Covestro AG
Covestro AG: Raised earnings outlook for 2021
Covestro AG / Key word(s): Change in Forecast/Preliminary Results Covestro is raising its forecast for EBITDA, free operating cash flow (FOCF) and return on capital employed (ROCE) for fiscal year 2021 as a result of a further improved business outlook for the second half-year. The new expectation exceeds the previously provided forecast as well as current capital market expectations. The outlook factors in – unchanged – the acquisition of the Resins & Functional Materials (RFM) business of Koninklijke DSM N.V., Heerlen (Netherlands), which was closed on April 1, 2021. Capital market expectations are based on the average values of the latest consensus estimates of financial analysts, published by Vara Research on July 7, 2021. Covestro adjusts its forecast for fiscal year 2021 as follows:
The increased EBITDA forecast is based on a preliminary EBITDA for Q2 2021 of around EUR 815 million, that meets the current forecast of between EUR 730 million and EUR 870 million. The consensus expects this figure to be EUR 828 million. The half-year financial report 2021 will be published on August 6, 2021. Forward-looking statements
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Language: | English |
Company: | Covestro AG |
Kaiser-Wilhelm-Allee 60 | |
51373 Leverkusen | |
Germany | |
Phone: | +49 (0) 214 60095098 |
Fax: | +49 (0) 214 60097002 |
E-mail: | ronald.koehler@covestro.com |
Internet: | www.covestro.com |
ISIN: | DE0006062144 |
WKN: | 606214 |
Indices: | DAX |
Listed: | Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Hanover, Munich, Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange |
EQS News ID: | 1217795 |
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