HÖRMANN Industries GmbH (corporate bond, German Securities Code Number (WKN): A2AAZG) has presented its preliminary figures for the past financial year. The group, which incorporates the operating subsidiaries of the HÖRMANN Group and had an average of 2,825 employees in the 2017 financial year, generated consolidated sales of EUR 521.9 million (previous year: EUR 464.6 million) and EBIT of around EUR 14.9 million (previous year: EUR 16.9 million). Consolidated income after interest and taxes amounted to around EUR 9.1 million (previous year: EUR 11.2 million). This meant the Group exceeded its sales and earnings forecasts for the 2017 financial year of EUR 510 million and EUR 13 million, respectively. HÖRMANN Industries benefited from the positive macroeconomic conditions and the resulting healthy order situation.

HÖRMANN Industries GmbH (corporate bond, German Securities Code Number (WKN): A2AAZG) today published its 2017 Annual Report in which it confirms the preliminary figures announced on 26 April. Sales increased from EUR 464.6 million to EUR 521.9 million in the 2017 financial year, while EBIT amounted to EUR 14.9 million (previous year: EUR 16.9 million). This meant the sales and earnings forecasts for the reporting period were exceeded. Consolidated income after interest and taxes amounted to EUR 9.1 million (previous year: EUR 11.2 million).

HÖRMANN Group is demonstrating the synergies created by its capabilities – particularly its Automotive and Engineering divisions – at the 2018 IAA Commercial Vehicle Show. The innovative integral chassis concept, which HÖRMANN Group is showcasing for the first time, is designed specifically to be used with alternative drive systems and pursues a lightweight structural approach that reflects the cost sensitivity of the transport industry in particular, as well as the vehicle design requirements of electric light commercial vehicles.

HÖRMANN Industries GmbH (corporate bond, German Securities Code Number (WKN): A2AAZG) today published its half-yearly financial statements for 2018. The company recorded sales and earnings growth in the first six months of 2018. Sales increased by 19.2% year-on-year to EUR 287.1 million in the first six months of 2018 (H1 2017: EUR 240.9 million). Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT**) rose by 83.3% to EUR 7.9 million (H1 2017: EUR 4.3 million). This growth was driven by positive development in all four segments. Consolidated net income also improved from EUR 1.9 million (H1 2017) to EUR 4.3 million.

HÖRMANN Industries GmbH (corporate bond, German Securities Code Number (WKN): A2AAZG) today published its 2018 annual financial statements. In the 2018 financial year, sales increased from EUR 521.9 million (2017) to EUR 624.1 million, while EBITDA rose by around 53% year-on-year to EUR 41.8 million. Operating EBIT improved by 45% to EUR 30.5 million (previous year: EUR 21.1 million). This meant the sales and earnings forecasts that were upwardly revised in September 2018 were exceeded. HÖRMANN Industries closed the 2018 financial year with consolidated net income of EUR 14.6 million, up 60.4% on the previous year (EUR 9.1 million), with all four segments making a positive earnings contribution. The Group’s equity base improved from EUR 99.6 million at the end of the previous year to EUR 112.8 million at 31 December 2018 thanks to the positive results of operations. The equity ratio increased from 35.1% (31 December 2017) to 38.3% at the reporting date, while net cash and cash equivalents amounted to EUR 77.3 million. Total assets rose by EUR 11.3 million to EUR 294.7 million as a result of the higher level of current assets. Excluding trainees, the company had an average of 3,175 employees in the reporting period, up 12.4% compared with 2017.

HÖRMANN Industries GmbH intends to issue a new corporate bond with a volume of up to EUR 50 million. The issue proceeds will be used for the early refinancing of the bond that is scheduled to mature in 2021 (German Securities Code Number (WKN): A2AAZG, volume: EUR 30 million), which has a call option from 21 November 2019 at a price of 101.5%. The proceeds will also be used for general corporate financing, including the modernisation and automation of the existing production facilities in the Automotive segment and the enhancement of the other segments through targeted acquisitions. The bonds will be publicly offered in Germany and Luxembourg. The necessary securities prospectus was today approved by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), and the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) was notified. The bonds will also be offered to institutional investors in selected European countries by way of a private placement conducted by the joint lead managers, Pareto Securities and IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG.

The subscription period for the new 2019/2024 bond to be issued by HÖRMANN Industries GmbH begins today. The five-year bond (German Securities Code Number (WKN): A2TSCH / ISIN NO0010851728) with a nominal value of EUR 1,000.00 is scheduled to be available for subscription via banks and online brokers on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange until 28 May 2019 (10:00 a.m.). The offer is aimed at institutional investors and asset managers as well as private investors in Germany and Luxembourg. The issue volume for the HÖRMANN Industries bond is up to EUR 50 million and the minimum interest rate is 4.500% p.a. The final interest rate will be determined and communicated on 28 May 2019 on the basis of the subscription offers. The bond is expected to be listed in the Open Market of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and the Nordic ABM segment of the Oslo Stock Exchange.

The new corporate bond of technology specialist HÖRMANN Industries GmbH (German Securities Code Number (WKN): A2TSCH, ISIN: NO0010851728) has met with considerable interest among institutional and private investors alike. As a result, the subscription period is being concluded early. Subscription for the new bond via Deutsche Börse under the terms of the public offer is now possible until 8:30 a.m. on Monday, 27 May 2019. The subscription period was originally scheduled to end on 28 May 2019. The annual coupon has been set at 4.5%.