Key Figures and key events
With net sales of CHF 1,955 million (previous year: CHF 1,858 million), RUAG once again topped its record prior-year performance — this time by 5.2 %. Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) fell to CHF 119 Million (CHF 151 million) and net profit to CHF 89 million (CHF 116 million)....
In 2017 around 56 % (57 %) of RUAG’s contracts were in the civilian sector, and 62 % (63 %) of its net sales came from outside Switzerland. Overall, the Group generated net sales of CHF 1,955 million, representing an increase of CHF 97 million, or 5.2 %. Alongside organic growth, international acquisitions such as Clearswift also contributed to this further increase. However, the international technology Group was unable to uphold last year’s record result.
Net sales
by application
(in %)
Year,Civil,Military 2017,56,44 2016,57,43
Net sales
by division
(in CHF million)
Year,Space,Aerostructures,Aviation,Ammotec,Defence 2016,345,236,469,385,388 2017,365,256,515,397,389
Net sales
by market
(in %)
Year,Switzerland, Europe, North America, Asia/Pacific, Rest of the world 2016,37,46,11,4,2 2017,38,47,10,3,2
Key figures in comparison
| in CHF million | 2017 | 2016 | Change in % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 1955 | 1858 | 5.2 % |
| Operating income | 1990 | 1882 | 5.8 % |
| Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) | 196 | 232 | –15.6 % |
| Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) | 119 | 151 | –21.5 % |
| Net profit | 89 | 116 | –22.8 % |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 88 | 135 | –35.0 % |
| Free cash flow | (58) | 56 | –203.2% |
| Net financial position | 77 | 237 | –67.6 % |
| Order inflow | 1961 | 2036 | –3.7 % |
| Order backlog | 1607 | 1556 | 3.3 % |
| Research and development expenses | 181 | 171 | 5.8 % |
| Employees (FTE) as at 31 December incl. apprentices | 9189 | 8734 | 5.2 % |
