Annual Report 2023
KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE
Net sales
in CHF milllion
851.1
954.6
Order intake
in CHF milllion
821.4
975.4
EBIT margin
9.1 %
10.8 %
Net income
in CHF milllion
64.8
85.2
EBIT
in CHF million
77.6
103.2
Employees worldwide
4,109
4,469
Order intake
Net sales
In CHF million
Organic decline of 6.3 % in net sales after record high of previous year – book-to-bill rate of 0.97
Cash flow from operating activities of CHF 116 million – increase in net liquidity despite high investments
EBIT Margin
2022
2023
At 9.1 %, EBIT margin remains within the medium-term target range
Slower momentum in Industry – marked drop in volumes in Communication – turnaround in Transportation confirmed by profitable growth
Net income
In CHF million
Net income margin of 7.6 % – dividend of CHF 1.70 proposed
Growth initiatives make positive contribution overall
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MARKET SEGMENTS
Each of the three market segments is characterised by a strong focus on the respective main market industrial, communication, transportation and is divided into the areas of Sales, Strategy and Business Development, and Technology and Operations.
BRIDGING TECHNOLOGIES - THREE TECHNOLOGIES FROM A SINGLE SOURCE
HUBER+SUHNER is unique in that it combines strong expertise in all three technologies relevant to the transmission of data and energy under a single roof. Combining these technologies is an important factor in the success of our company. When developing customised solutions, our engineers often work closely with customers and support projects as partners and experts from start to finish.
CUSTOMER STORIES
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ProSiebenSat.1 New Campus equipped with state-of-the-art data center
On 26,444 square metres, ProSiebenSat.1’s New Campus in Unterföhring, Germany will be “home” to 1,700 employees in 2024. Its future-ready data center ensures computer services and broadcasting capacity with highest energy efficiency.
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Transforming public transport worldwide with fast-charging e-buses
Swiss-based, family-owned HESS – with nearly 900 employees, more than 500 of whom are in Switzerland – has made its mark in the bus and e-bus production industry, thanks to its highly customised approach. Today, HESS buses are fully electric and have a life span of at least 20 years. This medium-sized company, together with its international licensees, currently produces around 2,400 buses annually.
FUNDAMENTALS
To be connected is a prerequisite for the functioning of our society. With our connectivity solutions, we help our customers to bring people closer together. Today and beyond.
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