21.10.2014
zooplus AG DE0005111702
DGAP-News: zooplus AG: Strong growth maintained in third quarter 2014
DGAP-News: zooplus AG / Key word(s): 9-month figures/Preliminary
Results
zooplus AG: Strong growth maintained in third quarter 2014
21.10.2014 / 07:27
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zooplus AG: Strong growth maintained in third quarter 2014
- Total sales rise 31% to EUR 403.2 m in the first nine months of 2014
(9M 2013: EUR 306.7 m)
Munich, October 21, 2014 - zooplus AG (WKN 511170, ISIN DE0005111702,
ticker symbol ZO1), Europe's leading online retailer for pet supplies, was
able to improve in the third quarter 2014 on the strong growth of the first
two quarters of 2014 with total sales growth of 36% compared to the third
quarter 2013. This was significantly higher than the growth rate in the
second quarter 2014 (+28%). The company's preliminary figures indicate a
rise in total sales to EUR 146.2 m in the third quarter 2014 (Q3 2013: EUR
107.8 m). The cumulative total sales from the first nine months of 2014
also reflect the continued growth, with this figure coming in at EUR 403.2
m, some 31% up on the previous year (9M 2013: EUR 306.7 m). Total sales in
the third quarter 2014 consisted of sales of EUR 140.0 m (Q3 2013: EUR
102.5 m) as well as other income of EUR 6.2 m (Q3 2013: EUR 5.3 m). For the
first nine months of 2014, sales came in at EUR 384.8 m (9M 2013: EUR 292.7
m) and other income at EUR 18.4 m (9M 2013: EUR 14.0 m).
Dr. Cornelius Patt, CEO of zooplus AG, comments on the strong business
development: "The third quarter was the best quarter of the year so far
with a 36% increase in total sales. This growth was most prominently driven
by international business, particularly in the high-volume markets France,
Great Britain, Italy, Spain and Poland. We are continuing to make targeted
improvements to our logistics services for these markets, including
establishing a new fulfilment center in Chalon-sur-Saone which will serve
customers in France and Spain from February 2015."
Based on the preliminary figures, the Management Board of zooplus AG is
very optimistic to achieve total sales of at least EUR 530 m for the full
year 2014. The forecast of total sales was increased after the first half
of 2014.
The complete report for the first nine months of 2014 will be published by
zooplus on November 18, 2014 and made available for download at
investors.zooplus.com.
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 427 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 2013, sales of more
than EUR 23 bn were recorded within the pet supplies industry in the
European Union. Continued strong growth is expected for eCommerce in Europe
also in the coming years. zooplus is therefore anticipating continued
dynamic growth for the future.
Online at: www.zooplus.de
Investor relations / media contact:
Susanne Emich
cometis AG
Unter den Eichen 7
65195 Wiesbaden
Phone: +49 (0)611-205855-15
Fax: +49 (0)611-205855-66
Email: [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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