DKSH Holding Ltd. announced earnings results for the first half ended June 30, 2013. For the first half, the company reported net sales were CHF 4,754.5 million against CHF 4,160 million a year ago. Operating profit (EBIT) was CHF 142.8 million against CHF 125.9 million a year ago. Profit after tax was CHF 104.9 million against CHF 80.2 million a year ago. Earnings per share were CHF 1.60 against CHF 1.23 a year ago.

The company announced from the present perspective that it is optimistic that 2013 will be another record year with double-digit profitable growth, whereby sales are expected to grow at least in line with the addressable market.