PADERBORN (dpa-AFX) - Automated teller machines maker Wincor Nixdorf AG (WNXDF.PK, WNXDY.PK), which is being acquired by Diebold Inc. (DBD), reported Thursday that its first-half profit for the period increased 103 percent to 63 million euros from last year's 31 million euros.
The result takes into account transaction costs incurred to date in respect of the business combination between Diebold and Wincor Nixdorf.
After non-recurring items, EBITA rose 119 percent to 103 million euros from 47 million euros last year.
Earnings before interest, taxes, and amortization or EBITA - operating profit before non-recurring items grew by 96 percent to 108 million euros.
Net sales increased 8 percent to 1.309 billion euros from last year's 1.208 billion euros.
Looking ahead, Wincor Nixdorf continues to anticipate that its operating profit for the current fiscal year 2015/2016 will lie in the range of 160 million euros to 190 million euros before exceptional items.
Meanwhile, Wincor Nixdorf has now upgraded its sales outlook and anticipates a moderate increase in net sales, compared to previously expected slight increase.
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