HUBER+SUHNER

07.07.2016 07:00:00

HUBER+SUHNER: Separation of Fiber Optics into two divisions and appointments in the Executive Group Management

29.06.2016 11:00:00

HUBER+SUHNER creates attractive working conditions for women, parents and employees aged over 50 years

For years, HUBER+SUHNER has been actively engaged in the education and ongoing development of its employees. Acknowledging that in the future there will be a shortage of specialists the company goes a step further and is launching even more attractive working conditions for today’s and future employees. The offering goes clearly beyond the usual standard of the Swiss industry and places a special focus on the target groups women, parents and employees aged over 50 years.

21.06.2016 07:00:00

HUBER+SUHNER – strong development in the first half year 2016

09.06.2016 07:00:00

HUBER+SUHNER Group completes the takeover of Polatis on schedule

31.05.2016 07:00:00

HUBER+SUHNER acquires Polatis and further strengthens its position as the leading innovator in fiber optics

On 30 May 2016 HUBER+SUHNER signed the contracts to take over Polatis, a group headquartered in Bedford, MA (USA) and Cambridge, UK with USD 13 million sales and 110 employees. Polatis develops, produces and sells all-optical network switches. This innovative technology enables improved capacity utilisation in data centers and advanced data management in large telecommunication networks. Both applications are strategic growth areas of HUBER+SUHNER. The closing of the acquisition is expected in June. The parties agreed not to disclose the financial terms. The purchase will be financed entirely from company funds.

07.04.2016 07:00:00

Annual General Meeting of HUBER+SUHNER: Shareholders approve dividend and elect Jörg Walther to the Board of Directors

08.03.2016 06:45:00

HUBER+SUHNER achieves solid annual result despite a difficult environment

5.6 % net sales decrease in Swiss francs – EBIT margin at the upper end of the announced target range of 6–7.5 % – net income significantly reduced due to currency impacts – measures for cushioning the negative currency impacts are showing effect – high free operating cash flow – Fiber Optics with a new net sales record

25.02.2016 07:00:00

HUBER+SUHNER: Shareholder-friendly dividend policy and appointment of CEO successor

At yesterday’s meeting, the Board of Directors of the HUBER+SUHNER Group adopted a new, very shareholder-friendly dividend policy. It also nominated the head of the division Fiber Optics, Urs Ryffel, as CEO of the HUBER+SUHNER Group as of 1 April 2017. As previously announced, the proposal will at the same time be made to the Annual General Meeting to elect the long-standing CEO and delegate of the Board of Directors, Urs Kaufmann, as Chairman of the Board of Directors.

28.01.2016 13:34:00

HUBER+SUHNER joins the Consortium for On-board optics (COBO)

26.01.2016 07:00:00

HUBER+SUHNER – Net sales calculated at constant exchange rates almost at previous year’s level

During the 2015 fiscal year, HUBER+SUHNER achieved net sales of CHF 706 million, which represents a 6% decrease compared to the previous year. At constant exchange rates, the difference compared to the previous year is only approximately -2%, while organically (in local currency, without copper effect and portfolio effect neutralised) it is approximately -6%. The company’s order intake of CHF 703 million decreased by 9% in Swiss francs. Following the “Swiss franc shock” and thanks to rapidly introduced measures, the business situation stabilised throughout the year. HUBER+SUHNER has started the 2016 fiscal year in a solid position.