Facts and figures

2009 2010 2011 Gross sales (million Euro) 462 542 584 Employees (number of full-time units) 3317 3200 3300

Sales by SFS intec were especially affected by the unfavorable currency trend referred to above, since SFS intec books more than 97 % of its revenues outside Switzerland in the local currencies of the relevant markets. At constant exchange rates, SFS intec achieved growth of 7.3 % in the 2011 financial year.

The Fastening Systems Division and GESIPA each posted sales growth of over 10 % in local currencies.

The Aircraft Components Business Unit secured significant new orders for the installation of passenger compartment interiors in the Airbus A350 XWB. Depending on the success of this aircraft type, this is potentially the largest order yet concluded by SFS intec to date.

SFS intec attained a high level of innovation performance. A large number of orders to develop and manufacture new parts were secured in the components supply business. The Fastening Systems Division successfully launched new systems solutions which made significant contributions to sales growth in the 2011 financial year.