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Ingredion reports flat sales for 2Q, but 1H sales up 3%
7 Aug 2017Ingredion has reported results for the second quarter 2017. Second quarter sales were broadly flat at $1,457 million, while year-to-date sales were 3% up at $2.910 million.
Ingredion has reported results for the second quarter 2017. Second quarter sales were broadly flat at $1,457 million, while year-to-date sales were 3% up at $2.910 million.
"We continue to deliver shareholder value with another strong quarter, including solid operating income and earnings per share growth. Good operating efficiency, the impact of acquisitions, and higher specialty volumes more than offset headwinds in South America," said Ilene Gordon, chairman, president and chief executive officer. "Operating income in North America reached record levels, but was lower in South America due to macroeconomic headwinds and the temporary interruption of manufacturing activities in Argentina associated with the implementation of a new labor agreement.""As in the past, our growth strategy and continuous improvement programs drove margin expansion. The integrations of TIC Gums, Shandong Huanong Specialty Corn, and the Sun Flour Industry rice business are progressing as planned. We have completed an important organizational restructuring of our Argentina business and we will continue our disciplined approach to cost management. As we continue to execute our strategy, we expect another strong year and reiterate our anticipated 2017 adjusted EPS guidance in the range of $7.50 to $7.80.”