The Board of Directors of Aroma AD is planning to propose a three-fold capital increase of the company's capital with own funds till the end of the year.

The managing body is expecting a 5-7% increase in sales this year, and a nearly 30% increase in profit.

Aroma AD posted a net consolidated profit in the amount of 1.182 mln leva (604,347 euros) for 1Q, against 97,000 leva (49,595 euros) a year ago.

Towards 31 March, the company's core capital stands at 5.164 mln leva (2.640 mln euros), and shared capital is at 31.607 mln leva (16.160 mln euros).

The company's general meeting approved distribution of 0.11 leva gross dividend per share on 2006 income. Ex-dividend date is 10 July 2007.

2450 shares changed hands in 15 transactions today, generating 20 052.20 leva (10,252 euros) on the position. The minimum price during today's session was 7.95 leva, and the maximum 8.30 leva.