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Pesticides producer Plant Health Care said its first-half revenue rose 13%, though its margins shrank as expenses rose.
Revenue for the six months through June increased to $3.5 million, up from $3.1 million year-on-year.
Gross margin decreased to 56%, down from 59%, which the company said was due to currency effects.
Operating expenses increased 18% to $4.7 million.
'The world remains an uncertain place, as shown by the effects of Covid-19 on sales in Brazil and Mexico,' chief executive Christopher Richards said.
'The board expects trading for the full year to be in line with management expectations.'