Following its successful performance in the previous year, Sulzer recorded high growth and a strong improvement in results in 2005. Sales rose by 20.9% to CHF 2,498.2 million (adjusted¹ +14.5%), while operating income (EBITA) was up 23.0% at CHF 166.8 million. The net income amounted to CHF 128.3 million, 82.8% above previous year. The board of directors proposes to increase the dividend to CHF 14 per share (previous year: CHF 9). In 2005, Sulzer thus continued the path of profitable growth established in recent years. Performance is expected to be strong in 2006 as well.
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