FRANKFURT (Dow Jones)--German Henkel KGaA (HEN.XE) Thursday said employees at its adhesives unit arent currently working shorter hours, but it it remains an option.
The Duesseldorf-based company unexpectedly released first-quarter figures late Wednesday, with operating profit down about 33%. First-quarter sales in the adhesives buisness fell about 19% on the year as the unit suffered from the economic downturn.
The spokesman said the adhesive units plant shutdown for the Easter holidays will be extended by four days.
Company Web site: www.henkel.com