Good end to an eventful year for Orkla
Group operating profit before amortisation increased by 31 per cent in the fourth quarter, to NOK 1.7 billion. Total operating profit for the year before amortisation was NOK 5.1 billion, up from NOK 4.5 billion in 2005. "Orkla's business areas have, almost without exception, made good progress. At the same time, we have made several important acquisitions and investments. The decision to invest almost NOK 3 billion in Elkem Solar and the acquisition of Dansk Droge (Denmark), Krupskaya (Russia), Alufinal (Czech Republic) and Royal Brinkers (Romania) are all important expansion