Key facts and Forecast
Results of Q2 2022
- Group net sales rise by 14.3% to € 5.6 billion
- All business sectors contribute to strong organic sales growth of 6.6%, especially the “Big 3” growth drivers
- EBITDA pre up by 13.1% to € 1.8 billion; EBITDA pre margin at 32.0%
- Cost inflation is partly offset by price increases
Forecast for fiscal 2022
- Guidance for Group organic growth confirmed
- Stronger positive currency effects expected for fiscal 2022
Company performance in Q2 2022
| Q2 2022 (in € billion) | Change (in %, compared to Q2 2021) | Organic growth (in %, compared to Q2 2021) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Group net sales: |
5.6 |
14.3 |
6.6 |
EBITDA pre: |
1.8 |
13.1 |
3.2 |
Life Science sales: |
2.6 |
19.0 |
10.4 |
Healthcare sales: |
1.9 |
7.6 |
1.4 |
Electronics sales: |
€ 996 million |
16.3 |
7.4 |
Q2 2022 underlines the resilience of our strategy to generate growth and with that, value for our patients and customers.
Q2 2022 in summary
Overview by CFO Marcus Kuhnert.
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