Air Liquide (AI.PA) said Tuesday its net profit and revenue for the first half grew year over year.
Net profit, group share for the six months ended June 30 was 1.82 billion euros, compared with 1.80 billion euros earlier. Basic EPS moved to 2.86 euros from 2.83 euros.
The French industrial gases company's revenue was 13.83 billion euros, compared with 13.72 billion euros a year ago.
Looking ahead, Air Liquide expects second-half growth to be in line with, or slightly higher than, the first half. For the full year, the group forecasts recurring net profit to increase at constant exchange rates.