Helios Boosts Sales, Profits Slide

Domžale, 24 March - Helios, the Domzale-based chemical group, increased net sales by 36% in 2005 to SIT 55bn (EUR 229.6m), but still fell marginally short of plans. Net profits totalled SIT 3.2bn (EUR 13.4m), down 7% over the year before, according to unaudited, unconsolidated results.