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TAKKT EUROPE: Solid performance in both divisions

Sales in the TAKKT EUROPE segment increased by 4.6 percent to EUR 563.3 (538.3) million. Sales rose organically by 3.5 percent. Both divisions were able to achieve organic sales growth in the low single-digit percentage range. The EBITDA margin of the segment was once again well above the Group average with 19.0 (18.3) percent; however, it was also positively influenced by one-time gains in 2016. Adjusted for these, the EBITDA margin was 18.2 (18.3) percent.

TAKKT AMERICA: Sales growth higher than average

At EUR 562.0 (525.8) million, sales for TAKKT AMERICA were 6.9 percent higher than the previous year. Organic sales growth came to 7.0 percent. The Specialties Group achieved organic sales growth in the mid-single-digit range, and the Office Equipment Group posted growth in the low double-digit percentage range. The EBITDA margin of the segment increased to 13.7 (13.1) percent, which was also due to one-time gains. Adjusted for these, the EBITDA margin was 13.0 (12.5) percent.

TAKKT shapes its digital transformation

TAKKT wants to actively make the most of the opportunities that digitalization offers. To do so, the company developed a digital agenda in 2016 and formulated a Vision 2020. The aim is to double e-commerce business, transform the organization in a step change, invest in employees and new technologies, and increase organic sales growth in the medium term. Selected measures from the digital agenda, which are regularly updated, can be found at www.takkt.de/en/digitalization/measures/.

Industry role model for sustainability

TAKKT had announced that it wanted to be the industry role model for sustainability by the end of 2016. This goal was achieved. The Group is leading the way, especially in the areas of purchasing, marketing and logistics. Sustainability will continue to remain a core issue for TAKKT in the future. Ambitious plans have been laid down for the years to come. In the latest sustainability update, you can read about the progress made in defined focus areas and the goals set for 2020.