euromicron AG reported consolidated earnings results for the fiscal year 2017. For the year, the company reported sales were EUR 332.9 million, a rise of 2.3%, and so within the forecast range of EUR 330 million to EUR 350 million. In continuing core business operations (excluding sold or closed divisions) sales were pleasingly increased by around 6% compared to the previous year. Operating EBITDA margin of 4.1%. In comparing the operating EBITDA posted in 2017 (EUR 13.5 million) with the previous year's figure (EUR 13.2 million), it is necessary to take into account that the previous year's operating EBITDA included non-recurring effects (income from reimbursement of litigation costs and from claims for recourse against former shareholders and former board members) totaling EUR 2.8 million. After adjustment for these non-recurring effects, operating EBITDA in 2017 was increased by EUR 3.1 million or around 30%. The reported EBIT was back in the black at EUR 1.1 million, while the consolidated net loss for the year was reduced sharply by EUR 9.0 million from EUR 12.5 million to EUR 3.5 million.

The Executive Board anticipated consolidated sales of between EUR 340 million and EUR 360 million as well as an operating EBITDA margin between 4.0% and 5.0% in fiscal 2018. The forecast is based on the group's current structure and so may need to be adjusted if divestments or acquisitions are made. The anticipated margin is impacted to a substantial extent by investments in further expansion of innovation business in the target market of the Internet of Things.