CHANGE LANGUAGE OTHER TRELLEBORG SITES CONTACT US Home Your Industry Our Solutions Accelerate Performance Investors Media Career About Us Home Investors Financial Targets Financial Targets Trelleborg applies ambitious financial targets that reflect the Group’s aim to increase value generation and become a world leader in selected markets and geographical segments. Organic growth 1) Target: Average annual organic growth over an economic cycle should be at least 5 percent. In addition, further growth will occur through bolt-on acquisitions. Outcome: In 2014, organic sales growth was -1 percent (1), reflecting the sluggish nature of the global economic recovery, particularly in Europe. At the same time, the Group strengthened its positions during the year, despite a challenging market situation in several geographic markets and segments. Operating margin 1) Target: The operating margin should be at least 12 percent. Outcome: In 2014, the operating margin rose to 13.3 percent (12.2), mainly resulting from continued high efficiency and cost control. Return on equity 2) Target: The long-term return on equity should be at least 15 percent. Outcome: In 2014, return on equity was 13.7 percent (11.4), a result of Trelleborg’s long-term efforts to streamline and rationalize production, sales and capital utilization. 1)Continuing operations excluding participations in TrelleborgVibracoustic and excluding items affecting comparability 2)Continuing operations including participations in TrelleborgVibracoustic and including items affecting comparability TRELLEBORG ANNUAL REPORT 2014 (PDF) © Trelleborg AB (publ), P.O. Box 153, SE-231 22 Trelleborg, tel: +46 410 670 00 Cookie policy We use cookies to provide you with a better service. Carry on browsing if you're happy with this, or find out how to manage cookies. OK