(ZEISS: Oberkochen, Germany) -- In the first half of the fiscal year (ending March 31, 2024), the ZEISS Group generated revenue totaling 5,304 million euros, an increase of 10% compared to the previous year. All four segments of the ZEISS Group contributed to this. Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) totaled 739 million euros. Expenditure on research and development remained at 15% of revenue. The number of employees increased to 44,558.

“Despite the challenging market environment, we were able to maintain double-digit revenue growth in the first half of fiscal year 2023/24,” says Karl Lamprecht, ZEISS president and CEO. “Our consistently high expenditure on research and development, as well as the investments in the company’s transformation and our global infrastructure, are central elements of our sustainable growth strategy. They ensure the future viability and positive development of the company.”

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