FY 2018: Higher order intake – record-high order backlog – lower sales and EBIT margin

• Order intake up 32% to CHF 461 million
• Record order backlog of CHF 366 million, ensuring stable capacity utilization for over one year
• Sales down 4% to CHF 389 million, driven by delays in order processing triggering a shortfall in output
• Lower operating profit EBIT, ROCE and net income
• Program “Starrag 2021” initiated to enhance profitability
• Ongoing strong balance sheet with solid 48% equity ratio
• Proposed dividend of 1.00 CHF per share – payout ratio 40%