Nokian Tyres increases sales, profits
Sales and profits headed in the right direction for Nokian Tyres in the second quarter and first half of 2018. The Finnish tyre maker reports a 6.4 per cent increase in net sales, to 429.1 million euros, in the six months to 30 June. Operating profit during this period rose 10.7 per cent year-on-year to 169.3 million euros and the operating margin reached 22.1 per cent (21.3 per cent in H1 2017). Profit for the period amounted to 134.1 million euros, 15.2 per cent higher than a year ago, and earnings per share rose to 0.97 euros.