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HELLA significantly increases again its turnover and its results during the 2017/2018 fiscal year

DGAP News: HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA / Keyword (s): Preliminary results
HELLA again increases sales and profits during the 2017/2018 fiscal year
clearly

17.07.2018 / 07:00
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HELLA again increases sales and profits during the 2017/2018 fiscal year
clearly

* Confirm preliminary figures for 2017/2018 fiscal year
stronger growth than the automotive market and continuous improvement
the profitability

* Group sales increased 9.3% in constant currency; reported
Sales increase 7.2% to 7.1 billion euros

* The adjusted operating result amounts to approximately 581 million euros;
the adjusted EBIT margin rises to around 8.2%

Lippstadt, July 17, 2018. The specialist in lighting and electronics HELLA has
its profitable growth course during fiscal 2017/2018 (June 1, 2017
until May 31, 2018). Based on preliminary figures
Group sales adjusted for foreign currencies rose by 9.3%. below
The negative effects of the exchange rate have increased as indicated
Revenue up 7.2% to about 7.1 billion euros (previous year: 6.6 billion euros)
Euro).

The result is also improved according to the preliminary figures
clearly: Adjusted operating profit (Adjusted EBIT) increased by 8.8
Percent at around
581 million euros (previous year: 534 million euros); Adjusted EBIT margin
is therefore 8.2% (previous year: 8.1%). In consideration
Special items improved reported operating result
(EBIT)
13.2% to about 574 million euros (previous year: 507 million euros),
The published EBIT margin thus increases to 8.1% (previous year: 7.7%
Percent).

"Over the past year, we have grown much faster than
Auto market and continue our profitability at a high level
improved, "says Dr. Rolf Breidenbach, President of HELLA
Management. "This positive development shows that our orientation
along the central market trends like autonomous driving, electrification and
The scanning is successful. We also want this course in the future
continue to use the change of the industry for the pursuit of profitable growth. "

The full results of the 2017/2018 financial year will be
at the press conference of the balance sheet on August 10, 2018 at 09:00
Düsseldorf published.

Note:
This text as well as the appropriate image material can be found in our
Press database under:
www.hella.de/presse

HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA, Lippstadt: HELLA is a global group,
listed family business with more than 40,000 employees
more than 125 sites in about 35 countries. The HELLA group develops and
manufactures products for lighting technology and electronics for the automotive industry
and continues to have one of the largest commercial organizations for
Automotive parts, accessories, diagnostics and services in Europe. With over
HELLA is one of 7,000 employees in research and development
essential innovation drivers in the market. In addition, the HELLA belongs
Group with a turnover of 6.6 billion euros for the financial year 2016/2017
among the top 40 auto parts suppliers in the world as well as the top 100
German industrial enterprises.

For more information, please contact:
Dr. Markus Richter
company spokesperson
HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA
Rixbecker Strbade 75
59552 Lippstadt
Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 2941 38-7545
Fax: +49 (0) 2941 38-477545
[email protected]
www.hella.com

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German language
Company: HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA
Rixbecker Str 75
59552 Lippstadt
Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 2941 38-7125
Fax: +49 (0) 2941 38-6647
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.hella.de/ir
ISIN: DE000A13SX22
WKN: A13SX2
Index: MDAX
Trade: Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard),
Munich, Stuttgart; Over-the-counter in Berlin, Düsseldorf,
Tradegate Exchange; Luxembourg Stock Exchange

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