In the first six months of 2011, the company reported turnover of RON873 million and profit of RON163.2 million.

Azomures said its revenues increased by 4.6% in the first half of this year, to RON1.012 billion (EUR230.6 million, while expenses grew by 6.4%, to RON817 million (EUR186.1 million).

In mid-March, Azomures was bought by Swiss fertilizer and grain trader Ameropa, which now controls 96.49% of the stock, and also owns Ameropa Grains Constanta (CCRL.RO), the former Comcereal Constanta.

On August 10 on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, Azomures closed down up 0.23% at RON2.125 per share. (EUR1=RON4.5396)