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Bonus Index Final Results 2009 - Switzerland

Final results of the Obermatt Bonus Index 2009 will be published on April 19, 2010. Shareholder advisories such as Manifest (U.K.) and DSW (Germany) and the company receive their Bonus Index result within 10 days of published annual results.

Novartis

Because of public interest, the assessment of the Obermatt Bonus Index Novartis report can be downloaded here. To verify the result, you can download the sensitivity analysis. Additional Obermatt Bonus Index analysis on Novartis. News coverage: ReutersManifest - Sonntagszeitung Nov 09

First Estimates 2009 (based on half-year results)

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I. Executive Summary

79 Swiss management boards have managed to beat their global competitors in the current Obermatt bonus index of the SMI and SPI Companies. As expected, the cantonal banks are the winners of the credit crisis. The best performance was achieved by the Graubündner cantonal bank with a recommended bonus multiple of 1.9. The cantonal banks of Zug, Basel (land and city), Wallis and Bern also achieved a bonus multiple of 1.0 or higher. The positions two and three are held by Actelion and the division Windows & Doors of AFG Arbonia Foster, respectively. A relatively good performance was also accomplished by Syngenta with a bonus multiple recommendation of 1.4. This shows that a company, in an industry strongly affected by the credit crisis, can still attain a good performance if the performance is measured on an indexed basis. The industrial companies StarragHeckert, Leclanche, Zehnder, Gurit and Metraux also performed above average.

II. Bonus Index – First Estimate 2009

The following tables include corrections that have been made after publication of the Bonus Index.

1 Sorted by Bonus Multiplier

Bonus
Multiple
Company Name Ranked by Metric Metric Value Operating Index Operating Alpha Operating
Rank
Peer Universe Number of
Peers
1.9 Banque Cantonale Vaudoise Delta Income/Equity 1.60% -0.50% 2.10% 93 National/State Retail Banks Europe 36
1.9 Graubündner Kantonalbank Delta Income/Equity 1.60% -0.50% 2.10% 93 National/State Retail Banks Europe 36
1.9 Actelion Delta EBITDA/Sales 13.80% -1.40% 15.10% 93 Pharmaceutical & Chemical Industry 178
1.9 AFG - Windows & Doors Delta EBITDA/Sales 0.00% -6.30% 6.40% 93 Windows & Doors 33
1.8 Swisslog Delta EBITDA/Sales 1.90% -2.30% 4.30% 91 Logistic Solutions 80
1.8 Zuger Kantonalbank Delta Income/Equity 1.00% -0.50% 1.50% 90 National/State Retail Banks Europe 36
1.8 Mobimo Delta EBITDA/Sales 15.30% -4.60% 19.90% 89 Real Estate 115
1.8 Roche - Pharmaceuticals Delta EBITDA/Sales 11.00% 0.80% 10.20% 88 Pharma large only 113
1.7 Syngenta - Crop Protection Delta EBITDA/Sales 5.60% -0.80% 6.40% 87 Agricultural Crop Protection 94
1.7 Syngenta Division Average 5.60% -0.80% 6.40% 86 Division Average n/a
1.7 Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank Delta Income/Equity 0.90% -0.50% 1.50% 86 National/State Retail Banks Europe 36
1.7 Syngenta - Seeds Delta EBITDA/Sales 2.50% -2.40% 4.90% 86 Agricultural Seeds 74
1.7 Loeb Delta EBITDA/Sales 8.20% -4.60% 12.80% 86 Real Estate 115
1.7 National Versicherung Delta Income/Equity 4.00% -1.00% 5.00% 85 Multi-line Insurer Europe 53
1.7 Warteck Invest Delta EBIT/Sales 14.20% -5.30% 19.50% 84 Real Estate 115
1.7 Liechtensteinische Landesbank Delta Income/Equity 0.40% -0.50% 0.90% 83 National/State Retail Banks Europe 36
1.6 Walliser Kantonalbank Delta Income/Equity 0.30% -0.50% 0.90% 79 National/State Retail Banks Europe 36
1.5 BKW Delta EBITDA/Sales 6.70% -0.10% 6.80% 77 Power Production Europe 68
1.5 PSP Swiss Property Delta EBITDA/Sales 5.40% -4.60% 10.00% 77 Real Estate 115
1.5 Valiant Delta Income/Equity -0.20% -2.70% 2.50% 76 Wealth Management Europe 39
1.5 Basler Kantonalbank Delta Income/Equity 0.20% -0.50% 0.80% 76 National/State Retail Banks Europe 36
1.5 Bucher - Municipal Delta EBIT/Sales -2.60% -10.20% 7.60% 74 Municipal Vehicles Manufacturer 50
1.5 Roche Limited Division Average 2.20% 0.10% 2.10% 74 Division Average n/a
1.5 Sulzer Delta EBITDA/Sales -0.70% -3.50% 2.90% 74 Industrial Machinery and Equipment 92
1.5 Raetia Energie Delta EBITDA/Sales 4.40% -0.10% 4.50% 73 Power Production Europe 68
1.4 Schindler Delta EBIT/Sales 1.00% -0.90% 1.90% 71 Elevator & Escalator 21
1.4 Berner Kantonalbank Delta Income/Equity 0.10% -0.50% 0.70% 69 National/State Retail Banks Europe 36
1.4 Sulzer - Pumps Delta EBITDA/Sales 1.80% -1.50% 3.20% 69 Pumps 120
1.4 Dätwyler - Cables Delta EBITDA/Sales -6.10% -8.10% 2.00% 69 Cabels 42
1.3 StarragHeckert Delta EBITDA/Sales -2.80% -5.50% 2.60% 67 Machining Centers 52
1.3 Swiss Life Delta Income/Equity 0.30% -1.00% 1.30% 67 Multi-line Insurer Europe 53
1.3 Leclanche Delta EBITDA/Sales 2.20% -0.70% 2.90% 67 Batteries 54
1.3 Bell Delta EBITDA/Sales 2.10% 0.80% 1.30% 66 Meat Processing 85
1.3 Zehnder Delta EBIT/Sales -1.40% -2.20% 0.80% 66 Heating/Sanitary Equipment 65
1.3 Bank CA St. Gallen Delta Income/Equity 0.00% -0.50% 0.60% 66 National/State Retail Banks Europe 36
1.3 Kaba - Door Systems Delta EBITDA/Sales -0.30% -2.00% 1.70% 65 Door Systems 77
1.3 Calida Delta EBITDA/Sales -1.50% -2.20% 0.80% 65 Underwear 59
1.3 VP Bank Delta Income/Equity -1.50% -2.70% 1.20% 64 Wealth Management Europe 39
1.3 Synthes Inc. Delta EBITDA/Sales 0.60% -1.50% 2.00% 64 Operative Treatment Devices 26
1.3 Looser - Coating Delta EBITDA/Sales -2.00% -4.50% 2.50% 63 Coating 53
1.3 Gurit Delta EBITDA/Sales -0.90% -2.30% 1.40% 63 Composite Materials 46
1.2 ABB - Power Products Delta EBIT/Sales -2.30% -3.10% 0.80% 61 Power Products 64
1.2 Looser Division Average -1.40% -1.70% 0.30% 61 Division Average n/a
1.2 Kühne & Nagel - Rail & Road Logistics Delta EBITDA/Sales -0.40% -2.00% 1.60% 60 Road & Rail 145
1.2 Bank Sarasin Delta Income/Equity -1.70% -2.70% 1.00% 60 Wealth Management Europe 39
1.2 Roche - Diagnostics Delta EBITDA/Sales 2.20% 0.10% 2.10% 60 Diagnostics 76
1.2 Looser - Doors Delta EBITDA/Sales -1.40% -1.70% 0.30% 59 Doors/Frames 44
1.2 Belimo Delta EBITDA/Sales -1.10% -2.80% 1.70% 59 Actuators for HVAC-Systems 86
1.2 Banque Cantonale De Genève Delta Income/Equity -0.20% -0.50% 0.30% 59 National/State Retail Banks Europe 36
1.1 Hügli Delta EBITDA/Sales 1.10% 0.00% 1.20% 57 Food Producers 73
1.1 Holcim - Other Construction Material and Services Delta EBITDA/Sales -3.40% -4.70% 1.30% 57 Concrete & Asphalt Producers 120
1.1 Tecan Delta EBITDA/Sales -1.70% -2.60% 1.00% 57 Lab Equipment Producers 36
1.1 Luzerner Kantonalbank Delta Income/Equity -0.20% -0.50% 0.30% 55 National/State Retail Banks Europe 36
1.1 AFG - Heating & Sanitary Delta EBITDA/Sales -1.70% -2.50% 0.80% 55 Heating / Sanitary Equipment 59
1.1 Nestlé - Prepared Dishes Delta EBIT/Sales 0.40% 0.30% 0.20% 55 Prepared Food 139
1.1 Meyer Burger Delta EBITDA/Sales -2.70% -3.20% 0.50% 55 Semiconductor Machinery 58
1.1 Barry Callebaut - Industrial Customers Delta EBITDA/Sales 0.70% 0.40% 0.30% 54 Chocolat & Confectionery 156
1.1 VZ Delta Income/Equity -1.00% -2.20% 1.20% 54 Investment Banking 78
1.1 Dätwyler - Pharma Delta EBITDA/Sales -0.30% -0.80% 0.50% 54 Pharma 312
1.1 Metraux Delta EBITDA/Sales -0.50% -0.50% 0.10% 54 Spare Parts 72
1.1 Goldbach Media Delta EBITDA/Sales 0.90% 0.70% 0.20% 53 Electronic Marketing 34
1.1 Kühne & Nagel - Sea Freight Delta EBITDA/Sales -0.20% -0.90% 0.70% 53 Water Transportation 171
1.1 Kühne & Nagel Division Average -1.10% -1.00% -0.10% 53 Division Average n/a
1 Ypsomed Delta EBITDA/Sales -2.00% -2.30% 0.40% 52 Injection Pens Manufacturer 47
1 Baloise Delta Income/Equity -0.90% -1.00% 0.00% 52 Multi-line Insurer Europe 53
1 St. Galler Kantonalbank Delta Income/Equity -0.30% -0.50% 0.30% 52 National/State Retail Banks Europe 36
1 Allreal Delta EBITDA/Sales -4.10% -4.60% 0.50% 51 Real Estate 115
1 Clariant - Functional Chemicals Delta EBITDA/Sales -2.80% -2.90% 0.20% 51 Basic Chemicals 153
1 Kühne & Nagel - Contract Logistics Delta EBITDA/Sales -1.50% -1.80% 0.30% 51 Logistics/Warehouse/Supply Chain 280
1 Dottikon Delta EBITDA/Sales -7.00% -7.00% 0.00% 50 Chemical Reactions / Recycling 74
1 Dätwyler - Rubber Delta EBITDA/Sales -9.20% -9.20% 0.00% 50 Rubber 17
1 Energiedienst Delta EBITDA/Sales 2.00% 2.00% 0.00% 50 Energy & Clean & Europe 66
1 Swisscom Delta EBITDA/Sales -0.90% -0.90% 0.00% 50 Telecommunications 98
1 Bucher - Kuhn Delta EBIT/Sales -4.10% -4.10% 0.00% 50 Farm Machinery 53
1 Also Delta EBITDA/Sales -0.40% -0.30% -0.10% 49 IT Retail 94
1 Helvetia Delta Income/Equity -1.00% -1.00% 0.00% 48 Multi-line Insurer Europe 53
1 Julius Bär Delta Income/Equity -2.90% -2.70% -0.20% 48 Wealth Management Europe 39
1 AFG Division Average 0.00% -6.30% 6.40% 48 Division Average n/a
0.9 Barry Callebaut Division Average -0.20% 0.40% -0.60% 47 Division Average n/a
0.9 Forbo Delta EBIT/Sales -3.80% -3.50% -0.30% 47 Flooring & Bonding Material 247
0.9 Nestlé - Confectionery Delta EBIT/Sales -0.10% 0.10% -0.20% 47 Chocolat & Confectionery 156
0.9 Kaba Division Average -3.20% -2.00% -1.20% 47 Division Average n/a
0.9 Kühne & Nagel - Air Freigth Delta EBITDA/Sales -1.10% -1.00% -0.10% 47 Air Freight and Cargo 84
0.9 Ascom Delta EBITDA/Sales -3.60% -3.10% -0.50% 46 Telecommunication Systems 81
0.9 Nestlé Division Average -0.90% -0.10% -0.80% 45 Division Average n/a
0.9 Sopracenerina Delta EBITDA/Sales -0.20% -0.10% -0.10% 45 Power Production Europe 68
0.9 Nestlé - Beverages Delta EBIT/Sales -0.10% 0.30% -0.40% 44 Beverages (Coffee/Water) 371
0.9 Givaudan - Flavours Delta EBITDA/Sales -1.20% -0.40% -0.80% 44 Flavoring Extracts and Flavoring Syrups 134
0.9 Vetropack Delta EBIT/Sales -2.80% -1.80% -1.00% 43 Glass Packaging 52
0.9 Charles Vögele Delta EBITDA/Sales -1.30% -1.00% -0.40% 43 Clothing Apparel and Shoes 127
0.9 Züblin Immobilien Delta EBITDA/Sales -9.70% -4.60% -5.10% 43 Real Estate 115
0.8 Holcim - Cement Delta EBITDA/Sales -6.80% -5.50% -1.30% 42 Cement & Clinker 72
0.8 Holcim Division Average -7.90% -4.30% -3.60% 42 Division Average n/a
0.8 Sika Delta EBITDA/Sales -4.90% -1.10% -3.70% 41 Specialty Chemicals 107
0.8 Affichage Delta EBITDA/Sales -10.20% -8.00% -2.20% 41 Outdoor Advertising 38
0.8 Orell Füssli - Book Retail Delta EBITDA/Sales -5.20% -2.00% -3.10% 41 Book Retail 34
0.8 Novartis - Pharmaceuticals Delta EBITDA/Sales -0.10% 0.80% -0.90% 41 Pharma large only 113
0.8 Barry Callebaut - Retail Private Customers Delta EBITDA/Sales -0.20% 0.40% -0.60% 41 Chocolat & Confectionery 156
0.8 Mobilzone Delta EBITDA/Sales -1.90% -1.30% -0.60% 40 Mobile Phone Retail 37
0.8 Vontobel Delta Income/Equity -3.70% -2.20% -1.50% 40 Investment Banking 78
0.8 Walter Meier Delta EBIT/Sales -3.30% -2.30% -1.00% 39 Heating/Cooling Equipment 78
0.8 Elma Delta EBIT/Sales -4.40% -2.70% -1.70% 39 Electronic Packaging Components 63
0.8 Accu Delta EBITDA/Sales -1.50% -0.70% -0.70% 39 Batteries 54
0.8 Georg Fischer - AgieCharmilles Delta EBITDA/Sales -22.90% -12.90% -10.00% 38 AgieCharmilles 36
0.8 Kaba - Key Systems Delta EBITDA/Sales -8.00% -7.10% -0.90% 38 Key Systems 29
0.8 Givaudan Division Average -3.90% -1.30% -2.60% 38 Division Average n/a
0.8 ABB - Power Systems Delta EBIT/Sales -3.10% -1.70% -1.30% 38 Power Systems 66
0.8 Kuoni Delta EBITDA/Sales -3.30% -1.10% -2.20% 38 Travel/Tour Operators 61
0.8 Banque Cantonale Du Jura Delta Income/Equity -2.10% -0.50% -1.60% 38 National/State Retail Banks Europe 36
0.8 Nobel Biocare Delta EBITDA/Sales -4.50% 0.60% -5.10% 38 Dental Implants 17
0.7 Credit Suisse Delta Income/Equity -1.70% -0.70% -1.00% 37 Very Larg Diversified Gobal Banks 39
0.7 Kardex Delta EBITDA/Sales -8.60% -6.40% -2.30% 37 Storage Solution 62
0.7 CPH Delta EBITDA/Sales -4.20% -1.50% -2.70% 37 Paper/Chemicals 133
0.7 Georg Fischer - Piping Systems Delta EBITDA/Sales -7.20% -4.90% -2.30% 36 Piping Systems 28
0.7 Kaba - Access Systems Delta EBITDA/Sales -3.20% -2.00% -1.20% 36 Access Control Systems 74
0.7 Von Roll - Insulation Delta EBITDA/Sales -10.50% -7.00% -3.40% 36 Electrical Division 78
0.7 SGS Delta EBITDA/Sales -5.50% -2.00% -3.50% 36 Testing/Inspection/Verification 194
0.7 Nestlé - Milk Products Delta EBIT/Sales -0.90% -0.10% -0.80% 36 Dairy Products 230
0.7 Bellevue Group Delta Income/Equity -4.90% -2.20% -2.70% 35 Investment Banking 78
0.7 AFG - Kitchens & Refrigeration Delta EBITDA/Sales -3.70% -1.60% -2.10% 35 Kitchens & Refrigeration 81
0.7 IVF Hartmann Delta EBITDA/Sales 0.00% 1.80% -1.80% 35 Injury-care Products 110
0.7 Emmi Delta EBITDA/Sales -0.10% 0.30% -0.50% 35 Milk Products 62
0.7 Bucher Division Average -22.20% -0.90% -21.30% 34 Division Average n/a
0.7 Cham Paper Group Delta EBIT/Sales -7.10% -0.70% -6.30% 34 Paper Industry 121
0.7 Panalpina Delta EBITDA/Sales -2.90% -1.30% -1.60% 34 Transportation/Logistic Services 160
0.7 Cicor Delta EBITDA/Sales -14.00% -6.30% -7.70% 33 Electrical Interconnects 33
0.7 Givaudan - Fragrances Delta EBITDA/Sales -3.90% -1.30% -2.60% 33 Soap Detergents And Cleaning Preparations 416
0.6 Tamedia Delta EBITDA/Sales -17.40% -9.50% -7.90% 32 Printing/Publishing/Broadcasting 34
0.6 ABB Division Average -8.30% -3.20% -5.10% 31 Division Average n/a
0.6 Lindt & Sprüngli Delta EBITDA/Sales -1.80% 0.40% -2.20% 31 Chocolat & Confectionery 156
0.6 Acino Delta EBITDA/Sales -5.60% 1.70% -7.30% 30 Generics / Pharmaceuticals 78
0.6 Lonza - Life Science Ingredients Delta EBITDA/Sales -3.20% 1.00% -4.10% 30 Life Science 88
0.6 EMS-Chemie Delta EBITDA/Sales -12.00% -7.20% -4.80% 30 Polymers and Chemicals 76
0.6 Clariant Division Average -2.80% -2.90% 0.20% 30 Division Average n/a
0.6 Schulthess Delta EBITDA/Sales -3.10% 0.10% -3.20% 30 Laundry equipment 81
0.6 Schmolz+Bickenbach Delta EBITDA/Sales -32.90% -13.70% -19.30% 29 Steel Production/Processing Large 73
0.6 Geberit Delta EBITDA/Sales -5.60% -3.40% -2.20% 29 Sanitary Systems 67
0.6 Galenica - Logistics Delta EBITDA/Sales -1.00% 0.10% -1.20% 29 Pharmaceutical Retail 66
0.6 Lonza Division Average -5.20% -0.70% -4.60% 29 Division Average n/a
0.6 Clariant - Textile Leather Paper Delta EBITDA/Sales -9.50% -3.40% -6.00% 29 Textile Chemicals 97
0.6 Georg Fischer Division Average -19.00% -3.40% -15.60% 28 Division Average n/a
0.6 Edipresse Delta EBITDA/Sales -15.70% -9.00% -6.70% 28 Publishing 67
0.5 Romande Energie Delta EBITDA/Sales -3.20% -0.10% -3.10% 27 Power Production Europe 68
0.5 Comet Delta EBIT/Sales -24.30% -2.70% -21.50% 27 Capacitors/X-Ray 27
0.5 Lonza - Custom Manufacturing Delta EBITDA/Sales -5.20% -0.70% -4.60% 27 Exklusive Synthesis 96
0.5 Adval Tech Delta EBITDA/Sales -10.50% -5.60% -4.90% 26 Stamping/Forming Machinery 76
0.5 Novartis -Sandoz Delta EBITDA/Sales -1.80% 1.90% -3.70% 26 Generics & OTC 69
0.5 Holcim - Aggregates Delta EBITDA/Sales -7.90% -4.30% -3.60% 26 Aggregates Producer 149
0.5 Bucher - Emhart Glass Delta EBIT/Sales -7.10% -2.30% -4.80% 26 Special Machinery (Glass) 53
0.5 Zurich Financial Services Delta Income/Equity -6.10% -1.00% -5.20% 26 Multi-line Insurer Europe 53
0.5 Galenica Division Average -1.00% 0.10% -1.20% 26 Division Average n/a
0.5 Swatch - Watches & Jewelry Delta EBIT/Sales -7.10% -1.30% -5.70% 26 Watches 83
0.5 Swatch Division Average -7.10% -1.30% -5.70% 26 Division Average n/a
0.5 Straumann Delta EBITDA/Sales -8.50% 0.60% -9.00% 25 Dental Implants 17
0.5 Huber & Suhner Delta EBITDA/Sales -6.90% -3.70% -3.20% 25 Cables / Fibre Optics 42
0.5 Burkhalter Delta EBITDA/Sales -4.30% 1.10% -5.30% 25 Electronic Installation 27
0.5 Carlo Gavazzi Delta EBITDA/Sales -11.00% -4.20% -6.80% 24 Electric Control Components 106
0.5 LEM Delta EBITDA/Sales -16.60% -9.80% -6.80% 24 Electronic Components 42
0.5 Swissmetal Delta EBITDA/Sales -10.90% -6.80% -4.10% 24 Copper Products 66
0.5 Von Roll Division Average -10.50% -7.00% -3.40% 24 Division Average n/a
0.5 Orell Füssli Division Average -19.50% -2.50% -17.00% 23 Division Average n/a
0.5 ABB - Automation Products Delta EBIT/Sales -8.30% -3.20% -5.10% 23 Automation Products 105
0.5 Novartis Division Average -21.80% -0.20% -21.60% 23 Division Average n/a
0.5 Publigroupe Delta EBITDA/Sales -9.40% -0.90% -8.50% 23 Market of Advertisement 80
0.5 Feintool Delta EBITDA/Sales -25.80% -4.80% -21.00% 23 Machine Tools 41
0.5 Galenica - Pharma Delta EBITDA/Sales -2.30% 0.10% -2.40% 23 Pharmaceuticals Manufacturer 83
0.4 Bachem Delta EBITDA/Sales -7.60% 1.30% -8.90% 22 API/Intermediates/Compounds 172
0.4 Flughafen Zurich Delta EBITDA/Sales -9.80% -2.00% -7.80% 22 Airport/Airline 159
0.4 EFG International Delta Income/Equity -7.00% -2.70% -4.30% 20 Wealth Management Europe 39
0.4 Coltene Delta EBITDA/Sales -6.30% 0.60% -6.90% 20 Dental Consumables 40
0.4 Mikron Delta EBITDA/Sales -29.40% -4.50% -24.90% 19 Machine Tools/Assembly Solutions 85
0.4 Uster Delta EBITDA/Sales -34.10% -9.60% -24.50% 18 Special Textile Machinery 44
0.4 OC Oerlikon - Textile Delta EBITDA/Sales -24.40% -8.70% -15.70% 18 Textile Industry 40
0.3 Intershop Delta EBITDA/Sales -46.60% -4.60% -42.10% 17 Real Estate 115
0.3 Partners Group Delta Income/Equity -9.80% -2.20% -7.60% 17 Investment Banking 78
0.3 Orell Füssli - Security Printing Delta EBITDA/Sales -17.10% -4.40% -12.70% 17 Security Printing 11
0.3 Dätwyler - Technical Components Delta EBITDA/Sales -11.00% -1.80% -9.20% 17 Technical Components 840
0.3 Adecco Delta EBITDA/Sales -9.10% -3.30% -5.80% 16 Employment Services 102
0.3 Valora Delta EBITDA/Sales -0.60% 0.10% -0.70% 16 Grocery 98
0.3 Vaudoise Delta Income/Equity -9.10% -1.00% -8.10% 15 Multi-line Insurer Europe 53
0.3 Interroll Delta EBITDA/Sales -18.80% -2.10% -16.70% 15 Conveyors and Industrials 111
0.3 OC Oerlikon Division Average -24.40% -8.70% -15.70% 14 Division Average n/a
0.3 Bucher - Hydraulics Delta EBIT/Sales -16.40% -4.10% -12.20% 13 Hydraulic System Manufacturer 97
0.3 Novartis - Consumer Health Delta EBITDA/Sales -2.20% 1.10% -3.30% 13 Consumer Health 41
0.3 Novartis - Vaccines & Diagnostics Delta EBITDA/Sales -21.80% -0.20% -21.60% 13 Vaccines/Diagnostics 147
0.3 Orell Füssli - Publishing Delta EBITDA/Sales -19.50% -2.50% -17.00% 13 Publishing (Books) 98
0.2 Swiss Re Delta Income/Equity -5.60% 0.60% -6.30% 12 Reinsurer 40
0.2 Siegfried Delta EBITDA/Sales -27.40% 1.30% -28.60% 12 API/Intermediates/Compounds 172
0.2 Von Roll - Composites Delta EBITDA/Sales -24.30% -9.40% -14.90% 11 Industrial Division 85
0.2 Tornos Delta EBIT/Sales -40.00% -5.30% -34.70% 11 Special Machinery 36
0.2 Clariant - Pigments & Additives Delta EBITDA/Sales -18.70% -6.70% -12.00% 11 Pigments/Colorants/Additives 116
0.2 OC Oerlikon - Drive Systems Delta EBITDA/Sales -15.60% -1.40% -14.30% 10 Drive System 102
0.2 Georg Fischer - Automotive Delta EBITDA/Sales -19.00% -3.40% -15.60% 10 Automotive Products 62
0.2 Swatch Delta EBITDA/Sales -10.50% -1.00% -9.50% 8 Jewelry & Watches 36
0.2 Logitech Delta EBITDA/Sales -23.20% -3.10% -20.10% 8 Personal Peripherals 63
0.1 AFG - Steel Technology Delta EBITDA/Sales -27.10% -7.50% -19.60% 7 Steel Technology 38
0.1 Petroplus Delta EBITDA/Sales -7.80% 0.10% -7.80% 7 Oil Refining and Marketing 123
0.1 Bucher - Process Delta EBIT/Sales -22.20% -0.90% -21.30% 6 Food Processing Machinery 74
0.1 Quadrant Delta EBITDA/Sales -23.30% -6.10% -17.30% 6 Plastic Material and Products 82
0.1 Phoenix Mecano Delta EBITDA/Sales -22.50% -0.70% -21.80% 6 El. Packaging and Rotary Comp. 41
0.1 Micronas Delta EBITDA/Sales -108.70% -11.60% -97.10% 5 Semiconductors/Integrated Circuits 75
0.1 Brobst Delta EBITDA/Sales -24.30% -4.00% -20.30% 4 Printing / Packaging Machinery 145
0 Infranor Delta EBITDA/Sales -55.00% -3.70% -51.20% 2 Automation Solutions 159
0 Rieter - Automotive Systems Delta EBITDA/Sales -75.60% -3.90% -71.70% 1 Automotive Systems 302
0 Rieter Division Average -166.40% -1.50% -164.90% 1 Division Average n/a
0 Komax Delta EBITDA/Sales -33.20% -5.10% -28.10% 0 Wire Processing and Assembly 91
0 Rieter - Textile Systems Delta EBITDA/Sales -166.40% -1.50% -164.90% 0 Textile Systems 78
0 UBS Delta Income/Equity -15.00% -0.70% -14.30% 0 Very Larg Diversified Gobal Banks 39
0 Schlatter Delta EBITDA/Sales -17.60% -3.30% -14.40% 0 Welding Plants and Machinery 40
0 Schweiter Delta EBITDA/Sales -46.50% -9.80% -36.70% 0 Textile Machinery 65
0 ABB - Robotics Delta EBIT/Sales -19.10% -1.10% -18.00% 0 Robotics 49

2 Sorted by Company

Company Name Ranked by Metric Metric Value Operating Index Operating Alpha Operating Rank Bonus Multiple Peer Universe Number of Peers
ABB Division Average -8.30% -3.20% -5.10% 31 0.6 Division Average n/a
ABB - Automation Products Delta EBIT/Sales -8.30% -3.20% -5.10% 23 0.5 Automation Products 105
ABB - Power Products Delta EBIT/Sales -2.30% -3.10% 0.80% 61 1.2 Power Products 64
ABB - Power Systems Delta EBIT/Sales -3.10% -1.70% -1.30% 38 0.8 Power Systems 66
ABB - Robotics Delta EBIT/Sales -19.10% -1.10% -18.00% 0 0 Robotics 49
Accu Delta EBITDA/Sales -1.50% -0.70% -0.70% 39 0.8 Batteries 54
Acino Delta EBITDA/Sales -5.60% 1.70% -7.30% 30 0.6 Generics / Pharmaceuticals 78
Actelion Delta EBITDA/Sales 13.80% -1.40% 15.10% 93 1.9 Pharmaceutical & Chemical Industry 178
Adecco Delta EBITDA/Sales -9.10% -3.30% -5.80% 16 0.3 Employment Services 102
Adval Tech Delta EBITDA/Sales -10.50% -5.60% -4.90% 26 0.5 Stamping/Forming Machinery 76
Affichage Delta EBITDA/Sales -10.20% -8.00% -2.20% 41 0.8 Outdoor Advertising 38
AFG Division Average 0.00% -6.30% 6.40% 48 1 Division Average n/a
AFG - Heating & Sanitary Delta EBITDA/Sales -1.70% -2.50% 0.80% 55 1.1 Heating / Sanitary Equipment 59
AFG - Kitchens & Refrigeration Delta EBITDA/Sales -3.70% -1.60% -2.10% 35 0.7 Kitchens & Refrigeration 81
AFG - Steel Technology Delta EBITDA/Sales -27.10% -7.50% -19.60% 7 0.1 Steel Technology 38
AFG - Windows & Doors Delta EBITDA/Sales 0.00% -6.30% 6.40% 93 1.9 Windows & Doors 33
Allreal Delta EBITDA/Sales -4.10% -4.60% 0.50% 51 1 Real Estate 115
Also Delta EBITDA/Sales -0.40% -0.30% -0.10% 49 1 IT Retail 94
Ascom Delta EBITDA/Sales -3.60% -3.10% -0.50% 46 0.9 Telecommunication Systems 81
Bachem Delta EBITDA/Sales -7.60% 1.30% -8.90% 22 0.4 API/Intermediates/Compounds 172
Baloise Delta Income/Equity -0.90% -1.00% 0.00% 52 1 Multi-line Insurer Europe 53
Bank CA St. Gallen Delta Income/Equity 0.00% -0.50% 0.60% 66 1.3 National/State Retail Banks Europe 36
Bank Sarasin Delta Income/Equity -1.70% -2.70% 1.00% 60 1.2 Wealth Management Europe 39
Banque Cantonale De Genève Delta Income/Equity -0.20% -0.50% 0.30% 59 1.2 National/State Retail Banks Europe 36
Banque Cantonale Du Jura Delta Income/Equity -2.10% -0.50% -1.60% 38 0.8 National/State Retail Banks Europe 36
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise Delta Income/Equity 1.60% -0.50% 2.10% 93 1.9 National/State Retail Banks Europe 36
Barry Callebaut Division Average -0.20% 0.40% -0.60% 47 0.9 Division Average n/a
Barry Callebaut - Industrial Customers Delta EBITDA/Sales 0.70% 0.40% 0.30% 54 1.1 Chocolat & Confectionery 156
Barry Callebaut - Retail Private Customers Delta EBITDA/Sales -0.20% 0.40% -0.60% 41 0.8 Chocolat & Confectionery 156
Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank Delta Income/Equity 0.90% -0.50% 1.50% 86 1.7 National/State Retail Banks Europe 36
Basler Kantonalbank Delta Income/Equity 0.20% -0.50% 0.80% 76 1.5 National/State Retail Banks Europe 36
Belimo Delta EBITDA/Sales -1.10% -2.80% 1.70% 59 1.2 Actuators for HVAC-Systems 86
Bell Delta EBITDA/Sales 2.10% 0.80% 1.30% 66 1.3 Meat Processing 85
Bellevue Group Delta Income/Equity -4.90% -2.20% -2.70% 35 0.7 Investment Banking 78
Berner Kantonalbank Delta Income/Equity 0.10% -0.50% 0.70% 69 1.4 National/State Retail Banks Europe 36
BKW Delta EBITDA/Sales 6.70% -0.10% 6.80% 77 1.5 Power Production Europe 68
Brobst Delta EBITDA/Sales -24.30% -4.00% -20.30% 4 0.1 Printing / Packaging Machinery 145
Bucher Division Average -22.20% -0.90% -21.30% 34 0.7 Division Average n/a
Bucher - Emhart Glass Delta EBIT/Sales -7.10% -2.30% -4.80% 26 0.5 Special Machinery (Glass) 53
Bucher - Hydraulics Delta EBIT/Sales -16.40% -4.10% -12.20% 13 0.3 Hydraulic System Manufacturer 97
Bucher - Kuhn Delta EBIT/Sales -4.10% -4.10% 0.00% 50 1 Farm Machinery 53
Bucher - Municipal Delta EBIT/Sales -2.60% -10.20% 7.60% 74 1.5 Municipal Vehicles Manufacturer 50
Bucher - Process Delta EBIT/Sales -22.20% -0.90% -21.30% 6 0.1 Food Processing Machinery 74
Burkhalter Delta EBITDA/Sales -4.30% 1.10% -5.30% 25 0.5 Electronic Installation 27
Calida Delta EBITDA/Sales -1.50% -2.20% 0.80% 65 1.3 Underwear 59
Carlo Gavazzi Delta EBITDA/Sales -11.00% -4.20% -6.80% 24 0.5 Electric Control Components 106
Cham Paper Group Delta EBIT/Sales -7.10% -0.70% -6.30% 34 0.7 Paper Industry 121
Charles Vögele Delta EBITDA/Sales -1.30% -1.00% -0.40% 43 0.9 Clothing Apparel and Shoes 127
Cicor Delta EBITDA/Sales -14.00% -6.30% -7.70% 33 0.7 Electrical Interconnects 33
Clariant Division Average -2.80% -2.90% 0.20% 30 0.6 Division Average n/a
Clariant - Functional Chemicals Delta EBITDA/Sales -2.80% -2.90% 0.20% 51 1 Basic Chemicals 153
Clariant - Pigments & Additives Delta EBITDA/Sales -18.70% -6.70% -12.00% 11 0.2 Pigments/Colorants/Additives 116
Clariant - Textile Leather Paper Delta EBITDA/Sales -9.50% -3.40% -6.00% 29 0.6 Textile Chemicals 97
Coltene Delta EBITDA/Sales -6.30% 0.60% -6.90% 20 0.4 Dental Consumables 40
Comet Delta EBIT/Sales -24.30% -2.70% -21.50% 27 0.5 Capacitors/X-Ray 27
CPH Delta EBITDA/Sales -4.20% -1.50% -2.70% 37 0.7 Paper/Chemicals 133
Credit Suisse Delta Income/Equity -1.70% -0.70% -1.00% 37 0.7 Very Larg Diversified Gobal Banks 39
Dätwyler - Cables Delta EBITDA/Sales -6.10% -8.10% 2.00% 69 1.4 Cabels 42
Dätwyler - Pharma Delta EBITDA/Sales -0.30% -0.80% 0.50% 54 1.1 Pharma 312
Dätwyler - Rubber Delta EBITDA/Sales -9.20% -9.20% 0.00% 50 1 Rubber 17
Dätwyler - Technical Components Delta EBITDA/Sales -11.00% -1.80% -9.20% 17 0.3 Technical Components 840
Dottikon Delta EBITDA/Sales -7.00% -7.00% 0.00% 50 1 Chemical Reactions / Recycling 74
Edipresse Delta EBITDA/Sales -15.70% -9.00% -6.70% 28 0.6 Publishing 67
EFG International Delta Income/Equity -7.00% -2.70% -4.30% 20 0.4 Wealth Management Europe 39
Elma Delta EBIT/Sales -4.40% -2.70% -1.70% 39 0.8 Electronic Packaging Components 63
Emmi Delta EBITDA/Sales -0.10% 0.30% -0.50% 35 0.7 Milk Products 62
EMS-Chemie Delta EBITDA/Sales -12.00% -7.20% -4.80% 30 0.6 Polymers and Chemicals 76
Energiedienst Delta EBITDA/Sales 2.00% 2.00% 0.00% 50 1 Energy & Clean & Europe 66
Feintool Delta EBITDA/Sales -25.80% -4.80% -21.00% 23 0.5 Machine Tools 41
Flughafen Zurich Delta EBITDA/Sales -9.80% -2.00% -7.80% 22 0.4 Airport/Airline 159
Forbo Delta EBIT/Sales -3.80% -3.50% -0.30% 47 0.9 Flooring & Bonding Material 247
Galenica Division Average -1.00% 0.10% -1.20% 26 0.5 Division Average n/a
Galenica - Logistics Delta EBITDA/Sales -1.00% 0.10% -1.20% 29 0.6 Pharmaceutical Retail 66
Galenica - Pharma Delta EBITDA/Sales -2.30% 0.10% -2.40% 23 0.5 Pharmaceuticals Manufacturer 83
Geberit Delta EBITDA/Sales -5.60% -3.40% -2.20% 29 0.6 Sanitary Systems 67
Georg Fischer Division Average -19.00% -3.40% -15.60% 28 0.6 Division Average n/a
Georg Fischer - AgieCharmilles Delta EBITDA/Sales -22.90% -12.90% -10.00% 38 0.8 AgieCharmilles 36
Georg Fischer - Automotive Delta EBITDA/Sales -19.00% -3.40% -15.60% 10 0.2 Automotive Products 62
Georg Fischer - Piping Systems Delta EBITDA/Sales -7.20% -4.90% -2.30% 36 0.7 Piping Systems 28
Givaudan - Flavours Delta EBITDA/Sales -1.20% -0.40% -0.80% 44 0.9 Flavoring Extracts and Flavoring Syrups 134
Givaudan - Fragrances Delta EBITDA/Sales -3.90% -1.30% -2.60% 33 0.7 Soap Detergents And Cleaning Preparations 416
Goldbach Media Delta EBITDA/Sales 0.90% 0.70% 0.20% 53 1.1 Electronic Marketing 34
Graubündner Kantonalbank Delta Income/Equity 1.60% -0.50% 2.10% 93 1.9 National/State Retail Banks Europe 36
Givaudan Division Average -3.90% -1.30% -2.60% 38 0.8 Division Average n/a
Gurit Delta EBITDA/Sales -0.90% -2.30% 1.40% 63 1.3 Composite Materials 46
Helvetia Delta Income/Equity -1.00% -1.00% 0.00% 48 1 Multi-line Insurer Europe 53
Holcim Division Average -7.90% -4.30% -3.60% 42 0.8 Division Average n/a
Holcim - Cement Delta EBITDA/Sales -6.80% -5.50% -1.30% 42 0.8 Cement & Clinker 72
Holcim - Other Construction Material and Services Delta EBITDA/Sales -3.40% -4.70% 1.30% 57 1.1 Concrete & Asphalt Producers 120
Holcim - Aggregates Delta EBITDA/Sales -7.90% -4.30% -3.60% 26 0.5 Aggregates Producer 149
Huber & Suhner Delta EBITDA/Sales -6.90% -3.70% -3.20% 25 0.5 Cables / Fibre Optics 42
Hügli Delta EBITDA/Sales 1.10% 0.00% 1.20% 57 1.1 Food Producers 73
Infranor Delta EBITDA/Sales -55.00% -3.70% -51.20% 2 0 Automation Solutions 159
Interroll Delta EBITDA/Sales -18.80% -2.10% -16.70% 15 0.3 Conveyors and Industrials 111
Intershop Delta EBITDA/Sales -46.60% -4.60% -42.10% 17 0.3 Real Estate 115
IVF Hartmann Delta EBITDA/Sales 0.00% 1.80% -1.80% 35 0.7 Injury-care Products 110
Julius Bär Delta Income/Equity -2.90% -2.70% -0.20% 48 1 Wealth Management Europe 39
Kaba Division Average -3.20% -2.00% -1.20% 47 0.9 Division Average n/a
Kaba - Access Systems Delta EBITDA/Sales -3.20% -2.00% -1.20% 36 0.7 Access Control Systems 74
Kaba - Door Systems Delta EBITDA/Sales -0.30% -2.00% 1.70% 65 1.3 Door Systems 77
Kaba - Key Systems Delta EBITDA/Sales -8.00% -7.10% -0.90% 38 0.8 Key Systems 29
Kardex Delta EBITDA/Sales -8.60% -6.40% -2.30% 37 0.7 Storage Solution 62
Komax Delta EBITDA/Sales -33.20% -5.10% -28.10% 0 0 Wire Processing and Assembly 91
Kühne & Nagel Division Average -1.10% -1.00% -0.10% 53 1.1 Division Average n/a
Kühne & Nagel - Air Freigth Delta EBITDA/Sales -1.10% -1.00% -0.10% 47 0.9 Air Freight and Cargo 84
Kühne & Nagel - Contract Logistics Delta EBITDA/Sales -1.50% -1.80% 0.30% 51 1 Logistics/Warehouse/Supply Chain 280
Kühne & Nagel - Rail & Road Logistics Delta EBITDA/Sales -0.40% -2.00% 1.60% 60 1.2 Road & Rail 145
Kühne & Nagel - Sea Freight Delta EBITDA/Sales -0.20% -0.90% 0.70% 53 1.1 Water Transportation 171
Kuoni Delta EBITDA/Sales -3.30% -1.10% -2.20% 38 0.8 Travel/Tour Operators 61
Leclanche Delta EBITDA/Sales 2.20% -0.70% 2.90% 67 1.3 Batteries 54
LEM Delta EBITDA/Sales -16.60% -9.80% -6.80% 24 0.5 Electronic Components 42
Liechtensteinische Landesbank Delta Income/Equity 0.40% -0.50% 0.90% 83 1.7 National/State Retail Banks Europe 36
Lindt & Sprüngli Delta EBITDA/Sales -1.80% 0.40% -2.20% 31 0.6 Chocolat & Confectionery 156
Loeb Delta EBITDA/Sales 8.20% -4.60% 12.80% 86 1.7 Real Estate 115
Logitech Delta EBITDA/Sales -23.20% -3.10% -20.10% 8 0.2 Personal Peripherals 63
Lonza Division Average -5.20% -0.70% -4.60% 29 0.6 Division Average n/a
Lonza - Custom Manufacturing Delta EBITDA/Sales -5.20% -0.70% -4.60% 27 0.5 Exklusive Synthesis 96
Lonza - Life Science Ingredients Delta EBITDA/Sales -3.20% 1.00% -4.10% 30 0.6 Life Science 88
Looser Division Average -1.40% -1.70% 0.30% 61 1.2 Division Average n/a
Looser - Coating Delta EBITDA/Sales -2.00% -4.50% 2.50% 63 1.3 Coating 53
Looser - Doors Delta EBITDA/Sales -1.40% -1.70% 0.30% 59 1.2 Doors/Frames 44
Luzerner Kantonalbank Delta Income/Equity -0.20% -0.50% 0.30% 55 1.1 National/State Retail Banks Europe 36
Metraux Delta EBITDA/Sales -0.50% -0.50% 0.10% 54 1.1 Spare Parts 72
Meyer Burger Delta EBITDA/Sales -2.70% -3.20% 0.50% 55 1.1 Semiconductor Machinery 58
Micronas Delta EBITDA/Sales -108.70% -11.60% -97.10% 5 0.1 Semiconductors/Integrated Circuits 75
Mikron Delta EBITDA/Sales -29.40% -4.50% -24.90% 19 0.4 Machine Tools/Assembly Solutions 85
Mobilzone Delta EBITDA/Sales -1.90% -1.30% -0.60% 40 0.8 Mobile Phone Retail 37
Mobimo Delta EBITDA/Sales 15.30% -4.60% 19.90% 89 1.8 Real Estate 115
National Versicherung Delta Income/Equity 4.00% -1.00% 5.00% 85 1.7 Multi-line Insurer Europe 53
Nestlé Division Average -0.90% -0.10% -0.80% 45 0.9 Division Average n/a
Nestlé - Beverages Delta EBIT/Sales -0.10% 0.30% -0.40% 44 0.9 Beverages (Coffee/Water) 371
Nestlé - Confectionery Delta EBIT/Sales -0.10% 0.10% -0.20% 47 0.9 Chocolat & Confectionery 156
Nestlé - Milk Products Delta EBIT/Sales -0.90% -0.10% -0.80% 36 0.7 Dairy Products 230
Nestlé - Prepared Dishes Delta EBIT/Sales 0.40% 0.30% 0.20% 55 1.1 Prepared Food 139
Nobel Biocare Delta EBITDA/Sales -4.50% 0.60% -5.10% 38 0.8 Dental Implants 17
Novartis Division Average -21.80% -0.20% -21.60% 23 0.5 Division Average n/a
Novartis - Consumer Health Delta EBITDA/Sales -2.20% 1.10% -3.30% 13 0.3 Consumer Health 41
Novartis - Pharmaceuticals Delta EBITDA/Sales -0.10% 0.80% -0.90% 41 0.8 Pharma large only 113
Novartis - Vaccines & Diagnostics Delta EBITDA/Sales -21.80% -0.20% -21.60% 13 0.3 Vaccines/Diagnostics 147
Novartis -Sandoz Delta EBITDA/Sales -1.80% 1.90% -3.70% 26 0.5 Generics & OTC 69
OC Oerlikon Division Average -24.40% -8.70% -15.70% 14 0.3 Division Average n/a
OC Oerlikon - Drive Systems Delta EBITDA/Sales -15.60% -1.40% -14.30% 10 0.2 Drive System 102
OC Oerlikon - Textile Delta EBITDA/Sales -24.40% -8.70% -15.70% 18 0.4 Textile Industry 40
Orell Füssli Division Average -19.50% -2.50% -17.00% 23 0.5 Division Average n/a
Orell Füssli - Book Retail Delta EBITDA/Sales -5.20% -2.00% -3.10% 41 0.8 Book Retail 34
Orell Füssli - Publishing Delta EBITDA/Sales -19.50% -2.50% -17.00% 13 0.3 Publishing (Books) 98
Orell Füssli - Security Printing Delta EBITDA/Sales -17.10% -4.40% -12.70% 17 0.3 Security Printing 11
Panalpina Delta EBITDA/Sales -2.90% -1.30% -1.60% 34 0.7 Transportation/Logistic Services 160
Partners Group Delta Income/Equity -9.80% -2.20% -7.60% 17 0.3 Investment Banking 78
Petroplus Delta EBITDA/Sales -7.80% 0.10% -7.80% 7 0.1 Oil Refining and Marketing 123
Phoenix Mecano Delta EBITDA/Sales -22.50% -0.70% -21.80% 6 0.1 El. Packaging and Rotary Comp. 41
PSP Swiss Property Delta EBITDA/Sales 5.40% -4.60% 10.00% 77 1.5 Real Estate 115
Publigroupe Delta EBITDA/Sales -9.40% -0.90% -8.50% 23 0.5 Market of Advertisement 80
Quadrant Delta EBITDA/Sales -23.30% -6.10% -17.30% 6 0.1 Plastic Material and Products 82
Raetia Energie Delta EBITDA/Sales 4.40% -0.10% 4.50% 73 1.5 Power Production Europe 68
Rieter Division Average -166.40% -1.50% -164.90% 1 0 Division Average n/a
Rieter - Automotive Systems Delta EBITDA/Sales -75.60% -3.90% -71.70% 1 0 Automotive Systems 302
Rieter - Textile Systems Delta EBITDA/Sales -166.40% -1.50% -164.90% 0 0 Textile Systems 78
Roche - Diagnostics Delta EBITDA/Sales 2.20% 0.10% 2.10% 60 1.2 Diagnostics 76
Roche - Pharmaceuticals Delta EBITDA/Sales 11.00% 0.80% 10.20% 88 1.8 Pharma large only 113
Roche Limited Division Average 2.20% 0.10% 2.10% 74 1.5 Division Average n/a
Romande Energie Delta EBITDA/Sales -3.20% -0.10% -3.10% 27 0.5 Power Production Europe 68
Schindler Delta EBIT/Sales 1.00% -0.90% 1.90% 71 1.4 Elevator & Escalator 21
Schlatter Delta EBITDA/Sales -17.60% -3.30% -14.40% 0 0 Welding Plants and Machinery 40
Schmolz+Bickenbach Delta EBITDA/Sales -32.90% -13.70% -19.30% 29 0.6 Steel Production/Processing Large 73
Schulthess Delta EBITDA/Sales -3.10% 0.10% -3.20% 30 0.6 Laundry equipment 81
Schweiter Delta EBITDA/Sales -46.50% -9.80% -36.70% 0 0 Textile Machinery 65
SGS Delta EBITDA/Sales -5.50% -2.00% -3.50% 36 0.7 Testing/Inspection/Verification 194
Siegfried Delta EBITDA/Sales -27.40% 1.30% -28.60% 12 0.2 API/Intermediates/Compounds 172
Sika Delta EBITDA/Sales -4.90% -1.10% -3.70% 41 0.8 Specialty Chemicals 107
Sopracenerina Delta EBITDA/Sales -0.20% -0.10% -0.10% 45 0.9 Power Production Europe 68
St. Galler Kantonalbank Delta Income/Equity -0.30% -0.50% 0.30% 52 1 National/State Retail Banks Europe 36
StarragHeckert Delta EBITDA/Sales -2.80% -5.50% 2.60% 67 1.3 Machining Centers 52
Straumann Delta EBITDA/Sales -8.50% 0.60% -9.00% 25 0.5 Dental Implants 17
Sulzer Delta EBITDA/Sales -0.70% -3.50% 2.90% 74 1.5 Industrial Machinery and Equipment 92
Sulzer - Pumps Delta EBITDA/Sales 1.80% -1.50% 3.20% 69 1.4 Pumps 120
Swatch Division Average -7.10% -1.30% -5.70% 26 0.5 Division Average n/a
Swatch Delta EBITDA/Sales -10.50% -1.00% -9.50% 8 0.2 Jewelry & Watches 36
Swatch - Watches & Jewelry Delta EBIT/Sales -7.10% -1.30% -5.70% 26 0.5 Watches 83
Swiss Life Delta Income/Equity 0.30% -1.00% 1.30% 67 1.3 Multi-line Insurer Europe 53
Swiss Re Delta Income/Equity -5.60% 0.60% -6.30% 12 0.2 Reinsurer 40
Swisscom Delta EBITDA/Sales -0.90% -0.90% 0.00% 50 1 Telecommunications 98
Swisslog Delta EBITDA/Sales 1.90% -2.30% 4.30% 91 1.8 Logistic Solutions 80
Swissmetal Delta EBITDA/Sales -10.90% -6.80% -4.10% 24 0.5 Copper Products 66
Syngenta Division Average 5.60% -0.80% 6.40% 86 1.7 Division Average n/a
Syngenta - Crop Protection Delta EBITDA/Sales 5.60% -0.80% 6.40% 87 1.7 Agricultural Crop Protection 94
Syngenta - Seeds Delta EBITDA/Sales 2.50% -2.40% 4.90% 86 1.7 Agricultural Seeds 74
Synthes Inc. Delta EBITDA/Sales 0.60% -1.50% 2.00% 64 1.3 Operative Treatment Devices 26
Tamedia Delta EBITDA/Sales -17.40% -9.50% -7.90% 32 0.6 Printing/Publishing/Broadcasting 34
Tecan Delta EBITDA/Sales -1.70% -2.60% 1.00% 57 1.1 Lab Equipment Producers 36
Tornos Delta EBIT/Sales -40.00% -5.30% -34.70% 11 0.2 Special Machinery 36
UBS Delta Income/Equity -15.00% -0.70% -14.30% 0 0 Very Larg Diversified Gobal Banks 39
Uster Delta EBITDA/Sales -34.10% -9.60% -24.50% 18 0.4 Special Textile Machinery 44
Valiant Delta Income/Equity -0.20% -2.70% 2.50% 76 1.5 Wealth Management Europe 39
Valora Delta EBITDA/Sales -0.60% 0.10% -0.70% 16 0.3 Grocery 98
Vaudoise Delta Income/Equity -9.10% -1.00% -8.10% 15 0.3 Multi-line Insurer Europe 53
Vetropack Delta EBIT/Sales -2.80% -1.80% -1.00% 43 0.9 Glass Packaging 52
Von Roll Division Average -10.50% -7.00% -3.40% 24 0.5 Division Average n/a
Von Roll - Composites Delta EBITDA/Sales -24.30% -9.40% -14.90% 11 0.2 Industrial Division 85
Von Roll - Insulation Delta EBITDA/Sales -10.50% -7.00% -3.40% 36 0.7 Electrical Division 78
Vontobel Delta Income/Equity -3.70% -2.20% -1.50% 40 0.8 Investment Banking 78
VP Bank Delta Income/Equity -1.50% -2.70% 1.20% 64 1.3 Wealth Management Europe 39
VZ Delta Income/Equity -1.00% -2.20% 1.20% 54 1.1 Investment Banking 78
Walliser Kantonalbank Delta Income/Equity 0.30% -0.50% 0.90% 79 1.6 National/State Retail Banks Europe 36
Walter Meier Delta EBIT/Sales -3.30% -2.30% -1.00% 39 0.8 Heating/Cooling Equipment 78
Warteck Invest Delta EBIT/Sales 14.20% -5.30% 19.50% 84 1.7 Real Estate 115
Ypsomed Delta EBITDA/Sales -2.00% -2.30% 0.40% 52 1 Injection Pens Manufacturer 47
Zehnder Delta EBIT/Sales -1.40% -2.20% 0.80% 66 1.3 Heating/Sanitary Equipment 65
Züblin Immobilien Delta EBITDA/Sales -9.70% -4.60% -5.10% 43 0.9 Real Estate 115
Zuger Kantonalbank Delta Income/Equity 1.00% -0.50% 1.50% 90 1.8 National/State Retail Banks Europe 36
Zurich Financial Services Delta Income/Equity -6.10% -1.00% -5.20% 26 0.5 Multi-line Insurer Europe 53

The bonus multiple in the table is the multiplier by which individual target bonuses (typically expected bonuses or average historic bonuses) are multiplied to calculate the deserved indexed bonus for 2009.

 

III. Method

1      Purpose

The purpose of the Obermatt Bonus Index is to calculate deserved bonuses based on indexed operating performance for public companies and their significant divisions (business segments). Indexed bonuses have the advantage that they pay appropriate bonuses that are neither too high nor too low. Traditional non-indexed bonus plans typically pay excessively high bonuses in up-cycles and bonuses that are too low in downturns. Indexed bonuses avoid this by assessing performance relative to peers, thereby measuring true operating performance only, not the economy’s performance (external factors such as business cycles, resource price changes, customer demand or market sentiment at the stock exchanges etc.).

This is why indexed bonuses stay fairer even in strong up or down-cycles. Indexed bonuses do not need pre-negotiated financial targets. Therefore, they can be assessed outside-in by the objectively derived Obermatt Bonus Index. Indexed bonuses for assessed companies or divisions are determined in a three stage process:

 

1. Obermatt creates a peer universe of comparable companies which defines the relevant market of the assessed company.
2. Obermatt determines the actual performance of the assessed company as Operating Rank.
3. Based on the achieved Operating Rank

 

2     Definition of the Peer Universe

Defining the industry sector and selecting an appropriate peer universe is paramount to the Bonus Index results. Peer selection involves selecting companies which are in the same line of business as the company or division being ranked. For this purpose, Obermatt uses the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) and the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) to categorize the selected companies to their particular industry sector. Additionally, Obermatt performs a keyword and a manual search to narrow the peer universe to represent the company to be ranked as accurately as possible. Each peer universe ideally comprises around 30-200 companies. However, in some cases the peer universe can be smaller than 30 or even larger than 200 companies.

More information on www.obermatt.com/peer-universe.

 

3      Operating Rank

The Operating Rank converts the absolute values of performance measures to percentile rank values. Operating Rank shows the operating performance on any value driver of a company against the performance of all peer companies for that same metric. The market performance is provided by showing the percentile ranks on a percentile rank chart called Operating Rank. Operating Rank is calculated using actual historic data or deltas of that data from one period to the next. Operating Rank is part of Obermatt's indexed operating performance approach to indexed performance management and investing. 

More at www.obermatt.com/operating-rank.

4      Performance Metric

For the Bonus Index, actual performance is based on organic EBITDA or EBIT where EBITDA is not available. For financial institutions, EBITDA is replaced by Net Income. Organic EBITDA (resp. Net Income, not separately mentioned thereafter) is free from extraordinary effects, such as effects from mergers and acquisitions activity and restructuring. Obermatt uses organic EBITDA as reported by the Thomson Reuters Worldscope database. This database adjusts for non operational activities such as sales of divisions, one-off depreciation, restructuring costs and other special items. To further increase the quality and reliability of the Bonus Index, financial data of the 10% best performers were manually verified and, if necessary, adjusted (see notes in this report).

Obermatt indexes EBITDA by calculating the Operating Rank of Delta EBITDA in percent of sales (DEBITDA%sales). This figure is robust against influences by accounting decisions and not affected by base level effects of EBITDA and thus works for negative EBITDA levels as well. For financial institutions, Sales is replaced by Average Equity.

5      Bonus Calculations

Since Operating Ranks are independent of external factors (including investor sentiment) and a standardized performance measure, deserved bonus levels are directly derived from the Operating Rank. The Bonus Index uses the following formula for calculating the Bonus Multiple.

Bonus Multiple = 2 * Operating Rank on DEBITDA in % of sales

The Bonus Multiple is the factor by which individually agreed target bonuses (e.g. typically expected or average historic bonus levels) are multiplied to obtain the actually deserved indexed bonus. For instance, if the agreed target bonus is €10’000 and the Bonus Multiple is 1.2, the deserved actual bonus is €12’000 (1.2 times €10’000).

The following graph illustrates how Operating Rank is converted into Bonus Multiples:

 

IV. Notes

Obermatt has analyzed 147 SMI/SPI companies.

Excluded are the following companies:

Due to not yet reported financials:

  • Aryzta
  • Bank Rothschild
  • Burkhard Compression
  • Conzzeta
  • Golay Buchel
  • Implenia
  • Inficon
  • Metall Zug
  • Richemont
  • Swiss Prime Site
  • Zwahlen & Mayr

Due to lacking size:

  • Tec-Sem
  • U-Blox
  • Edisun
  • Bondpartners
  • CIE FIN Trading

Because of the complexity of the branch:

  • Hospital Operator
  • Software developer
  • Railway companies
  • Hotel chains
  • Messe Schweiz
  • Kudelski
  • Gategroup
  • Precious Wood
  • Villars
  • Duffry
  • COS
  • Escor
  • Ci Com

Due to different reasons:

  • Biotech companies (due to the fact that benefits usually occur at a future point)
  • Private equity companies (due to the fact that the portfolio of this companies would have to be analyzed to get relevant results)
  • Valartis (no clear information about the impact of exceptional items)
  • Jelmoli
  • LO Holding

We performed a custom consolidation for the following company:

  • UBS: due to unclear impact of exceptional write offs and impairments the Investment division was subtracted
  • Credit Suisse: due to unclear impact of exceptional write offs and impairments the Investment division was subtracted

The following companies were adjusted from fiscal year to calendar year:

  • Carlo Gavazzi
  • Dottikon
  • Feintool
  • Infranor
  • LEM
  • Loeb
  • Logitech
  • Schaffner
  • Sonova
  • Ypsomed
  • Züblin Immobilien

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VI. About Obermatt Inc.

Obermatt is an international financial research company focused on indexing corporate operating performance to measure, rank and compare key financial ratios standardized and independent of external factors.

We help corporations, private equity firms and investors add value for their shareholders and to their portfolios through products that make innovative use of indexed performance measurement. The company is employee owned and has offices in Los Angeles, USA and Zurich, Switzerland.

 

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