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Sharp announces return to strength

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Sharp Corporation, a world-leading inventor and manufacturer of audio-visual, communication, health, environmental and information products and core technologies, has announced overall results for 2013/2014 (For more information, please visit http://www.sharp-world.com/).

Paul Molyneux, COO Europe, said:

“The results should be considered in the context of Sharp’s commitment to its Medium Term Management Plan, designed to shape a new Sharp that achieves stable growth in profits and steady cash generation. Although we cannot reveal actual figures for our business in Europe, we are encouraged by our positive performance in Europe last year, with a return to profit and many notable success stories within our business.”

“We have focused on the key areas of consumer electronics, including home entertainment and health and environment products energy solutions, including solar systems and LED lighting, and business solutions, including document and visual products and services. Throughout our portfolio we have launched new products, services and approaches that make a true difference to our customers, whether at home or at work. This success is a reflection of the all hard work and commitment from our employees over the last two years, during which we have reshaped our business across Europe.”

Highlights for 2013/2014 were:

  • Launching of Cloud Portal Office, a web based sharing, storing and simple workflow service which allows businesses to collaborate better and work more efficiently, alongside new award winning MFPs. 
  • Introducing a range of next generation BIG PAD collaborative touchscreens and full-HD touch screen LCD monitors.
  • Bringing to market the ground-breaking Quattron Pro TV range as well as the world’s largest Full HD LED TV with 90” screen size and a number of state of the art audio products.
  • Further expanding our Visual Solutions business in retail signage and other sectors across Europe.
  • Entering the LED Lighting market with the launch of five product families and over 50 lighting products for retail and industrial spaces
  • Offering integrated energy solutions, including solar modules for energy creation, battery systems for energy storage, LED lighting for energy saving and supporting services like training and financing

Paul Molyneux continued:

“We are excited about what we have around the corner, new innovations next year that will make our customers enjoy their life even more and our partners run their business even more successful. This is why we look forward to 2014/2015 with great optimism.”

For more information
Birgitta Olsson, PR manager, Sharp Electronics (Nordic) AB, +46 70 644 43 66, birgitta.olsson@sharp.eu

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