Translation of "Earnings quality" in German

Long-term growth with high earnings quality on a solid financial basis is our direction.

However, even more important than business volume is the steady improvement in our earnings quality.

On the one hand, we will focus on diversifying profit sources and enhancing earnings quality.

With the strategic update and the resulting higher earnings quality, Clariant also changes its EBITDA margin target from previously "before exceptional items" to "after exceptional items" going forward.

The Fruit segment will see significant earnings growth as a result of the improved earnings quality on a full year basis, the consolidation of the Atys Group now for the full year and the change of financial year.

Earnings before taxes (EBT) of the Leasing business unit increased as a result of the operating growth, the improved earnings quality in the contract portfolio and a drop in the average interest expenses due to the reorganisation of Group financing by 2.1 per cent to EUR 28.0 million.

Thanks to its flexible production and sales strategy, the BMW Group is responding to this increased competition and is reducing its volume planning to focus on earnings quality.

These are investments that allow the poorest families access to proper nourishment, that promote the creation of work and earnings, improving the quality of life in the poorest regions of Brazil.

Bolstered by the high earnings quality of its regulated business post transaction, E.ON's executive board reiterates its intention to maintain a strong BBB rating.

After completing an initial in-depth analysis and holding intense discussions with my colleagues from the Group Management Board, we have decided to take immediate actions to ensure the earnings quality and sustainable free cash flow generation of the Group.

The resulting increase in earnings quality and operating cash flow will enable the group to uphold an attractive dividend policy, i.e. to increase or at least maintain the absolute dividend amount in Swiss francs every year.

As well as economic uncertainty, success will depend on progress with the integration of the new subsidiaries, for which technotrans is targeting a substantial improvement in earnings quality.

In his search for shares he can own “forever,” he also hunts for companies with high-quality earnings — that is, those that don’t depend on accounting tricks — as well as generous cash flows and management integrity.

With the strategic update and the resulting higher earnings quality, Clariant also changes its EBITDA margin target from previously “before exceptional items” to “after exceptional items” going forward.

Management Board proposes change in dividend policy "Due to the excellent earnings quality and cash flow strength of our business model, the Management Board of TAKKT AG has decided to put forward a proposal to the Supervisory Board to change the dividend policy to a future payout ratio in a corridor of between 35 and 45 percent of the profit for the period," announced CFO Claude Tomaszewski.

In addition, we also consider further dimensions of job quality: earnings, employment stability, working time and occupational exposure (e.g., lifting heavy loads or time pressure).

In his search for shares he can own "forever," he also hunts for companies with high-quality earnings — that is, those that don't depend on accounting tricks — as well as generous cash flows and management integrity.

However, the measures being undertaken in all business seg-ments as part of this Group-wide programme will sustainably improve earnings quality at the Lufthansa Group.

For the first nine months, it amounted to 127 million euros, falling short of the prior year level (247 million euros), primarily due to lower earnings quality and the higher amount of capital tied up in inventories.

The Board of Management and the Supervisory Board will be proposing the eighth consecutive dividend increase to the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting on the basis of the company's sustained high earnings quality and sound financial position.

The resulting increase in earnings quality and operating cash flow will enable the group to uphold an attractive dividend policy, i.e. to increase or at least maintain the absolute dividend amount in Swiss francs every year. Clariant is a dedicated and strong partner who provides innovative, specialized solutions for profitable growth and a sustainable tomorrow.

The company's CEO Daniel Gladstone said: "We have made further progress as regards a priority: A boost international revenues and drive higher quality earnings.

Poland performs well in some measures of well-being in the Better Life Index. Poland ranks above the average in personal security, education and skills, and social connections, but below average in health status, income and wealth, subjective well-being, jobs and earnings, environmental quality, and housing.