+6.2% Sales
Growth rates double those of the market: sales up to 6.2% in local currency
+ 12% EBITDA
More than proportionate growth in profits. EBITDA reaches € 272 million (+11.9%)
50 Cent Dividend per share
Attractive dividend yield: 2.6% based on the closing price of € 19.28 at the end of the year 2007
+20% EBIT
More than proportionate growth in profits. EBIT reaches € 196 million (+19.7%)
Extraordinary creativity and innovation are the threads running through all of our activities. With uncompromising customer orientation and organization geared toward speed and efficiency, we achieved remarkable success in 2007. We realize, namely, that creativity ensures tomorrow's business and innovation sustains it into the future.