Key facts and Forecast
Financial results of Q2 2023
- Net sales decrease organically by −1.1% to € 5.3 billion
- EBITDA pre down organically by −7.0% to € 1.6 billion
- Healthcare business sector increases net sales and earnings
- Weaker market environment in Life Science and Electronics
- Negative foreign exchange impact stronger than in Q1 2023
Updated forecast for fiscal 2023
- Net sales: Organic development between −2% and +2 %
- Net sales excluding Covid-19-related business: Organic growth of +1% to +5%
- EBITDA pre: Organic decline of −9% to −3%
- Foreign exchange impact on both net sales and EBITDA pre:−6% to −3%
OVERVIEW: BUSINESS PERFORMANCE IN Q2 2023
|
Q2 2023 (in € billion) | Change (in %, compared to Q2 2022) | Organic growth (in %, compared to Q2 2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
Group net sales |
5.3 |
-4.8 |
-1.1 |
EBITDA pre |
1.6 |
‑12.8 |
‑7.0 |
Life Science sales |
2.4 |
-11.1 |
-8.7 |
Healthcare sales |
2.0 |
6.5 |
11.9 |
Electronics sales |
0.9 |
‑9.7 |
‑6.3 |
For us, 2023 remains a transition year. In the second quarter, our Healthcare business once again proved to be a growth driver. We are building on the strengths of our diversified business model.
Results & Beyond: Our CFO Speaks
Our CFO Helene von Roeder comments on the Q2 2023 results.
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