The company posted a 27% rise in profit before tax to €126 million ($173.66 million), compared to €99 million for the same period in 2012.

Net sales also increased 11% to €1.21 billion, while earnings before interest and tax was €138 million, compared to €113 million in the 2012 third quarter.

On the other hand, order intake decreased by 14% to €1.1