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Kitron Interim / Quarterly Report 2017

Jul 13, 2017

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Defence/Aerospace Energy/Telecoms Industry Medical devices Offshore/Marine

Norway Sweden Lithuania Germany USA China

Report first half year and second quarter

Report first half year and second quarter 2017

Strong growth and milestone EBIT margin of 7%

  • EBIT margin reached long-term ambition of 7% Key contracts won in the quarter

Strong revenue growth

Kitron's revenue for the second quarter was NOK 649 million (NOK 563 million), an increase of 15.2 per cent compared to the same period last year. Growth adjusted for foreign exchange effects in consolidation was 16.1 per cent.

Growth compared to the same quarter last year was particularly strong in the Industry market sector. Defence/Aerospace and Energy/Telecoms also recorded solid growth, while Medical devices showed a slight decline. Offshore/Marine continues to decline, but has reached a level where the impact on group revenue is minimal.

The company maintains its longer-term goal of an annual organic growth of approximately 10 percent.

EBIT margin reached long-term ambition of 7%

Second quarter EBITDA* was NOK 59.0 million (NOK 45.2 million), an increase of 30.6 per cent compared to last year. Operating profit (EBIT)* for the second quarter ended at NOK 45.5 million (NOK 33.1 million), an increase of 37.5 per cent.

Profitability expressed as EBIT margin* was 7.0 per cent (5.9 per cent). The margin is in line with the long-term target initially expressed at the Kitron Capital Markets Day in February 2016, and this is the first quarter in which this ambition is achieved.

While the EBIT margin will vary from quarter to quarter, this is an important milestone for the company.

Profit after tax was NOK 31.4 million (NOK 21.4 million), an increase of 46.8 per cent and corresponding to NOK 0.18 earnings per share (NOK 0.12).

Solid order backlog

The order backlog ended at NOK 1 017.8 million, an increase of 3 per cent compared to last year. Growth in order backlog was particularly strong in the Industry sector, while other sectors were mixed. As in preceding quarters, the order backlog within Offshore/Marine continues to fall due to the general downturn in the oil service market.

Orders received in the quarter were NOK 590.0 million

Key figures

  • Strong revenue growth Improved capital efficiency
  • Solid order backlog Investing for further growth

Improved capital efficiency

Net working capital* increased by 8.4 per cent from NOK 521 million to NOK 565 million compared to the same quarter last year, thus continuing the trend of decreasing net working capital compared to revenue.

Return on operating capital (ROOC) R3* was 23.0 per cent compared to 17.6 per cent in the same quarter last year. Net working capital R3 as a percentage of revenue was 20.6 per cent, compared to 23.4 per cent last year. Cash conversion cycle (CCC) R3* was 73 days for the quarter. This is down from 86 days last year, an improvement of 13 days.

Operating cash flow was NOK 63.1 million (NOK 61.0 million) for the quarter.

Key contracts won in the quarter

Kitron signed important contracts with key long-term customers in the second quarter.

In May, Kongsberg Defence Systems awarded Kitron a NOK 34 million order for military communications equipment. The equipment to be supplied is related to an existing contract for deliveries to Hungary. Kitron will supply various communications products, and production will be done by Kitron in Arendal. Deliveries will take place in 2018.

In June, Kitron signed a contract with a potential value of NOK 600 million over a five-year period with Husqvarna Group. The new agreement includes five products for the Husqvarna Robotic Lawn Mowers product range and is in addition to existing manufacturing volumes. Production will take place at Kitron's plant in Lithuania.

Investing for further growth

Over the past years, Kitron has invested in its facilities, ensuring that they are modern, highly competitive and able to handle expected growth.

In the second quarter, the move and major upgrade of the Swedish plant in Jönköping was completed, with the official opening being celebrated in May.

In the second half of 2017 Kitron will invest in SMT equipment for increased capacity in the US, Lithuania and China. In addition, further investments in Norway, Sweden and Lithuania will focus on automation and robotics.

NOK million Q2 2017 Q2 2016 Change 30.06.2017 30.06.2016 Change 31.12.2016
Revenue 648.7 563.1 85.5 1 233.7 1 060.1 173.6 2 093.0
EBIT 45.5 33.1 12.4 76.3 53.6 22.8 117.8
Order backlog 1 017.8 989.4 28.4 1 017.8 989.4 28.4 1 019.4
Operating cash flow 63.1 61.0 2.1 47.6 35.7 11.9 108.5
Net working capital 565.3 521.5 43.9 565.3 521.5 43.9 512.2

* For definition – See Appendix «Definition of Alternative Performance Measures»

REVENUE Group NOK million

ORDER BACKLOG Group NOK million

Key figures

Revenue from customers in the Swedish market represented a 52.6 per cent share of the total revenue during the second quarter (47.1 per cent). The Norwegian market represented 25.5 per cent of Kitron's total revenue in the second quarter (32.9 per cent).

Variable contribution

The variable contribution*, defined as revenue minus cost of materials and direct payroll expenses, decreased from the same period last year. This is due to increase in material cost as a result of change in production mix.

Profit

Kitron's operating profit (EBIT) in the second quarter was NOK 45.5 million, which was an increase of 12.4 million compared with the same period last year (NOK 33.1 million).

Profit before tax in the second quarter of 2017 was NOK 40.4 million, which was an increase of NOK 11.3 million compared to the same period last year.

The company's total payroll expenses in the second quarter were NOK 6.0 million higher than in the corresponding period in 2016. The relative payroll costs ended at 20.1 per cent, down from 22.1 per cent of revenue in the second quarter last year. Other operating costs were 5.7 per cent of revenue in the second quarter of 2017 (5.7 per cent).

During the quarter net financial items amounted to a net cost of NOK 5.1 million. The corresponding figure for second quarter last year was a net cost of NOK 4.0 million. The main reason for the change was currency effects on intra-group financial loans. Intra-group financial loans to subsidiaries in foreign currencies as of 30 June 2017 total USD 11.1 million and EUR 1.9 million.

Balance sheet

Kitron's gross balance sheet as of 30 June 2017 amounted to NOK 1 437.8 million, compared to NOK 1 288.0 million at the same time in 2016. Equity was NOK 609.2 million (NOK 559.5 million), corresponding to an equity ratio of 42.3 per cent (43.4 per cent). Net gearing* of the company was 0.41 (0.38).

Inventory was NOK 425.0 million as of 30 June 2017 (NOK 401.6 million). Inventory turns was 4.5 in the second quarter 2017, which is an increase compared to second quarter last year (4.1).

Accounts receivables amounted to NOK 515.9 million at the end of the second quarter of 2017. The corresponding amount at the same time in 2016 was NOK 424.3 million.

The group's reported net interest-bearing debt* amounted to NOK 250.1 million as of 30 June 2017. Net interest-bearing debt at the end of the second quarter 2016 was NOK 212.9 million. Net interest-bearing debt / EBITDA is 1.3 for the second quarter compared to 1.4 at the same time last year.

Cash flow from operating activities for the second quarter of 2017 was NOK 63.1 million (NOK 61.0 million).

NOK million

OPERATING CASH FLOW Group NOK million

NET WORKING CAPITAL Group

EQUITY RATIO Group Per cent

Revenue business entities

NOK million Q2 2017 Q2 2016 Change 30.06.2017 30.06.2016 Change 31.12.2016
Norway 212.0 224.2 (12.2) 396.0 408.3 (12.4) 766.5
Sweden 195.0 146.6 48.4 357.0 276.4 80.6 592.5
Lithuania 209.2 172.6 36.6 421.8 346.0 75.8 635.9
Others 95.7 93.6 2.1 184.4 169.9 14.5 356.7
Group and eliminations (63.2) (73.8) 10.6 (125.4) (140.5) 15.1 (258.7)
Total group 648.7 563.1 85.5 1 233.7 1 060.1 173.6 2 093.0

EBIT business entities

NOK million Q2 2017 Q2 2016 Change 30.06.2017 30.06.2016 Change 31.12.2016
Norway 12.0 10.2 1.8 20.0 10.8 9.2 27.5
Sweden 11.2 5.1 6.1 12.8 15.4 (2.6) 28.5
Lithuania 17.2 15.0 2.2 37.0 30.3 6.7 48.3
Others 8.9 7.5 1.4 16.1 10.8 5.3 34.6
Group and eliminations (3.7) (4.7) 0.9 (9.6) (13.8) 4.2 (21.1)
Total group 45.5 33.1 12.4 76.3 53.6 22.8 117.8

Order backlog business entities and market sectors

Defence/ Energy/ Medical Offshore/
NOK million Aerospace Telecoms Industry devices Marine Total
Norway 323.2 - 40.3 41.8 11.8 417.1
Sweden 43.9 88.3 31.9 94.3 - 258.3
Lithuania 2.7 29.1 203.3 22.3 - 257.4
Other 33.4 5.9 42.1 3.6 - 85.0
Total group 403.3 123.2 317.5 162.0 11.8 1 017.8

Revenue geographic markets

NOK million Q2 2017 Q2 2016 Change 30.06.2017 30.06.2016 Change 31.12.2016
Norway 165.5 185.4 (19.9) 328.1 354.3 (26.2) 662.3
Sweden 341.3 265.5 75.9 644.8 528.5 116.3 1 014.4
Rest of Europe 48.1 22.9 25.2 88.2 42.0 46.2 119.8
USA/Canada 90.4 90.1 0.3 166.7 128.2 38.4 283.5
Others 3.3 (0.6) 3.9 6.0 7.1 (1.1) 13.1
Total group 648.7 563.1 85.5 1 233.7 1 060.1 173.6 2 093.0
Full time employees
30.06.2017 30.06.2016 Change 31.12.2016
Norway 356 380 (23) 334
Sweden 176 142 34 182
Lithuania 694 535 158 679
Other 187 187 - 182
Total group 1 413 1 244 169 1 377

Q2

REVENUE Defence/Aerospace NOK million

REVENUE Energy/Telecoms NOK million 82 72 82 83 100 - 20 40 60 80 100 120

Q2 2016 Q3 2016 Q4 2016 Q1 2017 Q2 2017

REVENUE Industry NOK million

Organisation

The Kitron workforce corresponded to 1 413 full-time employees on 30 June 2017. This is an increase of 169 since the second quarter of 2016. There is a decrease of 23 related to the operations in Norway, while there is an increase of the workforce in Lithuania and Sweden of 158 and 34 respectively. The number of full-time employees in low-cost regions now accounts for 62 per cent of the total.

Market

Order intake in the quarter was NOK 590.0 million, which is 10.4 per cent lower than for the second quarter 2016. The order backlog ended at NOK 1 17.8 million, which is 2.9 per cent higher than the same period last year.

Four-quarter moving average order intake was down from NOK 589.0 million at the beginning of the second quarter to NOK 571.8 million at the end of the quarter. Kitron's order backlog includes four months customer forecast plus all firm orders for later delivery.

Defence/Aerospace

The Defence/Aerospace sector consists of three main product divisions: military and civil avionics, military communication and weapon control systems.

The Defence/Aerospace sector revenue increased by 18.1 per cent compared to last year. The order backlog at NOK 403.3 million decreased

Revenue market sectors

by NOK 62.9 million during the quarter. Compared to last year, the order backlog decreased by NOK 76.6 million (15.9 per cent).

The high level of activity in the defence sector continues, driven by rollout of military communications equipment in Norway and supported by increased defence project deliveries in Sweden. Kitron's expansion of its footprint in the F35 program secures the company's future position as a strong partner within the defence sector.

The Defence/Aerospace sector is in general characterized by project deliveries. Military aviation programs constitute an increasing share of Defence/ Aerospace revenue, and as a consequence there will be larger fluctuations in order backlog, as these customers tend to place longer orders than normal in the defence sector.

Energy/Telecoms

Within the Energy/Telecoms sector Kitron offers clients particular expertise in manufacturing products such as transmission systems, high frequency microwave modules, radio frequency (RF) and remote measurement of electrical metering.

The Energy/Telecoms sector revenues increased by 21.6 per cent compared to last year. The order backlog is NOK 123.2 million, a decrease of NOK 17.2 million compared to the first quarter in 2017, and NOK 14.7 million (13.5 per cent) higher than a year ago.

NOK million Q2 2017 Q2 2016 Change 30.06.2017 30.06.2016 Change 31.12.2016
Defence/Aerospace 191.5 162.3 29.3 356.0 274.7 81.3 574.1
Energy/Telecoms 99.6 81.9 17.7 182.1 148.9 33.3 302.7
Industry 239.5 182.0 57.5 470.0 372.4 97.6 687.8
Medical devices 107.8 120.8 (12.9) 208.9 234.9 (26.0) 484.9
Offshore/Marine 10.2 16.2 (5.9) 16.7 29.3 (12.6) 43.5
Total group 648.7 563.1 85.5 1 233.7 1 060.1 173.6 2 093.0

Order Backlog market sectors

NOK million 30.06.2017 30.06.2016 Change 31.12.2016
Defence/Aerospace 403.3 479.8 (76.6) 449.2
Energy/Telecoms 123.2 108.5 14.7 116.5
Industry 317.5 217.0 100.5 302.3
Medical devices 162.0 167.4 (5.4) 139.7
Offshore/Marine 11.8 16.6 (4.8) 11.6
Total group 1 017.8 989.4 28.4 1 019.4

REVENUE Offshore/Marine

Q2 2016 Q3 2016 Q4 2016 Q1 2017 Q2 2017

Industry

Within the Industry sector Kitron operates and delivers a complete range of services within industrial applications like automation, environmental, material warehousing and security. The Industry sector consists of three main product areas: control systems, electronic control units (ECU) and automation.

The industry sector showed a revenue increase of 31.6 per cent compared to the second quarter last year, and an increase of 3.9 per cent from the first quarter of 2017. The order backlog increased by NOK 100.5 million (46.3 per cent) compared to the same period last year and increased by NOK 22.0 million from the preceding quarter (7.4 per cent).

The industry sector continues to grow due to strong growth in Lithuania. Order backlog is affected by seasonality.

Medical devices

The Medical device sector consists of three main product areas: ultrasound and cardiology systems, respiratory medical devices and Lab/ IVD (In-Vitro Diagnostics).

Revenue in the Medical device sector decreased by 10.8 per cent compared to the same period last year. The order backlog is NOK 162.0 million, down NOK 5.4 million (3.2 per cent) from the same period last year, and up NOK 18.9 million (13.2 per cent) compared to the preceding quarter.

Offshore/Marine

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Kitron divides the Offshore/Marine sector into three main areas; subsea production systems, oil and gas exploration equipment and navigation, positioning, automation and control systems for the marine sector.

Q2

The Offshore/Marine sector revenue decreased by 36.4 per cent compared to the same period last year. The order backlog is NOK 11.8 million, a decrease of NOK 1.8 million compared to the preceding quarter and a reduction of NOK 4.8 million compared to the same period last year (28.9 per cent). The decline in revenue is due to the previously announced reduction in the Norwegian market, which is connected to the general adjustment in the oil service market.

Outlook

For 2017, Kitron expects revenue to grow to between NOK 2 150 and 2 350 million. The EBIT margin is expected to be between 5.6 and 6.4 per cent. Revenue is now expected to be in the higher end of the indicated range. The growth is primarily driven by customers in the Industry sector. The profitability increase is driven by cost reduction activities and improved efficiency.

The board emphasizes that every assessment of future conditions necessarily involves an element of uncertainty.

Oslo, 13 July 2017, Board of directors, Kitron ASA

Condensed profit and loss statement

NOK 1 000 Q2 2017 Q2 2016 30.06.2017 30.06.2016 31.12.2016
Revenue 648 658 563 112 1 233 740 1 060 117 2 093 001
Cost of materials 422 904 358 793 810 420 675 364 1 348 087
Payroll expenses 130 665 124 672 254 386 240 420 450 708
Other operational expenses 36 899 32 307 67 571 65 517 127 517
Other gains / (losses) 807 (2 164) 374 (2 114) (2 737)
Operating profit before depreciation and impairments (EBITDA) 58 996 45 175 101 736 76 703 163 952
Depreciation and impairments 13 507 12 082 25 398 23 116 46 124
Operating profit (EBIT) 45 489 33 094 76 338 53 586 117 828
Net financial items (5 077) (3 979) (9 147) (14 104) (19 016)
Profit (loss) before tax 40 412 29 115 67 192 39 482 98 812
Tax 8 964 7 694 14 163 8 030 24 261
Profit (loss) for the period 31 447 21 421 53 028 31 452 74 551
Earnings per share-basic 0.18 0.12 0.31 0.18 0.43
Earnings per share-diluted 0.18 0.12 0.30 0.18 0.41

Condensed balance sheet

NOK 1 000 30.06.2017 30.06.2016 31.12.2016
ASSETS
Goodwill 26 786 26 786 26 786
Other intangible assets 14 124 21 782 17 736
Tangible fixed assets 244 005 199 082 232 301
Deferred tax assets 64 516 79 115 70 380
Total non-current assets 349 431 326 766 347 204
Inventory 425 022 401 556 384 869
Accounts receivable 515 853 424 325 442 459
Other receivables 57 084 38 210 44 060
Cash and cash equivalents 90 449 97 130 134 413
Total current assets 1 088 408 961 221 1 005 801
Total assets 1 437 838 1 287 987 1 353 005
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Equity 609 171 559 531 584 799
Total equity 609 171 559 531 584 799
Deferred tax liabilities 994 1 032 944
Loans 58 427 54 988 61 462
Pension commitments 6 343 6 502 6 343
Total non-current liabilities 65 764 62 522 68 749
Accounts payable 375 526 304 426 315 133
Other payables 105 286 105 078 95 522
Loans 282 092 255 044 288 802
Other provisions - 1 386 -
Total current liabilities 762 904 665 934 699 457
Total liabilities and equity 1 437 838 1 287 987 1 353 005

Condensed cash flow statement

NOK 1 000 Q2 2017 Q2 2016 30.06.2017 30.06.2016 31.12.2016
Profit before tax 40 412 29 115 67 192 39 482 98 812
Depreciations 13 507 12 081 25 398 23 116 46 124
Change in inventory, accounts receivable and accounts payable (11 854) 636 (53 153) (13 855) (4 595)
Change in net other current assets and other operating related items (6 209) 12 628 6 854 5 865 (40 435)
Change in factoring debt 27 234 6 560 1 307 (18 904) 8 576
Net cash flow from operating activities 63 091 61 019 47 598 35 704 108 482
Net cash flow from investing activities (13 528) (5 182) (27 500) (11 685) (43 823)
Net cash flow from financing activities (47 707) (41 782) (55 100) (48 642) (57 677)
Change in cash and bank credit 1 857 14 055 (35 002) (24 623) 6 983
Cash and bank credit opening balance 16 416 8 750 53 523 43 645 43 645
Currency conversion of cash and bank credit 738 (126) 490 3 657 2 896
Cash and bank credit closing balance 19 011 22 679 19 011 22 679 53 523

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

NOK 1 000 Q2 2017 Q2 2016 30.06.2017 30.06.2016 31.12.2016
Profit (loss) for the period 31 447 21 421 53 028 31 452 74 551
Actuarial gain / losses pensions - - - - (134)
Gain / losses forward contract - 264 - 264 672
Currency translation differences 10 339 (1 453) 13 802 (5 959) (15 634)
Total comprehensive income for the period 41 786 20 232 66 830 25 757 59 455
Allocated to shareholders 41 786 20 232 66 830 25 757 59 455

Changes in equity

NOK 1 000 30.06.2017 30.06.2016 31.12.2016
Equity opening balance 584 799 566 510 566 510
Profit (loss) for the period 53 028 31 452 74 551
Paid dividends (44 048) (36 322) (36 322)
Effect from options 1 589 3 585 4 534
Issue of ordinary shares - - 323
Termination of options against cash consideration - - (9 703)
Other comprehensive income for the period 13 802 (5 695) (15 094)
Equity closing balance 609 171 559 531 584 799

Notes to the financial statements

Note 1 – General information and principles The condensed consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of 2017 have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Accounting Standards (IFRS) and IAS 34 for interim financial reporting. Kitron has applied the same accounting policies as in the consolidated financial statements for 2016. The interim financial statements do not include all the information required for a full financial report and should therefore be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements for 2016, which were prepared in accordance with the Norwegian Accounting Act and IFRS, as adopted by the EU.

The consolidated financial statements for 2016 are available upon request from the company and at www.kitron.com.

Note 2 – Estimates

The preparation of the interim financial statements requires the use of evaluations, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of the accounting principles and amounts recognised as assets and liabilities, income and expenses. The actual results may deviate from these estimates. The important assessments underlying the application of Kitron's accounting policy and the main sources of uncertainty are the same for the interim financial statements as for the consolidated statements for 2016.

Q2

Note 3 – Financial risk management

Kitron's business exposes the company to financial risks. The purpose of the company's procedures for risk management is to minimise possibly negative effects caused by the company's financial arrangements. There has been no change of impact or material incidents in 2017.

Note 4 – Other gains and losses

Other gains and losses consist of net currency gains and losses.

Responsibility statement

We confirm, to the best of our knowledge, that the condensed set of financial statements for the period 1 January to 30 June 2017 has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 - Interim Financial Reporting, and gives a true and fair view of the group's assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss as a whole. We also confirm, to the best of our knowledge, that the interim management report includes a fair review of important events that have occurred during the first six months of the financial year and their impact on the condensed set of financial statements, a description of the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the financial year, and major related parties transactions.

Tuomo Lähdesmäki Chairman

Oslo, 13 July 2017

Gro Brækken Deputy chairman

Päivi Marttila Tanja Rørheim Employee elected board member

Espen Gundersen Bjørn Gottschlich Employee elected board member

Stefan Charette

Elisabeth Jacobsen Employee elected board member

Lars Peter Nilsson CEO

Appendix

Definition of Alternative Performance Measures

Order backlog

All firm orders and 4 months of committed customers forecast at revenue value as at balance sheet date.

Foreign exchange effects

Group consolidation restated with exchange rates as comparable period the previous year. Change in volume or balance calculated with the same exchange rates for the both periods are defined as underlying growth. Change based on the change in exchange rates are defined as foreign exchange effects. The sum of underlying growth and foreign exchange effects represent the total change between the periods.

EBITDA

Operating profit (EBIT) + Depreciation and Impairments

EBIT

Operating profit

EBIT margin (%) Operating profit (EBIT) / Revenue

Net working capital

Inventory + Accounts Receivables – Accounts Payable

Operating capital

Other intangible assets + Tangible fixed assets + Net working capital

Return on operating capital (ROOC) % Annualised Operating profit (EBIT) / Operating Capital

Return on operating capital (ROOC) R3 % (Last 3 months Operating profit (EBIT))*4) / (Last 3 months Operating Capital /3)

Direct Cost

Cost of material + Direct wages (subset of personnel expenses only to include personnel directly involved in production)

Days of Inventory Outstanding 360/ (Annualised Direct Costs/Inventory)

Days of Inventory Outstanding R3 360/ ((Last 3 months Direct Costs *4) /(Last 3 months Inventory/3))

Days of Receivables Outstanding 360/ (Annualised Revenue/Trade Receivables)

Days of Receivables Outstanding R3 360/ ((Last 3 months Revenue*4)/(Last 3 months Trade Receivables/3))

Days of Payables outstanding

360/ ((Annualised Cost of Material + Annualised other operational expenses) /Trade Payables)

Days of Payables Outstanding (R3)

360/ (((Last 3 months (Cost of Material + other operational expenses)*4) / (Last 3 months Trade Payables)/3))

Q2

Cash conversion cycle (CCC)

Days of inventory outstanding + Days of receivables outstanding – Days of payables outstanding

Cash conversion cycle (CCC) R3

Days of inventory outstanding (R3) + Days of receivables outstanding (R3) – Days of payables outstanding (R3)

Net Interest-bearing debt

  • Cash and cash equivalents + Loans (Noncurrent liabilities) + Loans (Current liabilities)

Interest-bearing debt

Loans (non-current liabilities) + Loans (current liabilities)

Inventory turns Annualised direct costs / Inventory

Variable contribution Revenue - Direct cost

Net gearing Net interest - bearing debt / Equity

Kitron is an international Electronics Manufacturing Services company. The company has manufacturing facilities in Norway, Sweden, Lithuania, China and the US and has about 1.350 employees. Kitron manufactures both electronics that are embedded in the customers' own product, as well as box-built electronic products. Kitron also provides high-level assembly (HLA) of complex electromechanical products for its customers.

Kitron offers all parts of the value chain: from design via industrialisation, manufacturing and logistics, to repairs. The electronics content may be based on conventional printed circuit boards or ceramic substrates.

Kitron also provides various related services such as cable harness manufacturing and components analysis, and resilience testing, and also source any other part of the customer's product. Customers typically serve international markets and provide equipment or systems for professional or industrial use.

Q2

2017

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