ALTANA AG continued its growth course over the first six months of the current business year. Compared to the first half of 2010, the company was able to increase its sales by 9%, up from €773.1 million to €840.3 million. However, sharply rising raw materials costs which can only be passed on to customers with a certain time lag burden the company’s profit. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) grew less strongly by 1% to €172.9 million, compared to €1...