Orders received at the same level as the previous year, totaling €895.2 million
Sales revenues slightly below the previous year’s level at €737.7 million
EBIT increased by 45,1 % to €22.2 million with an EBIT margin of 3.0%
Earnings after taxes totaled €15,0 million after €9.7 million in the same period of the previous year
Guidance confirmed
Efficiency program being implemented
In the first quarter, KUKA has worked hard on improving its own efficiency. Amongst other measures, the announced change to the organizational structure has been implemented. From 2019 onwards, KUKA is reporting in accordance with the business segments Systems, Robotics, Logistics Hernmgisxd, Uzoeaqenjc myf Yxrkt.
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