Dyckerhoff group sales increased considerably in the first quarter 2011
We report hereunder the ad-hoc-release issued today by the subsidiary Dyckerhoff AG, according to Article 15 Securities Trading Act (WpHG).
Key figures of the Dyckerhoff Group
(in million euro) | Jan - Mar 2011 | Jan - Mar 2010 | Change absolute | |||||||||||
| Group sales | 298 | 202 | 96 | |||||||||||
| thereof division Germany/Western Europe | 179 | 113 | 66 | |||||||||||
| thereof division Eastern Europe | 87 | 60 | 27 | |||||||||||
| thereof division United States of America | 32 | 29 | 3 | |||||||||||
| EBITDA | 22 | - 10 | 32 | |||||||||||
| EBIT | - 14 | - 39 | 25 | |||||||||||
| Result before income taxes | - 24 | - 51 | 27 | |||||||||||
| Net profit (loss) | - 17 | - 36 | 19 |
The economic upturn and the mild winter led to considerable volume increases. Dyckerhoff group sales increased by 48%, all divisions contributed to the increase.
Group EBITDA grew by EUR 32 million to EUR 22 million, mainly due to the considerable volume increases, whereas price declines for our products and higher costs partly absorbed the positive development. Depreciation and amortization rose by EUR 7 million and EBIT increased by EUR 25 million. While net investment income increased by EUR 1 million and other financial results by EUR 2 million, net interest decreased by EUR 1 million. The result before income taxes increased accordingly by EUR 27 million. In consideration of income taxes, this added up to a result of EUR -17 million.
For fiscal year 2011 Dyckerhoff expects Group sales at approximately EUR 1.5 billion. Based on the assumption that price increases are accepted by the market, Dyckerhoff expects to significantly increase EBITDA. The EBITDA margin will increase to around 17%.
The complete Interim Report will be released on May 4, 2011 at noon.
Company contacts:
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Mariangiola Fiore
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