Metall Zug Group reported earnings results for the first half ended June 30, 2018. For the period, the company reported net sales of CHF 541.8 million against CHF 436.9 million a year ago. Operating income (EBIT) was CHF 36.4 million compared to CHF 28.2 million a year ago. Income before taxes was CHF 34.3 million compared to CHF 42.6 million a year ago. Net income was CHF 22.6 million against CHF 33.8 million a year ago. Cash inflow from operating activities was CHF 240.3 million against Cash outflow from operating activities of CHF 0.4 million a year ago.

The Metall Zug Group expects operating income for 2018 as a whole to be significantly higher than in the previous year (adjusted operating income of CHF 73.8 million).