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SMA – ENERGY THAT CHANGES
As the leading global specialist in photovoltaic system technology, SMA is setting the standards today for the decentralized, digital and renewable energy supply of tomorrow. More than 3,000 SMA employees in 20 countries have dedicated themselves to this task. Our innovative solutions for every type of photovoltaic application offer people and companies worldwide greater independence in meeting their energy needs. SMA Solar Technology AG has been listed on the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (S92) since 2008 and is currently the only company in the solar industry that is listed in the TecDAX index.
A statement by SMA’s CEO on new business models in the energy sector and SMA’s role as a first mover in this field.
Pierre-Pascal Urbon at the 10th Capital Markets Day, SMA Solar Technology
Investment Highlights
SMA is the clear #1 for photovoltaic system technology and an attractive investment
- Direct exposure to the global PV market
- Global leader for solar inverters for more than two decades
- Proven technology and new solutions for the energy internet
- Flexible business model and best-cost sourcing strategy
- Powerful global sales and service infrastructure
- Solid balance sheet, high equity ratio, net cash and credit facility
- Stable shareholder structure with Danfoss as strategic anchor investor
- Experienced management team
Financial Calendar
| 2018/07/11- 2018/08/08 | Quiet Period |
| 2018/08/09 | Publication of Half-Yearly Financial Report: January to June 2018 Analyst Conference Call: 09:00 a.m. (CET) |
| 2018/10/10- 2018/11/07 | Quiet Period |
| 2018/11/08 | Publication of Quarterly Statement: January to September 2018 Analyst Conference Call: 09:00 a.m. (CET) |
| 2019 | |
| 2019/01/25 | 11th Capital Markets Day Kassel, Germany |
| 2019/03/28 | Publication of Annual Report 2019 Analyst Conference Call: 09:00 a.m. (CET) |
| 2019/05/09 | Publication of Quarterly Statement: January to March 2019 Analyst Conference Call: 09:00 a.m. (CET) |
| 2019/05/28 | Annual General Meeting 2019 Kassel, Germany |
| 2019/08/08 | Publication of Half-Yearly Financial Report: January to June 2019 Analyst Conference Call: 09:00 a.m. (CET) |
| 2019/11/07 | Publication of Quarterly Statement: January to September 2019 Analyst Conference Call: 09:00 a.m. (CET) |