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Water, cleverly used. Important dates in 2017 5 April: General Meeting 11 April: Dividend payment 2 May: Interim report first quarter 17 August: Half-year report 31 October: Interim report third quarter Dear readers The integration of the ceramics business will continue to accompany the Geberit Group in the 2017 financial year. It is of particular importance to us that the sales teams in the countries grow together even more. Central tasks will also include the ongoing harmonisation of systems and processes, the further development of the product range and continuous improvements in the...

Brief profile Leader in the field of sanitary products Management (as of 1 January 2017) The globally operating Geberit Group is a European leader in the field of sanitary products. Geberit offers a unique range of products and solutions both in the sanitary technology sector and in the area of bathroom ceramics. Albert M. Baehny, Chairman Hartmut Reuter, Vice Chairman Regi Aalstad Felix R. Ehrat Thomas M. Hubner Jorgen Tang-Jensen Net sales Operating cashflow (EBITDA) Margin in % of net sales Operating profit (EBIT) Margin in % of net sales Net income Margin in % of net sales Earnings per...

Brief profile Global presence Net sales by markets/ regions 2016 Geberit generates sales in more than 120 countries and has employees in around 50 countries. The Group has more than 30 production facilities, the majority of which are located in Europe. • Sales O Production iSales and Production 1 Germany (30.7%) 2 Nordic Countries (10.9%) 3 Switzerland (10.0%) 4 Central/Eastern Europe (9.1%) 5 Benelux (7.8%) 6 Italy (6.6%) 7 France (6.1%) 8 Austria (5.2%) 9 United Kingdom/Ireland (4.4%) 10 Iberian Peninsula (0.7%) 11 America (3.3%) 12 Far East/Pacific (2.8%) 13 Middle East/Africa (2.4%)

Brief profile Comprehensive product range Product areas and product lines The product range comprises the entire sanitary technology behind the wall – from supply and discharge pipes to flushing systems and installation technology – as well as a broad range of sanitary products in front of the wall, such as bathroom ceramics, bathroom furniture, showers and bathtubs. Geberit’s innovative and eco-efficient branded products are used in new buildings as well as in renovation and modernisation projects. Sanitary Systems (45.0%) * Installation Systems (28.1%) * Faucets and Flushing Systems...

For today and for tomorrow Every year, Geberit invests more than two per cent of its net sales in the development and improvement of processes, products and technologies. In the 2016 financial year, these investments totalled CHF 72.3 million. The product developments always go through an established innovation process that ensures that the Group’s resources are used to the optimum extent and that new products focus on the needs of the market. Customer benefits and a systematic approach are of central importance here. The development projects of the acquired sanitary ceramics business area...

↑  The pre-assembly work done at the factory simplifies the work on the construction site. ↑  Acanto combination with vanity basin in Slim Rim design, magnet board, two-door mirror cabinet and WC ceramic appliance with completely hidden connections. Versatile bathroom series ↑  Because the drain on the shower surface Setaplano is positioned to one side, nothing gets in the way of the perfect showering experience. Easy-care shower surface The Geberit Setaplano shower surface is made of a high-quality solid surface material which has a smooth and warm feel and is non-slip even when wet. As...

↑  It is now possible to install a wall-mounted tap perfectly at the first attempt. An X-ray view through the prewall shows that the tap is firmly anchored to a Geberit installation element. ↑  The press connections are reliable and leakproof, and make it possible to work efficiently on the construction site. Clever tap system Electronic washbasin taps for public sanitary facilities can be slim and elegant, yet still robust and safe to use. With the exception of the infrared sensor, all the electronic components as well as the mixer, valves and power supply are housed in a function box that...

Knowledge in ten core areas Peace and quiet With all due respect for design and functionality, sanitary products first and foremost have to do their job quietly. This is why Geberit has a unique acoustics laboratory, which has been built so that virtually any construction situation can be copied and acoustically analysed with the help of high-precision measurement technology. These skills make the difference Every sanitary product designed by Geberit is based on the know-how of many different disciplines. In essence, qualified specialists work every day on finding better solutions for...

Social responsibility In action for a good cause Apprentices at work High-tech in the bathroom The sanitary demands are high when it comes to electronics – and so too are the benefits. Equipped with sensors and more and more electronic intelligence, Geberit’s products offer maximum comfort and fulfil the most exacting demands in terms of design and function. ←  In 2016, ten Geberit apprentices helped renovate the sanitary facilities at a school in Poland. Since 2008, more than 100 apprentices have worked around the world on a Geberit social project. These projects always focus on the core...

←  The ceramic appliance of the AquaClean Mera shower toilet is measured repeatedly during the production process. →  The glaze is applied to the pan and trap. The history of Mera ceramic appliances The Geberit AquaClean Mera shower toilet was first presented officially in 2015. The enthusiasm that welcomed this flagship shower toilet was followed by record orders. It soon became clear: In addition to an external supplier, added production capacities were needed in order to meet the great demand. Since March 2016, a Geberit ceramics factory in Wesel (DE) near Düsseldorf has therefore been...