Medium-term operating earnings target almost achieved – Order intake maintained at a high level – Order backlog remains solid – Sales increased significantly

• EBIT in the first half of 2023 more than doubled to CHF 15.4 million (7.7% of sales revenue) compared to prior-year period

• Order intake maintained at a high level of CHF 183.4 million (-3.3% compared to prior-year period)

• Order backlog of CHF 307.5 million (-6.0% compared to the end of 2022) ensures capacity utilisation well into 2024

• Sales revenue in the first half-year increased by 43% to CHF 199.9 million compared to prior-year period

• Net income also more than doubled in total and per share