Performance exceeds expectations at the half-year 2005/2006
- Net sales: Up 12% (10% after adjusting for exchange rate effects)
- Operating profit (EBITA): Up 19%
- Good performance in Germany reinforces overall growth
- Gross margin affected by start-up costs in the outsourcing business
- Product business benefited from strong demand for high-end systems (intelligent deposit systems)
- Growth ahead of markets in Asia and the Americas [ more ]