Fiscal 2008: High Operating Performance at Bühler AG

In fiscal 2008, the Buhler Technology Group increased its sales (turnover) by about seven percent to CHF 1893 million (ca. EUR 1246.2 million), and with an EBIT margin of 8.4 percent achieved an excellent operating result. Due to the negative financial result, the Group’s overall result declined by 22 percent from a year ago, to CHF 101 million (ca. EUR 66.49 million). Order bookings increased by approximately three percent to CHF 1891 million (ca. EUR 1244.84 million). The backlog of orders as of the end of 2008, which rose by nine percent to CHF 948 million (ca. EUR 624.07 million), and the existing portfolio together form a strong foundation for fiscal 2009. However, in individual business units, volumes are expected to be lower than a year before.