Von Roll Holding AG: Von Roll successfully continues recovery trend in 2018

EQS Group-Ad-hoc: Von Roll Holding AG / Key word(s): Annual Results Von Roll Holding AG: Von Roll successfully continues recovery trend in 2018 13-March-2019 / 07:00 CET/CEST Release of an ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 KR The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Von Roll successfully continues recovery trend in 2018 - Cash flow from operating activities of CHF 21.2 million (previous year: CHF 5.3 million) - EBITDA of CHF 25.1 million (previous year: CHF 20.4 million) - EBIT of CHF 4.4 million at previous year's level (previous year: CHF 4.5 million) - Equity ratio improved to 66.5% (previous year: 28.2%) Breitenbach, 13 March 2019 - In the financial year 2018, Von Roll successfully continued its recovery trend and significantly improved key performance indicators. Cash flow from operating activities increased significantly to CHF 21.2 million (2017: CHF 5.3 million). Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) also improved to CHF 25.1 million, up 23.0 % on the previous year. As a result of the divestment of loss-making business activities and the associated one-off special charges, group sales were down year-on-year by -3.3 % to CHF 321.4 million. Nevertheless, the operating result of CHF 4.4 million was maintained at the previous year's level. Following the almost complete conversion of the bonds, the equity ratio is now around 66.5% (previous year: 28.2%). The net result amounted to CHF -10.7 million and was significantly impacted by non-recurring expenses of CHF -9.7 million and interest expenses of CHF -4.5 million for the convertible bonds, which will be almost completely eliminated from 2019 as a result of the conversion that took place. Key figures       in CHF 1,000 2018 2017 Change Order intake 335,890 336,141 -0.1% Net sales 321,387 332,357 -3.3% Thereof Insulation 229,648 228,787 +0.4% Thereof Composites 91,739 103,570 -11.4% EBITDA 25,117 20,415 +23.0% EBIT 4,358 4,475 -2.6% Net income for the period -10,712 -4,771 -124.5% Cash flow from operating activities 21,231 5,307 +300.1% Equity ratio 66.5% 28.2% +38.3 ppt Number of employees (FTE) 1,264 1,536 -17.7%           About Von Roll Holding AG: As a Swiss industrial company, Von Roll Holding AG focuses on products and systems for power generation, transmission, storage and distribution. Von Roll is a global market leader for electrical insulation products, systems and services and has a worldwide presence in 14 production sites with round 1,250 employees. The company supplies customers in over 80 countries. Contact: Claudia Güntert, Corporate Communications T: [phone], F: [phone], E: [e-mail] This press release is based on information currently available. Unforeseeable risks and influences may lead to discrepancies with the statements made here. For more information on the company and its business performance, please refer to the Annual and Semi-Annual Report of Von Roll Holding AG which is available in digital form at https://www.vonrollgroup.com/en/. End of ad hoc announcement

Language:	English
Company:	Von Roll Holding AG
	Passwangstrasse 20
	4226 Breitenbach
	Switzerland
Phone:	0041 (0)61 785 52 36
E-mail:	[e-mail]
Internet:	www.vonrollgroup.com
ISIN:	CH0003245351
Listed:	Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Munich, Stuttgart; SIX Swiss Exchange

End of Announcement	EQS Group News Service

786859  13-March-2019 CET/CEST