The net result was US$157.5 million (138 million euros).
Further details on organisational implications will be announced in due course. The intended decision has been submitted to the works council for advice.
Operating profit is US$580.9 million (507 million euros) and a net result of US$375.3 million (328 million euros).
Attema said that FrieslandCampina is in a strong position and that, for him, this is the right moment to hand over the chairmanship.
With the expansion, FrieslandCampina is responding to the growing demand for butter products for professional use and for consumers.