Belgium postal 2012 earnings growth

The latest data show, Belgian post Bpost decreased sharply in 2012 domestic mail quantity under the situation, actively expand new areas of business, with the price strategy and cost saving initiatives, achieve the performance of growth.
Data shows, Bpost2012 year turnover increased 2.2% to 2416000000 euros. However, operating profit growth momentum strong, EBITDA ( EBITDA ) rose 11.6%, to 502000000 euros, pre-tax profit ( EBIT ) is increased by 12.7%, to 404000000 euros.
In summary the 2012 construction, Belgian Post said, due to the ongoing economic crisis and electronic products, domestic mail volume decreased by 3.5% ( Belgium is far higher than the 2% in 2011 and 1% in 2010 ), however, the profits of the company still increased. But the company also pointed out, the decline in the volume of mail and high costs ( especially the artificial cost ) than from the business domain ( such as banking / financial services, international mail ) turnover growth and continuous improvement of domestic mail prices and the rise in productivity.
At the same time, in 2012, improve customer satisfaction and loyalty is still give priority to a problem, " Customer First " ( clients ) program in 2013 and the next few years will become the focus of the work of the company.
In addition, the parcel business also obtained the development. In 2012, according to the " pilot scheme of BPost by appointment " strategic plan also launched. The 4 municipalities directly under the central government, citizens can use BPost to grocery shopping or online shopping goods package delivery. It is reported, in 2013 will also introduce other pilot scheme.
MYEX min Asia International Express
2013-03-15