Chimpex reported a net profit of RON6.43 million in the first nine months, up 55% on the year.

The company is 90.43%-owned by chemical company Azomures (AZO.RO), while investment fund SIF Transilvania (SIF3.RO) owns a 5.26% stake.

Thursday, Chimpex closed down 3.6% at RON5.1 a share in Bucharest. (EUR1=RON4.3598)