Swatch Group: Key Figures 2005
- Gross sales up 8.3% to a record CHF 4 497 million (net sales: +7.8%).
- Brilliant performance in Group’s core business, Watches and Jewelry segment.
- Growth surge of over 50% in jewelry sector.
- Record operating profit of CHF 735 million and high
operating margin of 17.1%.
- Net income up 21.3% to CHF 621 million.
- Strong operating and free cash flow.
- Proposed dividend distribution increased by 42.9%, bearer shares CHF 2.50 (previous year CHF 1.75) and registered shares CHF 0.50 (previous year CHF 0.35).
- Previous share buyback program totaling CHF 250 million concluded. Annual General Meeting 2006 proposal for a corresponding capital reduction through share cancellation.
- New share buyback program for a total value of CHF 300 million.
- Promising start to 2006, outlook for the current year optimistic.
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- Brilliant performance in Group’s core business, Watches and Jewelry segment.
- Growth surge of over 50% in jewelry sector.
- Record operating profit of CHF 735 million and high
- Net income up 21.3% to CHF 621 million.
- Strong operating and free cash flow.
- Proposed dividend distribution increased by 42.9%, bearer shares CHF 2.50 (previous year CHF 1.75) and registered shares CHF 0.50 (previous year CHF 0.35).
- Previous share buyback program totaling CHF 250 million concluded. Annual General Meeting 2006 proposal for a corresponding capital reduction through share cancellation.
- New share buyback program for a total value of CHF 300 million.
- Promising start to 2006, outlook for the current year optimistic.
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