Sulzer 2018: strong operational performance and significant growth
In 2018, Sulzer achieved significant growth in orders, sales and profitability. Orders were up by 8.4% organically and by 12.5% including acquisitions. Sales showed an organic increase of 7.8% and of 11.9% including acquisitions. The higher volumes, together with a more efficient cost structure resulted in an increase of operational profit (opEBITA) to CHF 322.2 million, up by 18.1% organically and by 26.7% including acquisitions. Profitability (opROSA) grew to 9.5% from 8.4% in the previous year. Free cash flow grew by CHF 47 million to CHF 173.9 million on higher operating income. Sulzer will propose an unchanged ordinary dividend of CHF 3.50 at the Annual General Meeting.
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