At €715 million (previous year: €655 million), net sales with the area of Products were up 9% for the first half-year 2007/2008. Net sales attributable to Software/Services business also showed an increase, up 9% at €468 million (previous year: €430 million).

The contribution made by Products business to total net sales remained unchanged year on year at 60%, while Software/Services again accounted for 40%.