Press Kit

Feb 21, 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

Feb 21, 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

Feb 21, 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

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Press Conference

Presentation

Hans Van Bylen / Carsten Knobel / Kathrin Menges
Press Conference | February 21, 2019

pdf Presentation ‏ (5.19 MB)

Press Conference: Images

Annual results press conference at Henkel’s headquarters in Düsseldorf

At the annual results press conference: CEO Hans Van Bylen, Kathrin Menges, Executive Vice President Human Resources, and CFO Carsten Knobel ‏(from right)

Henkel CEO Hans Van Bylen

CEO Hans Van Bylen, CFO Carsten Knobel and Kathrin Menges, Executive Vice President Human Resources ‏(from left)

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 Download Business Card

Wulf Klüppelholz - Head of Media Relations - Corporate Communications

Wulf Klüppelholz Henkel Corporate Media Relations Headquarters, Düsseldorf/Germany +49-211-797-1875 press@henkel.com Download Business Card

Hanna Philipps - Corporate Media Relations - Corporate Communications

Hanna Philipps Henkel Corporate Media Relations Headquarters, Düsseldorf/Germany +49-211-797-3626 press@henkel.com Download Business Card

Additional Information

Our Strategic Framework

The main elements of our strategic framework are a winning portfolio, competitive edge in the areas of innovation, sustainability and digital as well as future-ready operating models, underpinned by a strong foundation of a collaborative culture and empowered people.