Langbroek, 25 February 2016
Highlights
o Revenue +12% to EUR 2,475 million (organic +2%)
o Operating profit (EBITA) +10% to EUR 272 million; EBITA-marge 11.0%
o Net profit before amortisation +13% to EUR 190 million; earnings per share EUR 1.72 (+13%)
o Free cash flow +10% to EUR 243 million
o Strengthened market position Industrial Controls due to acquisition VENTREX
o Integration and optimisation of 2014 acquisitions proceeded well
o Dividend proposal +13% to EUR 0.52 in cash per share
