Oetker Group achieves sales growth of 3.7 percent in 2019 /
Room for maneuver thanks to early strategic decisions
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Bielefeld (ots) – The Oetker Group closed the 2019 financial year despite one
challenging market environment with a positive result. The
Business areas food, beer and non-alcoholic beverages, sparkling wine, wine and
Spirits and other interests achieved consolidated net sales
of EUR 7,406 million. The group grew by 3.7 compared to the previous year
Percent. “Our gratifying sales growth was both significantly above one
organic growth in our core businesses
as well as due to acquisitions, “comments Dr. Albert Christmann,
personally liable partner of Dr. August Oetker KG. Growth driver
were in particular acquisitions at Dr. Oetker as well as the first joint
Henkell and Freixenet’s business year, while sales of
Drinks Essmann, after the joint venture with the German drinks logistics
(DGL) were deconsolidated. At the same time, the plans for that seem current
current business year 2020 to be overtaken by the corona pandemic. “Though
are also some of the restrictions of the Oetker Group companies
even significantly, affected. Fortunately, sales decreases in individual
Divisions at least partially offset by gains from others. We
will master the crisis, courageous business opportunities that arise
seize and ultimately emerge from it strictly “, Christmann remains for the
The future is cautiously optimistic.
THE 2019 FINANCIAL YEAR IN DETAIL:
Sales of the Oetker Group
In view of the difficult global conditions, the Oetker Group
The 2019 financial year was properly completed in line with expectations. they
achieved sales of EUR 7,406 million and was thus 3.7 percent
above the previous year’s figure (EUR 7,140 million). From changes in
The scope of consolidation resulted in total sales growth of EUR 101 million.
This is largely due to the fact that the
Companies acquired by Dr. Oetker and Henkell Freixenet as well
through further company acquisitions in 2019. This suffered losses in sales
Deconsolidations, especially Essmann beverages in the beer and
non-alcoholic drinks, opposite. The development of currency rates had in the
Overall, a positive impact of EUR 33 million, mainly as a result of the
Appreciation of the US and Canadian dollars, the British pound and the
Mexican pesos, each against the euro. Without considering the
Effects from first-time consolidations and deconsolidations were the currency-adjusted sales revenues
by 131 million euros above the comparable previous year’s value. This corresponds to one
organic sales growth of 1.8 percent, which is primarily due to the
Development of the business areas food and other interests
is to be traced back, which were pleasingly stronger.
In Germany, 46.3 percent or EUR 3,427 million of total sales were generated
generated (previous year: 52.6 percent or 3,757 million euros). The foreign share
of the total turnover of the Oetker Group is 53.7 percent or 3,979 million euros
increased (previous year: 47.4 percent or 3,383 million euros). From the foreign share
The EU accounted for 32.2 percent or 2,384 million euros (previous year: 30.4 percent)
or EUR 2,169 million) and on Europe without EU 4.0 percent or EUR 299 million
(Previous year: 3.9 percent or EUR 276 million). The share of sales in the rest of the world
amounted to 17.5 percent or 1,296 million euros (previous year: 13.1 percent or 938 million
Euro).
Investments
The investment volume in the Oetker Group (excluding first-time consolidations) is high
of 358 million euros was 2.2 percent above the level of the previous year (350 million
Euro). The investment share was 65.6 percent (previous year: 61.4 percent)
Companies in Germany continue to be very high. Almost half of the
Investments were made in the food division, although the
Expenses were lower than in the previous year. The focus of investments in
The food sector was again in the production and logistics area.
Investments in the Other division increased significantly
Interests (+ 48.1 percent), which means an expenditure volume of 54 million euros in
Reached in 2019. The investment amount is largely explained by
Renovation work in the hotels operated by the Oetker Collection as well
through spending on digital infrastructure.
Employee
The Oetker Group’s headcount rose by 10.1 percent in the year under review
34,060 employees (previous year: 30,937). In 2019 there were a total of 19,015
Employees in Germany and 15,046 employees abroad for the group
active. The food division increased the number of employees –
especially due to changes due to acquisitions – from 17,394
18,743.
Furthermore, the personnel development in the Oetker Group was shaped by
acquisition-related effects in the beer and sparkling wine sector. As a result of the first
common business year of Henkell Freixenet the
Number of employees in this area to 3,556 (previous year: 2,701).
In contrast, the beer sector reported a decrease to 7,094 employees (previous year:
7,989), mainly due to the deconsolidation of Essmann drinks
and the reclassification of Durstexpress GmbH, which has been in the business area since 2019
Further interests are led and among other things there the increase in
Limited number of employees. Without taking into account the changes in the
The scope of consolidation of the Oetker Group increased the number of employees by 4.8 percent.
Sales of the individual business areas
Growth in the food division
The food division is made up of the Dr.
Oetker including the Conditorei Coppenrath & Wiese and Martin Braun together.
In the 2019 financial year, he generated total sales of
3,862 million euros and thus grew by 11.6 percent in the reporting year.
Adjusted for the effects of changes in the scope of consolidation and exchange rates, this was
Sales growth 3.5 percent. Investments amounted to EUR 176 million (previous year:
191 million euros). The division recorded one in the number of employees
7.8 percent increase to 18,743 employees, mainly due to
the acquisitions at Dr. Oetker as well as the year-round consideration of the
Companies acquired in 2018. Without changes in the scope of consolidation
the number of employees rose by 1.4 percent.
Dr. Oetker including Coppenrath & Wiese generated sales in 2019
in the amount of EUR 3,345 million and was thus able to grow significantly by 12.3 percent.
Adjusted for the effects of changes in the scope of consolidation and exchange rates, the growth was
4.5 percent. Both companies thus continued to be challenging
Overall, the economic and market environment is encouraging.
Adjusted growth was also achieved in 2019 through several acquisitions
added. Effective January 1, 2019, Dr. Oetker the takeover of
Confetti in Finland and Bagetid in Denmark. Both companies
operate an online platform for the sale of various baked and decorative items
well-known manufacturers to end consumers. In addition, Confetti has
two own stores and is a franchisor for five other stores.
With the takeover of the Alsa business in France, the Netherlands,
Belgium and Portugal on March 1, 2019 and in Morocco on October 1, 2019
could Dr. Oetker the first in the French baked goods and dessert market
Take a seat. In July 2019, the manufacturer Mavalrio was acquired
Cake and dessert designs for the Brazilian market and the
offers pan-American export market.
A major reason for the positive development of the area in the
past business year is the multitude of relevant innovations in all
Product range and in many countries. So Dr. Oetker in the category
Cake and dessert with the “soul warmer” a creamy cup pudding on the
brought German market, which both the consumer need for convenience
serves as well as the demand for one-person preparations. That too
“My Sweet Table” cake confectionery has successfully established itself on the market. In
In the pizza category, “La Mia Grande” was the top innovation of Dr. Oetker
in Germany. The raw dough pizza concept “Die
Oven-fresh “Forex-news.com/” Casa di Mama “extremely pleasing in many countries.
When looking at the region, there was one across all regions
Increase in sales, which, however, was pronounced differently. Enjoyable
is that Dr. Oetker mainly cleans up in Germany and Eastern Europe as well
adjusted and acquisition-driven in America, Asia, Africa and Australia
significant growth.
In Germany, sales growth was based in particular on the good one
Development of baked goods, fresh and powdered desserts as well as pizza. in the
In contrast, the business remained with Msli, in the Professional and
weather-related for canned products a little below expectations.
Through the acquisition of Alsa, the region of Western Europe primarily recorded in
France, but also growth in Belgium, the Netherlands and Portugal.
In addition, smaller acquisitions in new business models ensured
additional sales contributions in Western Europe. Despite adverse conditions in
Great Britain due to the multiple postponement of Brexit Oetker UK
gratifying to the sales growth. In contrast, in Denmark
Declining sales due to trade conflicts are accepted.
The sales growth in the Eastern Europe region was, among other things, by the
Development carried out in Poland, both in terms of cakes and
Dessert as well in the pizza category. In addition, Romania, Czech Republic
and Hungary also grow organically.
The national companies in Mexico and Brazil also showed encouraging results
organic growth. Brazil also benefited from the acquisition of the
Baking decor manufacturer Mavalrio. The Americas region recorded a total
a strong jump in sales compared to the previous year, also due to the year-round
Consideration of sales of the one taken over in the United States in October 2018
Wilton store.
The Asia, Africa and Australia region benefited in particular from this
organic growth in India, South Africa and Korea. Add to that the
Growth effects from the acquisition of Tag El Melouk in
Egypt. In contrast, the distribution of new pizza products in Australia was still possible
not be built as planned. So Dr. Oetker’s sales in Australia
kept at the level of the previous year.
Investments in 2019 were EUR 109 million (EUR 96 million in the previous year)
at a still high level. The company is laying the foundations
for additional growth in the coming years and ensures that
current state of the art as well as high quality processes within the
entire supply chain. In this context, for example, the
Production locations in Germany, South Africa and Canada
new production lines or warehouse extensions.
The Conditorei Coppenrath & Wiese has a focus in the 2019 financial year
focused on further improving production processes. This included the
Continuation of those projects that are upgrading faster
Production changes, dosage optimization and so-called low-cost automation
aim. The new one was opened at the Mettingen location in August 2019
Coronet line for world champion and spelled buns put into operation
to serve the increasing demand in the growing bread business.
In addition, the Conditorei Coppenrath & Wiese has set up more
Production lines for ready-made cakes started.
With regard to sales, customer relationships play out of the
E-commerce area increasingly play a role for the company. Already in the previous year
had the Conditorei Coppenrath & Wiese together with Oetker Digital
Strategy project on the topic digitalization triggered. Drafting this
Strategy was completed in 2019, resulting measures
will be implemented in 2020. In addition to expanding business relationships in
The company was also able to use e-commerce in traditional sales
Expand and strengthen customer relationships.
The Martin Braun Group achieved sales of 517 in the 2019 financial year
Million euros, an increase of 7.3 percent compared to the previous year. How
as planned, all regions of the group were able to contribute to the encouraging growth.
Adjusted for currency and acquisition effects, there was still one
positive organic sales increase. They are particularly positive
Developments in the country regions of Germany and Western / Northern Europe. In spite of
The Martin Braun Group is tackling the increasingly difficult market conditions
growth process that has been going on for many years now. The
Exchange rate developments, particularly in Turkey, partially reduced the
Sales of the locally very successful business areas. The price situation at
Raw material butter has eased again compared to the previous year. As already in
the range of frozen bakery products could be in the past
Expanding success across Europe. Other drivers were special bread mixes, the
Range of organic yeast and various product innovations for small as well
big bakeries.
The beer and non-alcoholic beverages business unit holds its own in
tense market environment
After the record year 2018, the Radeberger Group was able to
comparatively well in the tense market environment. In the
Business development should be noted that until March 1, 2019
fully consolidated companies of Getrnke Essmann at this time in
the joint venture concluded with the C. & A. Veltins brewery
were. The newly founded joint venture under the name German Drinks
Logistics (DGL) bundles the skills of the beverage and logistics specialists
of the two brewery groups. The focus is on the customer-oriented offer
holistic solutions in full and empties logistics. Effective 1st
Mar 2019, the investment is accounted for using the equity method, so that
the Radeberger Group’s sales were adjusted 20.2 percent unadjusted to 1,741
Million euros have decreased. After the elimination of currency and
The group shows a slight decline in sales due to changes in the scope of consolidation.
The number of employees decreased particularly due to the
Intra-group disposals of Durstexpress and the deconsolidation of beverages
Essmann from 7,989 to 7,094 employees. Adjusted for inflows and outflows in
The scope of consolidation showed a slight increase in the number of employees
by 2.0 percent in 2019.
The development within the individual segments and brands was in the reporting year
heterogeneous. The national brands in the portfolio of the Radeberger Group, so
Radeberger Pilsner, Jever and Schfferhofer, recorded one overall
slight decline in sales compared to the previous year. Sales of the main brand
Radeberger Pilsner was able to recover in 2019 after the decline in the previous year
stabilize and was roughly at the previous year’s level. Jever’s sales rose
thanks to Jever Fun and Jever Fun Lemon by 1.2 percent, while at Schfferhofer
Wheat development was particularly affected by the mixed drinks.
This resulted both from the spring, which was less warm than in the previous year
as well as the increasing competition from nature cyclists. With the national
The three volume brands Clausthaler, Guinness and
Altenmnster increase in part. Clausthaler and Altenmnster showed up
here the positive effects from the implemented measures to modernize the
Brands.
The regional premium brands remained the growth engine in the brand portfolio.
In particular the Ur-Krostitzer and Freiberger brands as well as the Berlin brands
with growth rates between 2.9 percent and 10.1 percent
Sales development in recent years continues in a difficult market environment
continue. But the Allguer Bble beer is also 11.0 percent in 2019
repeated double-digit growth. With the regional traditional brands
As expected, there was a decline compared to the previous year.
The export business saw a decline in volumes in the USA, Italy
and China not fully through growth in Canada, Australia and Namibia
be compensated. In Italy in particular, sales remained unchanged due to the
bad weather and the increasing price war in food retail noticeably behind the
Expectations back.
The alcohol-free drinks have had the successful development of recent years
even without repeating the 2018 summer of the year in 2019
continued. Among other things, Selters benefited from the switch to
new glass reusable GdB containers.
The Radeberger Group’s distribution and trading activities win
increasingly important, which is reflected not least in the increasing contribution to earnings
also in the investments in new partnerships and companies of the
relevant business areas.
In 2019, the Radeberger Group’s investments exceeded EUR 93 million
the previous year’s value, partly due to investments in empties,
Delivery rights, software and various technical systems and machines.
Sparkling Wine, Wine and Spirits division: Good first overall
Henkell Freixenet’s financial year
Henkell Freixenet was able to complete the first full year 2019
Revenues increase from EUR 816 million to EUR 1,044 million, this corresponds to
an increase of 27.9 percent. The sales development was approximately from
all regions and the Rest of World (RoW) / Global division, which supports the
Export sales summarized in 150 countries. Adjusted for the scope of consolidation
and exchange rate effects resulted from the considerable
Integration work, a slight decline in sales. Henkell’s investments
Freixenet amounted to EUR 36 million in 2019 compared to EUR 33 million in
Year before. The focus here was on the location development of Mionetto
in Italy.
The average number of employees has changed as a result of year-round
Consideration of Freixenet significantly from 2,701 employees to 3,556 in 2019
increases, while the number of employees with a constant scope of consolidation
rose by 1.1 percent.
With sales of EUR 297 million, the DACH region (Germany,
Austria, Switzerland) growth of 29.4 percent. She gave a lot of joy
Development of Germany’s leading premium sparkling wine brand Frst von Metternich and
by Vodka Gorbatschow. In Austria, Henkell Trocken, Kupferberg,
Mionetto and Freixenet increased significantly compared to the previous year. Johannisberg Castle
was able to successfully focus on castle wines, Henkell
Freixenet Switzerland was at the good level of the previous year.
Sales in the Western Europe region grew from EUR 275 million to EUR 356 million in
Year 2019 (+ 29.7 percent). The most important brands in this region were Freixenet,
Mionetto and i heart WINES. In the UK, the market position
Freixenet and i heart WINES will be expanded significantly. The increase in sales of
Region is against the backdrop of consumer reluctance due to the
Consumer insecurity both in Spain (Catalonia conflict) and
in the UK (Brexit) all the more gratifying.
The region of Eastern Europe is shaped by the strong national companies in Bohemia
Czech Republic, Trley in Hungary and Hubert in Slovakia, each with more
than 60 percent market share on the national sparkling wine market. Sales of the
Region, along with the group companies in Poland and Ukraine, could almost
held (EUR 173 million versus EUR 174 million in the previous year). Urschlich fr
the stagnation were high inventories of the trading partners from the
Last season and the closure of production in Ukraine.
The American continent is an increasingly important growth region. With the
USA as the main market, but also a strong business in Canada won the
Group through Freixenet a strong market presence in South and Central America. The
Revenue in the Americas region grew from EUR 110 million to EUR 166 million in 2019
Euros (+ 50.4 percent). The backbone of the positive growth trend was Mionetto
Prosecco.
In the RoW / Global region, the group combines business with importers and
Distributors in countries without their own sales company. That too
Duty-free business is part of the Global region. The worldwide strong brand Freixenet
is of particular importance here, so that sales in 2019 to 51 million euros
increased very pleasingly (previous year: EUR 38 million).
The international core brands developed largely positively. The good
Development of Freixenet on the international markets was mainly based on
Cordon Negro Brut, while in Germany the brand of that special
successful Carta Nevada Semi Seco was minted in 2019
experienced a value-enhancing relaunch. They were also extremely successful
the new Freixenet Prosecco and Italian Ros. Overall, the brand was able to
Slight increase compared to the previous year.
Mionetto Prosecco showed with its main markets Italy, USA,
Germany, UK, France, Canada and Eastern Europe were clearly positive
Trend. The brand was able to generate high double-digit figures, particularly in the USA and Eastern Europe
Have growth rates and thus grow faster than the Prosecco market.
In total, Henkell was just above the previous year and was able to move in
Austria, Canada and Australia successfully develop. Increase in double digits
was able to do business with Henkell Piccolo.
i heart WINES grew again in double digits. A continuous one
Portfolio expansion with the i heart Regionals (for example i heart Rioja) or
new products, such as i heart gin, enabled better ones
Market coverage and supported growth. After successful
The group has international launches outside the UK
Presence expanded further. The latest market entries include Poland and
Switzerland.
Mangaroca Batida de Cco was able to take on the 2017 relaunch
Continue growth momentum. The original Mangaroca Batida de Cco was created with
a clear variant of Mangaroca Batida com Rum and Mangaroca Batida Passion in
the ready-to-drink can. The brand developed consistently positive and
was able to grow in double digits for the third time in a row.
Positive developments in the Other Interests division
The Other Interests division comprises companies of the Oetker Group
together that are active in different industries. This includes Budenheim
, the Oetker Collection and other companies, such as the OEDIV Oetker data
and information processing, Oetker Digital, the trading company
Sparrenberg, Roland Transport and Atlantic Forfaiting. With regard
The companies in this business area have different markets
developed differently. Overall, the division achieved one
Sales increase by 11.0 percent to EUR 759 million. The growth went first
Line back to the area of other companies and accounted for among others
Budenheim, OEDIV, the eCommerce wine dealer BELVINI and Durstexpress. The latter
In 2018, the company was the Beer and Non-Alcoholic Beverages division
assigned. After adjustment for exchange rate and consolidation effects
sales revenue increased by 8.3 percent in 2019. The expenditure for
Investments amounted to EUR 54 million for the reporting year compared to EUR 36 million
the year before. The increase in investment was largely due to higher
Reduce spending at OEDIV and real estate. The number of
Employees grew from 2,853 to 4,667 in 2019. This corresponds to an increase
by 63.6 percent, which is largely due to Durstexpress. Without changes in
Consolidated companies have increased the number of employees by 31.0 percent,
in particular due to the increase in personnel at Durstexpress during the year,
Oetker Digital, the OEDIV and Budenheim.
Budenheim saw itself in 2019 with highly competitive market conditions
faced. Nevertheless, the group achieved an increase in sales compared to
Last year from 3.7 percent to 325 million euros. Adjusted for exchange rate effects
sales increased by 1.0 percent. Sales in the top sales
Business Unit Food Ingredients rose significantly year-on-year. This is
the result of an intensive customer focus and a successful one
Portfolio optimization. The raw material prices, which had already risen sharply last year
could largely by increasing the average sales prices
be compensated. The area was the growth driver in the area of food ingredients
“Baking” with focus on the markets in the regions North America, Asia as well
Central and South America. The “Dairy & Dairy Substitutes” division was also able to
Significant growth rates compared to the previous year. Likewise showed in
“Nutrition” area a very positive development in Asia, Europe and
North America, which primarily focuses on increased value creation activities in the
Areas of food fortification and nutraceuticals. Because of the
The division suffered from increasing competition and tense market dynamics
“Animal Protein” strong setbacks in Mexico and Europe.
Despite a difficult market environment, the area achieved performance
Total materials sales at the previous year’s level. The top-selling
Cluster Pharmaceutical & Medical Products recorded a slight in 2019
Decline in sales, which is essentially at an exceptionally high level
Warehousing effects among Asian customers can be attributed. in the
The Material Ingredients division, the Polymers Cluster achieved one
significant share of sales and successfully transformed into a position
as a provider of sustainable additive solutions. So it could go against that
Achieve stable business with plastics.
The hotels of the Oetker Collection were able to achieve the planned sales targets in 2019
reached and ended the year with a slight increase in sales of 2.0
Percent to 170 million euros. Essentially, the Hotel du contributed to this
Cap-Eden-Roc thanks to a strong development of the average room rate as well
the Hotel Le Bristol, while the Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa a light one
Declined sales. The Hotel Le Bristol benefited from one
slightly improved capacity utilization and a good sales level in the food &
Beverage. The Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa was unable to stay overnight
Do not compensate guests from the Middle East region. The Chteau St. Martin in
After the complete renovation of the rooms and the restaurant in the south of France
Last year increased the number of overnight stays in 2019 and thus the occupancy rate
could improve, this was reflected in the good sales development of the hotel
contrary. In the Oetker Hotel Management Company, 2019 was the year of the
prolonged closure of Eden Rock St. Barths, which after the
renovation work due to hurricane Irma bis
November 2019 continued.
The sales of OEDIV Oetker data and information processing have in the
Fiscal year 2019 increased significantly. Except for the organic growth that was
Sales development also through the year-round consideration of the sales contributions
Personal Partner Strixner GmbH, which was taken over in August 2018, was positive
influenced. As in the previous year, the core segments SAP and Microsoft contributed two
One third of the largest part of OEDIV’s turnover. A particular growth driver was
the successful acquisition of a large new customer in the retail sector and others
New customers who contributed to the increase in sales accordingly. In addition, benefited
the OEDIV from an increased demand from existing customers for additional,
previously unused services from the OEDIV service portfolio as well
growth-related extensions to existing infrastructures.
The majority of OEDIV’s sales are generated by German customers
international locations. Also the sales increases described
wurden durch diese Kundengruppe generiert.
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Vorliegen aller Genehmigungen der Aufsichtsbehrden vollzogen.
Finanzkennzahlen Oetker-Gruppe
Die Bilanzsumme erhhte sich gegenber dem 31. Dezember 2018 um 189 Mio. Euro
auf 10.010 Mio. Euro. Die Bilanzstruktur zeigte zum Stichtag 31. Dezember 2019
keine wesentlichen nderungen: Der Anteil des Anlagevermgens am Gesamtvermgen
betrug 39,6 Prozent (Vorjahr: 38,9 Prozent), auch innerhalb des Umlaufvermgens
haben sich keine strukturellen nderungen ergeben. Das immaterielle
Anlagevermgen ist gegenber dem Vorjahr um 55 Mio. Euro auf 958 Mio. Euro
gestiegen. Die Zugnge betrugen im Jahr 2019 insgesamt 316 Mio. Euro und sind
mit 292 Mio. Euro grtenteils auf die Erstkonsolidierungen in 2019
zurckzufhren. Hiervon entfielen 218 Mio. Euro auf Geschfts- und Firmenwerte,
die berwiegend im Geschftsbereich Nahrungsmittel bilanziert sind. Daneben sind
Markenrechte im Wert von 73 Mio. Euro, in erster Linie resultierend aus den
Kaufpreisallokationen fr die Akquisitionen von Mavalrio und Alsa, zugegangen.
Die Erhhung des Sachanlagevermgens um 101 Mio. Euro auf 2.336 Mio. Euro ist
hauptschlich verursacht durch die bilanzielle Entwicklung bei den Grundstcken
und Gebuden sowie den geleisteten Anzahlungen und Anlagen im Bau. Zustzlich zu
den laufenden Investitionen von 334 Mio. Euro, die das Abschreibungsvolumen im
Berichtsjahr deutlich berstiegen, schlugen sich in dieser Anlagenkategorie
akquisitionsbedingte Zugnge in Hhe von 70 Mio. Euro, vor allem im Bereich
Nahrungsmittel und Immobilien (Weitere Interessen), nieder. Die gesamten Zugnge
bei den Sachanlagen und immateriellen Anlagewerten beliefen sich auf 719 Mio.
Euro (Vorjahr: 1.331 Mio. Euro). Hiervon entfielen 361 Mio. Euro auf
Akquisitionen (Vorjahr: 980 Mio. Euro). Die laufenden Investitionen betrugen 358
Mio. Euro und lagen damit um 8 Mio. Euro ber dem Niveau des Vorjahres. Regional
betrachtet lag der Fokus erneut auf Investitionen in Inlandsgesellschaften, der
Anteil der Auslandsgesellschaften an den laufenden Investitionen betrug 34,4
Prozent (Vorjahr: 38,6 Prozent). Die Abschreibungen auf das immaterielle
Anlagevermgen und das Sachanlagevermgen betrugen insgesamt 547 Mio. Euro
(Vorjahr: 433 Mio. Euro).
Das Festkapital der Dr. August Oetker KG lag unverndert bei 450 Mio. Euro. The
Eigenkapital wuchs im Vergleich zum Vorjahr um 77 Mio. Euro auf 4.104 Mio. Euro.
Bei einem gleichzeitigen Anstieg der Bilanzsumme um 1,9 Prozent belief sich die
Eigenkapitalquote unverndert auf 41,0 Prozent.
Ausblick auf das Geschftsjahr 2020
Die Weltwirtschaft ist seit Beginn des Jahres 2020 als Folge des neuen
Corona-Virus und der zu seiner Eindmmung beschlossenen Manahmen sowie der sich
anschlieenden weltweiten Rezession deutlich in Mitleidenschaft gezogen.
Aufgrund der zunehmend globalen Ausbreitung des Virus ergeben sich weltweit
negative Auswirkungen auf Produktion und Nachfrage, deren genaue Abschtzung
derzeit nicht mglich ist. Das Corona-Virus ist in allen Lndern, in denen die
Unternehmen der Oetker-Gruppe ttig sind, angekommen. Ausgangsbeschrnkungen,
die Schlieung beziehungsweise starke Einschrnkung des Betriebes von Hotels,
Restaurants und Gaststtten hinterlassen ihre deutlichen Spuren in den Absatz-
und Umsatzberichten einzelner Gruppenunternehmen, die entweder diese Firmen mit
Speisen und Getrnken beliefern oder – im Fall der Oetker Collection – selbst
betreiben. Da immer mehr Menschen gezwungen sind, zuhause zu bleiben, ergeben
sich andererseits positive Effekte bei den Gruppenunternehmen, die Produkte fr
die husliche Zubereitung und den huslichen Verzehr herstellen. Allerdings
drfte die Corona-Krise insgesamt deutliche Auswirkungen auf das Ergebnis der
Oetker-Gruppe haben, auch wenn alle Unternehmen versuchen, den Erlsausfllen
durch Kostenreduzierungsmanahmen entgegen zu wirken. Die Gruppenleitung ist
aber zuversichtlich, dass die Gruppe dank der Bearbeitung vielfltiger
Sortimentsbereiche und Absatzkanle in der Lage sein wird, die Krise zu meistern
und, auf einem stabilen Fundament aufbauend sowie dank der strategischen
Weichenstellungen vor und in der Krise, den eingeschlagenen Wachstumspfad weiter
zu beschreiten.
Vor dem Ausbruch des Corona-Virus sah die Umsatzplanung ein moderates Wachstum
der Umsatzerlse vor, das sowohl auf organischem Wachstum als auch auf
akquisitionsbedingten Umsatzzuwchsen beruhte. “Wir sind zuversichtlich, dass
wir in der Oetker-Gruppe auf dem Fundament unserer wertebasierten
Unternehmenskultur mit Solidaritt, Zusammenhalt und Teamgeist diese schwierige
Zeit gemeinsam meistern werden, um mit Ergreifen der in den Zeiten des Wandels
sich bietenden Chancen die Weiterentwicklung unseres Unternehmens
voranzutreiben”, so Dr. Albert Christmann abschlieend.
Anmerkungen:
Die im Konzernlagebericht und Konzernabschluss enthaltenen Prozentzahlen
beziehen sich auf die exakten Betrge, nicht auf die gerundeten Betrge.
Aufgrund von Auf- bzw. Abrundung ist es mglich, dass sich einzelne Zahlen (EUR,
% usw.) nicht genau zur angegebenen Summe aufaddieren lassen.
Diese Presseinformation sowie den aktuellen Geschftsbericht knnen Sie ab dem
16. Juni 2020 im Pressebereich der Oetker-Gruppe abrufen:
http://www.oetker-gruppe.de
Pressekontakt:
Dr. August Oetker KG
Hauptabteilung ffentlichkeitsarbeit
Dr. Jrg Schillinger
Tel.: +49 (0) 521/155-2619
Fax: +49 (0) 521/155-112619
E-Mail: joerg.schillinger@oetker.com
Dr. August Oetker KG
Hauptabteilung ffentlichkeitsarbeit
Thierry Krauser
Tel.: +49 (0) 521/155-2349
Fax: +49 (0) 521/155-112349
E-Mail: thierry.krauser@oetker.com
Weiteres Material: https://www.presseportal.de/pm/44091/4624917
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