Nov 7 (Reuters) - European stainless steel producer Aperam APAM.AS reported weaker than expected core earnings for the third quarter on Friday, as lower volumes and price pressure weighed on the result.
Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization came in at 74 million euros ($86 million), while analysts polled by the company had forecast 76 million euros on average.
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(Reporting by Alban Kacher in Gdansk, editing by Milla Nissi-Prussak)
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