AT A GLANCE: Schmolz + Bickenbach blames 2019 loss on 'strong decline'in demand

March 13, 2020 / www.metalbulletin.com / Article Link

A summary of the fourth-quarter and full-year 2019 financial results for Switzerland-based special and stainless steel producer Schmolz + Bickenbach (S+B).

In briefThe company reported that the challenge in all its markets was having a significant effect on its financial figures. It also cited an "unusually strong and prolonged decline in demand" for all its main products, which led to a significant fall in sales and revenue.2019 full year resultsEarnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (Ebitda)Loss of ?,?12.5 million ($14.1 million), down year-on-year from earnings of ?,?251.4 million in 2018.Sales volume1.8 million tonnes, down...

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