HARTMANN GROUP reported earnings results for the first half of 2019. The company increased sales revenues by 3.7% to EUR 1.075 billion in the first half of 2019. EBIT declined overall to EUR 53.4 million against EUR 61.1 million a year ago, a development attributable in particular to the anticipated rise in the price of important raw materials and exchange rate trend.

For the year 2019, the company expects moderate sales growth and an EBIT of between EUR 102 million and 112 million.