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AT&S publishes the sustainability report for the business year 2014/15
Sustainability has always been a top priority at the AT&S Group. With the sustainability report, AT&S gives a comprehensive insight into its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The report can be downloaded online.
AT&S has been admitted to the VÖNIX sustainability index
As of 2015/2016, AT&S AG is a member of the VÖNIX sustainability index. VÖNIX comprises the listed companies which, based on roughly 100 environmental and social criteria, achieve the best results. 20 companies have been admitted to the current index. The AT&S share has a share of 2.30% in the index. The new composition is effective as of 22 June [...]
AT&S AG: Dividend of EUR 0.36 proposed to the Annual General Meeting for the financial year 2014/15
At today’s Supervisory Board meeting, the Supervisory Board and the Management Board of AT & S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik Aktiengesellschaft decided to propose the following appropriation of the company’s profit of EUR 36,874,815.29 stated as of 31 March 2015 (whereof distributable: EUR 24,502,815.29) to the Annual General Meeting on July 9, 2015: A dividend of EUR 0.36 per share [...]
AT&S receives Wiener Börse Award
AT&S wins the “Small & Mid Cap” category 280 distinguished guests at the award ceremony at Kursalon Vienna The annual awards for listed companies in Austria were presented for the eighth time on Tuesday evening: A specialist jury of the Austrian Association for Financial Analysis and Asset Management (ÖVFA) assessed the performance of the enterprises in three categories and chose [...]
Preliminary Results 2014/15: AT&S reports exceptionally positive annual results with significant increases in revenue and earnings
Year on year comparison (13/14 vs. 14/15): Record revenue of EUR 667.0 million (+ 13.1%) EBITDA up 31.8% to EUR 167.6 million EBITDA margin improves from 21.6% to 25.1% Profit for the year grows by 81.5% to EUR 69.3 million Earnings per share: EUR 1.78 (vs. EUR 1.24 in FY 13/14) The leading manufacturer of printed circuit boards (PCBs) again [...]
AT&S expands Chinese site Chongqing by next generation of high-tech printed circuit boards
• AT&S positions itself for the next technology generation in its high-end PCB core business • Total investments at the Chongqing plant will be increased from EUR 350 million to roughly EUR 480 million by 2017 • Ramp-up of the substrate plant currently undergoing qualification in Chongqing still scheduled for 2016 AT&S is one of the globally leading manufacturers of high-end HDI and [...]
Successful certification of all Austrian sites to ISO 50001
As one of the first industrial companies in Austria the AT&S production plants in Leoben and Fehring successfully passed the ISO 50001 certification audit. The main focus of this certificate is on increasing energy efficiency and reducing energy consumption as well as energy costs.The purpose of this energy related ISO standard is to establish systems and processes which are essential to improve [...]
AT&S China commences its 2015 College Education Program by joining hands with Shanghai Open University
Shanghai，March 6，2015 – AT&S China commenced its 2015 College Education Program for its front-line blue-collar employees on March 6, 2015. It is the second consecutive year for the company to sponsor employee further education in collaboration with Shanghai Open University and demonstrates a long-term commitment to the company mission of “we care about people”. The program was established with a [...]
AT&S CEO Andreas Gerstenmayer voted as „CEO of the year 2014“ in “Prime Market” segment of Vienna Stock Exchange
Austrian CEOs voted for „CEO of the Year“ among their peers Criterias: economic performance, risk management, leadership, innovation Awards in three stock exchange segments: „ATX“, „Prime Market“ and „Bond Market“ Award was handed over by Deloitte in cooperation with Boerse-Express Andreas Gerstenmayer, Chief Executive Officer of leading PCB manufacturer AT&S AG, was elected „CEO of the Year 2014” in Prime [...]
High-Tech Enterprise Certificate for AT&S (China)
AT&S (China) CO., Ltd is once again rated as High-Tech Enterprise. The certificate is jointly issued by Shanghai science and technology committee, Shanghai Municipal Finance Bureau, Shanghai State Tax Bureau and Shanghai Municipal Tax Bureau. The certificate was received in January 2015 for a period of three years. It recognises companies that have made outstanding contributions to China’s economic and social development in [...]
Q1-Q3 2014: AT&S reports significant increase in earnings and improved outlook for the full year 2014/15
Revenue of EUR 489.4 million, up 8.5% on prior-year figure EBITDA up 27.1% to EUR 127.3 million EBITDA margin improved from 22.2% to 26.0% Profit for the period increased by 65.4% to EUR 50.3 million Earnings per share: EUR 1.29 (vs. EUR 1.08 in Q1-Q3 2013/14) Outlook for 2014/15 improved: revenue of EUR 623-633 million and EBITDA margin between 23% [...]
AT&S offers new outstanding Embedded Power Electronics solutions
AT&S achieved first disruptive technology for power electronics solutions for automotive and industrial applications.
AT&S reports increase in earnings in first half of 2014/15
In the first six months of the financial year 2014/15 (1 April - 30 September 2014) leading printed circuit board manufacturer AT&S generated revenue of EUR 302.1 million (m), which was in line with the high level of revenue reported for the same period last year (H1 2013/14: EUR 299.9m).
AT&S, Soundchip, and STMicroelectronics Craft Innovative Bionic Ear
Global leaders in packaging design, electroacoustics, MEMS sensors/ micro-actuators, and microprocessor technology team up to develop smart, sensor-rich in-ear audio module that delivers game-changing, wearable sound experience.
Top performer in resource efficiency
The Lean & Green jury highlighted particularly the data transparency and the culture of open communication withinAT&S group.
AT&S publishes first ever sustainability report
AT&S produces highly complex printed circuit boards with a minimal impact on people and the environment. In its first sustainability report for the financial year 2013/14, AT&S gives a comprehensive insight into its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
AT&S opens financial year 2014/15 with rise in profits
The AT&S Group generated revenue of € 141.3 million in the first three months of the financial year 2014/15, which was in line with the previous year’s total (Q1 2013/14 € 142.5 million). Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) amounted to € 29.1 million, an increase of 3.6% on the Q1 2013/14 total of € 28.1 million. Consolidated net income for the first quarter rose by 14.6% to € 7.6 million.
AT&S Annual General Meeting results
AT & S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik Aktiengesellschaft, Leoben, 3 July 2014 In today's 20th Annual General Meeting of AT & S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik Aktiengesellschaft (AT&S) a dividend of EUR 0.20 per participating no-par value share for the business year 2013/14 has been resolved. The dividend will be paid on 24 July 2014. Ex-Day is also 24 July 2014.
AT&S: results for the financial year 2013/14
'-AT&S finished the financial year with total sales of around EUR 590 million (m), a year-on-year increase of about 9% -AT&S generated EBITDA of about EUR 127m: a year-on-year increase of about 24% -Consolidated net income amounted to about EUR 38m -AT&S improved its financing structure and reduced its gearing ratio to about 28%”
AT&S looks back on a successful financial year 2013/14
AT&S reported outstanding results in the financial year 2013/14. Sales and profitability improved consistently. AT&S Group’s sales for the financial year 2013/14 reached EUR 590m, an increase of around 9% on the previous year’s total (2012/13: approx. EUR 542m). Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) amounted to EUR 127m, an increase of around 24% on the 2012/13 total of around EUR 102m. Consolidated net income for the financial year 2013/14 rose to EUR 38m. The capital increase (gross proceeds of about EUR 100m) and the placement of a bonded loan (gross proceeds of EUR 158m) led to an improvement in the Group’s financing structure. The gearing ratio declined to 28% (2012/13: approx. 71%).
Industry pioneer AT&S sets benchmarks for quality, the environment and working conditions
A series of audits conducted by Bureau Veritas at the end of March reaffirmed printed circuit board manufacturer AT&S AG’s compliance with the standards for quality, environmental protection and workplace health and safety.
AT&S was awarded the Best Technical Paper at IPC Apex Expo 2014
"Advanced Thermal Management Solutions on PCBs for High Power Applications" was selected as "The best International Paper at ICP APEX EXPO 2014". Author Markus Leitgeb, AT&S Programme Manager, accepted the prize on March 25, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
AT&S Successfully Placed EUR 158 Million Schuldschein Loan
Leoben, 13 March 2014 – AT&S AG has successfully placed a Schuldschein loan in the aggregated amount of EUR 158 million consisting of several tranches with a tenor of five, seven and ten years.
Results Q1 – Q3 2013/14 – AT&S posts increased sales and profitability
Over the first nine months of the financial year 2013/14 AT&S increased revenue by about 11% to EUR 451m and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) by some 34% to EUR 100m. The group also confirmed its full-year guidance.
AT&S posts increased sales and profitability in first three quarters
Over the first nine months of the financial year 2013/14 AT&S increased revenue by about 11% to EUR 451m and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) by some 34% to EUR 100m. The group also confirmed its full-year guidance.