Bouygues net profit fell 22%
It has been reported that French construction-to-broadcasting conglomerate Bouygues said first half net profit fell 22% due to the economic downturn and steep drop in profitability of its TF1 broadcasting division, but still revised upward its guidance for full-year revenue.
German automaker Daimler said Thursday that its net profit fell by 16 percent in the third quarter due to write downs on its investments in French and Russian groups Renault and Kamaz.