Henkel has reconfirmed its financial ambitions for 2020 — organic sales growth of 2 to 4 percent, continued increase in adjusted EBIT margin, and adjusted EPS growth of 7 to 9 percent — and provided its outlook for 2018. This is based on the strong performance in 2017 and substantial progress made in the implementation of the strategic priorities.
“2017 was a successful year for Henkel. Despite challenging and volatile market conditions, we reached new record levels in sales and earnings and achieved our financial targets for the year. This strong performance was driven by our engaged and passionate global team. For the first time, we exceeded annual sales of €20 billion ($20.81 billion). We also achieved record margins and new highs in earnings per share — in line with our commitment to deliver sustainable profitable growth,” said Henkel CEO Hans Van Bylen.
“We focused on the implementation of our strategic priorities and achieved substantial progress with many key initiatives and projects. In the course of the year, we also made several attractive acquisitions which will complement and further strengthen our portfolio.”
For 2018, Henkel expects to generate organic sales growth of 2 to 4 percent with each business unit in this range. For adjusted return on sales (EBIT), Henkel anticipates an increase to more than 17.5 percent with all three business units contributing. Reflecting the uncertainties in the currency markets, especially the US dollar trend, Henkel expects an increase in adjusted earnings per preferred share in euro of between 5 and 8 percent.
“Going forward, we will continue to focus on sustainable profitable growth with attractive returns. We are committed to deliver on our financial ambition 2020,” said CEO Bylen.
In the fiscal year 2017, sales exceeded €20 billion for the first time and increased by 7 percent to €20,029 million. Foreign exchange movements had an overall negative effect of 2 percent on sales. Acquisitions and divestments accounted for 5.9 percent of sales growth. Organic sales, which exclude the impact of foreign exchange effects and acquisitions/divestments, showed a strong increase of 3.1 percent. This improvement is in line with the full year guidance of 2 to 4 percent organic sales growth.
“2017 was a successful year for Henkel. Despite challenging and volatile market conditions, we reached new record levels in sales and earnings and achieved our financial targets for the year. This strong performance was driven by our engaged and passionate global team. For the first time, we exceeded annual sales of €20 billion ($20.81 billion). We also achieved record margins and new highs in earnings per share — in line with our commitment to deliver sustainable profitable growth,” said Henkel CEO Hans Van Bylen.
“We focused on the implementation of our strategic priorities and achieved substantial progress with many key initiatives and projects. In the course of the year, we also made several attractive acquisitions which will complement and further strengthen our portfolio.”
For 2018, Henkel expects to generate organic sales growth of 2 to 4 percent with each business unit in this range. For adjusted return on sales (EBIT), Henkel anticipates an increase to more than 17.5 percent with all three business units contributing. Reflecting the uncertainties in the currency markets, especially the US dollar trend, Henkel expects an increase in adjusted earnings per preferred share in euro of between 5 and 8 percent.
“Going forward, we will continue to focus on sustainable profitable growth with attractive returns. We are committed to deliver on our financial ambition 2020,” said CEO Bylen.
In the fiscal year 2017, sales exceeded €20 billion for the first time and increased by 7 percent to €20,029 million. Foreign exchange movements had an overall negative effect of 2 percent on sales. Acquisitions and divestments accounted for 5.9 percent of sales growth. Organic sales, which exclude the impact of foreign exchange effects and acquisitions/divestments, showed a strong increase of 3.1 percent. This improvement is in line with the full year guidance of 2 to 4 percent organic sales growth.
