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The future of cars is light

The automotive industry is heading down an exciting path towards electrification and driverless, autonomous transport. While manufacturers are working hard on battery technology and high-tech electric motors, it comes to nought if the car weighs the proverbial tonne. There’s no way to disguise the fact that electric cars are heavy due to battery packs that weigh between 350kg and 500kg. Read more about how to tackle this challenge and further key trends of the car of the future. ‏(Gulf News)

Press Releases & Media Contact

7 May, 2019,

Düsseldorf / Germany

Henkel confirms outlook for fiscal year 2019

Henkel delivers positive sales growth in first quarter

Sales rise by 2.8% to 4,969 million euros, organic growth +0.7%
Operating profit ‏(EBIT)* amounts to 795 million euros ‏(-5.6%)
EBIT margin* at 16.0% ‏(-140 basis points)
Earnings per preferred share* reach 1.34 euros, -6.3% at constant currencies
Strong free cash flow development: 523 million euros
Investing in growth and increasing competitiveness

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