| €m | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
| Order intake | 956.9 | 1,182.7 | 1,149.7 | 1,266.3 | 1,222.0 |
| Revenue | 1,100.1 | 1,025.1 | 1,167.1 | 1,217.6 | 1,226.0 |
| Order backlog at 31.12. | 417.3 | 574.9 | 557.5 | 606.2 | 610.9 |
| Exports in % | 84 | 85 | 86 | 89 | 86 |
| Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) | 13.3 | 35.9 | 87.1 | 81.4 | 87.4 |
| Earnings before taxes (EBT) | 5.5 | 29.7 | 81.0 | 78.5 | 83.9 |
| Net profit/loss | 0.3 | 26.9 | 82.2 | 81.1 | 64.0 |
| Earnings per share in € | 0.03 | 1.62 | 4.98 | 4.91 | 3.86 |
| Balance sheet total | 1,014.7 | 976.9 | 1,085.5 | 1,163.9 | 1,178.3 |
| Equity | 227.2 | 258.4 | 337.8 | 424.0 | 453.4 |
| Investment in intangible assets, property, plant and equipment | 21.7 | 28.4 | 31.9 | 50.1 | 50.5 |
| Depreciation on intangible assets, property, plant and equipment | 30.5 | 29.1 | 27.7 | 31.0 | 28.0 |
| Cash flows from operating activities | 43.2 | -15.3 | 21.9 | 23.8 | 66.3 |
| Dividend paid per share in € | - | - | 0.50 | 0.90 | 1.00 |
| Personnel: annual average | 6,058 | 5,286 | 5,287 | 5,450 | 5,644 |
| of which apprentices (annual average) | 386 | 350 | 325 | 319 | 297 |
Key Financial Figures
Income Statement
| €m | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,217.6 | 1,226.0 |
| Cost of sales | -852.1 | -870.4 |
| Gross profit | 356.5 | 355.6 |
| Research and development costs | -48.4 | -44.3 |
| Distribution costs | -140.9 | -138.8 |
| Administrative expenses | -90.1 | -94.2 |
| Other income and expenses | -4.7 | 9.1 |
| Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) | 81.4 | 87.4 |
| Interest result | -2.9 | -3.5 |
| Earnings before taxes (EBT) | 78.5 | 83.9 |
| Income tax expense | 2.6 | -19.9 |
| Net profit | 81.1 | 64.0 |
| Earnings per share (in €) | 4.91 | 3.86 |
Balance Sheet
| €m | 31.12.2017 | 31.12.20185 |
|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||
| Non-current assets | ||
| Intangible assets | 45.7 | 84.1 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 210.6 | 208.9 |
| Investments, other financial receivables and other assets | 52.1 | 27.3 |
| Deferred tax assets | 80.7 | 79.5 |
| Current assets | ||
| Inventories | 254.9 | 265.7 |
| Trade receivables | 308.3 | 156.0 |
| Other financial receivables and assets | 42.9 | 191.9 |
| Current tax assets | 4.7 | 6.6 |
| Securities | 21.6 | 16.3 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 142.4 | 142.0 |
| Balance Sheet Total | 1,163.9 | 1,178.3 |
| Equity and liabilities | ||
| Equity | ||
| Share capital | 43.0 | 43.0 |
| Share premium | 87.5 | 87.5 |
| Reserves | 293.5 | 322.0 |
| Equity attributable to non-controlling interests | - | 0.9 |
| Liabilities | ||
| Non-current liabilities | ||
| Pension provisions | 198.4 | 152.6 |
| Other provisions | 27.1 | 20.9 |
| Bank loans and other financial payables | 8.6 | 6.4 |
| Other liabilities | 1.2 | 0.9 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 26.2 | 33.9 |
| Current liabilities | ||
| Other provisions | 144.6 | 138.0 |
| Trade payables | 72.1 | 82.5 |
| Bank loans and other financial payables | 100.9 | 142.2 |
| Other liabilities | 150.6 | 135.6 |
| Current tax liabilities | 10.2 | 11.9 |
| Balance Sheet Total | 1,163.9 | 1,178.3 |
Cash Flow Statement
| €m | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings before taxes | 78.5 | 83.9 |
| Appreciation/depreciation on intangible assets, property, plant and equipment | 31.0 | 24.9 |
| Changes in provisions | -30.9 | -13.5 |
| Changes in inventories and other assets | -74.2 | 8.7 |
| Changes in payables and other liabilities | 19.2 | -26.8 |
| Other activities | 0.2 | -10.9 |
| Cash flows from operating activities | 23.8 | 66.3 |
| Proceeds from disposal of intangible assets, property, plant and equipment | 3.6 | 10.0 |
| Payments for investment in intangible assets, property, plant and equipment | -48.5 | -49.9 |
| Proceeds from disposal of investments | -0.1 | - |
| Payments for investments | -36.9 | -40.2 |
| Payments for the acquisition of shares in consolidated companies | -1.6 | -6.0 |
| Dividends received | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| Cash flows from investing activities | -83.4 | -85.8 |
| Free cash flow | -59.6 | -19.5 |
| Proceeds from loans | 10.2 | 65.4 |
| Repayment of loans | -1.0 | -34.0 |
| Other changes | -0.5 | -0.6 |
| Other Changes in equity | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| Dividends paid | -8.3 | -14.9 |
| Cash flows from financing activities | 0.9 | 16.0 |
| Change in funds | -58.7 | -3.5 |
| Effect of changes in exchange rates | -0.9 | 3.1 |
| Funds at beginning of period | 202.0 | 142.4 |
| Funds at end of period | 142.4 | 142.0 |