Annual Results
in 1,000 CHF unless otherwise specified
2008/091)
Sales
1'249'197
1'204'779
Gross profit
867'218
841'584
in % of sales
69.4
69.9
Operating profit before acquisition-related amortization (EBITA)
331'778
331'737
339'752
26.6
27.5
28.2
Income after taxes
284'110
274'140
305'196
Number of employees (end of period)
5'339
4'746
Free cash flow4)
79'003
219'392
1) All changes compared to previous year are based on the underlying performance 2007/08.
2) Restated as a result of initial application of IFRIC 14, for details refer to Note 2 in the consolidated fi nancial statements of the Annual Report 2008/09.
3) Excluding one-off costs for the prohibited acquisition of the GN ReSound Group (see Note 2 in the consolidated fi nancial statements of the Annual Report 2008/09). Balance sheet and cash flow as reported.
4) Cash flow from operating activities + cash flow from investing activities.