PRESS INFORMATION SCHOTT stays on course for growth Mainz, Germany - Schott AG

PRESS INFORMATION

No. 001/2018
January 19, 2018
Mainz, Germany

SCHOTT stays on course for growth

→ Sales exceed EUR 2 billion mark
→ EBIT and consolidated earnings improve once again
→ Good prospects for 2018

SCHOTT AG continued on its growth course in fiscal year 2016/2017 by improving on all
of its key earnings figures (reporting date: September 30, 2017). EBIT reached EUR 272
million, well above the EUR 223 million the company reported in fiscal year 2015/2016.
Consolidated earnings reached a record level of EUR 197 million. Free cash flow of EUR
153 million was also a significant improvement. “Overall, we are satisfied with the past
fiscal year. We achieved all the goals we set,” Chairman of the Board of Management Dr.
Frank Heinricht said at the annual results press conference.

Sales increased by 3.1% to EUR 2.05 billion. All three segments “Precision Materials,”
“Optical Industries” and “Home Appliances” contributed to this. Demand for ZERODUR®
glass-ceramic as a key component in microlithography and astronomy, high-quality
pharmaceutical packaging and special glass for kitchen appliances was particularly
dynamic. Foreign sales accounted for 86% of total sales. Nearly half of sales were
generated in Europe, around a quarter in North and South America and around a quarter
in Asia. The number of employees worldwide remained unchanged at 15,100, 5,200 of
whom were based in Germany. Investments in property, plant and equipment amounted
to EUR 154 million. More than half went to German sites. The largest foreign investment
was the establishment of a pharmaceutical packaging plant in China, which went into
operation last September.

At the presentation of the balance sheet, CFO Dr. Jens Schulte indicated that equity had
reached the solid figure of EUR 763 million. The equity ratio improved from 22% to 32%.
A significant increase in net liquidity and a credit line of EUR 250 million have increased
the scope for acquisitions and investments. The remaining 49% of the previous joint
venture NEC SCHOTT Components was acquired in November 2017. The company, now

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operating under the name SCHOTT Japan Corporation, is one of the leading
manufacturers of electronic components in the field of glass-to-metal feedthroughs and
thermal fuses in Japan.

Outlook for fiscal year 2017/2018: Growth in sales – stable earnings
SCHOTT intends to continue on its path of sustainable and profitable growth in the current
fiscal year. The technology group expects a boost from demand for ZERODUR® glass-
ceramic, pharmaceutical systems and the expansion of production capacities for specialty
glass products. SCHOTT plans to invest a total of EUR 180 million. A quarter of this will
go to the main plant in Mainz, creating more than 100 new jobs.

On the basis of innovations, investments and the strong global economy, SCHOTT
expects Group sales to increase by between 3 and 6% and earnings to remain stable at a
high level.

Key figures for fiscal year 2016/2017
in EUR millions                                      2016/2017       2015/2016       Change in %

Sales                                                  2,053             1,992              +3

Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT)                272               223             +22

Consolidated earnings                                    197               139             +42

Free cash flow                                           153               102             +49

Net liquidity (financial balance)                        113                20           >100

Investments in property, plant and equipment             154               173             -11

R&D expenses                                               76               74              +3

Employees as of the reporting date (number)           15,113           15,071                0

SCHOTT is a leading international technology group in the areas of specialty glass and glass-
ceramics. The company has more than 130 years of outstanding development, materials and
technology expertise and offers a broad portfolio of high-quality products and intelligent solutions.
SCHOTT is an innovative enabler for many industries, including the home appliance, pharma,
electronics, optics, life sciences, automotive and aviation industries. SCHOTT strives to play an
important part of everyone’s life and is committed to innovation and sustainable success. The
group maintains a global presence with production sites and sales offices in 33 countries. With its
workforce of approximately 15,000 employees, sales of 2.05 billion euros were generated in fiscal
year 2016/2017. The parent company, SCHOTT AG, has its headquarters in Mainz (Germany) and
is solely owned by the Carl Zeiss Foundation. As a foundation company, SCHOTT assumes
special responsibility for its employees, society and the environment.

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Press contact:
Salvatore Ruggiero
Vice President Marketing and Communication
SCHOTT AG, Hattenbergstraße 10, 55122 Mainz
Phone: +49 (0)6131/66-4140
Email: salvatore.ruggiero@schott.com

                         SCHOTT expects high growth rates for specialty glasses for
                         diagnostics in the coming years.
                         Photo: SCHOTT

                         Four of the Extremely Large Telescope’s five mirrors are made
                         of ZERODUR® glass-ceramic from SCHOTT.
                         Photo: SCHOTT

                         SCHOTT is one of the world’s leading suppliers of
                         pharmaceutical systems.
                         Photo: SCHOTT

                         SCHOTT is expanding its capacity for ZERODUR® glass-
                         ceramic products at its main plant in Mainz. This will create
                         more than 100 new jobs.
                         Photo: SCHOTT

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