Jenoptik AG announced earnings results for the six months ended June 30, 2017. For the period, the company reported revenue rose by 6.6% to EUR 348.4 million (prior year EUR 326.8 million). Revenue climbed 9.5% in the 2nd quarter alone. Increases were posted on the one side in the field of optical systems for the semiconductor equipment industry, as well as for information and communication technology. The EBIT of the continuing operations improved at a faster rate than revenue in the 1st half-year 2017. At EUR 29.1 million, the operating result was up by 7.2% over the figure for the prior year (prior year EUR 27.2 million). This positive development is attributable to the strong contribution from the Optics & Life Science segment. Earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation/amortization (EBITDA) rose by 4.4% to EUR 42.7 million (prior year EUR 40.9 million).

The company has confirmed the guidance for the current fiscal year it published in March 2017. Based on the very good order figures and a traditionally stronger 2nd half-year, the Executive Board continues to anticipate growth in 2017. Group revenue is expected to come in at between EUR 720 and 740 million. All three segments should contribute to this growth. The company also expects an increase in the EBIT in 2017­ based on the continuing operations. Depending on the development of revenue, the Group anticipates an EBIT margin within a range of 9.5 to 10.0%.