publication full year results 2015

net profit and earnings per share +13%

• Revenue +12% to EUR 2,475 million (organic +2%)
• Operating profit (EBITA) +10% to EUR 272 million; EBITA-margin 11.0%
• Net profit before amortisation +13% to EUR 190 million; earnings per share EUR 1.72 (+13%)
• Free cash flow +10% to EUR 243 million
• Strengthened market position Industrial Controls due to acquisition VENTREX
• Integration and optimisation of 2014 acquisitions proceeded well
• Dividend proposal +13% to EUR 0.52 in cash per share