03.03.17
Bobst Group achieved consolidated sales of CHF 1.447 billion ($1.43 billion) in 2016, an increase of 8.7%, compared to 2015. The operating result (EBIT) was CHF 103.7 million ($103 million) compared to CHF 83.9 million in 2015), while the net result was CHF 84.3 million (CHF 67.1 million in 2015).
Order entries during 2016 have been higher than in the previous year for the Business Unit Web-fed, while entries for the Business Unit Sheet-fed ended 2016 somewhat lower. Globally, order entries were at same level as last year. As we had expected and communicated, Asia improved significantly, while Central and North America improved once again on the previous year. Not surprisingly, Europe experienced a slowdown and activity remained low in South America. The Group finished the reporting year with a slightly lower backlog than in 2015.
Order entries during 2016 have been higher than in the previous year for the Business Unit Web-fed, while entries for the Business Unit Sheet-fed ended 2016 somewhat lower. Globally, order entries were at same level as last year. As we had expected and communicated, Asia improved significantly, while Central and North America improved once again on the previous year. Not surprisingly, Europe experienced a slowdown and activity remained low in South America. The Group finished the reporting year with a slightly lower backlog than in 2015.