- ISIN DE0007314007
- Country Deutschland
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG: Heidelberg sells software subsidiary Docufy GmbH to Elvaston Capital Management
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Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG / Key word(s): Disposal/Change in Forecast
As part of its focus on core activities and announced portfolio adjustments, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) has sold its subsidiary Docufy GmbH, Bamberg, to the investment company Elvaston Capital Management GmbH, Berlin. With 120 employees, Docufy is a leading premium provider in Germany of professional software solutions for the management of product information and product knowledge. A corresponding purchase agreement was signed today and will be completed on the same day. Heidelberg expects the sale to generate extraordinary income/disposal gains of more than 20 million Euro.
As overall asset management income is expected to be higher than was foreseeable at the beginning of the 2021/22 financial year, the company now expects the range for the EBITDA margin for the full year to be 7―7.5% (previously: 6―7%). Contact: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Corporate Public Relations Thomas Fichtl Phone: +49 (0)6222 82-67123 Fax: +49 (0)6222 82-67129 E-mail: thomas.fichtl@heidelberg.com Investor Relations Robin Karpp Phone: +49 (0)6222 82-67120 Fax: +49 (0)6222 82-99 67120 E-Mail: robin.karpp@heidelberg.com Important note: This press release contains forward-looking statements based on assumptions and estimations by the Management Board of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft. Even though the Management Board is of the opinion that those assumptions and estimations are realistic, the actual future development and results may deviate substantially from these forward-looking statements due to various factors, such as changes in the macro-economic situation, in the exchange rates, in the interest rates, and in the print media industry. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft gives no warranty and does not assume liability for any damages in case the future development and the projected results do not correspond with the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Information and Explanation of the Issuer to this News: Heidelberg sells DOCUFY software subsidiary to Elvaston Capital Management and raises EBITDA margin target for FY 2021/22 – Unchanged focus on cloud-based digitization strategy in the core business – Portfolio streamlining strengthens liquidity for future investments – EBITDA margin of 7―7.5% expected for full year 2021/22 – Further strategic development of DOCUFY As part of its continued focus on its cloud-based digitization strategy in its core business, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) has sold the software provider DOCUFY GmbH, Bamberg, to the investment company Elvaston Capital Management, Berlin. A corresponding purchase agreement was signed today. In December 2019, Heidelberg had bundled its own peripheral software activities at DOCUFY, which usefully complemented DOCUFY’s existing portfolio. Unchanged focus on cloud-based digitization strategy in the core business DOCUFY is a leading provider of information management software that develops and sells high-quality software products and solutions as well as consulting and implementation services, training, and SaaS services. Its customers include well-known, internationally operating industrial companies from German-speaking countries, including several DAX-listed companies. The DOCUFY Software Suite enables companies to optimize their processes, from the acquisition of information, to the processing and targeted distribution, to the application of the right information, and thus to contribute to the sustainable success of the company. ‘We are looking forward to realizing our DOCUFY 2025 strategy with the help of Elvaston,’ said Stefan Donat, CEO of DOCUFY GmbH. ‘This will allow us to further expand our offering for our existing and future customers.’ With around 120 employees, DOCUFY counts several major industrial companies among its customers and, like Heidelberg, will continue to support them in implementing their digitization strategies. DOCUFY’s new strategy, based on the expansion of the DOCUFY software suite into an Industry 4.0 InfoHub, the establishment of new strategic partnerships and the internationalization of business activities, has aroused great interest among customers and existing partners. The consistent realization of this approach is now ensured by Elvaston. EBITDA margin of 7―7.5% expected for full year 2021/22 ‘We are continuing to systematically streamline our structures and focus the portfolio on the core growth areas. This creates further financial scope for Heidelberg,’ said Chief Financial Officer Marcus A. Wassenberg. ‘Together with the good order situation, we can raise the forecast for the current year despite increased material costs.’ Image material and additional information about the company are available in the Investor Relations and Press Lounge of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG at www.heidelberg.com. Heidelberg IR also on Twitter: Investor Relations Elvaston Capital Management GmbH Important note:
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| Language: | English |
| Company: | Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG |
| Kurfürsten-Anlage 52-60 | |
| 69115 Heidelberg | |
| Germany | |
| Phone: | +49 (0)6222 82-67121 |
| Fax: | +49 (0)6222 82-67129 |
| E-mail: | investorrelations@heidelberg.com |
| Internet: | www.heidelberg.com |
| ISIN: | DE0007314007 |
| WKN: | 731400 |
| Listed: | Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Hanover, Munich, Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange |
| EQS News ID: | 1230049 |
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