Business & Decision SA announced consolidated earnings results for the full year of 2016. In 2016, consolidated revenue was €227.6 million, growing 1.5% in comparison with 2015. Revenue growth at constant consolidation scope and exchange rates was 6%. Current operating income amounted to €0.2 million, compared to €5.9 million for the financial year 2015. Operating loss amounted to €0.4 million, after impact of operating expenses including restructuring and disposal costs. Financial loss amounted to €2.1 million, equivalent to the previous year. Net loss, group share, amounted to €5.9 million. Net financial debt amounted to €27.1 million compared to €26.8 million for the previous year. Disposals in the United States led to a decrease in goodwill of €3.6 million.

The company provided earnings guidance for the full year of 2017. The year 2017 enjoys a favorable context for continued growth, particularly in the areas of innovation. Steering of profitability is continuing and should allow return to higher margin levels.