Furthermore, it is important to highlight a 27% Aumotive sales growth, including a 16% organic growth accomplished in a global market that has grown a 2%. The company has performed well above the market in all geographies in which it is present. This growth has been accompanied by significant operative margin improvements: EBITDA - gross operating margin - of 530.4 million euros, 30% more than in 2016, and EBIT - net operating profit - of 376.2 million euros, 35% higher. During 2017, the net profit has been 215.4 million euros, 33% more than in 2016, what means exceeding market expectations.
