• Sales rise 4.8 percent to 4,008 million euros (organic: +4.7%)
• Adjusted* operating profit: up 16.6 percent to 551 million euros
• Adjusted* EBIT margin: up 1.3 percentage points to 13.7%
• Adjusted* earnings per preferred share (EPS): up 19.2% to 0.87 euros
• Emerging markets again show above-average growth (+8.7%)
• Improved gross margin despite raw material price increases

Henkel’s DAC Disinfectant brand has achieved two bronze awards at the Dubai International Advertising Festival 2012. In the best used media category, the Doctor Endorsements campaign convinced the jury, comprising of international communications experts, due to its strategy, creativity, and effectiveness. Furthermore, two radio ads on DAC Disinfectant received additional awards.

• Sales increase of 3.4% to 15,605 million euros (organic: +5.9%)
• Adjusted* operating profit: plus 9.0% to 2,029 million euros
• Adjusted* EBIT margin: plus 0.7 percentage points to 13.0%
• Adjusted* earnings per preferred share (EPS): plus 11.3% to 3.14 euros
• Double-digit increase in emerging markets (organic: +10.8%)
• Higher dividend proposed: plus 11.1% to 0.80 euros per preferred share
• 2012 financial targets reconfirmed

For more than two decades, Henkel has been publishing a dedicated Sustainability Report alongside its Annual Report. In the 21st issue, which is being published today, the company is presenting its new Sustainability Strategy 2030. At the core of this is the goal of achieving more with less and tripling its efficiency. The new sustainability strategy applies to all business sectors and the entire value chain.

• Contract of CEO Kasper Rorsted extended by five years
• Contract of Hans Van Bylen as Executive Vice President Cosmetics/Toiletries also extended by five years

Sustainable and responsible: Henkel was awarded with the King Khaled Award for Responsible Competitiveness for 2011 and the CHEP Awards 2011 for Sustainability in Saudi Arabia.