DGAP-News: zooplus AG: Strong operating performance in Q3/2013 - Total sales target for 2013 raised to EUR 415 m
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zooplus AG: Strong operating performance in Q3/2013 - Total sales
target for 2013 raised to EUR 415 m
21.10.2013 / 07:20
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Munich, October 21, 2013 - zooplus AG (WKN 511170, ISIN DE0005111702,
ticker symbol ZO1), Europe's leading online retailer of pet supplies, was
able to generate total sales of EUR 107.6 m (Q3 2012: EUR 85.4 million) in
the third quarter of the current financial year according to preliminary
figures. The increase compared to the previous year quarter is therefore
EUR 22.2 m (comparative figure Q3 2012: EUR 19.0 m). Of this amount, sales
made up EUR 102.4 m (Q3 2012: EUR 81.3 m) and other income contributed EUR
5.2 m (Q3 2012: EUR 4.2 m). From a nine-month point of view, total sales
came in at EUR 306.4 m (9M 2012: EUR 237.8 m), which represents a rise of
29% compared to the previous year period.
Dr. Cornelius Patt, CEO of zooplus AG, comments: 'We have been able to post
new record figures in the third quarter. The sales growth was once again
driven by high customer loyalty and the sustainability of the growth allows
us to raise the forecast for total sales 2013 from previously EUR 400 m to
at least EUR 415 m. In addition, from today's perspective the progress in
cost efficiency in marketing and logistics will ensure a positive operating
result (EBT).'
The complete report for the first nine months of 2013 will be published by
zooplus on November 11, 2013 and made available for download at
investors.zooplus.com.
Company profile:
zooplus was founded in 1999 and has established itself as Europe's leading
online retailer for pet products, measured by sales and total sales. In
2012, the latter amounted to
EUR 336 m and has therefore increased six-fold since 2007. The company's
business model has already been introduced successfully in 24 European
countries. zooplus offers products for all pet varieties. Its product range
comprises foods (dry and wet pet foods as well as pet food supplements) and
pet accessories (such as cat trees, dog baskets and toys) in all price
categories. In addition to a selection of over 8,000 products, zooplus
customers benefit from a range of interactive online content and community
features. Pet supplies is a key market segment within the European retail
landscape. In 2011, sales of more than EUR 22 bn were recorded within the
pet supplies industry in the European Union. The ongoing 'humanization' of
pets in key industrialized countries means that pet owners' purchasing
behavior is undergoing profound change and moving towards healthcare,
wellness and other related premium products. In addition, continued strong
growth is expected for eCommerce in Europe per se. zooplus is therefore
anticipating continued dynamic growth for the future.
Online at: www.zooplus.de
Investor relations / media contact:
Dirk Ulmer
cometis AG
Unter den Eichen 7
65195 Wiesbaden
Phone: +49 (0)611-205855-24
Fax: +49 (0)611-205855-66
ulmer(at)cometis.de
Web: http://www.cometis.de/
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Language: English
Company: zooplus AG
Sonnenstraße 15
80331 München
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)89 95 006 - 100
Fax: +49 (0)89 95 006 - 500
E-mail: contact(at)zooplus.com
Internet: www.zooplus.de
ISIN: DE0005111702
WKN: 511170
Indices: SDAX
Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard);
Freiverkehr in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart
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