Givaudan Group reported group earnings results for the full year ended December 31, 2016. For the period, the company reported group sales of CHF 4,663 million against CHF 4,396 million a year ago. EBITDA was CHF 1,126 million against CHF 1,070 million a year ago. Operating income was CHF 875 million against CHF 794 million a year ago. Income attributable to equity holders of the parent was CHF 644 million against CHF 625 million a year ago. Earnings per share - basic were CHF 69.95 against CHF 67.89 a year ago. Operating cash flow was CHF 805 million against CHF 915 million a year ago. The decrease was mainly as a result of higher working capital and taxes paid. Net debt at December 31, 2016 was CHF 930 million. Net income before tax Increased to CHF 784 million against CHF 696 million in last year. The company generated free cash flow of CHF 597 million or 12.8% of sales against CHF 720 million or 16.4% in last year.