0.41 a year ago. For the half year, sales was EUR 503.5 million compared to EUR 459.6 million a year ago. Operating income was EUR 120.9 million compared to EUR 138.7 million a year ago. Net income was EUR 94.4 million compared to EUR 108.8 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was EUR 0.72 compared to EUR 0.83 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was EUR 0.72 compared to EUR 0.82 a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was EUR 0.62 compared to EUR 0.76 a year ago.