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21 Feb, 2019,

Düsseldorf / Germany

Henkel delivers profitable growth in fiscal 2018

Henkel achieves good organic sales growth with strong earnings, profitability and cash flow

Sales at 19.9 billion euros: impacted by negative currency effects of 1.1 billion euros; organic growth +2.4%
Increase in operating profit (EBIT)¹: +1.0% to 3,496 million euros
Further EBIT margin¹ improvement: +30 basis points to 17.6%
Earnings per preferred share (EPS)¹: +2.7% to 6.01 euros, at constant exchange rates +7%
Strong expansion of free cash flow: +12.7% to 1,917 million euros
Record dividend² payout: +3.4% to 1.85 euros per preferred share
Very good progress in implementation of strategic priorities
Growth initiatives underline commitment to profitable growth

21 Feb, 2019,

Düsseldorf / Germany

Sustainability Report 2018

Henkel drives further progress in sustainability

Global focus on resource efficiency
Active contribution to climate protection
Comprehensive commitment to a circular economy for plastic and sustainable packaging
Leading positions in international indices and ratings

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