Lindt & Sprüngli achieves another record result

Overall, the Group achieved organic sales growth of 7.1%. The Group’s operating profit (EBIT) rose by 9.4% to CHF 518.8 m (2014: CHF 474.3 m). The operating margin rose to 14.2%. Net income increased by 11.2% to CHF 381.0 m (2014: CHF 342.6 m). The return on sales amounted to 10.4%, with an operating cash flow of CHF 488.9 m (2014: CHF 308.2 m). The balance sheet is still very solid.

Lindt & Sprüngli managed to achieve this impressive result despite the persistently challenging market environment. This positive trend was supported by all the major markets, as well as the constantly growing contribution from the Global Retail Division. The Group was able to expand its share in all the strategically important markets and thereby strengthen its no. 1 position in the attractive premium chocolate segment. The Lindt & Sprüngli Group continues to grow at a faster pace than the overall chocolate market. The integration of Russell Stover into the Lindt & Sprüngli Group is progressing according to plan.