The Friborg Comet disappoints halfway and planes its objectives

The X -ray specialist. Moreover, radiofrequency systems Comet has seen its semi -annual key figures, however sharp rise, come out below expectations. In addition, This is why the Friborg group resolves to pass a plane on its annual ambitions. Nevertheless, – Friborg comet disappoints halfway planes

(Keystone-ATS) Comet notes, in a press release published Thursday, the reluctance of customers to invest in an uncertain context in terms of customs duties and trade. Sales increased by 20% to 227.2 million francs in annual friborg comet disappoints halfway planes comparison. Adjusted in exchange effects, growth was 23.2%.

The PCT division carried out an income push of 42.4%, driven by demand for semiconductors linked to artificial intelligence. The IXS unit has seen its sales fall by almost 12% while customers report investments. Comet plans to make structural changes and cost reductions. Finally IXM recorded growth of 4%.

The gross operating surplus (EBITDA) jumped by almost 60% to 20.7 million for an improved margin improved at 9.1%, after 6.9% at the end of June 2024. Net profit almost doubled at 7.85 million after 4.05 million. The Book-to-Bill ratio reached 0.98 against 1.10 a year earlier.

The copy rendered by the company established on Flamatt misses the check in the AWP consensus. Gross profitability as well as clear are below the most pessimistic forecasts, when sales are in the expected fork.

Comet tables a slower increase in revenue in the second half of the half. reviews friborg comet disappoints halfway planes its annual ambitions, with a turnover of 460 to 500 million francs and an EBITDA margin from 10%to 14%, against net sales between 480 and 520 million and an EBITDA margin in the range 17-20%.