Bobst Group SA announced consolidated earnings results for the first half ended June 30, 2016. For the period the company announced sales of CHF 600.4 million compared to CHF 524.7 million a year ago. Operating result was CHF 18 million compared to CHF 14.7 million a year ago. Result before income tax was CHF 16.3 million compared to CHF 12.7 million a year ago. Net result was CHF 9.7 million compared to CHF 14.8 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per registered share was CHF 0.57 compared to CHF 0.86 a year ago.

For the financial year 2016 the company expects achieving full year sales of CHF 1.35 to 1.40 billion compared to previous guidance of CHF 1.30 to 1.35 billion. For the full year 2016 the Group expects a similar operating result (EBIT) as the restated operating result (EBIT) for 2015 (CHF 83.9 million). The net result will be lower than the restated net result for 2015 (CHF 67.1 million), as the Group benefitted from a one-time tax credit in 2015.