Siemens quarterly figures Q1/2021Signs point to growth
Siemens today announced its figures for the first quarter of 2021. The Group management speaks of an excellent start and is significantly raising its forecast for the year.
Siemens Healthineers recorded an increase in order intake: it rose from €4.125 billion in Q1/20 to €4.387 billion in the first quarter of 2021. This also includes a new volume from coronavirus antigen rapid tests. However, volume growth is being held back by strong negative currency translation effects. Sales revenue increased by 13% from EUR 3.587 billion in the same period of the previous year to EUR 3.868 billion in the first quarter. Adjusted EBITA rose from a low comparative basis, but included negative effects of EUR 67 million in connection with the planned acquisition of Varian Medical Systems as well as negative currency translation effects.