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21 de fev de 2019 Düsseldorf/Germany

Press Conference

Publication of 2018 Annual Report & Sustainability Report

Henkel published its 2018 Annual & Sustainability Reports on February 21, 2019.

In addition to the press releases, the reports and accompanying press conference material are available for download.

News Releases

21 de fev de 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 de fev de 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

Downloads

Annual Report 2018

Facts & Figures 2020

Sustainability Report 2018

Sustainability at a glance

Press Conference

Presentation

Hans Van Bylen / Carsten Knobel / Kathrin Menges

Press Conference | February 21, 2019

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Bilanzpressekonferenz in der Henkel-Zentrale in Düsseldorf

Bei der Bilanzpressekonferenz: Vorstandsvorsitzender Hans Van Bylen, Personalvorstand Kathrin Menges und Finanzvorstand Carsten Knobel ‏‏(von rechts)

Hans Van Bylen, Vorstandsvorsitzender von Henkel

Vorstandsvorsitzender Hans Van Bylen, Finanzvorstand Carsten Knobel und Personalvorstand Kathrin Menges und ‏(von links)

Contacts

Lars Witteck - Head of External Communications - Corporate Communications

Lars Witteck Henkel Head of External Communications Headquarters, Düsseldorf/Germany +49-211-797-2606 press@henkel.com Download Business Card Add to My Content

Wulf Klüppelholz - Head of Media Relations - Corporate Communications

Wulf Klüppelholz Henkel Corporate Media Relations Headquarters, Düsseldorf/Germany +49-211-797-1875 press@henkel.com Download Business Card Add to My Content

Hanna Philipps - Corporate Media Relations - Corporate Communications

Hanna Philipps Henkel Corporate Media Relations Headquarters, Düsseldorf/Germany +49-211-797-3626 press@henkel.com Download Business Card Add to My Content

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Publication of 2018 Annual Report & Sustainability Report

News Releases

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

Henkel drives further progress in sustainability