Mercator Returns to Profit, Revenue Falls 11.3%

Mercator, a Fortenova-owned trading company, reported a net profit of €12.8 million for the first time in years, but sales revenue dropped 11.3% to €1.17 billion. The profit turnaround likely reflects cost-cutting or one-off gains, while the revenue decline signals weak consumer demand in the region. This is a company-specific earnings report with limited macro impact.