21.04.2016
zooplus AG DE0005111702
DGAP-News: zooplus AG: Company continues on its growth path in the first quarter of 2016
DGAP-News: zooplus AG / Key word(s): Quarterly / Interim
Statement/Development of Sales
zooplus AG: Company continues on its growth path in the first quarter of
2016
21.04.2016 / 07:30
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zooplus AG: Company continues on its growth path in the first quarter of
2016
- Sales increase 26% to EUR 208 million (Q1 2015: EUR 165 million)
- Total sales up 28% to EUR 217 million (Q1 2015: EUR 170 million)
- Market leadership in online retailing strengthened further
Munich, April 21, 2016 - According to the company's preliminary figures,
zooplus AG (WKN 511170, ISIN DE0005111702, ticker symbol ZO1), Europe's
leading online retailer of pet supplies, continued to strengthen its market
leadership in online retailing in the first quarter of 2016. Sales - the
company's key top-line indicator as of the 2016 financial year - increased
26% compared to the prior year and amounted to EUR 208 million (Q1 2015:
EUR 165 million). This represents an absolute year-on-year increase of EUR
43 million. The company's prior key top-line indicator, total sales (sales
plus other income), was 28% higher year-on-year reaching EUR 217 million.
Dr. Cornelius Patt, CEO of zooplus AG, in his comments on the company's
business performance stated: "With sales growth of 26%, we have started the
new year on a strong note and have realized sales in the first quarter
above our full year sales target of a minimum of 23% growth. Pet food,
which is particularly important for our sustainable growth, reported an
increase in sales of 31%. Furthermore, double-digit growth rates were
generated in all countries. As in past quarters, sales growth will be our
primary focus in the coming quarters so that we can continue to expand our
excellent strategic market position. At the same time, strong sales growth
will enable us to continue to achieve economies of scale and generate
efficiency gains."
Based on the first quarter's performance, zooplus is reconfirming its sales
guidance for the 2016 financial year for sales growth to a level of at
least EUR 875 million.
zooplus AG will release its full report for the first three months of 2016,
including the earnings development, on May 19, 2016. This information will
also be made available on the company's website at investors.zooplus.com.
Company profile:
zooplus was founded in 1999 and today is Europe's leading online retailer
for pet supplies measured by sales. Sales totaled EUR 711 million in the
2015 financial year of which roughly 70% was generated internationally. The
company's business model has been launched successfully in 30 European
countries. zooplus sells products for all major pet breeds. The product
range includes pet food (dry and wet food and food supplements) and
accessories such as scratching posts, dog baskets, and toys in all price
categories. In addition to a selection of over 8,000 products, zooplus
customers benefit from a variety of interactive content and community
offerings. The pet supplies market is an important market segment in the
European retail landscape. Sales of pet food and accessories within the
European Union amount to around EUR 25 billion. Based on the further
vigorous growth anticipated in the European e-commerce market, zooplus
expects its dynamic performance to continue.
Online at: www.zooplus.de
Investor relations/media contact:
cometis AG
Anita Schneider
Unter den Eichen 7
65195 Wiesbaden
Phone: +49 (0)611-205855-26
Fax: +49 (0)611-205855-66
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.cometis.de
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Language: English
Company: zooplus AG
Sonnenstraße 15
80331 München
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)89 95 006 - 100
Fax: +49 (0)89 95 006 - 500
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.zooplus.de
ISIN: DE0005111702
WKN: 511170
Indices: SDAX
Listed: Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Regulated
Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Stuttgart;
Terminbörse EUREX
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