SGS reported earnings results for the year 2017. For the year, the company's total revenue increased by 5.4% (of which 4.2% organic) on a constant currency basis to CHF 6.3 billion. Adjusted operating income grew 5.4% on a constant currency basis to CHF 969 million. Profit attributable to equity holders reached CHF 621 million, an increase of 14.4% compared with CHF 543 million disclosed in 2016. The profit for the period amounts to CHF 664 million, an improvement of 13.3% compared to last year. Cash flow from operations amounts to CHF 987 million, as a result of the increased profits and a flat networking capital, a slight decrease compared to last year. Operating income increased by 9.6% to CHF 894 million. EPS at constant currency increased by CHF 10.75. In total, the company invested a net amount close to CHF 316 million in CapEx and acquisitions. Finally, the level of CapEx are comparable to last year while the acquisitive growth is significantly below last year.

The company provided earnings guidance for the year 2018. For the year 2018, the group expects to deliver solid organic revenue growth and higher adjusted operating income margin on a constant currency basis, and a continuation of its robust cash flow generation.