Coke Hellenic Q2 Net Profit Down 15%

Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Co CCH reported a 15% fall in its second-quarter net profit. Coke Hellenic's quarterly net profit dropped to EUR119.6 million, from EUR141.4 million, in the year-ago period. Its revenue rose to EUR1.99 billion, from EUR1.97 billion, while earnings before interest and taxes dropped to EUR182.7 million, from 214.3 million. Coke Hellenic shares dropped 3.63% to close at $18.31 yesterday.