Press Kit

Mar 4, 2024 Düsseldorf / Germany

Publication

2023 Annual Report & Sustainability Report

Henkel published its 2023 Annual & Sustainability Reports on March 4, 2024.

In addition to the link to the media call ‏(in German), press releases, reports and accompanying information are available for download in this press kit.

News Releases

Mar 4, 2024,

Düsseldorf / Germany

Accelerated implementation of strategic growth agenda in a challenging environment

Henkel delivers very strong organic sales growth and significant earnings improvement in 2023

Strong business performance in 2023
- Sales: 21.5 billion euros, very strong organic growth of 4.2 percent
- Operating profit ‏(EBIT)*: 2.6 billion euros, significant increase of 10.2 percent
- EBIT margin*: 11.9 percent, strong improvement by 150 basis points
- Earnings per preferred share ‏(EPS)* significantly higher: 4.35 euros, +20.0 percent at constant exchange rates
- Free cash flow at a new high of 2.6 billion euros
Stable dividend proposed: 1.85 euros per preferred share
Implementation of Purposeful Growth Agenda further accelerated
- Consumer Brands: Merger progressing faster than planned
- Adhesive Technologies: New organization even more customer-focused
- Both business units strengthened with targeted acquisitions
- Sustainability driven forward in key areas
Outlook for fiscal 2024 – focus on profitable growth
- Organic sales growth: 2.0 to 4.0 percent
- EBIT margin*: 12.0 to 13.5 percent
- Earnings per preferred share ‏(EPS)*: Increase of +5 to +20 percent ‏(at constant exchange rates)

Mar 4, 2024,

Düsseldorf / Germany

Henkel publishes Sustainability Report 2023

Strong progress on Henkel’s sustainability goals

Climate action:
- reduction of CO₂ emissions in production by 61 percent
- share of purchased electricity from renewable sources increased to 89 percent
Circular economy: share of recycled plastic increased to 19 percent worldwide
Natural Resources: 10th anniversary of collaboration with Solidaridad for sustainable palm ‏(kernel) oil
Gender parity ambition: gender-neutral parental leave guideline introduced
Sustainable solutions: product portfolio further developed
Employee engagement: “Sustainability at Heart” program extended

Reports

Annual Report 2023

Henkel Highlights 2023

Sustainability Report 2023

Sustainability at a Glance Magazine 2023_ENG.pdfPreviewImage

Sustainability at a Glance 2023

Video

YouTube Thumbnail Henkel Performance in 2023 (Thumbnail)

Media Call

Media Call ‏(in German)

March 4, 2024 | 11:00 am ‏(CET)

2024-03-04-CK-FY-press-statement-PDF-en-COM.pdfPreviewImage

Statement ‏(in German)

Carsten Knobel
Henkel CEO

Contacts

Lars Witteck - Head of External Communications - Corporate Communications

Lars Witteck Henkel Head of External Communications Headquarters, Düsseldorf/Germany +49-211-797-2606 press@henkel.com Download Business Card Add to My Collection

Wulf Klüppelholz - Head of Media Relations - Corporate Communications

Wulf Klüppelholz Henkel Corporate Media Relations Headquarters, Düsseldorf/Germany +49-211-797-1875 press@henkel.com Download Business Card Add to My Collection

Hanna Philipps - Corporate Media Relations - Corporate Communications

Hanna Philipps Henkel Corporate Media Relations Headquarters, Düsseldorf/Germany +49-211-797-3626 press@henkel.com Download Business Card Add to My Collection

Ricarda Albaum - Corporate Media Relations - Corporate Communications

Ricarda Albaum Henkel Corporate Media Relations Headquarters, Düsseldorf/Germany +49-211-797-9982 press@henkel.com Download Business Card Add to My Collection

Additional Information

Our Strategic Framework

The main elements of our strategic framework are a winning portfolio, competitive edge in the areas of innovation, sustainability and digital as well as future-ready operating models, underpinned by a strong foundation of a collaborative culture and empowered people.