21.07.2016
zooplus AG DE0005111702
DGAP-News: zooplus AG: Sales increase 29% in the first half of 2016
DGAP-News: zooplus AG / Key word(s): Development of Sales
zooplus AG: Sales increase 29% in the first half of 2016
21.07.2016 / 07:30
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zooplus AG: Sales increase 29% in the first half of 2016
- Sales in the first half-year rise 29% to EUR 428 million (H1 2015: EUR
333 million)
- Sales in the second quarter increase 31% to EUR 221 million (Q2 2015:
EUR 168 million)
- Renewed double-digit growth rates achieved in all markets
- Company continues to expand its market leadership in the first half of
2016
Munich, July 21, 2016 - zooplus AG (WKN 511170, ISIN DE0005111702, ticker
symbol ZO1), Europe's leading online retailer of pet supplies, accelerated
its growth in the second quarter of 2016 generating sales of EUR 221
million and a year-on-year increase of 31% (Q2 2015: EUR 168 million). This
resulted in a rise in sales for the first half of 2016 of 29% for a total
of EUR 428 million (H1 2015: EUR 333 million).
The key growth driver was once again the pet food segment - a segment of
special importance for the company's sustainable growth - which saw sales
increase 35% in the second quarter and 33% in the first half of 2016. All
30 countries comprising the zooplus AG portfolio generated strong sales
allowing them to report another period of double-digit sales growth.
Dr. Cornelius Patt, CEO of zooplus AG, commenting on the positive business
development of the first half-year said: "Our year-on-year sales growth of
29% in the first half-year shows that we continue to maintain a high growth
rate and even surpass the rate achieved in the first quarter. Growth
drivers in the first half-year included not only recurring sales with
existing customers but also a 28% rise in sales with new customers. Despite
the ongoing, highly competitive market environment, sales growth will
continue to be our top priority in the quarters ahead and enable us to
further strengthen our competitive position while at the same time improve
our operating efficiency."
zooplus will release its full report for the first half of 2016 on August
18, 2016 and make it available for download 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
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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