
Dr. Thomas Schmuckli, Chair of the board of directors, and Dr. Daniel Bossard, CEO
The past financial year was a year of significant strategic
progress for Bossard. In a market shaped by economic
headwinds, key initiatives of our Strategy 200 were
implemented successfully. This included strengthening
technological expertise, expanding market positions in
a number of local markets, and broadening our presence
in growth industries, which was achieved both through
organic growth and acquisitions.
Solid profitability in a challenging environment
In a challenging market environment of subdued
demand and a strong Swiss franc, Bossard was
able to report solid profitability. The presence
in growth industries was enhanced through
organic growth and targeted acquisitions.
Sustainability
For generations, the Bossard Group has attached great
importance to sustainable corporate development. This
sustainability report details the Bossard Group’s activities
and measures to achieve long-term, sustainable growth.
The report explains the strategic and organizational
anchoring of the topic of sustainability and the focus areas:
Future Proven Solutions, Reduced Footprint, Empowered
People and Fair Partnership.
Financial Report
In a challenging market environment of subdued
demand and a strong Swiss franc, the Bossard
Group faced declining sales. Sales in financial
year 2024 decreased by 7.7 percent to CHF
986.4 million (prior year: CHF 1,069.0 million).
In local currency, the decline was 5.8 percent.
Adjusted for acquisitions, sales in local currency
were 7.0 percent lower than in the prior year.
EBIT amounted to CHF 100.1 million (prior year:
CHF 113.1 million), corresponding to a decrease
of 11.5 percent. The EBIT margin was 10.2 percent
(prior year: 10.6 percent). Net income declined
by 2.0 percent to CHF 75.3 million (prior year:
CHF 76.8 million).
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Compensation Report
The compensation report describes the compensation
principles and programs as well as the governance framework
related to the compensation of the board of directors
and the executive committee of Bossard Holding AG.
The report also provides details on the compensation
awarded to those two bodies in the financial year 2024.
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Corporate Governance
This corporate governance report describes the organizational
structure of the Bossard Group. The report contains information
on the allocation of duties within the board of directors and its
committees as well as further information on the individual
members.
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