S&B Industrial Minerals Financial Results for the Half Year 2011 (IFRS)

ATHENS, GREECE--(Marketwire - Aug 5, 2011) - S&B announces (S&B) (ATHEX: ARBA) Half Year 2011 Financial Results.

HALF YEAR 2011 HIGHLIGHTS

• Sales increased 13% in the first half of 2011 compared to the first half of 2010
• EBITDA and operating profit increased by 24% and 78% respectively during the first half of 2011 compared to the first half of 2010
• Significant 85% growth realized in net profit attributable to shareholders during the first half of 2011
• New organizational structure to drive future growth

S&B Industrial Minerals Half Year 2011 Financial Results (IFRS) Press Release:
(Please click on the link below to view full press release)

http://www.s.andb.gr/en/files/2011-08-05_1312526876.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 (ATHEX: ARBA), is active in 20 countries across five continents, in 2010 it had a Group turnover of €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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