Net sales for 4th quarter 2014
Anteuil, February 11, 2015
NET SALES UP BY 21% IN 4TH QUARTER AND 22% IN PAST 12 MONTHS
Consolidated sales (January 1st to December 31st)
| In million euros | 2014* | 2013 | growth | without exchange rate impact |
| Net sales | 156.9 | 128.7 | 21.9% | 22.6% |
| In million euros | 2014* | 2013 | growth | without exchange rate impact |
| Automotive | 128.8 | 113.8 | 13.2% | 13.9% |
| Specialty markets | 28.1 | 14.9 | 88.9% | 88.8% |
| *unaudited |
"Automotive" sales are driven by North America and Asia.
- Net sales are up by 15% in the 4th quarter and up by 13.2% in the past 12 months. Sales at Group level benefit from the integration within the scope of consolidation of the acquisitions in India, China and Germany (automotive division).
- In the 4th quarter, at constant scope and exchange rates, sales are up by 1.3%:
- - 1.1% in Europe
- + 2.9% in North and Central America
- + 4.8% in Asia, of which China +23%
- In 12 months, at constant scope and exchange rates, sales are up by 2.4%, of which:
- - 2.6% in Europe
- + 7.1% in North and Central America
- + 5.8% in Asia, of which China +39%
"Specialty markets" sales are driven by the acquisitions.
- Net sales are up by 70.6% in the 4th quarter and up by 88.9% in the past 12 months. Sales at Group level benefit from the integration within the scope of consolidation of the acquisitions in Germany (Non-automotive Technical Textiles Division).
- Sales are down by 12.9% in the 4th quarter and up by 1.7% in the past 12 months, at constant scope and exchange rates.
Delfingen implements its strategic plan.
Sales at the end of December 2014 confirm Delfingen's strategic choices:
- Increase our presence in Asia, today's first automotive market in the world;
- Reinforce our position at German carmakers and automotive suppliers level;
- Expand our range of products and services, notably in the field of technical textiles;
- Leverage on our expertise in technical tubing for fluid transfer solutions.
DELFINGEN, a global leading manufacturer of protection solutions for electrical wiring and fluid automotive networks.
NYSE Alternext Paris - ISIN code: FR 0000054132 - Mnemonic: ALDEL
Contact: Mr. Christophe CLERC: +33 (0)3.81.90.73.00 - www.delfingen.com
Next press release: 26/03/2015 - 2014 Annual Results
