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Corporate Figures A sale leads to a jump in Affichage's profits.
Group figures A sale brings Affichage a leap in profits The proceeds from the sale of Affichage Holding
fell by one percent in the first half of the year. After an encouraging
At the beginning of the year, the out-of-home advertiser recorded a slowdown in the second
quarter.
In Switzerland, revenue remained virtually unchanged at 134.2
million francs. All business divisions have improved their positions
and electronic advertising even increased.
In Central Europe (Europlakat), on the other hand, revenue fell by 9.6 percent to
13.7 million francs. The focus of activities abroad is on
currently Bulgaria, in whose capital Sofia the concession for
billposting rights are put out to tender. In contrast, Affichage
advertising media and contract rights in Stuttgart to JCDecaux.
The income from this sale ensured the growth of the
consolidated net income by 38 percent to CHF 12.4 million despite
falling operating result. Its decline of 4.4 percent is due to
Affichage with higher expenses for concessions and commissions and
rising production costs due to increased all-inclusive
Offers.
fell by one percent in the first half of the year. After an encouraging
At the beginning of the year, the out-of-home advertiser recorded a slowdown in the second
quarter.
In Switzerland, revenue remained virtually unchanged at 134.2
million francs. All business divisions have improved their positions
and electronic advertising even increased.
In Central Europe (Europlakat), on the other hand, revenue fell by 9.6 percent to
13.7 million francs. The focus of activities abroad is on
currently Bulgaria, in whose capital Sofia the concession for
billposting rights are put out to tender. In contrast, Affichage
advertising media and contract rights in Stuttgart to JCDecaux.
The income from this sale ensured the growth of the
consolidated net income by 38 percent to CHF 12.4 million despite
falling operating result. Its decline of 4.4 percent is due to
Affichage with higher expenses for concessions and commissions and
rising production costs due to increased all-inclusive
Offers.
Rona Grünenfelder
