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21 feb. 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 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

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 Tarjeta de Contacto Añadir a Mi Colección

Wulf Klüppelholz - Head of Media Relations - Corporate Communications

Wulf Klüppelholz Henkel Corporate Media Relations Headquarters, Düsseldorf/Germany +49-211-797-1875 press@henkel.com Tarjeta de Contacto Añadir a Mi Colección

Hanna Philipps - Corporate Media Relations - Corporate Communications

Hanna Philipps Henkel Corporate Media Relations Headquarters, Düsseldorf/Germany +49-211-797-3626 press@henkel.com Tarjeta de Contacto Añadir a Mi Colección

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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