In the first six months of 2013, Zehnder Group, which operates internationally in the indoor climate sector (radiators and ventilation), generated slightly lower year-on-year sales of EUR 242.1 million (-3 %), an operating result (EBIT) of EUR 6.0 million (first half of 2012: EUR 20.0 million) and a net income of EUR 0.1 million (first half of 2012: EUR 15.9 million).
Earnings sagged primarily because of the decline in sales and higher expenditure in connection with strategic projects. Zehnder Group expects full-year sales to reach a similar level to that of 2012 and operating profit to fall short of the previous year's figure due to increased costs.