Ansaldo Sts closed the first half with a net profit up 9,1% to 32,4 million, an operating result (Ebit) of 52,6 million (+4%) and revenues of 583,4 million (+ 2,6%).
The half-yearly report, approved by the board of directors of the Finmeccanica subsidiary, also shows a decrease in new orders acquired by 389,9 million euro (-51,0%) and an order backlog of 5.431,3 million euro (-4,5 %).
Closing forecasts for 2013 confirmed.
Ansaldo shares jumped after the results and at 16,20 they are indicated at 6,89 euros, +2,07%