H1 2017: Tecan with significant increase in order item and strong sales growth in the Life Sciences Business
(WorldNews Switzerland)

August 16, 2017 Financial results for the first half of 2017 Order item of CHF 291.2 million (H1 2016: CHF 250.6 million) Growth of 16.7% in local currencies or 16.2% in Swiss francs Double-digit increase in both business segments Sales of CHF 253.3 million (H1 2016: CHF 235.3 million) Growth of 8.0% in local currencies or 7.7% in Swiss francs Organic growth of 3.4% in local currencies despite higher basis for comparison due to positive one-time effect in the prior-year period Strong growth in the Life Sciences Business Operating profit before depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of CHF 41.3 million (H1 2016: CHF 37.9 million) EBITDA margin of 16.3% (H1 2016: 16.1%), including...