H1 2018: Strong organic order growth and profitability increase
In the first half of 2018, Sulzer’s rebound continued. Order intake increased by 11.6% and by 6.5% organically. Sales increased by 10.5% and by 5.4% organically. The operational EBITA margin (opROSA) increased by more than one percentage point to 8.5%, driven by volume and cost savings. Orders in the USA grew by 15% organically in Q2, confirming that Sulzer has not been impacted by the sanctions placed in April 2018 on its former majority shareholder. Sulzer increases its guidance for order intake and sales for the full year.
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