Sika AG announced sales guidance for the full year of 2017. For the year, the company reported sales growth of 8.9% in local currencies to CHF 6.25 billion in 2017. Accelerated fourth-quarter growth of 12.0%.

The company provided earnings guidance for the full year of 2017 and 2018. A record net profit figure is expected for the 2017 financial year. For the business year 2017, operating profit (EBIT) is expected to increase at a disproportionately high rate, reaching between CHF 880 million and 900 million.

In the business year 2018, Sika expects a sales increase of more than 10%. Operating profit (EBIT) should enjoy a disproportionate high rise in 2018.