July 15, 2009 | by sgs
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July 15, 2009, The SGS Group delivered first semester constant currency revenue growth of 6% (1.3% reported basis) to CHF 2.3 billion. Despite a challenging operating environment in some of the Group's business sectors, pre-exceptional operating income improved 1.6% (6.9% constant currency basis) to CHF 376 million with operating margins improving to 16.2% from 16.1%.
Net profit before exceptional items remained constant at CHF 264 million (up 4.7% constant currency basis). During the semester the Group distributed its CHF 375 million dividend payment to the equity holders of SGS SA and re- initiated its share re-purchase program of up to CHF 250 million.
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Source: sgs, Press release