ALTANA again achieved double-digit growth in the first half of 2022. In the first six months of the year, sales rose by 18% to €1,573 million compared to the same period of the previous year (€1,334 million). Adjusted for acquisition and exchange-rate effects, sales were up by 12%. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) reached €268 million, around 5% lower than the prior-year figure (€283 million), mainly due to the exceptionally high cost of materials, logis...