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DGAP-News: WashTec AG
/ Key word(s): Annual Results
Augsburg, March 31, 2021 - Group revenue declined 13.2% to €378.7m as a result of the worldwide economic slowdown driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. The final quarter, with revenue of €109.3m (prior year: €127.3m), was better than expected as installations were able to be finished despite new lockdowns. Due to the decrease in revenue, however, mitigated by strict cost management and implementation of the performance program, EBIT decreased 44.6% to €20.1m (prior year: €36.3m). This includes €5.6m in one-time expenses. Adjusted for these effects, EBIT was €25.6m (adjusted EBIT margin: 6.8%). Free cash flow including lease payments increased to €36.9m compared to prior year (€6.4m) resulting mainly from the reduction in receivables, reduced investments, and cost control activities. The free cash flow performance indicator also includes increases and decreases in lease liabilities. Free cash flow after lease payments allows a more accurate assessment of the financial position of the group. Free cash flow after lease payments improved to €36.9m (prior year: €6.4m). Equity increased from €84.5m to €96.2m; the equity ratio improved to 39.4% (prior year: 30.7%). "2020 was dominated by the outbreak of the global pandemic. Despite major challenges and investment reluctance in particular from key accounts, our Company generated solid earnings. We succeeded in adapting the organization to the changing conditions. At the same time, we used the time to push innovations in order to emerge stronger from the crisis. In the process, we laid the foundation for a new, modern corporate culture" explained Dr. Ralf Koeppe, CEO of WashTec AG. Annual General Meeting 2021 The Annual General Meeting of WashTec AG will take place on Tuesday, 18 May 2021. The Management Board and Supervisory Board are proposing a dividend of €0.99 for fiscal year 2020. In addition to this dividend, distribution of a special dividend of €1.31 per share is proposed. Forecast for fiscal year 2021 For the fiscal year 2021 and with the continuing economic crisis, WashTec is aiming for stable revenue performance for the Group, with a significant increase in EBIT. For 2021, we expect a significantly lower cash flow due to the absence of one-off effects. WashTec will continue to work consistently on increasing profitability to return to a double-digit EBIT margin in the medium term. General risk information Any outlook is subject to uncertainties that could have a material effect on forecast revenue and earnings performance. The annual report for fiscal year 2020 and additional information about the company can be found on: . About WashTec: WashTec Group with its registered office in Augsburg, Germany, is the leading provider of innovative car wash solutions worldwide. The company has around 1,800 employees and is represented with subsidiaries in the major markets of Europe, North America and Asia/Pacific. Moreover, WashTec has an extensive network of independent marketing partners through which it is present in around 80 countries worldwide. Key figures:
1) Basis: on average 13,382,324 shares 2) Trade receivables + inventories - trade payables - prepayments on orders Contact: WashTec AG Argonstrasse 7 86153 Augsburg Tel.: +49 (0)821 - 5584 - 0 Fax: +49 (0)821 - 5584 - 1135
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| Language: | English |
| Company: | WashTec AG |
| Argonstraße 7 | |
| 86153 Augsburg | |
| Germany | |
| Phone: | +49 (0)821 55 84-0 |
| Fax: | +49 (0)821 55 84-1135 |
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| ISIN: | DE0007507501 |
| WKN: | 750750 |
| Listed: | Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Hanover, Munich, Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange |
| EQS News ID: | 1179688 |
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