PRESS RELEASE
- Robust operating income before non-recurring items of €1,159 million, at constant scope of consolidation and exchange rates up 16%
- 12% operating margin before non-recurring items
- Net income of €624 million, up 23%
- Improved operating performance in line with objectives
- At mid-point, the competitiveness plan delivered 60% of the target.
- Carefully managed price positioning
- Better-than-expected impact from the price-mix/raw materials, at €182 million.
- Volumes up 1.9% while demand started to slow in the second quarter, particularly in Truck tires and, as announced, Earthmover tires.
- Free cash flow in line with the usual seasonal trends
- €703 million in capital expenditure
"In a competitive environment that persisted through the first half, Michelin met its objective of delivering a further improvement in its performance, with a nearly €200-million increase in operating income at constant scope of consolidation and exchange rates. A continuous flow of innovations praised by vehicle manufacturers and a responsible, ambitious industrial strategy enabled the MICHELIN brand to maintain its global positions in the forefront of mobility".
Jean-Dominique Senar
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