Key Financial Indicators 2018

Net sales
348.8

MEUR

Operating result
38.9

MEUR

Return on equity (ROE)
16.0

%

Earnings per share
0.82

EUR

Vaisala - Annual Report 2018

Annual Report 2018

Stack of documents

Corporate Governance Statement

Kjell Forsén

CEO's message 2018

In 2018, our net sales increased by 5% driven by good product deliveries. Net sales in Americas and APAC regions grew nicely, although weather related market in China was challenging. Operating result reached almost previous year’s level and was 11% of net sales.

Highlights of the Year

94
%

of electricity used is renewable

96
%

waste recovery rate of manufacturing sites

-
90
%

carbon footprint reduction from energy consumption since 2014

91
%

of personnel working on ISO 14001 certified sites

Value creation model

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Vaisala Value Creation Model 2019

Value for customers

Value for customers

With our measurement solutions, our customers can make reliable decisions as well as enhance quality and productivity of their operations.

Value for employees

Value for employees

Solving some of the most difficult challenges of our time, Vaisala offers purposeful work, well-being, and learning for its employees.

Value for society and the environment

Value for society and the environment

Our measurement solutions enhance information, resource efficiency, and safety in societies.

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