During the second quarter, net banking income improved, with a rise of 21.9% driven by acquisitions. Operating income increased by 20.7%.
Georges Pauget, CEO, said: The group reacted rapidly at the very first signs of the turmoil, it adjusted to the situation and it has taken a conservative approach in its accounts. Halfway through implementation of our 2006-2008 development plan, we are ahead of our main goals.
