date:Feb 15, 2019
dollar - had a negative impact and dampened growth by -1.1%. Second-quarter revenue declined -0.7% in terms of reported numbers and -1.0% on a comparable basis *.
Region Europe
Region Europe, which accounts for 45.7% of total sales, grew + 1.4% in the first six months in terms of reported figures and + 1.6% on a comparable basis *. All three operating segments of the Group contributed positively to the development of this region. The second quarter showed accelerated growth, with + 2.2% improv