STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AarhusKarlsham (STO:AAK): Second quarter 2010 -- Net sales amounted to SEK 3,594 million (4,045). The decrease in sales was net of negative currency translation impact of SEK 143 million but reflected a 5% increase in volumes (higher speciality volumes but lower commodity volumes) and the deferred effect of lower raw material prices. -- Operating profit at SEK 164 million was up 12 percent from SEK 146 million last year. For comparable units (adjusted for divestments)
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