Koenig & Bauer AG: Koenig & Bauer exceeds EBIT forecast for 2021 on the basis of its preliminary figures

Würzburg (pta036/25.02.2022/17:10 UTC+1)

Koenig & Bauer AG, Würzburg ("Koenig & Bauer", WKN: 719 350 / ISIN: DE0007193500) has announced on the basis of its preliminary and as yet unaudited figures that it has exceeded its own forecast for preliminary Group earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for 2021.

Despite the ongoing pandemic in 2021 and a challenging procurement environment, EBIT of around €29m was achieved through the acceleration of the savings effects in the P24x efficiency programme and the more efficient implementation of the related personnel measures. This was also due to a high earnings contribution from the Special segment in the fourth quarter in particular. At around 2.6%, the EBIT margin thus exceeded the company’s own forecast of 2.0% for 2021. Driven by a generally strong final quarter, Group revenue reached the forecast range of €1,100 - 1,135m in 2021, coming to around € 1,116m.

The company plans to publish its forecast for 2022 together with the presentation of its audited annual financial statements and the annual report for 2021 no later than on March 30, 2022, also in view of the current developments in the Ukraine crisis and, resulting from this, the high level of uncertainty over the impact on the global economy. Koenig & Bauer will be holding a conference call (in English) for analysts and investors on 30 March 2022. The conference call will be available on the website later.

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Emitter:	Koenig & Bauer AG Friedrich-Koenig-Straße 4 97080 Würzburg Germany
Contact Person:	Lena Landenberger
Phone:	+49 931 909-4085
E-Mail:	lena.landenberger@koenig-bauer.com
Website:	www.koenig-bauer.com
ISIN(s):	DE0007193500 (Share)
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