Forbo Group reported earnings results for the half year ended June 30, 2016. For the period, the company reported net sales by 6.5% to CHF 590.9 million compared to CHF 554.8 million a year ago. Operating profit (EBIT) rose by 11.1% to CHF 64.3 million compared to CHF 57.9 million a year ago. Group profit from continuing operations rose by 12.9% to CHF 51.7 million compared to CHF 45.8 million a year ago. Operating profit before depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) came to CHF 82.8 million compared to CHF 73.6 million a year ago, corresponding to a significant increase of 12.5%. Group profit from continuing operations amounted to CHF 51.7 million compared to CHF 45.8 million a year ago. This equates to a significant increase of 12.9%.

The company's forecast for the full year 2016 has not changed. The company anticipates a slight increase in sales and Group profit from continuing operations for the full year 2016.