Coronavirus, surcharges on Airbuses exported to the United States, return to service of the Boeing 737 Max ... There is no shortage of subjects of “ transverse uncertainties ” for Thales, at the start of 2020, after a very good year in 2019. “ We are sailing on an ocean of uncertainties, mostly geopolitical in nature. We are used to it. 2020 will have its own challenges. Over the next few weeks, the consequences of the coronavirus on the markets and on our suppliers must be closely monitored , ”explains Patrice Caine, CEO of the high technology and defense group.
China accounts for 2% of Thales' turnover, which employs 2,400 people there. " 2% is still manageable ," emphasizes the manager. To date, the coronavirus has had a limited impact on our business . ”
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In this degraded environment, Patrice Caine relies on the group's “ resilience ”. He shows " his confidence for 2020 given our order book and our business prospects, who are extremely solid, in
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