| CHF million(s) | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Order intake | 3'160 | 3'692 |
| Sales | 3'184 | 3'720 |
| Sales growth % | -14.4 | -18.6 |
| Organic growth % | -8.4 | -4.1 |
| EBITDA | 299 | 374 |
| EBIT | 166 | 235 |
| Net profit after minorities | 116 | 173 |
| Free cash flow before acquisitions/divestitures | 230 | 137 |
| Return on sales (EBIT margin) % | 5.2 | 6.3 |
| Invested capital (IC) | 1'313 | 1'473 |
| Return on invested capital (ROIC) % | 9.3 | 12.4 |
| Number of employees | 14'118 | 14'678 |
GF Piping Systems
As the leading flow solutions provider for the safe and sustainable transport of fluids, GF Piping Systems creates connections for life. The division focuses on system solutions and high-quality plastic and metal components for a diverse installed base. The portfolio of fittings, valves, pipes, automation, and jointing technologies covers all water cycle applications.
Sales per segment (CHF 1'708 million)
- 38% Utility
- 38% Industry
- 24% Building technology
| CHF million(s) | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Order intake | 1’716 | 1'788 |
| Orders on hand at year-end | 116 | 119 |
| Sales | 1’708 | 1'802 |
| Sales growth % | –5.2 | -1.0 |
| Organic growth % | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| EBITDA | 245 | 264 |
| EBIT | 193 | 214 |
| Return on sales (EBIT margin) % | 11.3 | 11.9 |
| Invested capital (IC) | 593 | 676 |
| Return on invested capital (ROIC) % | 24.2 | 26.1 |
| Number of employees | 6’893 | 6'892 |
GF Casting Solutions
GF Casting Solutions is one of the leading solution providers of lightweight components in the mobility and energy industries. As a future-oriented company, GF Casting Solutions acts as a driving force for innovation in the foundry and additive manufacturing world and aims to take the lead in developing and manufacturing innovative and energy-efficient lightweight solutions.
Sales per segment (CHF 752 million)
- 79% Automotive
- 11% Industrial applications
- 10% Aerospace/Energy
| CHF million(s) | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Order intake | 740 | 953 |
| Orders on hand at year-end | 251 | 267 |
| Sales | 752 | 949 |
| Sales growth % | –20.8 | –43.7 |
| Organic growth % | –11.9 | –9.7 |
| EBITDA | 26 | 48 |
| EBIT before one-offs | –15 | 22 |
| One-offs | 19 | 46 |
| EBIT | –34 | –24 |
Return on sales before one-offs |
–2.0 | 2.3 |
| Return on sales (EBIT margin) % | –4.5 | –2.5 |
| Invested capital (IC) | 448 | 477 |
Return on invested capital (ROIC) % |
–5.7 | –4.4 |
| Number of employees | 3’919 | 4’336 |
GF Machining Solutions
GF Machining Solutions is one of the world’s leading providers of complete solutions for the tool and mold making industry and manufacturers of precision components. The portfolio includes milling and EDM machines. The division also offers spindles, laser texturing, laser micromachining, additive manufacturing, automation and tooling, as well as digitalized solutions.
Sales per segment (CHF 725 million)
- 31% Customer Services
- 29% Milling
- 26% EDM
- 14% Advanced manufacturing/ Automation & Tooling
| CHF million(s) | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Order intake | 706 | 954 |
| Orders on hand at year-end | 147 | 177 |
| Sales | 725 | 972 |
| Sales growth % | –25.4 | -8.8 |
| Organic growth % | –21.6 | -7.5 |
| EBITDA | 34 | 71 |
| EBIT | 20 | 57 |
| Return on sales (EBIT margin) % | 2.8 | 5.9 |
| Invested capital (IC) | 197 | 256 |
| Return on invested capital (ROIC) % | 7.8 | 18.4 |
| Number of employees | 3’192 | 3'358 |