A SUCCESSFUL COMPANY.
- International specialist for innovative IT solutions tailored to the branch operations of banks and retailers
- High-caliber partner for change processes aimed at delivering superior customer satisfaction and efficiency
- Comprehensive portfolio comprising hardware, software and services
- Key strengths:
Automation of processes at branch level
Design and implementation of self-service solutions
Cost-optimized operation of branch IT - Represented in more than 90 countries, with Group subsidiaries in 36 of these locations
- Market leader in Europe within the area of programmable electronic POS systems (Glossary) , ranked second in the ATM market
- Number three worldwide for ATMs and programmable electronic POS systems
- Around 8,400 employees worldwide
- Double-digit growth in net sales (up 10%) and EBITA (Glossary) (up 16%) for the third year in succession
- Net profit for the period (Glossary) up 33%
- International business as principal growth driver
- Above-average momentum in Europe, expansion of market positions in growth markets of Asia/Pacific/Africa and the Americas
- Continuing market success in high-end segment of hardware, software and services
- Persistently large investments in research and development
- Global expansion of on-site resources aimed at local solutions integration and services
- Extension of production network to enhance global competitiveness
- Continuous improvement of cost structures
- Increase net sales by 8% and EBITA by 10%
- Extend international market position
- Expand portfolio for all-embracing solutions and the management of change processes within the branch environment of banks and retailers
- Step up efforts in software/services while maintaining successful product business
- Maintain high level of investment to drive innovation
- Pursue consistent approach to efficiency enhancement and cost streamlining
