Wartsila Redefines Its Financial Targets (Finland)

Wärtsilä has redefined its long-term financial targets.

Our target is to grow faster than global GDP. Our operating profit margin (EBIT%) target is 14% at the peak of the cycle.

At the trough of the cycle, our target is to keep operating profit margin above 10%. Our target is to maintain gearing below 50%.

Our target is to pay a dividend equivalent to 50% of earnings per share.

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Source: Wärtsilä, January 28, 2011;