DGAP-News: Ahlers AG reports 6.6 percent sales growth for fiscal 2010/11. Consolidated net income climbs 19 percent to EUR 10.1 million and reaches double-digit territory for the first time in several years.
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Ahlers AG reports 6.6 percent sales growth for fiscal 2010/11.
Consolidated net income climbs 19 percent to EUR 10.1 million and
reaches double-digit territory for the first time in several years.
08.03.2012 / 13:37
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March 8, 2012
PRESS RELEASE
Ahlers reports 6.6 percent sales growth for fiscal 2010/11. Consolidated
net income climbs 19 percent to EUR 10.1 million and reaches double-digit
territory for the first time in several years.
2010/11 was an eventful fiscal year for the Ahlers Group, which was marked
by rising, volatile procurement costs and economic surprises but which was
nevertheless a successful year for the company. Sales revenues increased by
6.6 percent. Including the Jupiter Shirts business, which was spun off in
2010, revenues rose by 2.2 percent to EUR 256.2 million (previous year: EUR
250.8 million). Consolidated net income after taxes climbed 19 percent from
EUR 8.5 million to EUR 10.1 million.
Sales in the German clothing retail sector increased during the first eight
months of 2011, followed by a disappointing autumn business and altogether
stagnating sales. A 7.0 percent increase in Germany means that Ahlers
gained significant market share (continued activities). Sales revenues in
Eastern Europe were up by 21 percent. Growth was especially dynamic in
Russia, Ukraine and the Baltic states, which finally recovered from the
economic crisis. The important Polish market continued to grow as well. By
contrast, sales revenues in the recessionary Western European market
declined by 3.6 percent. The export share climbed moderately from 46.4 to
46.9 percent.
Ahlers' Premium brands, Baldessarini, Pierre Cardin and Otto Kern, achieved
particularly strong growth. Between them, they grew by 11 percent and
increased their contribution to total sales from 52 to 56 percent. The
Jeans&Workwear segment achieved a gratifying 6 percent increase in sales.
Ahlers' own Retail segment boosted its revenues by 14 percent and
contributed 9.4 percent to total Group sales (previous year: 8.5 percent).
Ahlers generated earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of EUR 15.9
million in fiscal 2010/11 (+5.3 percent on the previous year's EUR 15.1
million). The EBIT margin climbed from 6.0 to 6.2 percent. The gross profit
margin remained stable in spite of rising procurement costs (2010/11: 50.7
percent; previous year: 50.6 percent). Consolidated net income after taxes
climbed from EUR 8.5 million to EUR 10.1 million, while earnings per share
rose from EUR 0.62 to EUR 0.72 (+16.1 percent). The Management Board and
the Supervisory Board will propose a dividend of EUR 0.65 (previous year:
EUR 0.55) per common share and of EUR 0.70 (previous year: EUR 0.60) per
preferred share to the Annual General Meeting on May 3, 2012. The dividend
will thus increase by 18 percent. Based on the share prices as of November
30, 2011 this is equivalent to a dividend yield of 6.4 percent (common
share) and 6.7 percent (preferred share).
CEO Dr. Stella A. Ahlers commented on the company's performance: 'Our
conservative but growth-oriented strategy is working. We rely on our strong
brands and closer integration with retailers and our own Retail stores. Our
strategy is based on a highly effective logistic organisation and sound
finances.' The CEO is carefully optimistic about the current fiscal year
2011/12, for which moderate sales and earnings growth is projected. The
company's own Retail activities will continue to be expanded and should
grow strongly. The Premium brands, Baldessarini, Otto Kern and Pierre
Cardin, should again be the main growth drivers in 2011/12.
The clothing company plans to open several Pierre Cardin stores in fiscal
2011/12. Also on the agenda is the opening of the first Ahlers multi-brand
store in Germany, following several successful openings in Eastern Europe.
Summary of Ahlers Group figures:
in EUR millions 2010/11 2009/10 ChangeEnd of Corporate News
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%
Sales revenues - continued operations 255.4 239.7 6.6
- incl. Jupiter Shirts 256.2 250.8 2.2
EBIT 15.9 15.1 5.3
EBIT margin (in %) 6.2 6.0 0.2
Net income before taxes 14.7 14.0 5.0
after taxes 10.1 8.5 18.8
Cash flow from operating activities 9.0 20.3 -55.7
Dividend 9.2 7.8 17.9
Dividend per share (EUR) common share 0.65 0.55 18.2
preferred share 0.70 0.60 16.7
Earnings per share (EUR) 0.72 0.62 16.1
Employees at November 30 2,237 2,210 1.2
Equity ratio (in %) 60.6 60.8 -0.2
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Language: English
Company: Ahlers AG
Elverdisser Straße 313
32052 Herford
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)5221 979-0
Fax: +49 (0)5221 70058
E-mail: ahlers-ag(at)ahlers-ag.com
Internet: www.ahlers-ag.com
ISIN: DE0005009708, DE0005009732
WKN: 500970, 500973
Listed: Regulierter Markt in Düsseldorf, Frankfurt (Prime
Standard); Freiverkehr in Berlin, Hamburg, Stuttgart
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