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18.04.2019

Lenzing Group launches Sustainability Report 2018

  • Lenzing’s mission: Greening up the value chain
  • Putting the Sustainable Development Goals into practice
  • Partnering with US brands in Earth Day campaign to plant trees

For the Lenzing Group, sustainability is a core value, key business driver and stimulus for innovation. In its new Sustainability Report, which will be sent from Earth Day, April 22, readers will learn about the wide range of activities the company is engaged in pursuing its mission of greening up the value chain. The Report is entitled “Partner for Change”, a concept that also inspires the latest TENCEL™ campaign on occasion of Earth Month, launched on April 1, 2019 and continuing until April 30, 2019.

  • Lenzing’s mission: Greening up the value chain
  • Putting the Sustainable Development Goals into practice
  • Partnering with US brands in Earth Day campaign to plant trees

For the Lenzing Group, sustainability is a core value, key business driver and stimulus for innovation. In its new Sustainability Report, which will be sent from Earth Day, April 22, readers will learn about the wide range of activities the company is engaged in pursuing its mission of greening up the value chain. The Report is entitled “Partner for Change”, a concept that also inspires the latest TENCEL™ campaign on occasion of Earth Month, launched on April 1, 2019 and continuing until April 30, 2019.

Sustainability is an increasingly important element of Lenzing’s brand promise. The current TENCEL™ Earth Month Campaign “From Trees, For Trees” is a brand collaboration supporting the replanting of trees in the California forests recently devastated by last year’s wildfires that burned over c of forest. From April 1 to April 30, 2019, TENCEL™ brand invites the public to get involved in helping them donate trees by liking and sharing Earth Month related posts on their branded Instagram channel as well as their retail partner’s Instagram channels (https://www.tencel.com/earth-day).

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17.04.2019

Lenzing’s Annual General Meeting resolves an unchanged dividend and special dividend

This year’s Annual General Meeting of Lenzing AG resolved today, Thursday, April 17, 2019, to distribute a dividend of EUR 3.00 per share as well as a special dividend totaling EUR 2.00 per share. On balance, the dividend will amount to EUR 5.00 per no-par value share for the 2018 financial year (compared to EUR 5.00 per share in the previous year). The dividend payment is scheduled to take place on April 25, 2019, whereas ex-dividend day is on April 23, 2019.

The Annual General Meeting also adopted a resolution discharging the members of the Management Board and the Supervisory Board for the 2018 financial year, and also resolved upon the remuneration to be paid to the Supervisory Board members for the 2018 and 2019 financial years. KPMG Austria GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungs- u. Steuerberatungsgesellschaft was appointed to serve as the auditor of the annual and consolidated financial statements for the 2019 financial year.

This year’s Annual General Meeting of Lenzing AG resolved today, Thursday, April 17, 2019, to distribute a dividend of EUR 3.00 per share as well as a special dividend totaling EUR 2.00 per share. On balance, the dividend will amount to EUR 5.00 per no-par value share for the 2018 financial year (compared to EUR 5.00 per share in the previous year). The dividend payment is scheduled to take place on April 25, 2019, whereas ex-dividend day is on April 23, 2019.

The Annual General Meeting also adopted a resolution discharging the members of the Management Board and the Supervisory Board for the 2018 financial year, and also resolved upon the remuneration to be paid to the Supervisory Board members for the 2018 and 2019 financial years. KPMG Austria GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungs- u. Steuerberatungsgesellschaft was appointed to serve as the auditor of the annual and consolidated financial statements for the 2019 financial year.

Effective at the end of this Annual General Meeting, Hanno Bästlein, the previous Chairman of the Supervisory Board, as well as Christoph Kollatz have retired from the Supervisory Board at their own request. “We would like to thank Hanno Bästlein and Christoph Kollatz for their dedicated work on the Supervisory Board of Lenzing AG. Thanks to their expertise, they made a major contribution to important strategic decisions in the company. During his four years as Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Hanno Bästlein decisively supported the strategy of the Lenzing Group and thus contributed to the enhanced resilience of the company based on the expansion with specialty fibers”, says Stefan Doboczky, Chief Executive Officer of Lenzing AG.

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20.03.2019

Lenzing AG: New members proposed for appointment to the Supervisory Board

  • Christian Bruch and Stefan Fida proposed to serve as new members of the Supervisory Board
  • Hanno Bästlein and Christoph Kollatz will resign from their positions on the Supervisory Board at the upcoming Annual General Meeting

Prior to the Annual General Meeting of the publicly traded company Lenzing AG scheduled for April 17, 2019, the Nomination Committee dealt with the future composition of the Supervisory Board. It has proposed that the Annual General Meeting appoint Christian Bruch to serve on the Supervisory Board. Mr. Bruch has been a member of the Executive Board of Linde AG since 2015 and a member of the Management Committee of Linde plc since 2019. The graduate in mechanical engineering will contribute his extensive experience in plant engineering and various technical and management positions in internationally operating industrial companies. The Viennese lawyer Stefan Fida has also been nominated as a future member of the Supervisory Board.

  • Christian Bruch and Stefan Fida proposed to serve as new members of the Supervisory Board
  • Hanno Bästlein and Christoph Kollatz will resign from their positions on the Supervisory Board at the upcoming Annual General Meeting

Prior to the Annual General Meeting of the publicly traded company Lenzing AG scheduled for April 17, 2019, the Nomination Committee dealt with the future composition of the Supervisory Board. It has proposed that the Annual General Meeting appoint Christian Bruch to serve on the Supervisory Board. Mr. Bruch has been a member of the Executive Board of Linde AG since 2015 and a member of the Management Committee of Linde plc since 2019. The graduate in mechanical engineering will contribute his extensive experience in plant engineering and various technical and management positions in internationally operating industrial companies. The Viennese lawyer Stefan Fida has also been nominated as a future member of the Supervisory Board.

As previously announced, Hanno Bästlein will resign from his position on the Supervisory Board at the upcoming Annual General Meeting in order to be able to increasingly devote his attention to his own business activities. Christoph Kollatz will also step down from the Supervisory Board for professional reasons at the Annual General Meeting in April 2019.

“We would like to thank Hanno Bästlein and Christoph Kollatz for their dedicated work on the Supervisory Board of Lenzing AG. Thanks to their expertise, they made a major contribution to important strategic decisions in the company. During his four years as Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Hanno Bästlein decisively supported the strategy of the Lenzing Group and thus contributed to the enhanced resilience of the company based on the expansion with specialty fibers”, says Stefan Doboczky, Chief Executive Officer of Lenzing AG.

 

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20.03.2019

Lenzing AG: Neubestellungen im Aufsichtsrat

  • Dr. Christian Bruch und Dr. Stefan Fida werden als neue Aufsichtsräte vorgeschlagen
  • Dr. Hanno Bästlein und Dr. Christoph Kollatz legen ihre Aufsichtsratsmandate bei der kommenden Hauptversammlung zurück

Im Vorfeld der am 17. April 2019 stattfindenden Hauptversammlung der börsennotierten Lenzing AG hat sich der Nominierungsausschuss mit der künftigen Zusammensetzung des Aufsichtsrates befasst: Er schlägt der Hauptversammlung vor, Dr. Christian Bruch neu in den Aufsichtsrat zu berufen. Bruch ist seit 2015 Mitglied des Vorstands der Linde AG und seit 2019 Mitglied des Management Committee der Linde plc. Der promovierte Maschinenbauer bringt umfassende Erfahrungen aus dem Anlagenbau sowie aus verschiedenen Technik- und Management-Funktionen bei international tätigen Industrieunternehmen mit. Ebenfalls neu in den Aufsichtsrat soll der Wiener Rechtsanwalt Dr. Stefan Fida gewählt werden.

  • Dr. Christian Bruch und Dr. Stefan Fida werden als neue Aufsichtsräte vorgeschlagen
  • Dr. Hanno Bästlein und Dr. Christoph Kollatz legen ihre Aufsichtsratsmandate bei der kommenden Hauptversammlung zurück

Im Vorfeld der am 17. April 2019 stattfindenden Hauptversammlung der börsennotierten Lenzing AG hat sich der Nominierungsausschuss mit der künftigen Zusammensetzung des Aufsichtsrates befasst: Er schlägt der Hauptversammlung vor, Dr. Christian Bruch neu in den Aufsichtsrat zu berufen. Bruch ist seit 2015 Mitglied des Vorstands der Linde AG und seit 2019 Mitglied des Management Committee der Linde plc. Der promovierte Maschinenbauer bringt umfassende Erfahrungen aus dem Anlagenbau sowie aus verschiedenen Technik- und Management-Funktionen bei international tätigen Industrieunternehmen mit. Ebenfalls neu in den Aufsichtsrat soll der Wiener Rechtsanwalt Dr. Stefan Fida gewählt werden.

Dr. Hanno Bästlein wird, wie angekündigt, sein Mandat bei der Hauptversammlung zurücklegen, um sich wieder verstärkt eigenen unternehmerischen Aktivitäten widmen zu können. Auch Dr. Christoph Kollatz legt aus beruflichen Gründen bei der kommenden Hauptversammlung sein Aufsichtsratsmandat zurück.

„Wir danken Dr. Hanno Bästlein und Dr. Christoph Kollatz für ihre engagierte Tätigkeit als Aufsichtsrat der Lenzing AG. Mit ihrer Expertise haben sie wesentlich zu wichtigen strategischen Weichenstellungen im Unternehmen beigetragen. Während seiner vierjährigen Tätigkeit als Aufsichtsratsvorsitzender hat Hanno Bästlein die Strategie der Lenzing Gruppe maßgeblich mitbegleitet und damit zur gesteigerten Resilienz des Unternehmens durch den Ausbau der Produktion von Spezialfasern beigetragen“, so Dr. Stefan Doboczky, Vorstandsvorsitzender der Lenzing AG.

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14.03.2019

Lenzing Group achieves fourth best full-year results in its history

  • Challenging market environment due to low prices for standard viscose, less favorable exchange rates and higher raw material and energy prices
  • Very positive development of specialty fiber business with revenue share exceeding 45 percent
  • Dividend proposal of EUR 3.00/share plus a special dividend of EUR 2.00/share
  • Results for 2019 expected at about the level of 2018 despite a significantly more demanding market environment

The Lenzing Group’s business developed well in the 2018 financial year. A significantly more challenging market environment led to a decline in revenue as well as earnings compared with the record results of the previous year. This was primarily caused by lower selling prices for standard viscose, exchange rate effects as well as higher raw material and energy costs.

  • Challenging market environment due to low prices for standard viscose, less favorable exchange rates and higher raw material and energy prices
  • Very positive development of specialty fiber business with revenue share exceeding 45 percent
  • Dividend proposal of EUR 3.00/share plus a special dividend of EUR 2.00/share
  • Results for 2019 expected at about the level of 2018 despite a significantly more demanding market environment

The Lenzing Group’s business developed well in the 2018 financial year. A significantly more challenging market environment led to a decline in revenue as well as earnings compared with the record results of the previous year. This was primarily caused by lower selling prices for standard viscose, exchange rate effects as well as higher raw material and energy costs.

Group revenue declined by 3.7 percent compared with the previous year to EUR 2.18 bn. The predicted challenging market environment for standard viscose, plus less favorable exchange rates and a slight decline in sales volume were the key contributing factors. EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization) was down by 24 percent to EUR 382 million due to price increases for key raw materials and higher energy and personnel costs. The EBITDA margin dropped from 22.2 percent in the 2017 financial year to 17.6 percent in the reporting year. EBIT (earnings before interest and tax) fell by 36 percent to EUR 237.6 mn, leading to a lower EBIT margin of 10.9 percent (2017: 16.4 percent). Net profit for the year after one-off effects dropped by 47.4 percent from EUR 281.7 mn in the previous year to EUR 148.2 mn. Earnings per share equaled EUR 5.61 (2017: EUR 10.47).

The Management Board and the Supervisory Board will propose a stable dividend of EUR 3.00 per share plus a special dividend of EUR 2.00 per share at the upcoming Annual General Meeting. In total, the paid dividend will amount to EUR 5.00 per share, corresponding to a dividend payment to shareholders of roughly EUR 133 mn.

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14.03.2019

Lenzing Gruppe mit viertbestem Geschäftsjahr der Unternehmensgeschichte

  • Schwieriges Marktumfeld aufgrund niedriger Preise für Standardviscose, ungünstiger Währungsrelationen sowie gestiegener Preise für Schlüsselrohstoffe und Energie
  • Sehr positive Entwicklung des Spezialfasergeschäftes mit einem Umsatzanteil von mehr als 45 Prozent
  • Dividendenvorschlag von EUR 3,00 plus EUR 2,00 Sonderdividende pro Aktie
  • Ergebnis für 2019 trotz des deutlich angespannteren Marktumfeldes in etwa auf dem Niveau von 2018 erwartet

Die Lenzing Gruppe verzeichnete im Geschäftsjahr 2018 eine erfolgreiche Geschäftsentwicklung. Das deutlich schwierigere Marktumfeld führte – verglichen mit den Rekordergebnissen des Vorjahres – zu einer rückläufigen Umsatz- und Ergebnisentwicklung. Ursächlich dafür waren insbesondere niedrigere Verkaufspreise bei Standardviscose, Wechselkurseffekte sowie gestiegene Rohstoff- und Energiekosten.

  • Schwieriges Marktumfeld aufgrund niedriger Preise für Standardviscose, ungünstiger Währungsrelationen sowie gestiegener Preise für Schlüsselrohstoffe und Energie
  • Sehr positive Entwicklung des Spezialfasergeschäftes mit einem Umsatzanteil von mehr als 45 Prozent
  • Dividendenvorschlag von EUR 3,00 plus EUR 2,00 Sonderdividende pro Aktie
  • Ergebnis für 2019 trotz des deutlich angespannteren Marktumfeldes in etwa auf dem Niveau von 2018 erwartet

Die Lenzing Gruppe verzeichnete im Geschäftsjahr 2018 eine erfolgreiche Geschäftsentwicklung. Das deutlich schwierigere Marktumfeld führte – verglichen mit den Rekordergebnissen des Vorjahres – zu einer rückläufigen Umsatz- und Ergebnisentwicklung. Ursächlich dafür waren insbesondere niedrigere Verkaufspreise bei Standardviscose, Wechselkurseffekte sowie gestiegene Rohstoff- und Energiekosten.

Die Umsatzerlöse der Lenzing Gruppe gingen im Vorjahresvergleich um 3,7 Prozent auf EUR 2,18 Mrd. zurück. Hauptursachen dafür waren das erwartet herausfordernde Marktumfeld für Standardviscose, ungünstigere Währungsrelationen und ein leichter Rückgang der Absatzmenge. Das Betriebsergebnis vor Abschreibungen (EBITDA) reduzierte sich aufgrund von Preissteigerungen bei Schlüsselrohstoffen sowie gestiegener Energie- und Personalkosten um 24 Prozent auf EUR 382 Mio. Die EBITDA-Marge sank von 22,2 Prozent im Geschäftsjahr 2017 auf 17,6 Prozent im Berichtsjahr. Das Betriebsergebnis (EBIT) ging um 36 Prozent auf EUR 237,6 Mio. zurück, was zu einer niedrigeren EBIT-Marge von 10,9 Prozent (2017: 16,4 Prozent) führte. Der Jahresüberschuss nach Einmaleffekten lag mit EUR 148,2 Mio. um 47,4 Prozent unter dem Vorjahreswert von EUR 281,7 Mio. Das Ergebnis je Aktie belief sich auf EUR 5,61 (2017: EUR 10,47).

Vorstand und Aufsichtsrat schlagen der Hauptversammlung die Zahlung einer stabilen Dividende von EUR 3,00 und einer Sonderdividende von EUR 2,00 je Aktie vor. In Summe soll die Dividende EUR 5,00 je Aktie betragen. Das entspricht einer Ausschüttung an die Aktionäre von rund EUR 133 Mio.

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05.03.2019

Lenzing Management Board proposes unchanged dividend and special dividend

  • Basic dividend to remain constant at EUR 3.00 per share
  • Special dividend of EUR 2.00 proposed once again

The Management Board of Lenzing AG, market leader in the production of specialty fibers made from the renewable raw material wood, has resolved to propose to the Annual General Meeting that the following dividend be distributed to shareholders for the 2018 financial year: a basic dividend of EUR 3.00 per share and a special dividend of EUR 2.00 per share.

This dividend proposal reflects the good implementation of the corporate strategy sCore TEN and the company’s strong balance sheet. Performance indicators and the outlook of Lenzing AG for the current financial year will be published on March 14, 2019.

The total dividend payout to shareholders will amount to about EUR 133 mn, subject to the acceptance of the proposal by the Supervisory Board at its meeting scheduled for March 13, 2019 for the purpose of approving the consolidated financial statements as well as the approval granted by Lenzing AG shareholders at the Annual General Meeting on April 17, 2019.

  • Basic dividend to remain constant at EUR 3.00 per share
  • Special dividend of EUR 2.00 proposed once again

The Management Board of Lenzing AG, market leader in the production of specialty fibers made from the renewable raw material wood, has resolved to propose to the Annual General Meeting that the following dividend be distributed to shareholders for the 2018 financial year: a basic dividend of EUR 3.00 per share and a special dividend of EUR 2.00 per share.

This dividend proposal reflects the good implementation of the corporate strategy sCore TEN and the company’s strong balance sheet. Performance indicators and the outlook of Lenzing AG for the current financial year will be published on March 14, 2019.

The total dividend payout to shareholders will amount to about EUR 133 mn, subject to the acceptance of the proposal by the Supervisory Board at its meeting scheduled for March 13, 2019 for the purpose of approving the consolidated financial statements as well as the approval granted by Lenzing AG shareholders at the Annual General Meeting on April 17, 2019.

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05.03.2019

Lenzing Vorstand schlägt gleichbleibende Dividende und Sonderdividende vor

  • Dividende von EUR 3,00 soll konstant bleiben
  • Erneut Sonderdividende von EUR 2,00 vorgeschlagen

Der Vorstand der Lenzing AG, Weltmarktführer bei Spezialfasern aus dem nachwachsenden Rohmaterial Holz, hat beschlossen, für das Geschäftsjahr 2018 der Hauptversammlung folgende Gewinnausschüttung vorzuschlagen: Eine Dividende von EUR 3,00 und eine Sonderdividende von EUR 2,00.

Dieser Vorschlag zur Gewinnausschüttung reflektiert die gute Umsetzung der Unternehmensstrategie sCore TEN und die starke Bilanz. Die Kennzahlen und der Ausblick der Lenzing AG auf das laufende Geschäftsjahr werden am 14. März 2019 bekanntgegeben.

Vorbehaltlich der Billigung des Aufsichtsrates in seiner bilanzfeststellenden Sitzung am 13. März 2019 sowie der Genehmigung der Aktionäre im Rahmen der ordentlichen Hauptversammlung am 17. April 2019 würde die Gesamtausschüttung an die Aktionäre dann rund EUR 133 Mio. betragen.

  • Dividende von EUR 3,00 soll konstant bleiben
  • Erneut Sonderdividende von EUR 2,00 vorgeschlagen

Der Vorstand der Lenzing AG, Weltmarktführer bei Spezialfasern aus dem nachwachsenden Rohmaterial Holz, hat beschlossen, für das Geschäftsjahr 2018 der Hauptversammlung folgende Gewinnausschüttung vorzuschlagen: Eine Dividende von EUR 3,00 und eine Sonderdividende von EUR 2,00.

Dieser Vorschlag zur Gewinnausschüttung reflektiert die gute Umsetzung der Unternehmensstrategie sCore TEN und die starke Bilanz. Die Kennzahlen und der Ausblick der Lenzing AG auf das laufende Geschäftsjahr werden am 14. März 2019 bekanntgegeben.

Vorbehaltlich der Billigung des Aufsichtsrates in seiner bilanzfeststellenden Sitzung am 13. März 2019 sowie der Genehmigung der Aktionäre im Rahmen der ordentlichen Hauptversammlung am 17. April 2019 würde die Gesamtausschüttung an die Aktionäre dann rund EUR 133 Mio. betragen.

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28.02.2019

Lenzing AG: Innovatives Mehrwegnetz für Obst und Gemüse im Lebensmittelhandel

  • Lenzing und BILLA bieten “grüne” Alternative zu Plastiksackerl für Obst und Gemüse
  • Holzfasern statt Plastik: Material ist vollständig biologisch abbaubar
  • Erhältlich bei BILLA, MERKUR und ADEG in ganz Österreich

Die Lenzing Gruppe, Weltmarktführer bei Spezialfasern aus Holz, und BILLA, der österreichische Nahversorger mit über 1.088 Filialen in Österreich, bieten Konsumenten alternative Lösungen zu Verpackungen aus Plastik. Die neu auf den Markt gebrachten Mehrwegnetze für Obst und Gemüse aus LENZING™ Modalfasern finden großen Anklang: Seit der Einführung der Mehrwegnetze im November 2018 sind bereits über 138.000 Stück bei BILLA, MERKUR und ADEG verkauft worden. Aufgrund der großen Nachfrage ist die umweltfreundliche Verpackung seit Anfang Februar in allen BILLA-Filialen österreichweit erhältlich.

  • Lenzing und BILLA bieten “grüne” Alternative zu Plastiksackerl für Obst und Gemüse
  • Holzfasern statt Plastik: Material ist vollständig biologisch abbaubar
  • Erhältlich bei BILLA, MERKUR und ADEG in ganz Österreich

Die Lenzing Gruppe, Weltmarktführer bei Spezialfasern aus Holz, und BILLA, der österreichische Nahversorger mit über 1.088 Filialen in Österreich, bieten Konsumenten alternative Lösungen zu Verpackungen aus Plastik. Die neu auf den Markt gebrachten Mehrwegnetze für Obst und Gemüse aus LENZING™ Modalfasern finden großen Anklang: Seit der Einführung der Mehrwegnetze im November 2018 sind bereits über 138.000 Stück bei BILLA, MERKUR und ADEG verkauft worden. Aufgrund der großen Nachfrage ist die umweltfreundliche Verpackung seit Anfang Februar in allen BILLA-Filialen österreichweit erhältlich.

Die Mehrwegnetze aus den holzbasierten Fasern der Lenzing Gruppe bieten einen entscheidenden ökologischen Vorteil gegenüber herkömmlichen Plastiksackerln für Obst und Gemüse, denn sie sind natürlichen Ursprungs und daher im Abfall biologisch abbaubar und kompostierbar. Mikropartikel, die beim Waschen der Netze in das Abwasser gelangen, werden zügig Teil des natürlichen Kreislaufes und hinterlassen daher weder in Flüssen noch Meeren schädliche Rückstände.

Die Mehrwegnetze sind optimal für Lebensmittel geeignet, denn wie vom Hersteller VPZ Verpackungszentrum GmbH bestätigt, halten die atmungsaktiven und feuchtigkeitsregulierenden Eigenschaften Obst und Gemüse bis zu drei Tage länger frisch. Die nachhaltigen Netze wurden bereits mit dem Staatspreis für Smart Packaging ausgezeichnet, der vom Bundesministerium für Digitalisierung und Wirtschaftsstandort in Kooperation mit dem Bundesministerium für Nachhaltigkeit und Tourismus verliehen wird.

Die Packnatur® Mehrwegnetze auf Holzbasis werden von VPZ Verpackungszentrum GmbH in Graz aus LENZING™ Modalfasern hergestellt. Bereits seit 2014 gibt es bei BILLA Cellulosenetze aus LENZING™ Fasern, die bei Bio-Gemüse und Bio-Obst zum Einsatz kommen. Auch die Zitrusfrüchte sind großteils auf das Cellulosenetz umgestellt. Mit dem Mehrwegnetz wurde nun eine zusätzliche nachhaltige Verpackungslösung für den dauerhaften Gebrauch gefunden.

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04.02.2019

Lenzing partners with TaFF to open design space for fashion leaders

  • Strategic collaboration in a prominent location on Orchard Road
  • TENCEL™ Studio will host showroom featuring fashion from TENCEL™ fibers
  • Cooperation underpins new branding strategy to reach out to consumers
  • Chain of innovation and application centers in Asia completed

Lenzing/Singapore – The Lenzing Group, world market leader in specialty fibers from wood, will partner with the Textile and Fashion Federation Singapore (TaFF) to offer Singapore’s designers a hub to present themselves and make the TENCEL™ brand more accessible to consumers. The collaboration was announced last week at the opening ceremony of Design Orchard attended by Chan Chun Sing, Minister for Trade and Industry of Singapore.

  • Strategic collaboration in a prominent location on Orchard Road
  • TENCEL™ Studio will host showroom featuring fashion from TENCEL™ fibers
  • Cooperation underpins new branding strategy to reach out to consumers
  • Chain of innovation and application centers in Asia completed

Lenzing/Singapore – The Lenzing Group, world market leader in specialty fibers from wood, will partner with the Textile and Fashion Federation Singapore (TaFF) to offer Singapore’s designers a hub to present themselves and make the TENCEL™ brand more accessible to consumers. The collaboration was announced last week at the opening ceremony of Design Orchard attended by Chan Chun Sing, Minister for Trade and Industry of Singapore.

“Lenzing is excited to work with TaFF on The Cocoon Space and its programs. Our cooperation with fashion designers is an important element in showcasing the sustainability promise of our flagship brand TENCEL™ to consumers. It comprises an integral part of Lenzing’s commitment to green-up the fashion industry”, says Stefan Doboczky, Chief Executive Officer of the Lenzing Group. “Singapore is a strategic hub for Lenzing in Asia, and we are proud to contribute towards taking Singapore’s fashion scene to greater heights.”

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31.01.2019

TINTEX’ brings Naturally Advanced Solutions and presents “THE BLUE LAB”

Do not miss the perfect opportunity to experience the new Naturally Advanced solutions by TINTEX Textiles. A great chance to touch and feel, that is also the best way to get to know something more on the wide range of fabrics that embody responsible innovation and creativity. Smart ingredients take the lead being enhanced by the unique TINTEX’s dyeing and finishing expertise. The seasonal collection that fuses science and innovation, leading the way towards a more conscious evolution is to be presented at Munich Fabric Start.

Do not miss the perfect opportunity to experience the new Naturally Advanced solutions by TINTEX Textiles. A great chance to touch and feel, that is also the best way to get to know something more on the wide range of fabrics that embody responsible innovation and creativity. Smart ingredients take the lead being enhanced by the unique TINTEX’s dyeing and finishing expertise. The seasonal collection that fuses science and innovation, leading the way towards a more conscious evolution is to be presented at Munich Fabric Start.

TINTEX, driven by its strong DNA toward responsible innovation, take the chance to be at Munich Fabric Start to introduce a brand new project who has born in Germany and is now flying at international level thanks to a group of pioneers key players who are implementing it. A unique initiative called THE BLUE LAB, created by the NGO Drip by Drip aimed at developing alternative textile solutions with the lowest possible water footprint, in collaboration with a network of participants. Among the key partners, Lenzing that provides the fibers, Tearfil supplying the yarn, TINTEX realizing the fabrics, Blue Ben creating the garments, Montebelo that works closely with brands, organizations and manufacturers to create responsible fashion products and with Agroho the non-profit organization that is working for marginalized communities in Bangladesh.

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03.12.2018

Lenzing applies for 25 patents for LENZING™ Web Technology

  • Twenty-five patent applications claiming product, process and application inventions published
  • New technology platform starts with botanic wood pulp and creates a nonwoven fabric made of 100 percent continuous lyocell filament

Lenzing – The Lenzing Group filed a first wave of patent applications for its new LENZING™ Web Technology with the World Intellectual Property Organization. The 25 applications focus on product, process and application inventions and are part of Lenzing’s intellectual property protection strategy.

The LENZING™ Web Technology is a nonwoven web formation process that starts with botanic wood pulp and produces a nonwoven fabric made of 100 percent continuous lyocell filament. The technology offers a unique self-bonding mechanism where filaments bond into a fabric during the laydown process. This self-bonding mechanism allows for a much wider variety of basis weight, surface textures, drapeability and dimensional stability than other nonwoven technologies.

  • Twenty-five patent applications claiming product, process and application inventions published
  • New technology platform starts with botanic wood pulp and creates a nonwoven fabric made of 100 percent continuous lyocell filament

Lenzing – The Lenzing Group filed a first wave of patent applications for its new LENZING™ Web Technology with the World Intellectual Property Organization. The 25 applications focus on product, process and application inventions and are part of Lenzing’s intellectual property protection strategy.

The LENZING™ Web Technology is a nonwoven web formation process that starts with botanic wood pulp and produces a nonwoven fabric made of 100 percent continuous lyocell filament. The technology offers a unique self-bonding mechanism where filaments bond into a fabric during the laydown process. This self-bonding mechanism allows for a much wider variety of basis weight, surface textures, drapeability and dimensional stability than other nonwoven technologies.

“Lenzing’s corporate strategy sCore TEN is very focused on driving growth via sustainability focused innovation. The new LENZING™ Web Technology is one of the most exciting Research & Development projects. The 25 patent applications related to this new technology underline our commitment to the nonwoven industry. We will continue to support our partners in their business and help consumers with sustainable innovative solutions for their everyday needs”, says Stefan Doboczky, Chief Executive Officer of the Lenzing Group.

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Lenzing AG and Partners Win Austrian State Prize 2018 for Smart Packaging (c) BMDW/Silveri
(from left to right) Head of the Department DDr. Reinhard Mang, Tanja Dietrich-Huebner (Rewe), Susanne Meininger (Verpackungszentrum), Marina Crnoja-Cosic (Lenzing AG), Malte Stackebrandt (Coop), General Secretary Dipl-Ing. Esterl.
23.11.2018

Lenzing AG and Partners Win Austrian State Prize 2018 for Smart Packaging

  • The Packnatur® reusable cellulose bag wins State Prize in the B2C category
  • Bags are made from wood-based fibers of Lenzing AG, which are biodegradeable
  • Bags were developed together with VPZ Verpackungszentrum GmbH and are utilized by Coop and REWE for fruits and vegetables


Lenzing/ Vienna – Lenzing AG was granted the Austrian State Prize 2018 for Smart Packaging this year together with its partners. The Federal Ministry of Digital and Economic Affairs and the Federal Ministry of Sustainability and Tourism bestowed the Austrian State Prize this week in the B2C category on the Packnatur® reusable wood-based bag. This reusable bag is made with fibers produced by Lenzing AG and was developed by Lenzing and its partner VPZ Verpackungszentrum GmbH. The bags are utilized in the supermarkets of the Swiss food retailer Coop and the Austrian firm REWE International AG.

  • The Packnatur® reusable cellulose bag wins State Prize in the B2C category
  • Bags are made from wood-based fibers of Lenzing AG, which are biodegradeable
  • Bags were developed together with VPZ Verpackungszentrum GmbH and are utilized by Coop and REWE for fruits and vegetables


Lenzing/ Vienna – Lenzing AG was granted the Austrian State Prize 2018 for Smart Packaging this year together with its partners. The Federal Ministry of Digital and Economic Affairs and the Federal Ministry of Sustainability and Tourism bestowed the Austrian State Prize this week in the B2C category on the Packnatur® reusable wood-based bag. This reusable bag is made with fibers produced by Lenzing AG and was developed by Lenzing and its partner VPZ Verpackungszentrum GmbH. The bags are utilized in the supermarkets of the Swiss food retailer Coop and the Austrian firm REWE International AG.

The Packnatur® reusable cellulose bag is particularly suited for the packaging of fruit and vegetables and serves as an ideal replacement for plastic bags. The jury provided the following reasons to justify the selection of the winner: The Packnatur® reusable cellulose bag comprises a long-lasting, reusable packaging solution made of a renewable raw material but not at the expense of food. It has very pleasant haptics and supports longer shelf life of food.

LENZING™ fibers are made from the natural and renewable raw material wood. For this reason, they are biodegradable. Moreover, they pollute neither rivers nor seas with microparticles washed out in the process of washing.

The Austrian State Prize for Smart Packaging was granted on the occasion of the 3rd Austrian Packaging Day. This year for the 58th time, the objective of this award is to highlight modern packaging solutions and excellent projects as best practice examples and thus put the national packaging industry in the international limelight.

Lenzing AG and Partners Win Austrian State Prize 2018 for Smart Packaging (c) Marina Crnoja-Cosic
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Award-winning TINTEX Textiles shows water saving solutions at Performance Days (c) TINTEX Textiles
80% Lenzing Modal® + 20% European Hemp rib by TINTEX Textiles
20.11.2018

Award-winning TINTEX Textiles shows water saving solutions at Performance Days

  • Performance Days - November 28 and 29, 2018 – Hall C1 Booth B18
  • Two of TINTEX’s fabrics have made it into the PERFORMANCE FORUM Jury’s Pick Category that represents fabrics which are a valuable contribution to this season Performance Days Focus Topic “WATER – OUR RESPONSIBILITY”

See, touch and experience the latest collection from TINTEX as they reveal a wonderful range of innovative fabrics that redefine fashion, inspire creativity, spark emotion and optimize responsible solutions. TINTEX, being an ingenious leader in textile and research innovation for over twenty years, transforms a new generation of cotton and other natural based materials. Established in the Porto region as authorities in superior dyeing and finishing techniques making TINTEX Textiles the perfect choice for fashion.

  • Performance Days - November 28 and 29, 2018 – Hall C1 Booth B18
  • Two of TINTEX’s fabrics have made it into the PERFORMANCE FORUM Jury’s Pick Category that represents fabrics which are a valuable contribution to this season Performance Days Focus Topic “WATER – OUR RESPONSIBILITY”

See, touch and experience the latest collection from TINTEX as they reveal a wonderful range of innovative fabrics that redefine fashion, inspire creativity, spark emotion and optimize responsible solutions. TINTEX, being an ingenious leader in textile and research innovation for over twenty years, transforms a new generation of cotton and other natural based materials. Established in the Porto region as authorities in superior dyeing and finishing techniques making TINTEX Textiles the perfect choice for fashion.

All the recent awards bestowed, demonstrate TINTEX continue research and commitment. They have been awarded for the Best product of the Base Layer Category by ISPO jury, moreover they have just received the prestigious German Design Awards 2019 and last but not least, they are selected as finalists for the Future Textile Awards in the category Best Innovation for Sustainable Textiles.
TINTEX continues to lead the way, as they proudly take part in the Make Fashion Circular initiative, by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and activate change industry wide. This initiative aims to collaborate and innovate towards a new textile economy based on the principles of a Circular Economy.

In addition, since this November, TINTEX is a bluesign® system partner, thus means that they are responsibly acting parties of the textile value chain committed to applying the bluesign® system, continuously improving their environmental performance and always been focused on a sustainable future.

A milestone for TINTEX and fashion, as they launch Naturally Clean - an exceptional smart finishing process that is uniquely responsible. Naturally Clean enhances the natural beauty of cotton, takes a cost effective modern approach to eliminate aggressive treatments and optimizes clean surfaces, vivid colors, providing an exquisitely smooth handfeel. Naturally Clean achieves this by using Novozymes technology, a company that is indeed the world leader in biological solutions. Second, using textile chemicals with the lowest possible environmental impact, without compromising performance, from Beyond Surface Technologies AG. Naturally Clean maintains the original characteristics for an extended period of time. All materials are Oeko-Tex and soon bluesign® certified, thus eliminating harmful substances.
TINTEX’ Autumn/Winter 2019/2020 collection includes vibrant tones, refreshing turquoise and electric green, light and warm copper with chocolate browns that connect the natural and spiritual in an extra-sensorial universe. Infused with a stunning palette of nostalgic and multicultural colors - warm yellow with darkened reds, dynamic purple with urban greys - that express globalization and human connection.
Key smart ingredients of the season are:

  • A New Generation of Cotton: GOTS certified organic cotton, Supima® cotton, and ECOTEC® by Marchi & Fildi the smart cotton that saves up to 77.9% water consumption and introduces the concept of a circular economy.
  • SeaCell™ and Smartcel™: produced using the Lyocell process in a closed loop with no chemicals released as waste. The patented process of SeaCell™ allows that the positive properties of the seaweed are permanently preserved within the fiber, even after multiple washing cycles. Smartcel™ includes the essential trace element zinc providing anti-inflammatory capabilities.
  • REFIBRA™ by Lenzing technology involves upcycling a substantial proportion of cotton scraps e.g. from garment production, in addition to wood pulp, where the raw material is transformed to produce new TENCEL™ Lyocell fiber to make fabrics and garments.
  • Bemberg™ by Asahi Kasei: A new generation GRS Certified material, made from cotton linters, with a biodegradability certification by Innovhub. A matchless, high tech natural material, with a special handfeel and aesthetics.
  • ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei
    - ROICA™ EF has a percentage of pre-consumer recycled content that is more than 50%, and thanks to this it has been GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certified.
    - ROICA™ V550 a premium stretch innovative yarn boasting the Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Gold Level for Material Health product and ingredients as it was evaluated throughout the supply chain for lower impacts on human and environmental health. Striving toward eliminating all toxic and unidentified chemicals for a safe continuous cycle. Hohenstein Environment Compatibility Certificate - ROICA™ proudly breaks down without releasing harmful substances.

Of special interest this season, the two TINTEX’s fabrics that made it into the PERFORMANCE FORUM Jury’s Pick Category for their contribution to this season Topic “WATER – OUR RESPONSIBILITY”.

A smart rib developed to reduce the water usage as most as possible, from cultivation of raw materials until fabric finishing. A blend of TENCEL™ Modal, cellulosic & biodegradable material treated with no hazardous chemicals, pesticides nor fertilizers, and European hemp, a fast-growing plant that requires very little water and no herbicides, pesticides, synthetic fertilizers or GMO seeds. Both fibres are biodegradable.

The second selected article is a 100% Merino Wool jersey made unique thanks to Colorau® by TINTEX, a patented natural dyeing process technique that uses vegetable herbs and extracts. A great amount of water was saved by avoiding subsequent washing steps. Also, lower water pollution is achieved by avoiding synthetic dyestuffs.

Award-winning TINTEX Textiles shows water saving solutions at Performance Days (c) TINTEX Textiles
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07.11.2018

ReLAST: the Super-Smart GOTS and GRS certified Stretch Denim from Candiani with ROICA™

Candiani launches at Kingpins its new eco-smart denim range in partnership with ROICA™ from Asahi Kasei.

Both companies can claim their separate leading roles in textile innovation. Candiani, ‘the Greenest Mill in The Blue World’, is always at the cutting edge of new developments, and ROICA™ with its various premium stretch functions. Now they join forces through a unique synergy and an exclusive, custom made premium stretch sustainable ROICA™ yarn developed by Asahi Kasei especially for Candiani.

ReLAST is a range of market fresh responsible denim products, designed by Candiani that tick every smart box: from new ways in colouration, to better, more sustainable raw materials, new finishing and fade-tech that minimises water waste, and now with a key responsible stretch ingredient in a specially produced GRS certified ROICA™ yarn that perfectly completes this range making better, more sustainable, sharp fashions for customers looking to live and wear better with better values.

Candiani launches at Kingpins its new eco-smart denim range in partnership with ROICA™ from Asahi Kasei.

Both companies can claim their separate leading roles in textile innovation. Candiani, ‘the Greenest Mill in The Blue World’, is always at the cutting edge of new developments, and ROICA™ with its various premium stretch functions. Now they join forces through a unique synergy and an exclusive, custom made premium stretch sustainable ROICA™ yarn developed by Asahi Kasei especially for Candiani.

ReLAST is a range of market fresh responsible denim products, designed by Candiani that tick every smart box: from new ways in colouration, to better, more sustainable raw materials, new finishing and fade-tech that minimises water waste, and now with a key responsible stretch ingredient in a specially produced GRS certified ROICA™ yarn that perfectly completes this range making better, more sustainable, sharp fashions for customers looking to live and wear better with better values.

New Colouration values in the K-Seal range come from indigo applied with a water saving Indigo Juice® system. Or in the KN-Cotton range from cotton scraps recycled and dyed with Archroma earth colours. Both are sized with the Kitotex® Vegetal size derived from plants and natural renewables.
KN-Blue and Regen ranges use Sulfur dye and conventional Indigo dye using N-Denim tech and water saving Indigo Juice® respectively. The Regen range also uses Tencel and Refbra materials from Lenzing to add softness and a luxe touch to denims of the future.

All ranges in the ReLAST collection deploy the customized ROICA™ advanced sustainable stretch yarns.

With the ReLAST collection from Candiani and ROICA™ from Asahi Kasei rewrite the rules for responsible denim stretch manufacture, designing fashion forward denims that are now guaranteed completely 100% sustainable.

The evidence for excellence is underpinned by a qualified list of certifications that include GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) and GRS(Global Recycled Standard), Recycled Cotton Certification as well as registered affiliated processing methods for saving water (Kitotex® and Indigo Juice®). Branded raw materials with confirmed responsible status include Tencel and Refibra from Lenzing, Q-Nova recycled polyamide and of course the newly developed ROICA™ advanced fit, premium stretch yarn with full GRS certification.

Dedication to reaching the same goal pays off with the ReLast collection, a collaborative partnership with Candiani and ROICA™.

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07.11.2018

Lenzing Group reports solid results in a demanding market environment

Decline in revenue due to lower prices for standard viscose, less favorable currencies and lower production volume

  • Pressure on prices for key raw materials remains high
  • Positive impact due to focus on specialty fibers and further optimization of the product mix
  • Expansion project in Mobile temporarily mothballed
  • Acquisition of the remaining 30 percent of Lenzing (Nanjing) Fibers Co. Ltd.

The Lenzing Group recorded a solid business development in the first three quarters of 2018. The decline in revenue and earnings compared with the same period of the previous year was essentially based on a mix of lower prices for standard viscose, more unfavorable exchange rates and price increases for key raw materials. The Lenzing Group’s strategic orientation with a focus on specialty fibers had a positive impact in this environment.

Decline in revenue due to lower prices for standard viscose, less favorable currencies and lower production volume

  • Pressure on prices for key raw materials remains high
  • Positive impact due to focus on specialty fibers and further optimization of the product mix
  • Expansion project in Mobile temporarily mothballed
  • Acquisition of the remaining 30 percent of Lenzing (Nanjing) Fibers Co. Ltd.

The Lenzing Group recorded a solid business development in the first three quarters of 2018. The decline in revenue and earnings compared with the same period of the previous year was essentially based on a mix of lower prices for standard viscose, more unfavorable exchange rates and price increases for key raw materials. The Lenzing Group’s strategic orientation with a focus on specialty fibers had a positive impact in this environment.

Revenue decreased by 5.2 percent to EUR 1,636.2 mn over the comparative period of the previous year. Apart from the high starting base, this was primarily attributable to the expected challenging market environment for standard viscose, less favorable exchange rates and lower production volume. EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization) recorded a decline by 26.8 percent to EUR 290.6 mn due to price increases for key raw materials and higher energy and dissolving wood pulp prices. The EBITDA margin dropped from 23 percent in the first three quarters of the previous year to 17.8 percent. EBIT (earnings before interest and tax) fell by 36.2 percent to EUR 190.3 mn, leading to a lower EBIT margin of 11.6 percent (01-09/2017: 17.3 percent). Net profit for the period dropped by 39 percent from EUR 219.3 mn in the previous year to EUR 133.8 mn. Earnings per share equaled EUR 5.06 (01-09/2017: EUR 8.12).

“The Lenzing Group is currently operating in a challenging environment. Against this background, we are satisfied with the solid business development and the corporate strategy sCore TEN has a positive impact. The new production line in Heiligenkreuz started up successfully and customers’ feedback has been positive,” says Stefan Doboczky, Chief Executive Officer of the Lenzing Group. “While many viscose producers are faced with a very tense profit situation, we are well positioned due to our specialty strategy and still expect a satisfactory full year”, Doboczky adds.

Key strategic measures were implemented during the first three quarters of 2018 in line with the sCore TEN strategy. The start-up of new capacities for lyocell fibers in Heiligenkreuz, the production start of LENZING™ ECOVERO™ fibers at the Nanjing site and the investment in another pilot line for TENCEL™ Luxe filaments are important steps to accomplish the goal of increasing the share of specialty fibers in total revenue.

Project in Mobile temporarily mothballed
Due to the decision to temporarily mothball the lyocell expansion project in Mobile, Alabama (USA), in view of the buoyant US labor market and trade tensions between the major trading blocks, the implementation of the expansion plan for specialty staple fibers will be slowed down. The Lenzing Group will put all its effort to readjust the execution of its growth plan to meet strong market demand for its lyocell fibers. This includes an increased focus on the lyocell expansion project in Prachinburi (Thailand).

Advancing forward solutions
Regarding the capacity expansion for specialty products such as TENCEL™ Luxe filaments and LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose fibers, Lenzing is still on track. After the introduction of TENCEL™ Luxe branded lyocell filament yarns in the previous year, Lenzing continues to drive innovations in the area of the value chain. In September, the company also announced the successful development of the LENZING™ Web Technology, a new technology platform focusing on sustainable nonwoven products, which will lead to new market opportunities for the industry. Following several years of research and development work and investments totaling EUR 26 mn, the pilot plant at the headquarters in Lenzing has been successfully put into operation.

Largest dissolving wood pulp line worldwide
At the end of June, the Lenzing Group and Duratex, the largest producer of industrialized wood panels of the southern hemisphere, announced that they had agreed on the terms and conditions to form a joint venture to investigate building the largest single line dissolving wood pulp plant in the state of Minas Gerais (Brazil). This decision supports the self-supply with dissolving wood pulp and the growth in specialty fibers. The joint venture is investigating the construction of a 450,000 t dissolving wood pulp plant, which is expected to become the largest and most competitive single line dissolving wood pulp plant in the world. The final investment decisionto build the dissolving wood pulp plant is subject to the outcome of the basic engineering studies and the approval by the respective supervisory boards.

Acquisition of Chinese operation
At the beginning of November the takeover by the Lenzing Group of the remaining 30 percent of its Chinese subsidiary Lenzing (Nanjing) Fibers Co. Ltd. (LNF) from its state-owned joint venture partner NCFC was completed. After closing of the transaction, the Lenzing Group will hold 100 percent of LNF. The acquisition will have a negative impact on net profit of approx. EUR 21 mn for the fiscal year 2018. The purchase of the shares supports Lenzing’s strategic growth as a producer of specialty fibers from the renewable raw material wood in China and worldwide. It paves the way to setting up further production lines for specialty fibers. Lenzing wants to convert LNF into a specialty fibers hub over time.

Expansion of capacities
CAPEX (investments in intangible assets and property, plant and equipment) rose by 35.5 percent year-on-year to EUR 174.1 mn in the first three quarters of 2018. This is primarily attributable to capacity expansions in Heiligenkreuz and the expansion of the existing dissolving wood pulp plant in Lenzing as well as the investments made so far in Mobile.

Outlook
Demand development on the global fiber market remains positive. Lenzing expects wood-based cellulosic fibers to continue to grow at a higher rate than the overall fiber market. In a challenging market environment the Lenzing Group expects solid results for 2018, albeit lower than in the outstanding last two years.

For 2019, Lenzing expects standard viscose markets to remain under pressure because of an ongoing oversupply and very high raw material prices. Lenzing’s specialty fiber business is expected to continue the very positive development.

The above-mentioned development reassures the Lenzing Group in its chosen corporate strategy sCore TEN. Lenzing is very well positioned in this market environment and will continue its consistent focus on growth with specialty fibers.

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07.11.2018

Lenzing Gruppe mit soliden Zahlen in herausforderndem Marktumfeld

Umsatzrückgang aufgrund niedrigerer Preise bei Standardviscose, ungünstigerer Währungen und geringerer Produktionsmengen

  • Preisdruck bei Schlüsselrohstoffen weiterhin hoch
  • Positive Auswirkungen durch Fokus auf Spezialfasern und weitere Optimierung des Produktmix
  • Ausbauprojekt in Mobile vorübergehend gestoppt
  • Übernahme der verbleibenden 30 Prozent an Lenzing (Nanjing) Fibers Co. Ltd.

Die Lenzing Gruppe verzeichnete in den ersten drei Quartalen 2018 eine solide Geschäftsentwicklung. Der Umsatz- und Ergebnisrückgang im Vergleich zum Vorjahreszeitraum beruhte im Wesentlichen auf einem Mix aus niedrigeren Preisen bei Standardviscose, ungünstigeren Währungsrelationen und Preissteigerungen bei Schlüsselrohstoffen. Die strategische Ausrichtung der Lenzing Gruppe mit starkem Fokus auf Spezialfasern wirkte sich in diesem Umfeld positiv aus.

Umsatzrückgang aufgrund niedrigerer Preise bei Standardviscose, ungünstigerer Währungen und geringerer Produktionsmengen

  • Preisdruck bei Schlüsselrohstoffen weiterhin hoch
  • Positive Auswirkungen durch Fokus auf Spezialfasern und weitere Optimierung des Produktmix
  • Ausbauprojekt in Mobile vorübergehend gestoppt
  • Übernahme der verbleibenden 30 Prozent an Lenzing (Nanjing) Fibers Co. Ltd.

Die Lenzing Gruppe verzeichnete in den ersten drei Quartalen 2018 eine solide Geschäftsentwicklung. Der Umsatz- und Ergebnisrückgang im Vergleich zum Vorjahreszeitraum beruhte im Wesentlichen auf einem Mix aus niedrigeren Preisen bei Standardviscose, ungünstigeren Währungsrelationen und Preissteigerungen bei Schlüsselrohstoffen. Die strategische Ausrichtung der Lenzing Gruppe mit starkem Fokus auf Spezialfasern wirkte sich in diesem Umfeld positiv aus.

Die Umsatzerlöse verringerten sich gegenüber dem Vergleichszeitraum des Vorjahres um 5,2 Prozent auf EUR 1.636,2 Mio. Hauptursachen dafür waren neben der hohen Ausgangsbasis das erwartet herausfordernde Marktumfeld für Standardviscose, ungünstigere Währungsrelationen und eine geringere Produktionsmenge. Das Betriebsergebnis vor Abschreibungen (EBITDA) ging aufgrund von Preissteigerungen bei Schlüsselrohstoffen sowie gestiegener Energie- und Faserzellstoffpreise um 26,8 Prozent auf EUR 290,6 Mio. zurück. Die EBITDA-Marge sank von 23 Prozent im Vergleichszeitraum des Vorjahres auf 17,8 Prozent. Das Betriebsergebnis (EBIT) ging um 36,2 Prozent auf EUR 190,3 Mio. zurück, was zu einer niedrigeren EBIT-Marge von 11,6 Prozent (01-09/2017: 17,3 Prozent) führte. Das Periodenergebnis lag mit EUR 133,8 Mio. um 39 Prozent unter dem Vorjahreswert von EUR 219,3 Mio. Das Ergebnis je Aktie belief sich auf EUR 5,06 (01-09/2017: EUR 8,12).

„Die Lenzing Gruppe agiert aktuell in einem herausfordernden Umfeld. Vor diesem Hintergrund sind wir mit der soliden Geschäftsentwicklung zufrieden und die Unternehmensstrategie sCore TEN wirkt sich positiv aus. Die neue Produktionslinie in Heiligenkreuz lief erfolgreich an und die Rückmeldungen der Kunden sind positiv“, so Stefan Doboczky, Vorstandsvorsitzender der Lenzing Gruppe. „Während die Gewinnsituation vieler Viscose-Hersteller sehr angespannt ist, sind wir aufgrund unserer Spezialitätenstrategie sehr solide aufgestellt und erwarten weiterhin ein zufriedenstellendes Gesamtjahr“, so Doboczky.

Im Sinne der sCore TEN Strategie wurden in den ersten drei Quartalen 2018 wesentliche strategische Maßnahmen umgesetzt. Die Inbetriebnahme neuer Kapazitäten für Lyocellfasern im burgenländischen Heiligenkreuz, der Produktionsstart von LENZING™ ECOVERO™ Fasern am Standort Nanjing und die Investition in eine weitere Pilotanlage für TENCEL™ Luxe Filamente sind wesentliche Schritte zur Erreichung des Ziels, den Anteil von Spezialfasern am Gesamtumsatz zu erhöhen.

Temporärer Stopp in Mobile
Durch die Entscheidung, den Ausbau der Lyocellfaser-Kapazitäten in Mobile, Alabama (USA), vor dem Hintergrund des boomenden Arbeitsmarktes in den USA und der wirtschaftspolitischen Spannungen zwischen den großen Handelsblöcken vorübergehend zu stoppen, wird sich die Umsetzung des Expansionsplans bei Spezialstapelfasern verlangsamen. Um die starke Nachfrage nach Lyocellfasern bestmöglich bedienen zu können, wird die Lenzing Gruppe ihren Expansionsplan entsprechend anpassen. Dies beinhaltet eine stärkere Fokussierung auf die Erweiterung der Lyocellfaser-Kapazitäten in Prachinburi (Thailand).

Vorwärtslösungen weiter vorantreiben
Bei der Erweiterung der Kapazitäten von Spezialprodukten wie die TENCEL™ Luxe Filamente und LENZING™ ECOVERO™ Viscosefasern bleibt Lenzing auf Kurs. Nach Einführung der Lyocell-Endlosgarne der Marke TENCEL™ Luxe im Vorjahr treibt Lenzing Innovationen im Bereich der Wertschöpfungskette weiter voran. Ebenfalls im September gab das Unternehmen die erfolgreiche Entwicklung der LENZING™ Web Technology bekannt, einer neuen Technologieplattform mit Fokus auf nachhaltige Vliesstoff-Produkte, durch die sich neue Marktchancen für die Branche ergeben. Nach mehrjähriger Forschungs- und Entwicklungsarbeit sowie Investitionen in Höhe von EUR 26 Mio. nahm Lenzing die Pilotanlage am Hauptsitz in Lenzing erfolgreich in Betrieb.

Weltweit größte Faserzellstofflinie
Ende Juni gaben Lenzing und Duratex, der größte Hersteller von Holzpaneelen in der südlichen Hemisphäre, bekannt, sich über die Bedingungen zur Gründung eines Joint-Ventures geeinigt zu haben, um den Bau der weltweit größten Faserzellstofflinie (Single-Line-Konzept) im Bundesstaat Minas Gerais (Brasilien) zu prüfen. Diese Entscheidung stärkt die Eigenversorgung mit Faserzellstoff und damit auch das Spezialfaserwachstum. Das Joint-Venture prüft die Errichtung eines Single-Line-Faserzellstoffwerks mit einer Kapazität von 450.000 Tonnen, welches voraussichtlich das größte und wettbewerbsfähigste seiner Art weltweit sein wird. Die endgültige Investitionsentscheidung für den Bau hängt vom Ergebnis der technischen Planungen und der Zustimmung durch die entsprechenden Aufsichtsräte ab.

Übernahme chinesischer Produktion
Anfang November wurde die Übernahme der verbleibenden 30 Prozent des staatlichen Joint-Venture-Partners NCFC durch die Lenzing Gruppe an der chinesischen Tochtergesellschaft Lenzing (Nanjing) Fibers Co. Ltd. (LNF) finalisiert. Nach Abschluss der Transaktion wird Lenzing LNF zur Gänze kontrollieren. Die Übernahme wird sich mit ca. EUR 21 Mio. negativ auf das Ergebnis für das Geschäftsjahr 2018 auswirken. Sie unterstützt das strategische Wachstum von Lenzing als Hersteller von Spezialfasern aus dem nachwachsenden Rohstoff Holz in China und weltweit. Sie ebnet den Weg für weitere Produktionslinien für Spezialfasern. Lenzing will LNF im Lauf der Zeit in einen Spezialfaser-Standort umrüsten.

Ausbau der Kapazitäten
Die Investitionen (CAPEX) wurden in den ersten drei Quartalen 2018 gegenüber dem Vergleichszeitraum des Vorjahres um 35,5 Prozent auf EUR 174,1 Mio. erhöht. Dies ist vor allem auf die Kapazitätserweiterungen in Heiligenkreuz und den Ausbau des bestehenden Faserzellstoffwerks in Lenzing sowie die bisherigen Investitionen in Mobile zurückzuführen.

Ausblick
Die Nachfrage am globalen Fasermarkt entwickelt sich nach wie vor positiv. Lenzing erwartet, dass die Wachstumsraten für holzbasierte Cellulosefasern weiterhin über dem Gesamtfasermarkt liegen werden. In einem herausfordernden Marktumfeld erwartet die Lenzing Gruppe für 2018 solide Geschäftszahlen, wobei das Ergebnis unter den hervorragenden letzten beiden Jahren liegen wird.

Für 2019 erwartet Lenzing, dass die Märkte für Standardviscose aufgrund eines anhaltenden Überangebotes und sehr hoher Preise für Schlüsselrohstoffe unter Druck bleiben. Das Spezialfasergeschäft der Lenzing Gruppe sollte die sehr positive Entwicklung fortsetzen können.

Die Lenzing Gruppe sieht sich angesichts der oben genannten Entwicklung in der gewählten Unternehmensstrategie sCore TEN bestätigt. Lenzing ist in diesem Marktumfeld sehr gut aufgestellt und wird die Umsetzung der Strategie mit dem fokussierten Wachstum im Bereich der Spezialfasern weiterhin konsequent vorantreiben.

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24.10.2018

Lenzing Gruppe beabsichtigt den verbleibenden 30-Prozent-Anteil ihres chinesischen Joint Ventures zu erwerben

Die Lenzing Gruppe beabsichtigt, die verbleibenden 30 Prozent des staatlichen Joint-Venture-Partners NCFC an ihrer chinesischen Tochtergesellschaft Lenzing (Nanjing) Fibers Co. Ltd. (LNF) zu übernehmen. Nach Abschluss der Transaktion wird Lenzing die LNF zur Gänze kontrollieren. Der Joint-Venture-Partner leitete den strukturierten Verkaufsprozess in einem staatlich kontrollierten Bieterprozess ein. Heute erhielt die Lenzing Gruppe den Entwurf des Anteilskaufvertrages. Der Abschluss der Transaktionsdokumente wird für Ende Oktober erwartet. Die Übernahme wird sich mit ca. EUR 21 Mio. negativ auf das Ergebnis der Lenzing Gruppe für das Geschäftsjahr 2018 auswirken.

Die Übernahme der Anteile unterstützt das strategische Wachstum von Lenzing als Hersteller von Spezialfasern aus dem nachwachsenden Rohstoff Holz in China und weltweit. Sie ebnet den Weg für weitere Produktionslinien für Spezialfasern. Lenzing will LNF im Lauf der Zeit in einen Spezialfaser-Hub umrüsten.

Die Lenzing Gruppe beabsichtigt, die verbleibenden 30 Prozent des staatlichen Joint-Venture-Partners NCFC an ihrer chinesischen Tochtergesellschaft Lenzing (Nanjing) Fibers Co. Ltd. (LNF) zu übernehmen. Nach Abschluss der Transaktion wird Lenzing die LNF zur Gänze kontrollieren. Der Joint-Venture-Partner leitete den strukturierten Verkaufsprozess in einem staatlich kontrollierten Bieterprozess ein. Heute erhielt die Lenzing Gruppe den Entwurf des Anteilskaufvertrages. Der Abschluss der Transaktionsdokumente wird für Ende Oktober erwartet. Die Übernahme wird sich mit ca. EUR 21 Mio. negativ auf das Ergebnis der Lenzing Gruppe für das Geschäftsjahr 2018 auswirken.

Die Übernahme der Anteile unterstützt das strategische Wachstum von Lenzing als Hersteller von Spezialfasern aus dem nachwachsenden Rohstoff Holz in China und weltweit. Sie ebnet den Weg für weitere Produktionslinien für Spezialfasern. Lenzing will LNF im Lauf der Zeit in einen Spezialfaser-Hub umrüsten.

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Lenzing Gruppe China Übernahme Joint Venture
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24.10.2018

Lenzing Group intends to acquire remaining 30 percent of its Chinese operation

The Lenzing Group intends to acquire the remaining 30 percent of its Chinese subsidiary Lenzing (Nanjing) Fibers Co. Ltd. (LNF) from its state-owned joint venture partner NCFC. After closing of the transaction, the Lenzing Group will hold 100 percent of LNF. The underlying structured selling process was initiated by the joint venture partner in a state controlled bidding process and today the Lenzing Group received the Share Purchase Agreement draft. The closing of the transaction documents is expected for the end of October. The acquisition will have a negative impact on net profit of the Lenzing Group of approx. EUR 21 mn for the fiscal year 2018.

The purchase of the shares supports Lenzing’s strategic growth as a producer of specialty fibers from the renewable raw material wood in China and worldwide. It paves the way to setting up further production lines for specialty fibers. Lenzing wants to convert LNF into a specialty fibers hub over time.

The Lenzing Group intends to acquire the remaining 30 percent of its Chinese subsidiary Lenzing (Nanjing) Fibers Co. Ltd. (LNF) from its state-owned joint venture partner NCFC. After closing of the transaction, the Lenzing Group will hold 100 percent of LNF. The underlying structured selling process was initiated by the joint venture partner in a state controlled bidding process and today the Lenzing Group received the Share Purchase Agreement draft. The closing of the transaction documents is expected for the end of October. The acquisition will have a negative impact on net profit of the Lenzing Group of approx. EUR 21 mn for the fiscal year 2018.

The purchase of the shares supports Lenzing’s strategic growth as a producer of specialty fibers from the renewable raw material wood in China and worldwide. It paves the way to setting up further production lines for specialty fibers. Lenzing wants to convert LNF into a specialty fibers hub over time.

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Lenzing Group China Joint Venture acquisition
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24.10.2018

Lenzing Group intends to acquire remaining 30 percent of its Chinese operation

  • Important step for further growth with specialty fibers
  • Transaction generates negative impact on net profit of approx. EUR 21 mn
  • Lenzing Group will hold 100 percent of Lenzing (Nanjing) Fibers Co. Ltd. after closing

Lenzing/Nanjing – The Lenzing Group intends to acquire the remaining 30 percent of its Chinese subsidiary Lenzing (Nanjing) Fibers Co. Ltd. (LNF) from its state-owned joint venture partner NCFC. After closing of the transaction, the Lenzing Group will hold 100 percent of LNF. The underlying structured selling process was initiated by the joint venture partner in a state controlled bidding process and today the Lenzing Group received the Share Purchase Agreement draft. The closing of the transaction documents is expected for the end of October. The acquisition will have a negative impact on net profit of the Lenzing Group of approx. EUR 21 mn for the fiscal year 2018.

  • Important step for further growth with specialty fibers
  • Transaction generates negative impact on net profit of approx. EUR 21 mn
  • Lenzing Group will hold 100 percent of Lenzing (Nanjing) Fibers Co. Ltd. after closing

Lenzing/Nanjing – The Lenzing Group intends to acquire the remaining 30 percent of its Chinese subsidiary Lenzing (Nanjing) Fibers Co. Ltd. (LNF) from its state-owned joint venture partner NCFC. After closing of the transaction, the Lenzing Group will hold 100 percent of LNF. The underlying structured selling process was initiated by the joint venture partner in a state controlled bidding process and today the Lenzing Group received the Share Purchase Agreement draft. The closing of the transaction documents is expected for the end of October. The acquisition will have a negative impact on net profit of the Lenzing Group of approx. EUR 21 mn for the fiscal year 2018.

The purchase of the shares supports Lenzing’s strategic growth as a producer of specialty fibers from the renewable raw material wood in China and worldwide. It paves the way to setting up further production lines for specialty fibers. Lenzing wants to convert LNF into a specialty fibers hub over time.

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Lenzing Aktiengesellschaft Corporate Communications & Investor Relations

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