SHW AG received the first major order from an international transmission manufacturer to supply - in its capacity as a systems supplier - e-pumps for an automatic transmission, with the contract offering lifetime sales of roughly EUR 80 million. The company managed to win this contract in the face of strong international competition.

The company provided earnings guidance for the year 2018. For the fiscal year 2018, the company forecasting group sales in a range of EUR 450 million to EUR 470 million and an EBITDA margin in a range of 11% to 12%.

The company approved amendment of the Articles of Association of the company, at annual general meeting held on May 8, 2018.