Schaeffler's Q2 profit hit by lower demand, currency exchange effects

(Reuters) -German machine and car parts maker Schaeffler reported a lower than expected second-quarter operating profit on Wednesday, impacted by lower demand in Europe and negative currency exchange effects.

Schaeffler said its adjusted earnings before interest and taxes fell 15.8% to 205 million euros ($237.3 million) in the quarter, missing analysts' forecast of 227 million euros in a company-compiled consensus. The corresponding margin of 3.5% also fell slightly short of the 3.8% average estimate.

"We are confident that our diversified positioning makes us well-equipped to respond appropriately and flexibly to the challenges ahead," CEO Klaus Rosenfeld said in a statement, as the company confirmed its full-year outlook.

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(Reporting by Amir Orusov in Gdansk; editing by Milla Nissi-Prussak)