Techtronic Industries Reports Record 2016 First Half Results

Global Growth Driven by Cordless Product Innovations and Continued Strong Performance in our Power Equipment Business

Sales Increases 8.6 % and Profit Increases 11.6 %

HONG KONG, Aug. 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

• Record results in revenue, gross profit and net income
• Gross Profit Margin increased for the 8^th consecutive period to 36.1%
• Power Equipment sales outpaced the industry, increasing 12.6%, fueled by innovative new products

Hong Kong-based global power equipment and floor care company Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. ("TTI"/ The TTI Group) (stock code: 669, ADR symbol: TTNDY) reported record results in revenue, gross profit, and net income with revenues growing by 8.6% to US$2.7 billion and 9.7% before currency adjustment. Net profit margins continued to improve, increasing by 20 basis points to 6.6% of sales. TTI grew in all geographic regions through innovative new product launches and strategic marketing programs, while delivering continued operational efficiency and productivity gains. Gross margins increased from 35.6% to 36.1% of sales, delivering the eighth consecutive reporting period of gross margin improvement. Basic earnings per share increased by 11.7% to 9.69 US cents.

TTI's largest business unit, the Power Equipment business, delivered a strong first half with US$2,204 million in global sales, representing a 12.6% increase compared with the same period in 2015. Our MILWAUKEE industrial business sales grew by 20.2% before currency adjustment, with our highly recognized Consumer Power Tool and Outdoor Product brands also delivering double-digit growth. This performance was driven by the introduction of innovative new products, strong marketing initiatives, continued entry into new product categories, targeted geographic expansion and a focus on operational and commercial excellence.

Mr. Joseph Galli, CEO of TTI, commented, "TTI's unrelenting focus on our leadership position in cordless tools and operational efficiency has delivered another record first half performance, yielding the eighth consecutive reporting period of gross margin improvement. It is a testament to our successful strategy of delivering innovative new cordless products backed by a deep understanding of customer needs."

Mr. Horst Pudwill, Chairman of TTI, said, "TTI enters the second half from a position of strength after a record first half performance. We continue to demonstrate our ability to stay laser focused as we implement our leadership strategy across new product category introductions, geographic expansion, and operational and commercial excellence."

About TTI

Founded in 1985 and listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited in 1990, TTI is a world-class leader in quality consumer, professional and industrial products marketed to the home improvement, hardware, and construction industries. An unrelenting strategic focus on Powerful Brands, Innovative Products, Exceptional People and Operational Excellence drives our success. TTI's powerful brand portfolio includes MILWAUKEE, AEG and RYOBI power tools, accessories and hand tools, RYOBI and HOMELITE outdoor products, EMPIRE layout and measuring products, and HOOVER, ORECK, VAX and DIRT DEVIL Floor Care and Appliances.

TTI is one of the constituent stocks of the MSCI All Country World Index, FTSE Developed Index and Hang Seng Composite LargeCap Index under the Hang Seng Composite Size Index. For more information, please visit www.ttigroup.com .

MILWAUKEE, HOMELITE, EMPIRE, HOOVER, ORECK, VAX and DIRT DEVIL are registered trademarks of the TTI Group. AEG is a registered trademark of AB Electrolux (publ) and is used by the TTI Group pursuant to a license granted by AB Electrolux (publ). RYOBI is a registered trademark of Ryobi Limited and is used by the TTI Group pursuant to a license granted by Ryobi Limited. 

For enquiries:
Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd.
Isabella Chan
Tel: +(852) 2402 6495
Email: isabella.chan@tti.com.hk  

Website: www.ttigroup.com