publication interim results 2016

Net profit and earnings per share +15%. Good progress strategy implementation

• Revenue +2.5% to EUR 1,274 million (organic +1.2%)
• Operating profit (EBITA) +12% to EUR 150.4 million; EBITA-margin 11.8%
• Net profit before amortisation +15% to EUR 105 million; earnings per share EUR 0.95 (+15%)
• Cash flow from operations +97% to EUR 93 million; ROCE improved to 14.0%
• Strengthened market positions with three acquisitions: Ushers, Schroeder, Tri-Went
• Divestment of one non-core activity