今年开局不错
2027战略步入正轨
- 有机* 销售增长7.1%，在指导的上限
- New CEO and streamlined Executive Committee appointed
- Management incentives implemented, fully aligned with Group targets
- 重组计划展开
- Pipeline of bolt-on acquisitions expanding
- 成功派息
- 2024年展望确认
杰拉尔丁Picaud, CEO, commented:
“Today, we are delighted to report our quarterly sales for the first time. The strength of our organic 增长 reflects the soundness and diversity of our portfolio of activities. We have started to execute Strategy 2027 to firm up this 增长 momentum, streamline the organization and generate a strong financial performance. I am confident that with the energy and passion of our experienced teams across the globe, 我们将履行我们的承诺.”
2024年第一季度销售回顾
Sales reached CHF 1 577 million in the first quarter of 2024. 强大的有机* 增长7.1% offset most of the negative currency effect of 8.6%. In reported terms, sales were down 2.同比增长1%.
可持续性, 数字的信任, supply chain services and increased regulations supported the strong organic 增长, 符合行业大趋势. All divisions and regions contributed to this positive performance.
Strategy 2027: Accelerating 增长, building trust
Strategy 2027 – ‘Accelerating 增长, building trust’ was announced on 26 January 2024 and execution is on track.
杰拉尔丁Picaud was appointed CEO on 26 March 2024 and announced a streamlined Executive Committee on the same day. Management incentives fully aligned with Group targets were implemented to promote a culture of accountability and performance across the network. The CHF 100 million restructuring plan was launched and execution is underway to reach the new run rate at the end of 2025. M&A was relaunched as a key 增长 lever and the Group is expanding its pipeline of bolt-on targets, with a view to accelerate acquisitions in leading-edge activities across the network. The scrip dividend was successful, unlocking additional firepower to drive shareholder returns through accelerated, 可持续增长.
M&一个重新
SGS has reached an agreement to acquire ArcLight Wireless Inc., a world-class leader in systems engineering, 网络全球彩票app, technical outsourcing and field testing for the wireless industry, 总部设在北卡罗来纳州, 美国. The company has 75 full-time employees.
This acquisition, which will be effective 1 May 2024, is positioned within the digital megatrend. It allows SGS to reinforce its presence in North America and to strengthen the Group’s leadership in the dynamic connectivity industry.
成功派息
The company’s Annual General Meeting held on 26 March 2024 had offered its shareholders the possibility to receive the 2023 dividend in cash or in new SGS shares.
2024年4月22日宣布，64人.87% of the dividend for the financial year 2023 was elected to be paid in the form of new SGS shares, 剩下的35个.13%以现金支付. The delivery of the new shares and the payment of the total CHF 207.3 million cash dividend took place on 25 April 2024.
This represents a clear endorsement of Strategy 2027 and allows SGS to reward the loyalty of its shareholders while redirecting close to CHF 400 million of cash towards attractive 增长 opportunities.
展望2024年
The Group confirms its targets for 2024:
- 中高个位数有机* 增长
- M&一个重新
- Improvement in adjusted operating income* 销售利润率
- 强劲的自由现金流* 一代
2027年中期目标
Strategy 2027 will shift gears towards 增长 of the top and bottom line. The Group confirms the following objectives over the next four years:
- 有机* 年销售额增长5%至7%
- Significant improvement of at least 1.5 percentage points in adjusted operating income* 到2027年的销售利润率
- 现金转换* 到2027年超过50%
一个活 网络直播 for analysts and investors will be held today at 10:00 am CET. A recording of the 网络直播 will be available later in the day.
*Please refer to Alternative Performance Measures – Appendix to the Q1 2024 sales update press release.
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