From the Sector

Reset
126 results
14.03.2018

Lenzing Group achieves best full-year results in its history

  • Revenue increased by 5.9 percent to EUR 2.26 bn
  • EBITDA up 17.3 percent to EUR 502.5 mn
  • Dividend proposal of EUR 3.00/share plus a special dividend of EUR 2.00/share
  • New brand strategy to generate a strong message to consumers
  • Limited visibility for coming quarters

In 2017, the Lenzing Group reports its best financial performance ever with record revenue and earnings due to a better product mix and higher selling prices in combination with a generally favorable market environment.

  • Revenue increased by 5.9 percent to EUR 2.26 bn
  • EBITDA up 17.3 percent to EUR 502.5 mn
  • Dividend proposal of EUR 3.00/share plus a special dividend of EUR 2.00/share
  • New brand strategy to generate a strong message to consumers
  • Limited visibility for coming quarters

In 2017, the Lenzing Group reports its best financial performance ever with record revenue and earnings due to a better product mix and higher selling prices in combination with a generally favorable market environment.

Group revenue grew by 5.9 percent in the 2017 financial year to EUR 2.26 bn (2016: EUR 2.13 bn). Group earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) improved by 17.3 percent to EUR 502.5 mn (2016: EUR 428.3 mn). The corresponding EBITDA margin rose to 22.2 percent (2016: 20.1 percent). Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) increased by 25.2 percent to EUR 371 mn, resulting in a higher EBIT margin of 16.4 percent (2016: 13.9 percent). The net profit for the year totaled EUR 281.7 mn, a rise of 23 percent from the prior-year figure of EUR 229.1 mn. Earnings per share in the 2017 financial year amounted to EUR 10.47 (2016: EUR 8.48).

The Management Board and the Supervisory Board will propose at the upcoming Annual General Meeting a stable dividend of EUR 3.00 per share plus an increased special dividend of EUR 2.00 per share (2016: EUR 1.20 per share). In total, the dividend will amount to EUR 5.00 per share, corresponding to a dividend payment to shareholders of EUR 132.75 mn.

“The Lenzing Group looks back at a very successful year 2017. We continued to implement our corporate strategy sCore TEN with great discipline and focus on our investment projects and successfully captured value in a positive market environment. Our commitment to innovation and customer centricity was underpinned by the opening of an application innovation center in Hong Kong and the creation of the new sales and marketing office in Turkey. In line with sCore TEN we decided to revamp our brand architecture and image to sharpen Lenzing’s corporate and product profiles for customers and consumers. We want to put a stronger emphasis on our ambition to make the textile and nonwoven market more sustainable”, says Stefan Doboczky, Chief Executive Officer of the Lenzing Group.

“We are very positive about our chosen strategy as it will help us to be more resilient as we expect more headwinds in the upcoming quarters”, he adds.

More information:
Lenzing Group
Source:

Lenzing AG

14.03.2018

Lenzing Gruppe mit bestem Geschäftsjahr der Unternehmensgeschichte

  • Umsatz stieg um 5,9 Prozent auf EUR 2,26 Mrd.
  • EBITDA legte um 17,3 Prozent auf EUR 502,5 Mio. zu
  • Dividendenvorschlag von EUR 3,00 plus EUR 2,00 Sonderdividende pro Aktie
  • Starke Botschaft an Verbraucher durch neue Markenstrategie
  • Eingeschränkte Visibilität für die kommenden Quartale

Die Lenzing Gruppe erzielte 2017 neue Rekordstände bei Umsatz und Gewinn und verzeichnete damit das beste Geschäftsjahr in der Unternehmensgeschichte. Maßgeblich dafür waren ein besserer Produktmix und höhere Faserverkaufspreise in Kombination mit einem allgemein günstigen Marktumfeld.

Die Konzern-Umsatzerlöse stiegen im Geschäftsjahr 2017 um 5,9 Prozent auf EUR 2,26 Mrd. (2016: EUR 2,13 Mrd.). Das EBITDA verbesserte sich um 17,3 Prozent auf EUR 502,5 Mio. (2016: 428,3 Mio.).

  • Umsatz stieg um 5,9 Prozent auf EUR 2,26 Mrd.
  • EBITDA legte um 17,3 Prozent auf EUR 502,5 Mio. zu
  • Dividendenvorschlag von EUR 3,00 plus EUR 2,00 Sonderdividende pro Aktie
  • Starke Botschaft an Verbraucher durch neue Markenstrategie
  • Eingeschränkte Visibilität für die kommenden Quartale

Die Lenzing Gruppe erzielte 2017 neue Rekordstände bei Umsatz und Gewinn und verzeichnete damit das beste Geschäftsjahr in der Unternehmensgeschichte. Maßgeblich dafür waren ein besserer Produktmix und höhere Faserverkaufspreise in Kombination mit einem allgemein günstigen Marktumfeld.

Die Konzern-Umsatzerlöse stiegen im Geschäftsjahr 2017 um 5,9 Prozent auf EUR 2,26 Mrd. (2016: EUR 2,13 Mrd.). Das EBITDA verbesserte sich um 17,3 Prozent auf EUR 502,5 Mio. (2016: 428,3 Mio.).
Die EBITDA-Marge stieg von 20,1 Prozent im Geschäftsjahr 2017 auf 22,2 Prozent der Umsatzerlöse im Berichtsjahr. Das Betriebsergebnis (EBIT) erhöhte sich um 25,2 Prozent auf EUR 371 Mio., was zu einer höheren EBIT-Marge von 16,4 Prozent (2016: 13,9 Prozent) führte.
Der Jahresüberschuss lag mit EUR 281,7 Mio. um 23 Prozent über dem Vorjahreswert von EUR 229,1 Mio. Das Ergebnis je Aktie belief sich auf EUR 10,47 (2016: EUR 8,48).

Vorstand und Aufsichtsrat schlagen der Hauptversammlung die Zahlung einer stabilen Dividende von EUR 3,00 je Aktie plus einer erhöhten Sonderdividende von EUR 2,00 je Aktie (2016: EUR 1,20 je Aktie) vor. In Summe soll die Dividende EUR 5,00 je Aktie betragen. Das entspricht einer Ausschüttung an die Aktionäre von EUR 132,75 Mio.

„Die Lenzing Gruppe blickt auf ein sehr erfolgreiches Jahr 2017 zurück. Wir haben unsere Unternehmensstrategie sCore TEN weiter mit großer Disziplin und Fokus auf unsere Investitionsmaßnahmen vorangetrieben und unsere wertorientierte Unternehmensentwicklung in einem positiven Marktumfeld weiter verfolgen können. Mit der Eröffnung eines Applikations- und Innovationscenters in Hongkong sowie eines neuen Vertriebs- und Marketingbüros in der Türkei haben wir unser Bekenntnis zu Innovation und Kundennähe untermauert. Im Sinne von sCore TEN haben wir entschieden, das Unternehmens- und Produktprofil der Lenzing Gruppe für Kunden und Konsumenten zu schärfen. Wir wollen unser Anliegen, die Textil- und Vliesstoff-Branche nachhaltiger zu machen, stärker betonen“, sagt Stefan Doboczky, Vorstandsvorsitzender der Lenzing Gruppe.

„Wir sind von unserer gewählten Strategie überzeugt, da sie uns in den kommenden Quartalen, in denen wir stärkeren Gegenwind erwarten, helfen wird, widerstandsfähiger zu sein“, so Doboczky.

More information:
Lenzing Gruppe
Source:

Lenzing AG

Stefan Doboczky reappointed CEO of Lenzing AG © Lenzing AG
14.12.2017

Stefan Doboczky reappointed CEO of Lenzing AG

At its meeting on December 13, the Supervisory Board of Lenzing AG decided to reappoint Stefan Doboczky as Chief Executive Officer of the Management Board. Stefan Doboczky’s new contract will begin on June 1, 2018 and runs until the end of 2022.

At its meeting on December 13, the Supervisory Board of Lenzing AG decided to reappoint Stefan Doboczky as Chief Executive Officer of the Management Board. Stefan Doboczky’s new contract will begin on June 1, 2018 and runs until the end of 2022.

“In recent years, Stefan Doboczky and his colleagues on the Management Board have been able to make excellent use of the favourable market conditions on the basis of the previous restructuring in order to transform an Austrian company with foreign investments into a truly global player with strong Austrian roots. This has created the basis for consistently pursuing the growth strategy we have embarked on with the entire team, even under difficult conditions, and thus securing the long-term future of the Lenzing Group. We are very pleased that Stefan Doboczky will continue to dedicate himself to these tasks over the next five years”, said Hanno Bästlein, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Lenzing AG on the occasion of Doboczky’s reappointment.
In addition to Stefan Doboczky, the Management Board of Lenzing AG consists of Chief Commercial Officer Robert van de Kerkhof, Chief Financial Officer Thomas Obendrauf and Chief Technology Officer Heiko Arnold.

More information:
Lenzing Group
Source:

Lenzing AG

Lenzing Group Lenzing AG
Lenzing Group
23.08.2017

Lenzing Group achieves best half-year results in its history

  • Revenue up 11 percent to EUR 1,149.1 mn
  • EBITDA increase of 38.8 percent to EUR 270.7 mn
  • Detailed planning for new production plant for TENCEL® fibers in Thailand in Progress
  • New sales offices opened in Turkey and Korea
  • New EcoVeroTM branded viscose fibers with very favorable ecological footprint launched

The Lenzing Group generated new record highs in the first half of the 2017 financial year for both revenue and earnings. The key underlying factors were good capacity utilization, higher selling prices and an attractive product mix. Lenzing will continue to focus on the disciplined implementation of the Group strategy sCore TEN, in order to be even closer to the customer and to further expand the offering of specialty fibers.

  • Revenue up 11 percent to EUR 1,149.1 mn
  • EBITDA increase of 38.8 percent to EUR 270.7 mn
  • Detailed planning for new production plant for TENCEL® fibers in Thailand in Progress
  • New sales offices opened in Turkey and Korea
  • New EcoVeroTM branded viscose fibers with very favorable ecological footprint launched

The Lenzing Group generated new record highs in the first half of the 2017 financial year for both revenue and earnings. The key underlying factors were good capacity utilization, higher selling prices and an attractive product mix. Lenzing will continue to focus on the disciplined implementation of the Group strategy sCore TEN, in order to be even closer to the customer and to further expand the offering of specialty fibers.

Consolidated revenue increased by 11 percent from the first half of the previous financial year to EUR 1,149.1 mn. Consolidated earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) were up 38.8 percent to EUR 270.7 mn, corresponding to an EBITDA margin of 23.6 percent in comparison to 18.9 percent in the prior-year period. Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) increased by 57.4 percent to EUR 204.2 mn, resulting in a higher EBIT margin of 17.8 percent (H1 2016: 12.5 percent). The profit for the period improved by 58.9 percent to EUR 150.3 mn, and earnings per share climbed 59 percent to EUR 5.55 per share.

“The first half-year developed very well for the Lenzing Group, and we are pleased with the best half-year period in the company’s history. We will continue our disciplined implementation of the sCore TEN strategy. The expansion of new state-of-the-art production capacities for our specialty fibers is proceeding well and will support our customers in their own expansion efforts for products made of our botanic fibers. The decision to set up a subsidiary and acquire a respective landplot in Thailand is the next step in the implementation of this strategy. On the innovation side we are proud that after the introduction of RefibraTM branded lyocell fibers, we launched now EcoVeroTM. This is a particularly high-performance fiber featuring a very favorable ecological footprint and sets the new benchmark for the entire industry – from fiber to garment”, states Stefan Doboczky, Chief Executive Officer of the Lenzing Group. “Assuming that fiber market conditions remain at current levels, we expect a substantial earnings improvement in 2017 compared to 2016.”

Outlook
The wood-based cellulose fiber segment, which is relevant for Lenzing, should again outpace the overall fiber market. The demand for these cellulose fibers was very good in the first half year of 2017, with the long-term trend pointing towards further growth in viscose and, above all, wood-based cellulose specialty fibers. On the supply side, the market is not expected to see the entry of any notable new production capacity in 2017.
The Lenzing Group had an excellent first half year 2017 and registered strong demand for its fibers during the first two quarters which, in turn, led to continued very high capacity utilization in all product groups. The market price index for viscose fibers was substantially higher than in the comparable prior year period. Under the assumption of unchanged conditions in the fiber market and stable exchange rates, Lenzing expects a considerable improvement in results in the fiscal year 2017 compared to 2016.
 
 
More information:
Lenzing Group Fibers
Source:

Lenzing AG

Lenzing Group Lenzing Group
Lenzing Group
29.06.2017

Lenzing Invests in Thailand

Lenzing – The Lenzing Group aims to substantially increase its share of specialty fibers as a proportion of total revenue. Following the expansion drive already underway in Lenzing and Heiligenkreuz (both in Austria), Grimsby (Great Britain) and Mobile, Alabama (USA), the Supervisory Board of Lenzing AG approved the proposal of the Management Board yesterday to build the next state-of-the-art facility to produce lyocell fibers in Thailand. For this purpose, Lenzing is establishing a subsidiary in Thailand and purchasing a commercial property in Industrial Park 304 located in Prachinburi near Bangkok. In the coming months, the required permits and licenses as well as technical planning will be finalized. A definitive decision on constructing the new production plant will be made in the first quarter of 2018. Completion is scheduled for the end of 2020.

Lenzing – The Lenzing Group aims to substantially increase its share of specialty fibers as a proportion of total revenue. Following the expansion drive already underway in Lenzing and Heiligenkreuz (both in Austria), Grimsby (Great Britain) and Mobile, Alabama (USA), the Supervisory Board of Lenzing AG approved the proposal of the Management Board yesterday to build the next state-of-the-art facility to produce lyocell fibers in Thailand. For this purpose, Lenzing is establishing a subsidiary in Thailand and purchasing a commercial property in Industrial Park 304 located in Prachinburi near Bangkok. In the coming months, the required permits and licenses as well as technical planning will be finalized. A definitive decision on constructing the new production plant will be made in the first quarter of 2018. Completion is scheduled for the end of 2020.
The selection of Industrial Park 304 in Prachinburi was based on its excellent overall infrastructure, outstanding expansion opportunities and the sustainable biogenic energy supply. Similar to the plant in Mobile, the planned production facility will be constructed on the basis of the latest state-of-the-art technology and feature a capacity of up to 100,000 tons annually. This site will strengthen the worldwide lyocell network of the Lenzing Group and enable its global customers to source TENCEL® branded fibers from Europe, North America and Asia.

Source:

Lenzing Aktiengesellschaft

Lenzing Group Lenzing AG/ Press Department
Lenzing Group
18.04.2017

Pure Nature: Biochemicals of the Lenzing Group Given Official Biocertification

“Lenzing stands for a responsible approach to nature. For this reason, we use 100% of the natural resource wood, from the core to the bark – as pulp, bioenergy and biochemicals such as acetic acid”, explains Lenzing CEO Stefan Doboczky. “That is why we are very pleased that our pioneering role with respect to the issue of sustainability has gained worldwide recognition”, Mr. Doboczky adds.


The Lenzing Group produces dissolving pulp at its sites in Lenzing, Austria and Paskov, Czech Republic. All the valuable raw materials are extracted from the wood within the framework of a cascading use. Acetic acid is derived from beech wood in the pulp production process, is recovered in several process steps and processed into high quality, food-grade acetic acid, for example for the food industry. Furfural is a product utilized as a solvent in the refining of lubrication oil, to name one example. Magnesium lignosulfonate is found in animal food or fertilizers.            

“Lenzing stands for a responsible approach to nature. For this reason, we use 100% of the natural resource wood, from the core to the bark – as pulp, bioenergy and biochemicals such as acetic acid”, explains Lenzing CEO Stefan Doboczky. “That is why we are very pleased that our pioneering role with respect to the issue of sustainability has gained worldwide recognition”, Mr. Doboczky adds.


The Lenzing Group produces dissolving pulp at its sites in Lenzing, Austria and Paskov, Czech Republic. All the valuable raw materials are extracted from the wood within the framework of a cascading use. Acetic acid is derived from beech wood in the pulp production process, is recovered in several process steps and processed into high quality, food-grade acetic acid, for example for the food industry. Furfural is a product utilized as a solvent in the refining of lubrication oil, to name one example. Magnesium lignosulfonate is found in animal food or fertilizers.            

More information:
Lenzing Group nature
Source:

Lenzing AG/ Press Department