4. HIGHLIGHTS
Revenue growth of 13.7% to CHF 4.8 billion (constant currency)
• 0.8% at historical rates
Organic revenue growth of 10.5% (constant currency)
Adjusted Operating income(1) up 10.7% (constant currency) to
CHF 815 million resulting in a margin of 17.0%
Net Profit for the period of CHF 534 million
Basic EPS of CHF 70.52 per share
Proposed dividend to shareholders of CHF 65 per share
• Ordinary dividend of CHF 30 per share
• Additional dividend of CHF 35 per share
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5. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
CHF million 2011 2010 2010
December December December
Pro-forma (2) Published
Revenue 4,797 4,219 4,757
Change in % 13.7 % 0.8 %
Adjusted Operating Income (1) 815 736 848
Change in % 10.7 % (3.9)%
Adjusted Operating Income Margin (1) 17.0 % 17.4 % 17.8 %
Operating Income (EBIT) 790 725 836
Change in % 9.0 % (5.5)%
Net income 534 509 588
Change in % 4.9 % (9.2)%
Basic EPS 70.52 67.30 77.64
Diluted EPS 70.16 66.94 77.22
Period end no. of employees 71,220 63,224
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(2) Constant currency basis
6. SERVICE PORTFOLIO
REVENUE GIS ADJUSTED GIS AGRI
AGRI
AUTO 4.6% OPERATING INCOME(1) 6.3% 6.3%
6.8%
5.7% AUTO
7.3%
ENVI MIN MIN
5.9% 14.1% ENVI
16.1%
3.3%
IND
9.8%
IND
15.6%
OGC OGC
SSC 15.1%
19.0% 8.4%
SSC
7.6%
LIFE
LIFE 2.5%
CTS 4.0% CTS
16.7% 24.9%
REVENUE REGION
ASIA PACIFIC
28.2%
EUROPE /
AFRICA /
MIDDLE EAST
50.4%
AMERICAS
21.4%
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8. REVENUE GROWTH COMPOSITION
10.5% 3.2% 0.0% (12.9)% 0.8%
134
(538)
444
Constant currency growth: 13.7% 4,797
4,757
Revenues Currency Revenues
December 10 Organic Acquisitions Disposals impact December 11
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9. LOCAL CURRENCY GROWTH BY BUSINESS
AGRI 5.7% 2.1% 7.8%
MIN 23.5% 0.3% 23.8%
OGC 7.7% 0.2% 7.9%
LIFE 5.2% 6.6% 11.8%
CTS 10.3% 0.3% 10.6%
SSC 5.6% 5.6%
IND 10.9% 3.1% 14.0%
ENVI 13.1% 1.4% 14.5%
AUTO 7.1% 51.1% 58.2%
GIS 6.6% 6.6%
TOTAL 10.5% 3.2% 13.7%
Organic Acquisition Disposal
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10. REVENUE GROWTH AND HEADCOUNT
CHANGE BY REGION
Δ in EOP headcount 2011 2010 Δ
December December
Group Headcount 71,220 63,224 7,996
Europe / Africa &
7.9% 4.4% 12.3%
Middle East Organic Business Growth 6,604
Acquisitions* 1,392
Disposals -
Americas 13.5% 3.9% 17.4%
Increase in Group Headcount 7,996
Asia / Pacific 13.0% 0.6% By Region Headcount Headcount Revenues
13.6%
Δ Δ% Δ%
Europe / Africa / Middle East 3,761 13.8 % 12.3 %
TOTAL GROUP 10.5% 3.2% 13.7%
Americas 1,284 9.8 % 17.4 %
Organic Acquisition Disposal
Asia / Pacific 2,951 12.8 % 13.6 %
TOTAL 7,996 12.6% 13.7%
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12. ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME(1) GROWTH
5.7% 5.0% 0.0% (14.6)% (3.9)%
37
42 (112)
Constant currency growth: 10.7%
815
848
Op. Income Currency Op. Income
December 10 Organic Acquisitions Disposals impact December 11
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13. HISTORICAL MARGIN PROGRESSION
Adjusted EBITDA MARGIN(1) Adjusted OPERATING MARGIN(1)
DEC 07 DEC 08 DEC 09 DEC 10 DEC 11 DEC 07 DEC 08 DEC 09 DEC 10 DEC 11
24.0% 18.0%
21.0% 15.0%
18.0% 12.0%
15.0% 9.0%
12.0% 6.0%
20.8% 21.3% 22.0% 22.4% 21.3% 16.4% 17.0% 17.4% 17.8% 17.0%
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14. ADJUSTED OPERATING MARGIN(1) BY BUSINESS
30.0%
25.0%
25.3%
23.4%
21.9%
20.0%
19.4%
18.7%
15.0%
15.7%
13.5%
10.0%
10.8%
10.7%
9.4%
5.0%
15.7%
14.9%
25.8%
21.1%
13.2%
10.7%
18.4%
18.2%
19.2%
15.6%
SSC
LIFE
OGC
GIS
MIN
ENV
IND
CTS
AUTO
AGRI
December 10 December 11
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15. CASH FLOW
CHF million Dec 11 Dec 10
PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD 561 614 Negative foreign exchange impact on
Non-cash items 433 417 Operating Cash Flow of CHF 100
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment 225 225 million.
Share based payments 15 2 Increase in Net Working Capital
Tax 203 215 driven by:
Other (10) (25) • accelerated business growth in
(Increase)/decrease in net working capital (84) (33) Q4.
Taxes paid (220) (215)
• Long term contracts / projects.
OPERATING CASH FLOW 690 783
Net (purchase)/sale of fixed assets (337) (250) Stable group DSO (Days of Sales
Acquisition and divestments of businesses (112) (302) Outstanding).
Proceeds from sale of investments - 2
Other from investing activities 6 (1)
CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES (443) (551)
Dividend paid to equity holders of SGS SA (494) (455)
Dividend paid to non-controlling interests (16) (25)
Increase/(decrease) in non-controlling interests (2) (4)
Cash received/(paid) on treasury shares (50) 85
Interest paid (21) (15)
Increase/(decrease) in borrowings 716 237
CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES 133 (177)
Currency translations 16 (32)
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 396 23
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16. CAPITAL EXPENDITURE
CAPEX REGION CAPEX GIS AGRI
6.7% 4.9%
AUTO
4.9%
MIN
ENVI 17.7%
ASIA PACIFIC 8.1%
36.2%
EUROPE /
AFRICA /
MIDDLE EAST IND
46.7% 10.1%
SSC
1.5% OGC
18.3%
CTS LIFE
AMERICAS 3.5%
17.1% 24.3%
ANNUAL CAPEX
CHF million
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
400
300
200
100
Capital Expenditure Depreciation & amortisation
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20. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (H2)
CHF million 2011 2010 2010
H2 H2 H2
Pro-forma (2) Published
Revenue 2,452 2,141 2,405
Change in % 14.5 % 2.0 %
Adjusted Operating Income (1) 441 402 460
Change in % 9.7 % (4.1)%
Adjusted Operating Income Margin (1) 18.0 % 18.8 % 19.1 %
Operating Income (EBIT) 427 395 453
Change in % 8.1 % (5.7)%
Net income 288 277 318
Change in % 4.0 % (9.4)%
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(2) Constant currency basis
21. LOCAL CURRENCY GROWTH BY BUSINESS (H2)
AGRI 8.7% 2.8% 11.5%
MIN 23.0% 23.0%
OGC 8.7% 0.1% 8.8%
LIFE 3.1% 5.0% 8.1%
CTS 12.2% 0.5% 12.7%
SSC 5.4% 5.4%
IND 11.3% 3.6% 14.9%
ENVI 11.7% 1.8% 13.5%
AUTO 7.4% 51.6% 59.0%
GIS 9.9% 9.9%
TOTAL 11.3% 3.2% 14.5%
Organic Acquisition Disposal
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22. ADJUSTED OPERATING MARGIN(1) BY
BUSINESS (H2)
30.0%
26.9%
25.0%
23.8%
23.4%
20.0%
20.3%
20.1%
17.5%
15.0%
14.1%
10.0%
11.2%
10.7%
10.4%
5.0%
18.1%
20.5%
17.6%
16.8%
26.5%
22.9%
13.8%
17.5%
18.9%
12.2%
SSC
LIFE
OGC
GIS
MIN
ENV
IND
CTS
AUTO
AGRI
December 10 December 11
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24. AGRICULTURAL SERVICES (AGRI)
CHF million December December December Overview 2011
2011 2010 2010 • Seed and crop services revenue growth ~30% for the
2
Pro-forma Published year with three acquisitions closed (South Africa,
Canada, USA) and portfolio expansion continues.
Revenue 327.1 303.5 344.1
• Trade services produced strong H2 with Black Sea
Change in % 7.8 (4.9)
origins re-entering the market. Russia in particular
Adj. Operating Inc. (1) 51.2 45.9 54.0 producing record volumes.
Change in % 11.5 (5.2) • New revenues from laboratory start-ups and expansion
due to food safety concerns.
Margin %1 15.7 15.1 15.7
• Supply chain services continue to grow in Eastern
(1)
Before amortisation of acquisition intangibles, transaction Europe and China.
and integration-related costs • GMO rejection package driven by EU legislation gaining
(2)
Constant currency basis acceptance.
Outlook
• Higher grain demand, however, limited financing may
challenge the ability of the trading community to execute
during H1’ 2012.
• Further acquisitions in Inland Services expected in 2012
to extend geographical coverage.
• Information and Market Research developing
capabilities and geographical coverage.
• New focus on biotechnology as client investments
expected to grow significantly.
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25. MINERALS SERVICES (MIN)
CHF million December December December Overview 2011
2011 2010 2010 • Strong market conditions combined with focused sales
2
Pro-forma Published efforts deliver 23.5% organic revenue growth with
margin improvement to 19.4%.
Revenue 677.7 547.4 615.6
• Global exploration spend reached a record high of USD
Change in % 23.8 10.1
17 billion (Metals Economics Group).
Adj. Operating Inc. (1) 131.2 102.1 117.9 • Exceptional growth in Africa, South America and China.
Change in % 28.5 11.3 Balanced growth across all parts of the service portfolio.
• Key project wins including BHP Mitsubishi Alliance
Margin %1 19.4 18.7 19.2
(Australia) and Oceana Gold (New Zealand).
(1)
Before amortisation of acquisition intangibles, transaction
and integration-related costs
(2)
Constant currency basis
Outlook
• CIMM acquisition closed on 6 January 2012.
• Energy Minerals services in Australia expanding, with
new laboratories in Mackay and Brisbane.
• Expansion of Metallurgy testing capacity in Perth and
Canada operational in H1’ 2012.
• Major Geochem expansions coming on-line in Ontario,
Vancouver, West Africa, Liberia and Turkey.
• Major commodity prices off from their peak, however still
at historically strong levels. Availability of financing for
junior mining companies may become an issue.
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26. OIL, GAS & CHEMICALS SERVICES (OGC)
CHF million December December December Overview 2011
2011 2010 2010 • Excellent growth in Trade related services and Plant
2
Pro-forma Published and Terminal Operations (PTO) driven by strong
demand for oil, gas and chemicals and continuing
Revenue 911.7 845.3 956.6
outsourcing trends.
Change in % 7.9 (4.7)
• Strong growth in upstream services with high volumes
(1) in Australia after last year’s floods.
Adj. Operating Inc. 123.3 129.5 148.9
Change in % (4.8) (17.2) • Further expansion of Lube Oil Condition Monitoring
services in South America and Turkey.
Margin %1 13.5 15.3 15.6
• Margin impacted by significant investments and start up
(1)
Before amortisation of acquisition intangibles, transaction costs in upstream services as well as a drop in high
and integration-related costs margin Cargo Treatment services due to change in
(2)
Constant currency basis trading patterns.
Outlook
• Further growth in upstream services: Well Testing and
Wellside services expansion, specifically in the Middle
East; new upstream laboratories in Middle East and
South America; SGS Horizon subsurface consultancy.
• Trade related services to maintain development pace.
• Demand for PTO to remain strong, outsourcing a key
driver.
• Solid pipeline of new projects, innovations and efficiency
initiatives to be launched in 2012.
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27. LIFE SCIENCE SERVICES (LIFE)
CHF million December December December Overview 2011
2011 2010 2010 • Revenue growth of 11.8% driven by:
2
Pro-forma Published – Biologics strategy, expansion in Asia and state-of-
the art laboratories in Europe and North America.
Revenue 192.0 171.7 193.6
Change in % 11.8 (0.8)
– Successful integration of M-Scan which
contributed above expectations.
Adj. Operating Inc. (1) 20.7 25.3 28.8 • Clinical Research: Limited growth with pressure on
Change in % (18.2) (28.1) margins in a market where the reduced molecule
pipeline is affecting volumes and prices.
Margin %1 10.8 14.7 14.9
• Strong growth with stable margins for laboratory
(1)
Before amortisation of acquisition intangibles, transaction segment supported by our global key account strategy
and integration-related costs and enrichment of the service offering.
(2)
Constant currency basis
Outlook
• China and India will benefit from increased outsourcing
as many key accounts continue to focus on these fast
growing markets.
• New centres of excellence within our existing laboratory
network for biologics (biosimilar, cell-based assay,
biosafety) will fully leverage our recent investments.
• Clinical Research activity will remain under pressure.
Service offering enrichment developed to offset volume
decrease from main customers.
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28. CONSUMER TESTING SERVICES (CTS)
CHF million December December December Overview 2011
2011 2010 2010 • Excellent revenue growth driven by increased activity in
2
Pro-forma Published Europe (France, Spain, Germany & Turkey) and Asia.
• USA continues to provide solid revenue streams, thanks
Revenue 802.0 725.2 821.4
to diversification and market share gains in traditional
Change in % 10.6 (2.4)
segments.
Adj. Operating Inc. (1) 202.7 185.4 211.9 • Increasing cost pressure in some executing countries
Change in % 9.3 (4.3) (e.g. China, India) and pricing pressure in mature
services.
Margin %1 25.3 25.6 25.8
• Margin maintained at a steady level as recent
(1)
Before amortisation of acquisition intangibles, transaction investments (services & capabilities) and improvement
and integration-related costs actions take effect.
(2)
Constant currency basis
Outlook
• Volatile overall market conditions but existing order
pipeline provides stability going into 2012.
• Additional market share gains expected in key European
markets and, importantly, the USA.
• Further efficiency and cost optimisation measures to be
implemented to compensate for possible cost pressure
in some affiliates.
• Continuing investment in new segments (e.g.
sustainability, automotive) and in geographic expansion
(e.g. Morocco, Brazil).
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29. SYSTEMS & SERVICES CERTIFICATION (SSC)
CHF million December December December Overview 2011
2011 2010 2010 • Automotive, Food and Medical Devices were the leading
2
Pro-forma Published sectors in terms of growth.
• Strong performance in Training thanks to investments in
Revenue 364.0 344.6 386.1
local capabilities.
Change in % 5.6 (5.7)
• A number of blue chip multinational companies chose to
(1)
Adj. Operating Inc. 68.2 72.1 81.6 sign global contracts with SGS.
Change in % (5.4) (16.4) • Excellent market share gains and double digit growth in
Eastern Europe, Middle East, China and most Asian
Margin %1 18.7 20.9 21.1
countries.
(1)
Before amortisation of acquisition intangibles, transaction • Steady recovery in Japan following the natural disaster
and integration-related costs and energy crisis.
(2)
Constant currency basis
Outlook
• Expecting continuous growth in major geographies
particularly the Americas, Eastern Europe, China and
Africa.
• Diversifying our portfolio of services to meet our
customers’ needs to outsource internal functions.
• Pursuing growth opportunities in industry sectors such
as IT and Healthcare.
• Supply chain activity in environmental, health & safety
and social compliance becoming a major growth driver.
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30. INDUSTRIAL SERVICES (IND)
CHF million December December December Overview 2011
2011 2010 2010 • Very strong organic revenue growth in Africa, East Asia
2
Pro-forma Published and China.
• NDT business continues to perform well with increased
Revenue 747.0 655.0 737.9
shutdown work in the European power and refinery
Change in % 14.0 1.2
sector.
Adj. Operating Inc. (1) 80.0 84.9 97.1 • Statutory inspection business now growing again
Change in % (5.8) (17.6) particularly in the recently opened German market.
• Large project wins for the Project Services business.
Margin %1 10.7 13.0 13.2
• PfiNDE acquired in the USA for pipeline inspection and
(1)
Before amortisation of acquisition intangibles, transaction Acumax in South Africa for rope access inspection.
and integration-related costs • Investments in organic initiatives impacted margins.
(2)
Constant currency basis
Outlook
• Increasing demand for our renewable and conventional
power service offering in Asia and Europe.
• Growth in oil and gas exploration providing more
opportunities for upstream inspection.
• Large inspection and testing service contracts with oil
majors as they consolidate their supplier base.
• New services for pipeline, rail and Russian GOST
business.
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31. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (ENVI)
CHF million December December December Overview 2011
2011 2010 2010 • Good performance of our European and Canadian
2
Pro-forma Published operations where growth was driven by service
diversification.
Revenue 283.8 247.9 278.4
• Operations in emerging markets have continued to
Change in % 14.5 1.9
deliver strong growth in industrial / mining sectors.
Adj. Operating Inc. (1) 26.8 26.3 29.8 • Strong emphasis on performance improvement and
Change in % 1.9 (10.1) laboratory process automation.
• Strengthened the portfolio in sustainable building,
Margin %1 9.4 10.6 10.7
renewable energy and shipping sectors.
(1)
Before amortisation of acquisition intangibles, transaction • Extended the footprint in Asia Pacific with acquisition of
and integration-related costs Leeder in Australia and Conserve in Malaysia.
(2)
Constant currency basis
Outlook
• Market showing increased demand in renewable and
sustainability sectors. Mining and oil & gas
developments continue to drive our traditional market.
• Large multi-year contracts currently under negotiation in
major emerging economies.
• Data management and interpretation services to
become standard at each SGS location.
• Continued growth in new geographies such as Liberia,
Congo, Malaysia and the Gulf region.
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32. AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES (AUTO)
CHF million December December December Overview 2011
2011 2010 2010 • ITV acquisition in Spain & Argentina fully integrated and
2
Pro-forma Published performing above expectations.
• Statutory business provided solid results in Western
Revenue 270.2 170.8 195.1
Europe and South America. Opened new test stations in
Change in % 58.2 38.5
Spain and Argentina.
Adj. Operating Inc. (1) 59.3 31.3 35.9 • Rapid recovery in Ivory Coast.
Change in % 89.5 65.2 • Commercial activities in the USA still negatively
impacted by significantly lower volumes for off-lease
Margin %1 21.9 18.3 18.4
inspections.
(1)
Before amortisation of acquisition intangibles, transaction • Commenced statutory services in South Africa and Peru.
and integration-related costs • New environmental vehicle engine testing services
(2)
Constant currency basis through acquisition of ETC.
Outlook
• Statutory business will continue to provide solid results.
• Low commercial inspection volumes expected
throughout 2012.
• Several opportunities being pursued in the statutory
field in Asia, South America and Europe.
• Expanding Statutory Business into Road Safety
Services.
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33. GOVERNMENTS AND INSTITUTIONS SERVICES (GIS)
CHF million December December December Overview 2011
2011 2010 2010 • Product Conformity Assessment (PCA) programmes are
2
Pro-forma Published the main driver of double digit growth in Local Solutions.
• New PCA programmes signed in Botswana, Iraq,
Revenue 221.7 208.0 228.6
Kurdistan and Tanzania. Kenya renewed for three
Change in % 6.6 (3.0)
years.
Adj. Operating Inc. (1) 51.8 33.0 41.6 • Global solutions had increased volumes and a new PSI
Change in % 57.0 24.5 contract was signed with Bangladesh with increased
volumes.
Margin %1 23.4 15.9 18.2
• Strong performance from TradeNet in Ghana and
(1)
Before amortisation of acquisition intangibles, transaction Madagascar, while Ivory Coast results were impacted
and integration-related costs by recent political events.
(2)
Constant currency basis
Outlook
• Continued transformation of existing PSI contracts.
• Newly signed PCA contracts to start generating
revenues.
• Completed deployment of TradeNet in Mozambique.
• Completed implementation of new mandates in DRC
and Cameroon (Forestry), Ghana (Inland Revenue
Services).
• Roll-out of new tracking services in Africa as well as new
services in telecoms.
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