Company Profile For Deceuninck Sa

Deceuninck NV is a Belgium-based integrated worldwide Group, specialized in compounding, mould manufacturing, design, development, extrusion, finishing, recycling and injection molding of PVC window and sealing systems, including composite wood applications, for the building industry. At the end of 2008, the Group was active in more than 75 countries and had 35 subsidiaries (production and/or sales) spread across Europe, North America and Asia and employed 2,940 persons. The Company’s products include windows and doors, roller shutters, balustrades, roofline and cladding, wall and ceiling panels, internal window boards and composite wood applications, primarily for use in the construction sector. Deceuninck also offers technical, as well as sales and marketing support.

BRIEF: For the six months ended 30 June 2009, Deceuninck's total revenue decreased 23% to EUR239.3M. Net loss for the period increased 51% to EUR8.9M. Total revenue reflects a decrease in sales volume, mainly in Turkey due to lower demand and weak Turkish lira as well as in Western Europe as the effect of weaker construction activities in the United Kingdom and Spain. Higher net loss reflects a decrease in operating margin.