Chr. Hansen raises guidance after quarterly profit meets forecast

Chr Hansen Holding A/S

15/04/2021 07:11

COPENHAGEN, April 15 (Reuters) - Food ingredients maker Chr.
Hansen  CHRH.CO , which counts some of the world's largest food
manufacturers among its customers, on Thursday posted
second-quarter profits in line with expectations and adjusted
full-year guidance higher.
    The company reported earnings before interest, tax and
special items of 70.1 million euros ($83.9 million) for the
quarter to Feb. 28, matching analyst expectations in a poll
compiled by the Danish company.
    Chr. Hansen said it now expects full-year organic revenue
growth of 6-8%, compared with previous guidance of 5-8%. 
($1 = 0.8352 euros)

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Editing by David Goodman
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