Building on operational discipline and its strong order backlog, Sulzer managed the challenges of the global economic downturn well in 2009 and maintained its strong market positions. Return on sales reached a high level of 12.4% before and 11.0% after restructuring expenses. Free cash flow increased substantially. Net income reached CHF 270.4 million, corresponding to earnings per share (EPS) of CHF 8.06. The Sulzer Board of ...
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In compliance with the Swiss Federal Act on Stock Exchanges and Securities Trading, Threadneedle Asset Management Holdings Ltd notified Sulzer Ltd about the changed holding of Threadneedle.
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In compliance with the Swiss Federal Act on Stock Exchanges and Securities Trading, Threadneedle Asset Management Holdings Ltd notified Sulzer Ltd about the changed holding of Threadneedle.
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In compliance with the Swiss Federal Act on Stock Exchanges and Securities Trading, Threadneedle Asset Management Holdings Ltd notified Sulzer Ltd about the changed holding of Threadneedle.
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The global economic downturn affected virtually all of Sulzer’s key markets and led to an adjusted¹ decrease in order intake of 24.3% (nominal 26.7%) to CHF 3 017.6 million in 2009 compared with the record levels of the previous year. Sulzer does not anticipate a quick recovery in its key markets. Overall, order intake in 2010 is expected to be lower than it was in 2009, but some markets are likely to stabilize. ...
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In compliance with the Swiss Federal Act on Stock Exchanges and Securities Trading, Threadneedle Asset Management Holdings Ltd notified Sulzer Ltd about the following holding.
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Sulzer reports an order intake of CHF 2 278.7 million for the first nine months of 2009. This represents an adjusted¹ decrease of 29.1% and a nominal decrease of 31.6% compared with the same period in the previous year. The activity levels in most of Sulzer’s key markets were clearly below the level of the previous year’s period. In recent months the order intake level showed some stabilization. For the full year, ...
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The Sulzer acquisition of Manfred Preu Kolonnenservice, announced in September 2009, was closed as of October 7, 2009.
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On September 4, Sulzer Chemtech signed an agreement to acquire Manfred Preu Kolonnenservice in Germany. The purchase price is up to EUR 2.5 million (approximately CHF 3.8 million) depending on the future performance. Subject to the fulfillment of certain conditions, the closing of the acquisition is expected in September 2009. The annual sales of the business averaged approximately EUR 2.3 million (approximately CHF 3.5 millio...
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In the first half of 2009, Sulzer’s sales remained stable at a high level due to a strong order backlog. Return on sales before restructuring expenses reached 14.5% and return on sales including those expenses was 12.4%. The net income remained stable, cash flow improved and net liquidity was further strengthened. In the context of declining market activities, Sulzer initiated a global cost reduction program. With its strong m...
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