Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR - 2019

The Bossard Group and SES-imagotag, global market leader for digital in-store technologies in the retail sector, are entering into a forwardlooking partnership in the field of industrial and logistics IoT solutions. The cooperation will be consolidated under the newly formed company PDi Digital GmbH in which Bossard holds a 30 percent participation. The new venture will combine both companies long-lasting know-how: Bossard’s high competence in the field of automated logistics solutions for the industrial sector and SES-imagotag’s specialized expertise into Electronic Shelf Label (ESL) technologies in retail.

Challenging environment – solid track record

Solid results in a demanding market environment

The Bossard Group has completed the acquisition of the Boysen distribution business of the German AQUAERO Group (owner of SACS Boysen Aerospace Group) announced on June 24, 2019. With this acquisition Bossard significantly expands its presence in the aerospace industry.

Weaker demand affects result development

Bossard acquires distribution business of SACS Boysen Aerospace Group

The Bossard Group continues to expand its expertise in additive manufacturing with a 30 percent share of Ecoparts AG in Hinwil, Switzerland. Ecoparts has many years of experience in 3D printing services for the metal segment of this innovative technology and is the leading company in this sector in Switzerland. Bossard’s stake in the company is of strategic importance, intended to secure a leading position in the future market of additive manufacturing. The Bossard Group’s investment in this sector broadens its expertise and enables to help customers in the early planning phase of new projects.

The Bossard Group continues on its growth track: Sales in the first quarter of 2019 rose by 5.4 percent to CHF 232.2 million. These results put Bossard on a solid footing for the start of the year even in the face of markedly more challenging business conditions. The broad diversification of the industrial segments we supply once again supported the Group’s growth stability. Activities in Europe and Asia contributed substantially to the Group’s positive sales development, while business in America stagnated. The first quarter’s overall solid performance is even more remarkable because it was achieved in a weakening economic environment and the comparative baseline from the previous year was already very high.

Record results – profitable growth strategy pays off

The Bossard Group is consolidating its market position in the area of high-quality engineered products by taking over the German company BRUMA Schraub- und Drehtechnik GmbH in Velbert. The vendor of high-quality fastening solutions is a recognized supplier in demanding industrial sectors. The automotive and electrical industry are particularly noteworthy. The German company generates an annual turnover of 11 million euros and employs 19 people. Bossard has continuously expanded its presence in the area of engineered and high-quality branded products in recent years through various acquisitions.

Another year of record results