KRONES AG(UNSP.ADR)1/2/ON

Krones reported a currency-driven sales decline of 2.2% to about €1.38 billion in the first quarter; on a like‑for‑like basis revenues rose 1.4%. EBITDA fell slightly to €148.9 million, while the operating margin improved to 10.8%. Order intake was around €1.51 billion, up 5.3% year‑on‑year, and the order backlog increased to about €4.3 billion. Management confirms the full‑year guidance of currency‑adjusted sales growth of 3–5% and an EBITDA margin of 10.7–11.1%; in June Thomas Ricker will succeed Christoph Klenk as head of the group. » Plus sur finanzen.net

KRONES raised its dividend by €0.20 to €2.80 per share when presenting the final financial figures. A payout of 29.6 percent of group profit is planned, in line with the target range of 25 to 30 percent. The previously published annual figures were confirmed and the forecast for 2026 remains unchanged. The stock came under pressure for a time, falling about 2 percent in XETRA trading to €113.60. » Plus sur finanzen.net

KRONES increases the dividend by €0.20 to €2.80 per share. A total of 29.6% of the group profit will be distributed, within the dividend policy range of 25–30%. The previously published annual figures were confirmed and the forecast for 2026 remains unchanged; the share rose temporarily by 1.03% to €117.20. » Plus sur finanzen.net