For food uses, the company said sales of 74 tonnes for the quarter were its highest yet with, “a significant proportion sold to customers in the Asia/Pacific region.”
EBITDA profits came in slightly higher at NOK26m (€3.56m), compared to NOK24m (€3.29m) in Q2 2011.
“2011 Superba sales grew by 31% and 2012 growth is expected to be 45%,”Aker said.
“ The company expects this trend to continue, and hence Aker BioMarine is considering further capacity increases; either through increased capacity with contractual production manufacturers, or by building an own production facility plant with capacity of at least 1 000 metric tons.”
“Further information on possible investments and financing options will be provided to the market when a final decision is made.”
