20.10.2016
zooplus AG DE0005111702
DGAP-News: zooplus AG: Sales rise 28% in the first nine months of 2016
DGAP-News: zooplus AG / Key word(s): Preliminary Results/9-month figures
zooplus AG: Sales rise 28% in the first nine months of 2016
20.10.2016 / 07:30
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zooplus AG: Sales rise 28% in the first nine months of 2016
- Sales increase 28% to EUR 655 million in the first nine months of 2016
(9M 2015: EUR 511 million)
- Third quarter sales grow 28% to EUR 227 million (Q3 2015: EUR 178
million)
- Growth in Great Britain slows significantly due to depreciation of GBP
currency
Munich, October 20, 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 grow sales at an
elevated level in the third quarter of 2016 and further expanded its
leadership position in the European market for online pet supplies. Sales
in the third quarter were 28% higher at EUR 227 million (Q3 2015: EUR 178
million). The rise in sales for the first nine months of 2016 was 28% for a
total of EUR 655 million (9M 2015: EUR 511 million). Currency-adjusted
growth in 2016 for both the third quarter and full nine months was 30%
year-on-year.
Sales in the pet food segment, an area particularly important for
sustainable growth, recorded another substantial increase of 31% in the
third quarter of 2016 and 32% in the first nine months of 2016. The
percentage share of pet food sales to total sales was 82% in both the third
quarter and first nine months.
Dr. Cornelius Patt, CEO of zooplus AG, in his comments on the positive
business performance said: "In the third quarter of 2016, we continued our
path of consistent, strong sales growth and further expanded our market
position. Once again, we generated double-digit sales growth in all
markets. Since the Brexit decision, however, we have recorded a strong
reduction in sales growth in Great Britain due to the marked depreciation
of the British pound. Despite the currently unfavorable environment, our
goal remains to defend and further expand our strong market position in
Great Britain."
Based on the company's year-to-date performance, the Management Board of
zooplus AG confirms its sales forecast of at least EUR 900 million for the
full year of 2016.
zooplus will release its full report for the first nine months of 2016 on
November 17, 2016, and make it available on its website at
investors.zooplus.com.
Company profile:
zooplus AG 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
Maximilian Breuer
Unter den Eichen 7
65195 Wiesbaden
Phone: +49 (0)611-205855-22
Fax: +49 (0)611-205855-66
Email: [email protected]
Website: 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,
Tradegate Exchange
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