Danone Posts Rise In H1 Profit

Danone SA (OTC: DANOY) reported a 1.8% rise in its first-half net income.

Danone's net profit for the period climbed to 881 million euros ($1.08 billion). Its trading operating profit gained 3.1% to 1.45 billion euros.

Danone's sales climbed 5% to 5.36 billion euros.

Danone shares closed at $11.42 yesterday.

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