Sensient Q2 Revenues Surge 9.9%

Sensient has posted a net income of $ 28,685 for the second quarter 2010, or $0.58 per diluted share, compared to $25,819, or $0.53per diluted share, for the comparable period in 2009. Operating income was $47,146, compared to $ for the comparable period in 2009.

For the six months ended June 30, 2010, Sensient has posted a net income of $52,152 , or $1.06 per diluted share, compared to $47,426, or $0.98 per diluted share, for the year ago period.

Revenue of $648,045 compared to $586,783 for the year ago period. Operating income was $85,801, compared to $ 81,641 for the year ago period.

Kenneth Manning, chairman and CEO of Sensient Technologies, said: “We saw solid growth across a number of key product lines this quarter. The investments we have made in the business will continue to deliver growth over the remainder of 2010 and beyond.”

Sensient Technologies is a global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors and fragrances. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, pharmaceutical and cosmetic systems, inkjet and specialty inks and colors, and other specialty chemicals.