• Group sales: around 5.3 billion euros, organic growth of 3.0 percent
• Organic sales increase driven by both business units:
  • Adhesive Technologies: positive organic sales growth of 1.3 percent
  • Consumer Brands: very strong organic sales growth of 5.2 percent
• Acquisitions of Seal for Life Industries and Vidal Sassoon in China closed earlier than anticipated
• Further progress in implementing strategic growth agenda
• Outlook for fiscal 2024 significantly raised on May 3:
  • Organic sales growth: 2.5 to 4.5 percent ‏(previously: 2.0 to 4.0 percent)
  • Adjusted return on sales: 13.0 to 14.0 percent ‏(previously: 12.0 to 13.5 percent)
  • Adjusted earnings per preferred share ‏(EPS): Increase in the range of +15.0 to +25.0 percent at constant exchange rates ‏(previously: +5.0 to +20.0 percent)

Henkel publishes its Q1 2024 statement on May 8, 2024.

The quarterly statement and the link to the media call ‏(in German) can be found in this press kit.

Based on the very good business performance in the year to date and the assumptions for the remainder of the year, the Management Board of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA today decided to raise the outlook for the current financial year, which was published at the beginning of March.

Henkel Adhesive Technologies, Kraton Corporation, and Dow Inc. have achieved a reduction in product carbon footprint for two of Henkel’s North American flagship products for end-of-line packaging: TECHNOMELT® SUPRA 100 and TECHNOMELT® SUPRA 106M.

Henkel's adhesive solution Aquence PS 3017 RE has received certification by the renowned and independent cyclos-HTP Institute ‏(CHI), confirming the recyclability of the packaging component. Designed from the outset as a sustainable solution, it is a water-based acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive designed for the olefinic filmic labels used for wash-off PET bottles. Its excellent wash-off performance allows labels to be effectively removed prior to recycling, even at lower temperatures, reducing energy consumption. 

Henkel today announced that it has received a prestigious Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Award based on its demonstrated sustainability leadership in its operations over the last year. Entrants were evaluated on several metrics, including their energy and digital automation solutions, energy use reductions, operational efficiency, and embracing circularity across the value chain. 

At the Annual General Meeting of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA on April 22, 2024, the shareholders approved all agenda items. A total of about 90 percent of the voting capital stock was represented. As in the previous year, the Annual General Meeting was again held as an in- attendance event at the CCD-Stadthalle in Düsseldorf.

Henkel's Annual General Meeting took place on April 22.

All information and documents, as well as the link to the webcast, can be found in this press kit.

As a global leader in adhesives, sealants and functional coatings Henkel Adhesive Technologies is constantly driving sustainability based on its Sustainability Ambition 2030. The business unit aims to lead by example as well as through innovative technologies – and by providing full transparency on the sustainability impacts of individual products in the cradle-to-gate and use phase. This so-called end-to-end transparency which is based on reliable data and a consistent measurement methodology according to leading international standards is essential to improve Henkel´s footprint as well as the footprint of its customers. 

Henkel and Samsung have teamed up to offer a laundry experience that combines superior wash performance with energy efficiency for the South Korean market. Leveraging Samsung’s technology alongside Henkel’s Persil Deep Clean enzyme technology, the two companies will launch a custom wash cycle that delivers the Persil Deep Clean experience while reducing energy consumption.