30.01.2014
zooplus AG DE0005111702
DGAP-News: zooplus AG substantially exceeds its forecast for total sales in the financial year 2013
DGAP-News: zooplus AG / Key word(s): Final Results/Preliminary Results
zooplus AG substantially exceeds its forecast for total sales in the
financial year 2013
30.01.2014 / 07:19
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- Total sales up 27% to EUR 426 m (previous year: EUR 335.6 m)
- Original annual target of at least EUR 400 m substantially exceeded
- Positive earnings before taxes (EBT) for full year 2013 confirmed
Munich, January 30, 2014 - zooplus AG (WKN 511170, ISIN DE0005111702,
ticker symbol ZO1), Europe's leading online retailer of pet supplies, was
able to increase total sales by 27% to EUR 426 m (previous year: EUR 335.6
m) in the financial year 2013 according to preliminary figures. Total sales
are made up of sales and other income. Sales were reported at EUR 407 m
(previous year: EUR 319.2 m) in the past financial year, while other income
came in at EUR 19 m (previous year: EUR 16.3 m).
The substantial increase of EUR 90 m in total sales in 2013 stemmed
particularly from the strong fourth quarter. In the fourth quarter, total
sales came in at EUR 119 m, up EUR 11 m over the previous quarter Q3.
Overall, the original target for total sales of at least EUR 400 m, which
was increased to EUR 415 m in October, was therefore exceeded by another
EUR 11 m. The positive development in total sales will be reflected in the
earnings figures with a positive EBT which will be in line with the
forecast.
Dr. Cornelius Patt, CEO of zooplus AG, is very pleased with the development
of the company: 'Continued strong growth in all our markets with a sales
increase totaling 27% for the full year 2013 underlines the success of our
customer-centric growth strategy and has led to a further expansion of our
leading market position in Europe. As part of this, we were able to record
our best ever customer loyalty figures in all countries. This was also
confirmed by a study from a German retail research institute (ECC Cologne)
a few days ago, in which customers rated zooplus as the best online
retailer in Germany. The basis for this is our unparalleled value for money
and excellent customer service quality. Overall, it becomes clear that the
zooplus business model combines sustainable growth through strong customer
satisfaction with high cost efficiency, leading to positive results and a
high return on investment.'
The full results will be published with the presentation of the annual
financial statements on March 26, 2014.
Company profile:
zooplus was founded in 1999 and has established itself as Europe's leading
online retailer for pet products, measured by sales and total sales. In
2013, the latter amounted to EUR 426 m and has therefore increased
seven-fold since 2007. The company's business model has already been
introduced successfully in 24 European countries. zooplus offers products
for all pet varieties. Its product range comprises foods (dry and wet pet
foods as well as pet food supplements) and pet accessories (such as cat
trees, dog baskets and toys) in all price categories. In addition to a
selection of over 8,000 products, zooplus customers benefit from a range of
interactive online content and community features. Pet supplies is a key
market segment within the European retail landscape. In 2011, sales of more
than EUR 22 bn were recorded within the pet supplies industry in the
European Union. The ongoing 'humanization' of pets in key industrialized
countries means that pet owners' purchasing behavior is undergoing profound
change and moving towards healthcare, wellness and other related premium
products. In addition, continued strong growth is expected for eCommerce in
Europe per se. zooplus is therefore anticipating continued dynamic growth
for the future.
Online at: www.zooplus.de
Investor relations / media contact:
Dirk Ulmer
cometis AG
Unter den Eichen 7
65195 Wiesbaden
Phone: +49 (0)611-205855-24
Fax: +49 (0)611-205855-66
[email protected]
Web: http://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: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard);
Freiverkehr in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart
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