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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)

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4 Mar, 2021,

Düsseldorf / Germany

Henkel to propose dividend on prior-year level

Henkel delivers overall robust performance in fiscal 2020 despite substantial impact from COVID-19 pandemic

Balanced portfolio, strong innovations, financial strength, and dedicated team as key enablers for robust business performance in a global crisis
2020 results at upper end of full-year guidance:
- Group sales reach 19.3 billion euros, organic: -0.7 percent
- EBIT margin* at 13.4 percent, -260 basis points, corresponding to an operating profit* of 2.6 billion euros
- Earnings per preferred share ‏(EPS)*: 4.26 euros,-17.9 percent at constant exchange rates
Very strong free cash flow of 2.3 billion euros, net financial position significantly improved
Proposed dividend on prior-year level: 1.85 euros per preferred share
Implementation of agenda for purposeful growth on track, clear roadmap for further execution in 2021 and beyond
Outlook for 2021:
- Organic sales growth: 2.0 to 5.0 percent
- EBIT margin*: 13.5 to 14.5 percent
- Earnings per preferred share ‏(EPS)*: an increase between 5.0 to 15.0 percent at constant exchange rates