Slight decline in order intake – Operating income maintained – onsiderably higher net profit

• Order intake down by 4 % to CHF 407 million – sales up by 1 % to CHF 393 million
• EBIT up 1 % to CHF 19 million – operating margin 4.9 %
• Net profit up 7 % to CHF 14.4 million – profit per share CHF 4.26
• Solid balance with 55 % equity ratio – return on equity 7.5 %
• Unchanged dividend payout of CHF 1.80 per share, dividend payout ratio 42 %