Exacompta Clairefontaine SA announced consolidated earnings results for the half year ended June 30, 2012. For the period, the company reported net loss - group share of €2.796 million or €2.47 per basic and diluted share compared to net income - group share of €0.521 million or €0.46 per basic and diluted share a year ago. Net cash flow used in operating activities was €32.161 million compared to net cash flow from operating activities of €19.234 million a year ago. Purchases of fixed assets were €14.253 million compared to €30.502 million a year ago. Full-year consolidated net income for 2012 is likely to be significantly down on 2011 net income, which amounted to €3.341 million.

Exacompta Clairefontaine SA announced consolidated earnings results for the first half ended June 30, 2012. For the period, the company reported revenues of €258,427,000 compared to €270,978,000 a year ago. Operating loss was €2,792,000 compared to profit of €1,934,000 a year ago. Loss before tax was €2,533,000 compared to profit of €1,350,000 a year ago. Loss after tax was €2,796,000 compared to profit of €520,000 a year ago. The main reasons for this first-half loss are; The general slowdown in business; A fall in revenues due to lower output from the paper machines; and The postponement of some invoices from June to July.

Exacompta Clairefontaine SA, Board Meeting, Aug 31, 2012. Agenda: To review the financial position and outlook of the company and its subsidiaries as at June 30, 2012.