Société Internationale de Plantations d'Hévéas Société Anonyme reported earnings and production results for the first half ended June 30, 2014. For the period, the company reported total turnover of EUR 127.3 million against EUR 190.0 million a year ago. Current operating loss was EUR 42.1 million against EUR 6.3 million a year ago. Net loss was EUR 33.3 million or EUR 23.3 loss per share against EUR 13.3 million or EUR 13.0 loss per share a year ago. The cash-flows generated by the business over the half year amounted to EUR 25.2 million against EUR 38.3 million in the first half of 2013, making it possible to finance the group's investment programme.

Overall production recorded by SIPH over the first half of the year amounted to 60,300 tones, against 62,300 tones as at June 30, 2013.

The Group is adhering to its annual production target of 170,000 tones (+5.7% in comparison with last year).