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Michael Finger, CEO of technotrans SE, recently presented the company's performance for the fourth quarter and full-year 2014. The results showed a robust growth and strategic transformation for the company.
In the fourth quarter of 2014, the company's revenues increased by 4% compared to the same period the previous year, and by 2% in constant currency. This growth was accompanied by a gross margin of 18.9%. The EBITA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) excluding restructuring costs for the quarter was EUR 272 million, marking an increase of 50 basis points in the EBITA margin.
The company experienced strong cash flows from operating activities during the quarter. However, the total restructuring costs for 2014 were EUR 37 million, compared to EUR 33 million in 2013. The restructuring costs for Q4 2014 were EUR 23 million, compared to EUR 17 million in Q4 2013.
The basic EPS (Earnings Per Share) increased by 17% in 2014. The net income attributable to our shareholders increased by 14%. The proposed 2014 dividend is CHF 2.10 per share, representing a 5% increase compared to the previous year.
For the full year 2014, the company's revenues increased by 3% compared to the previous year, and by 1% in constant currency. The gross margin for the full year was 18.8%. The EBITA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) excluding restructuring costs for the full year was EUR 879 million.
The SG&A (Selling, General and Administrative) expenses, excluding restructuring costs, increased by 2% year-on-year for both the quarter and the full year, both in constant currency.
EBITA is a non-US GAAP measure, and it refers to operating income before amortization of intangible assets.
Overall, technotrans SE has shown a strong performance in 2014, with growth in revenues, improved gross margin, and increased EBITA and EPS. The company's strategic transformation and financial figures for the period were highlighted by CEO Michael Finger in his presentation.
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