In the U.S. and European markets, whose recovery is still to be felt, product sales (+ 16.2 %) are fueled by acquisitions, market share growth and replacement of ancient installations.

Our group has achieved good performances in the U.S., the U.K. and France.

In return, maintenance is significantly impacted by the slowing down of the lift modernisation business in France (market − 40%, PACA AS − 20 %).

A strong order intake in the first 6 months (+ 12.6 %) and a higher order book (+ 18.0 %) give hope of a stronger growth in the second half-year.

2014 targets:

agta record reiterates its sales growth target of + 9 % to +11 % over the full year.

In May, our Group has acquired two dealers (Kuala Lumpur and Toronto) with cumulated annual sales of EUR 3 m.

Sales first half-year (1st January - 30th June) - non audited

In mio. € 2014 2013 Change
1st quarter 64.3 57.7 + 11.4 %
2nd quarter 72.5 65.7 + 10.4 %
Total first half-year 136.8 123.4 + 10.9 %
thereof maintenance 55.8 53.7 + 3.9 %


Next media release

Half-year results 2014, on 11 September 2014 (after market closing).

About agta record:

Ranking among the top players in the global market for automatic pedestrian doors, agta record calls on its integrated technological and commercial know-how. The Group's extensive expertise covers the design, production, marketing, installation and maintenance of a large range of automatic doors.

Headquartered in Switzerland, agta record sells its products and services across the globe and is directly present with subsidiaries in 16 countries. agta record is listed on Euronext Paris, foreign stocks. ISIN: CH0008853209

Contact

Hubert Jouffroy - Chairman of the Board - shareholders@agta-record.com

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