Broad-based sales improvement in Orkla
Orkla’s operating revenues increased by 21% in the second quarter to NOK 14.3 billion. Operating profit EBIT (adj.) rose by 39% to NOK 1,753 million. The Group’s profit before tax amounted to NOK 1,854 million, an improvement of 38%.Adjusted earnings per share were NOK 1.33 for the second quarter, a year-over-year increase of 17%. Orkla’s branded consumer goods business achieved 17% growth in second-quarter operating revenues. Organic turnover growth was 12%. Sales to the grocery channel improved in most markets. Orkla was also positively affected by the reopening of the food service