publication interim results 2017

organic revenue growth +5%, Net profit and earnings per share +12%

• revenue +7% to EUR 1,368 million (organic +5%)
• operating profit (EBITA) +13% to EUR 170 million; EBITA-margin improved to 12.4%
• net profit before amortisation +12% to EUR 117 million; Earnings per share EUR 1.06 (+12%)
• return on capital employed (including goodwill) improved to 14.5%
• investments in many organic growth and innovation initiatives