Revenue for the technotrans group fell to € 141.7 million (previous year € 153.2 million) for the financial year 2008. The targets, which had been revised in view of the economic situation already after the first half of 2008 to € 140 to 145 million, were therefore achieved.
The Board of Management of technotrans AG has agreed with the Works Council to introduce short‑time (4-day week), initially for a period of six months, from March 1, 2009 in addition to the measures already implemented.
revenue down € 11.5 million or 7.5 percent / EBIT € 7.5 million before impairment / net income € -2.9 million / dividend to be omitted / further decline in revenue expected for 2009 / focus on profitability
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