Key facts and Forecast
Results of Q1 2022
- Group sales increase by 12.2% to € 5.2 billion; EBITDA pre up 7.8% to € 1.6 billion; EBITDA pre margin 31.3%
- Growth story continues to materialize
- High margins in all three businesses despite challenging economic headwinds and increasing global uncertainty
Forecast for fiscal 2022
- Company specifies forecast for net sales, EBITDA pre and earnings per share pre
- Net sales between € 21.6 billion and € 22.8 billion; EBITDA pre in a range between € 6.6 billion and € 7.1 billion; earnings per share pre between € 9.60 and € 10.50
Overview: Business performance in Q1 2022
Group net sales: |
€ 5.2 bn. |
+12.2% |
(organic: +7.8%) |
|---|---|---|---|
EBITDA pre: |
€ 1.6 bn. |
+7.8% |
(organic: +1.6%) |
Life Science: |
€ 2.4 bn. |
+14.7% |
(organic: +9.7%) |
Healthcare: |
€ 1.8 bn. |
+9.5% |
(organic: +6.5%) |
Electronics: |
€ 957 m. |
+11.2% |
(organic: +5.2%) |
We have made a promising start to 2022, with our Big 3 generating strong growth and attractive margins.
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Quarterly Statement Q1 2022
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