Interim Report January – June 2015
SECOND QUARTER 2015 · Sales increased by 13% compared with the same period last year. Weather conditions during the second quarter and a mild winter limited water-related damages. An increase in fire and large loss damages together with last year’s gain of large contracts in the UK compensated the low growth in water damages. Backlog in the Group is 20% higher than last year, excluding the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) project. Order intake late in the period was weak following the lack of weather events. · Operating profit before amortisation and non-recurring items (