S&B Industrial Minerals Financial Results for the First Quarter 2011 (IFRS)

ATHENS, GREECE--(Marketwire - May 6, 2011) - S&B announces (S&B) (ATHEX: ARBA), First Quarter 2011 Financial Results.

FIRST QUARTER 2011 HIGHLIGHTS

• Sales increased 17% compared to the first quarter of 2010
• Strong demand momentum from most segments and continued improvement of profit margins
• EBITDA and operating profit increased by 25% and 26% respectively
• Pre-tax profit increased 20%; net profit increase offset by higher taxes
• Cancellation of treasury shares and capital return of EUR 0.25 per share

S&B Industrial Minerals First Quarter 2011 Financial Results (IFRS) Press Release:
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http://www.s.andb.gr/en/files/2011-05-06_1304664651.pdf

About S&B Industrial Minerals
S&B Industrial Minerals is an international Group of companies, its purpose being to provide innovative industrial solutions by developing and transforming natural resources into value creating products. Utilizing the multiple properties of industrial minerals, S&B offers a portfolio of customized solutions for a broad range of applications (including foundry, steel-making, construction & building materials, metallurgy and horticulture), operating responsibly and adhering to the sustainable development principles of the triangle: economy -- society -- environment. It holds leading positions in its main sectors (bentonite, perlite, bauxite and casting fluxes). S&B was established in Greece in 1934, is listed on the Athens Exchange (ticker: ARBA), is active in 20 countries across five continents, in 2010 it had a Group turnover of EUR 420 million, and employs approximately 2,000 people worldwide. For more information, please visit S&B's website at www.sandb.com

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