Schindler posted more sales and profits in the first quarter

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Its operating profit (EBIT) rose to 282 million francs, as the headquartered Swiss company announced on Thursday. This is one-third more than the previous year’s quarter, albeit weak. Schindler benefited from the sale of a factory site in China that brought in CHF 26 million. The EBITDA margin increased to 10.1 percent after 8.0 percent last year.

Real estate earnings, restructuring costs and adjusted EBIT before the “Top Velocity 23” agility program rose 15.3 percent to CHF 272 million. Adjusted operating margin increased to 9.7 percent after 9.0 percent the previous year.

As a result, Schindler made a net profit of 212 million francs. Consolidated profit, excluding real estate gain, was CHF 186 million, an increase of 29.2 percent compared to the previous year.

In numbers, Schindler clearly exceeded analysts’ expectations in some cases, with the exception of order taking. This fell 8.7 percent to CHF 2.9 billion.

“Delays in construction sites and uncertainty in international capital markets are increasingly affecting the real estate sector, despite strong demand in the housing sector,” said Silvio Napoli, CEO and Chairman of the Board.

The report said all regions are shrinking due to reduced new plant and modernization business. On the other hand, they managed to record another rebound in inbound orders margin. “The service business remained very solid and continued to grow.”

Despite the uncertainties in the markets, Schindler remains true to its 2023 revenue forecast. Therefore, the Group expects sales growth in the low single-digit range in local currencies unless an unexpected event occurs.

The group is counting on further increasing efficiency to be prepared for this challenging situation. As in previous years, the group profit forecast for 2023 will be announced with the announcement of the half year results.

The Swiss company scored a victory in South Korea: At the end of March, after nearly a decade of court proceedings in all degrees, the country’s highest court of justice ruled in Schindler’s favor in its liability case against various board members. Executives of Hyundai Elevator.

The background to the dispute are heavy notes on the involvement of almost a third of the Korean elevator manufacturer. Hyundai Elevator – against Schindler’s request – raised capital ten years ago, resulting in a lower share value and undervaluation in Schindler. For 2013 alone, the depreciation reached CHF 219 million.

“Schindler welcomes this groundbreaking decision to protect the rights of all Hyundai Elevator shareholders,” the Switzerland-based group wrote.

The group also gets a new head of technology: Karl-Heinz Bauer retires after eight years on the group’s board. He was succeeded by Donato Carparelli, who is now Head of Global Product Governance. It is stated that Carparelli will begin his new role on May 1.

(SDA)

Source :Blick