HWA AG announced consolidated earnings results for the year 2017. HWA Group generated sales of more than EUR 96 million and EBIT of EUR 1.9 million. The total operating performance reached a level of EUR 97.5 million after EUR 100.4 million in the previous year. EBIT increased significantly from EUR 0.2 million to EUR 2.8 million in 2017. The EBIT margin was slightly higher than expected at 2.9%. Net profit improved significantly from EUR 0.3 million to EUR 1.4 million.

The Management Board of HWA AG expects the total operating performance to increase in 2018. The Group's EBIT is expected to improve considerably in comparison to 2017.