Bobst Group Announces Updated Forecast

In view of rather strong business activities, BOBST is adjusting its forecast for the business year 2016 provided on July 28, 2016. BOBST expects now, subject to unforeseen circumstances:
 
• Sales slightly exceeding CHF 1.40 billion (previously: 1.35 – 1.40 billion).
• Operating result (EBIT) increases to approximately 7% of sales (previously: similar to restated operating result for 2015 of CHF 83.9 million).
• The net result will no longer be lower than the restated net result for 2015 (CHF 67.1 million, as previously announced), but will exceed this level.