Corporate - 15/07/09
SGS 2009 Half Year Results
The SGS Group delivered first semester constant currency revenue growth of 6% (1.3% reported basis) to CHF 2.3 billion. Despite a challenging operating environment in some of the Group's business sectors, pre-exceptional operating income improved 1.6% (6.9% constant currency basis) to CHF 376 million with operating margins improving to 16.2% from 16.1%. Net profit before exceptional items remained constant at
CHF 264 million (up 4.7% constant currency basis). During the semester the Group distributed its CHF 375 million dividend payment to the equity holders of SGS SA and re-initiated its share re-purchase program of up to CHF 250 million.
Download 2009 Half year Results report
Télécharger les Résultats Semestriels 2009
For further information, please contact:
Jean-Luc de Buman
Corporate Communications
& Investor Relations
SGS SA
1 place des Alpes
CH - 1211 Geneva 1
Tel: (+41-22) 739 91 11
Fax: (+41-22) 739 98 61
E-mail
www.sgs.com
The SGS Group is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With more than 55,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1,000 offices and laboratories around the world.
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