EBIT up 7.8%
Due to the improved gross profit, EBIT, at €16.6m, was higher than in the prior year (€15.4m) despite the lower revenue. The EBIT margin improved to 7.6% (prior year: 6.5%).

Significant improvement in free cash flow
Free cash flow improved significantly in the first half-year to €20.1m (prior year: €6.5m) due to lower capital expenditure and a refund of capital gains tax prepayments.

Guidance for full year 2024
Similar level on prior year ± 3% with a mid-single-digit percentage range in EBIT.