date:May 09, 2013
in Europe and Opta Minerals was impacted by cyclical weakness in the steel and infrastructure sectors, partially offset by the positive impact of recent acquisitions, continued growth in certain consumer packaged goods categories, favorable margins on organic grains and feed products as well as the positive impact of product rationalization efforts in the Company's frozen foods operation.
Earnings for the first quarter of 2013 were $5.1 million, or $0.08 per diluted common share, as compared t