Symrise sees most growth in AP region

Symrise enters second half 2010 backed by strong earnings and profitability growth.

Its group sales were up to 16.4%, as 46% of sales were generated in emerging markets.

The company's net income for the period has more than doubled to EUR 88.8 million ($116.96 million), as the company expects a sales growth of at least 8% based on currency terms.

On a regional basis, the company says Asia/Pacific was the most dynamic region with 21% sales growth (14% at local currency), closely followed by Latin America which - despite strong reference values - reported a 20% rise in sales (15% at local currency).