Südostschweiz closes 2006 with stagnating sales
The Südostschweiz Media Group reported flat revenue for the 2006 fiscal year. This was due to the launch of the Sunday edition and the change in the newspaper's printing location.
In the last financial year, Südostschweiz reported a stagnating turnover of 124 million francs. The publishing house achieved an operating profit of 4.8 million francs, a decrease of 3.5 million compared to the previous year, as the news agency SDA writes in a press release. For the Chur publisher Hanspeter Lebrument, this is due to the launch of the Sunday edition of Südostschweiz. The relocation of newspaper printing from Chur to Haag also had an impact on profits. Südostschweiz Partner in Haag has been responsible for newspaper printing since spring 2006. This company is not included in the annual financial statements of Südostschweiz. The advertising revenues of Südostschweiz Presse increased by CHF 1.7 million, while those of Südostschweiz Publicitas rose by CHF 1.8 million or 8.7 percent. Income from subscriptions increased by 3.5 percent. Overall, all companies in the Group were able to increase their sales. The customer printing business recorded growth of 14 percent. The internet and IT company Südostschweiz Newmedia increased its turnover by 6.4 percent and Südostschweiz Press Distribution by 8.5 percent.
