Bossard Group reported sales grew 0.6% to CHF 127.1 million during the first quarter of 2012, building on its “very strong” momentum in 2011. Bossard said the overall market environment is better than in the second half of 2011.
However, sales development varied by region.
By region, sales development differed substantially. Whereas sales in America showed positive growth, sales in Europe and Asia decreased year on year. The market environment improved compared to the second half of 2011. Thus Group sales in local currencies compared to Q3 and Q4 2011 rose by 9.9 percent and 13.4 percent respectively. (…)
