DGAP-News: WashTec AG / Key word(s): Preliminary Results Press Release - Revenue increased by 14.0% or EUR52.2m to EUR425.0m (prior year: EUR372.8m) - EBIT up by 18.4% or EUR8.1m to EUR52.2m (prior year: EUR44.1m) Augsburg, January 31, 2018 - According to preliminary results revenue for the fiscal year 2017 of WashTec Group - the leading supplier of innovative solutions for the carwash business worldwide - was EUR425.0m, EUR52.2m or 14.0% higher than in the prior year period (EUR372.8m). As expected Q4 revenue with EUR112.5m was of the same order as in the prior year period (EUR113.0m). Preliminary Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) were at EUR62.1m (prior year: EUR53.4m). Preliminary Earnings before Interest and Tax (EBIT) were at EUR52.2m (prior year: EUR44.1m). EBIT margin was at 12.3%, a further improvement compared to the prior year (11.8%). North America and Europe contributed to the revenue growth. As reported, the extraordinarily positive business development in North America was driven by special investment programs of existing major customers. The positive performance trend of the WashTec group was sustained across all customer and product segments. Key preliminary group figures:
The complete consolidated financial statements containing the final figures for fiscal year 2017 are scheduled for publication on March 21, 2018. The Annual General Meeting will take place on April 30, 2018. About WashTec: Contact: WashTec AG Argonstrasse 7 86153 Augsburg Tel.: +49 (0)821 - 55 84 - 0 Fax: +49 (0)821 - 55 84 - 1135
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Language: | English |
Company: | WashTec AG |
Argonstraße 7 | |
86153 Augsburg | |
Germany | |
Phone: | +49 (0)821 55 84-0 |
Fax: | +49 (0)821 55 84-1135 |
E-mail: | washtec@washtec.de |
Internet: | www.washtec.de |
ISIN: | DE0007507501 |
WKN: | 750750 |
Indices: | SDAX |
Listed: | Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Munich, Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange |
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