MILAN (AIMnews.it) - Fope closed 2017 with € 28.03 million in revenues (+ 21.4% on 2016), 3.9 million ebitda (+ 72.1%), with a margin of 13 , 9% (9.8% in 2016) and 2.33 million in net profit. Growth both in Italy and abroad where it accounts for 82% of turnover, mainly thanks to the performances recorded on the European markets, + 24% (with Germany and United Kingdom top) and American + 22%. Own assets amounted to € 11.92 million, with a net financial position of € 1.17 million. "We are pleased to close the 2017 financial statements by registering significant growth in all indicators and a strong capital position - explains Ad Diego Nardin - The sales growth has affected the main foreign markets on which we are focusing investments demonstrating that the actions taken are going in the right direction". The Board of Directors will propose to the Shareholders' Meeting - called for April 20 - a dividend of € 0.125 with an ex-dividend date of 30 April. "The positive performance of the first months of the current year allows us to look at a 2018 of further creation of value for our shareholders, pointing out precisely in these days the closing of Fope Jewelery Limited, a company incorporated under English law, support of the same market, which will guarantee the direct presence of the brand and greater efficiency" concludes Nardin.