organic revenue growth +3%; EBITA growth +5%; net profit and earnings per share +6%; acceleration innovation, organic growth initiatives

highlights

• organic revenue growth +3%
• operating profit (EBITA) +5% to EUR 187.5 million; EBITA margin improved to 13.1%
• net profit before amortisation +6% to EUR 137.8 million; earnings per share EUR 1.25 (+6%)
• acceleration of innovation and organic growth initiatives
• bolt-on acquisition Precision Plating Company (PPC), Chicago, USA