Financial year 2022: Pleasing performance in a challenging environment – Bucher

Sales again increased significantly which was partly due to increased prices as well as higher volumes.

The extraordinarily strong order book at the end of 2022 means that capacities will remain highly utilised, particularly in the first half of the year. Increased personnel and other operating costs can only be absorbed in part through price increases and are therefore likely to intensify pressure on margins.

 

Good prices for agricultural products ensured that farm incomes were on a high level despite increasing cost pressures.

Capacity utilisation was very high throughout the whole year. Production volumes were correspondingly high which, combined with price increases, led to a significant increase in sales, especially in Brazil. The operating profit margin is likely to be roughly in line with the previous year.

Capacity utilisation was high throughout the whole year. The division’s sales grew significantly, partly due to price increases, and this growth was particularly noticeable in North America. The operating profit margin is likely to improve compared to the previous year due to higher sales, the good cost structure and price adjustments.