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Letter to shareholders / Annual Report 2012

February 28, 2013
  • Strong operating performance based on home market in Switzerland.
  • Continued rigorous adjustment of foreign investments.
  • One time effects (pension fund, impairment) affect results.
  • Very solid financial situation.
  • Dividend/special dividend of CHF 10 per share altogether.

In brief

  • 5.9% increase in sales revenue in Switzerland to reach a total of CHF 297.1 million
  • Share in sales from companies abroad drops to 6.5% of Group sales. Company in Montenegro sold. Impairment on entire goodwill and in part on contracts in Serbia.
  • Increase in the EBITDA margin from 21.4% to 23.5% after adjustment
  • 19.8% increase in net income to CHF 50.1 million (previous year: CHF 41.8 million).
  • Free cash flow of CHF 44.2 million despite CHF 24.0 million contribution to the pension fund (previous year CHF 67.4 million).
  • Net cash position of CHF 86.5 million (previous year: CHF 62.5 million)