Siemens' medical technology sales up 4% in first half:
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
German company Siemens' medical engineering group reported turnover of DM 3,300 million ($2,200 million), in the first half of 1996, an increase of 4%. New orders have been hit by cost-cutting reforms in the public health sector in Germany, falling 1% to DM 3,500 million. Siemens' group turnover rose 6% to DM 42,300 million, primarily due to a 14% surge in international business. German sales declined 5% to DM 16,900 million.