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| Sulzer Intends to Acquire Bekaert’s Diamond-like Carbon Coatings Activities (04/06/2008, Media Release) |
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Sulzer and Bekaert, based in Kortrijk, Belgium, today announced their intention to sign a takeover agreement for Bekaert’s diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating activities. With its leading DLC technology, Bekaert achieved sales of over EUR 15 million (over CHF 24 million) in 2007. The intended acquisition of this business with complementary technologies and geographical presence will expand and strengthen Sulzer Metco’s existing position in the thin coatings
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| Sulzer and Renova Do Not Form a Group under Swiss Takeover Law (02/06/2008, Media Release) |
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Sulzer is pleased that the Swiss Federal Banking Commission (EBK) has now confirmed Sulzer’s own view, that the Company has not formed a group with Renova (or its subsidiaries) under Swiss takeover law.
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| Sulzer Awarded Key Power Project in South Africa (22/05/2008, Media Release) |
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Sulzer Pumps has received a large order from Alstom Power for pumps to be installed in the new Medupi coal fired power station, being built for Eskom, the South African national generator. The order includes a total of 48 pumps for boiler feed, booster, and condensate extraction duties. In addition to the manufacturing of the pumps, Sulzer’s scope encompasses the full project management of the pump modules, including the related equipment, such as motors and couplings. The power station, the country’s first green field project in 20 years, will have an ultimate generating capacity of 4 790 megawatt.
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| Orders Increased to CHF 1.1 Billion (17/04/2008, Media Release) |
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In the first quarter of 2008, Sulzer increased its order intake to CHF 1 134.6 million. This was an adjusted growth of 11.1% compared with the first quarter of the previous year. The nominal growth was 4.5% reflecting the weakening of major currencies against the Swiss franc. The growth was mainly driven by Sulzer Pumps, which had a very strong first quarter. For the coming months, Sulzer expects continued strong demand in most of its main markets, while the currency impact will remain.
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| Sulzer Holds Less than 3% of Its Own Shares (14/04/2008, Media Release) |
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In compliance with the Swiss Federal Act on Stock Exchanges and Securities Trading and the associated ordinances, Sulzer Ltd notified the SWX Swiss Exchange that its holding of own shares is below the notification threshold of 3% as at April 11, 2008.
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| Sulzer Pays a Dividend of CHF 28 per Share (03/04/2008, Media Release) |
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At today’s annual general meeting of Sulzer Ltd, shareholders
approved all board proposals. The dividend of CHF 28.00 per share is paid out on April 8, 2008.
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| Stockholding Notification of Deutsche Bank (02/04/2008, Media Release) |
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In compliance with the Swiss Federal Act on Stock Exchanges and Securities Trading and the associated ordinances, Deutsche Bank AG notified Sulzer Ltd about their changed holding.
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| Stockholding Notification of Renova Group (05/03/2008, Media Release) |
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In compliance with the Swiss Federal Act on Stock Exchanges and Securities Trading and the associated ordinances and their modifications effective from December 1, 2007, Everest Beteiligungs GmbH notified Sulzer of the following changes in the Renova Group holdings.
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| Stockholding Notification of Deutsche Bank (05/03/2008, Media Release) |
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In compliance with the Swiss Federal Act on Stock Exchanges and Securities Trading and the associated ordinances and their modifications effective from December 1, 2007, Deutsche Bank AG notified Sulzer Ltd about their changed holding.
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| Record Levels of Sales and Profitability in 2007 (28/02/2008, Media Release) |
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Building on an already high 2006 volume base, Sulzer increased sales in 2007 by 26.2% to CHF 3 537.0 million. Operating income (EBIT) of the divisions was up 39.9% to CHF 416.4 million, resulting in a return on sales (ROS) of 11.8% and a return on capital employed (ROCE) of 27.2%. The net income attributable to Sulzer shareholders improved to CHF 284.1 million (2006: CHF 221.4 million). The board of directors proposes an increased dividend of CHF 28.00 per share. Sulzer expects sales and operating income to grow in 2008.
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