Kuka AG - RoboticsForecast for 2018 revised downwards once again
In connection with the preparation of the annual financial statements, the Kuka Board of Management decided to revise the forecast communicated in October 2018 for the end of 2018 (sales of around EUR 3.3 billion / EBIT margin of around 4.5%). An immediate action package was also adopted.
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