Osram had a successful start into the current fiscal year that started in October 2015. Revenue in the first quarter rose 6% from a year earlier to almost €1.48 billion. On a comparable basis, i.e., adjusted for portfolio and currency effects, revenue remained stable. EBITA1 excluding special items rose 16% to €175 million, translating into a margin of 11.8%.   “We are very satisfied with the first quarter and optimistic about how the rest of the fiscal year will progress. The results affirm t...