Krka Reports 23% Rise in First-Half Profit

Novo Mesto, 3 August - Pharmaceutical company Krka has reported a 23% increase in its half-yearly net profit of SIT 12.4bn (EUR 51.74m). The figure would have been even higher had Krka not increased its provisions.

Otocec Castle near Novo mesto. Krka chairman Joze Colaric (left) speaks at a press conference called to outline the group's half-yearly business results. Photo: Martin Kerin/STA

Otocec Castle near Novo mesto.
Krka chairman Joze Colaric (left) speaks at a press conference called to outline the group's half-yearly business results.
Photo: Martin Kerin/STA

Otocec Castle near Novo mesto. Krka chairman Joze Colaric (second from the left) speaks at a press conference called to outline the group's half-yearly business results. Photo: Martin Kerin/STA

Otocec Castle near Novo mesto.
Krka chairman Joze Colaric (second from the left) speaks at a press conference called to outline the group's half-yearly business results.
Photo: Martin Kerin/STA

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