Press Release: SGS 2018 Full Year Results

January 22, 2019

2018 marked a new milestone in the SGS Group history as it surpassed CHF

1 billion in adjusted operating income.

The Group delivered solid organic growth, higher adjusted operating

income margin, robust cash flow and a higher ROIC, with the majority of

SGS businesses performing in line with Group expectations. These results

underline the Group's objectives to deliver higher revenue, higher

profitability and best in class returns on invested capital sustainably.

Thus creating long-term value for its customers, shareholders and for

society.

The Group reported revenue of CHF 6.7 billion with total revenue growth

of 6.0% (constant currency basis) for the year. Of this total, a solid

organic growth of 5.3% (constant currency basis) was achieved, the

highest since 2012. On a historical reported basis, revenue increased by

5.6%.

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For further information, please contact:

Investors: Toby Reeks

Investor Relations

t: +41 79 641 83 02

Media: Daniel Rufenacht

Corporate Communications and Sustainability

t: +41 78 656 94 59

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About SGS

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and

certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for

quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a

network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

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-- SGS 2018 Full Year Results Report

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