(SeeNews) - Sep 2, 2013 - Swiss company Romande Energie (SWF:HREN) announced today a 20.5% annual increase in net profit to CHF 53 million (USD 56.9m/EUR 43m) in January-June 2013 mainly thanks to a rise in net financial income amid appreciation of the euro against the Swiss franc and to an increase of CHF 16 million in profit from associates.