The consolidated turnover of VIOHALCO increased by 16,3%, in the first nine months of the year 2007, amounting to Euro 2.807 mil. The consolidated profits, for the period 01/01 - 30/09/2007, before taxes, interest and depreciation ("EBITDA") amounted to Euro 328 mil., increasing by 10,2%, while the profits before taxes and minority rights amounted to Euro 191 mil., increasing by 14,8%, compared with those of the corresponding period of 2006. The profits after taxes and minority rights amounted to Euro 80 mil., or Euro 0,402 per share, decreasing by 2%, in comparison with those of 2006. The consolidated own capital amounted to Euro 1.971 mil., showing an increase of 25%. Finally, the profits after taxes of VIOHALCO, S.A., were increased by 343%, amounting to Euros 71,4 mil., or Euro 0,358 per share.