Press Release

 

H&R GmbH & Co. KGaA confirms preliminary figures for Q1 2020

- EBITDA at EUR 10.7 million

- Outlook for 2020 confirmed

Salzbergen, May 15, 2020 H&R GmbH & Co. KGaA (abbrev.: H&R KGaA; ISIN DE000A2E4T77) has confirmed the preliminary key figures for the start of the year and achieved a consolidated operating income (EBITDA - Consolidated income before tax, other financial income and expenses and depreciation/amortization, impairment and appreciation of fixed assets and property, plant and equipment) of EUR 10.7 million in the first quarter of 2020 (same period of the previous year: EUR 20.1 million). The past quarter also saw decreased sales revenues of EUR 259.4 million, due to lower volumes and raw material prices (Q1-2019: EUR 286.1 million).

Overview of the main key figures:

* Change in percentage points.

The segments REFINING and SALES made positive contributions to earnings in this quarter, the PLASTICS segment achieved an almost balanced result. The difference of EUR -9.4 million compared to EBITDA in the same quarter of the previous year is mainly due to the inconsistent development of sales volumes, revenue and earnings contributions across the entire segments. The refinery business, for example, achieved stable prices, while at the same time lower volumes and windfall effects from the decreased crude oil prices burdened the EBITDA. In international business, sales revenues decreased even more, while earnings remained almost on the good prior-year level. The plastics business had to stand its ground in an extremely difficult environment, as is generally known, surrounding the automotive business. After the restructuring measures of the previous year, we had definitely expected a more positive trend, however, due to the numerous closings of the automobile manufacturers and suppliers, the cost advantages resulting from these measures could not develop.

On the basis of current knowledge, the pending easing of the corona measures and in anticipation of possible government measures to revive the economy, we confirm our objectives for the operational earnings 2020 in the range from EUR 50.0 million to EUR 65.0 million.

For detailed statements on the trends in business performance and earnings, the company refers to the quarterly report for the first quarter of 2020 published today, which is available for download at in the "Investors Relations" section.

Contact information:
H&R GmbH & Co. KGaA, Head of Investor Relations/Communications, Ties Kaiser
Neuenkirchener Strasse 8, 48499 Salzbergen
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H&R GmbH & Co. KGaA:
H&R KGaA is a specialty-chemicals company listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange's Prime Standard segment. It develops and manufactures crude-oil-based chemical and pharmaceutical specialty products and produces high-precision plastic parts.

Forward-looking statements and forecasts:
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