WACKER SILICONES

Sales at WACKER decreased substantially in 2020. At €2.24 billion (2019: €2.45 billion), they were down 8.5 percent year over year. The decline was attributable to lower prices for standard silicones, to reduced volumes and to negative exchange-rate effects. In regional terms, WACKER SILICONES’ sales fell in the Americas, Asia and Europe.

also decreased year over year. It fell 19.0 percent to €387.8 million (2019: €478.5 million) due to a significant fall in volumes and prices for standard and to reduced volumes in general. The EBITDA margin was 17.3 percent (2019: 19.5 percent).

Capital expenditures dropped 49.9 percent year over year to €96.9 million (2019: €193.6 million). The funds were invested in new facilities, predominantly at sites in Germany. As of December 31, 2020, the division had 5,076 employees (Dec. 31, 2019: 5,267).

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Key Data: WACKER SILICONES

 

 

 

 

 

€ million

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2017

 

2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total sales

 

2,244.0

 

2,453.0

 

2,499.6

 

2,200.2

 

2,001.1

EBITDA

 

387.8

 

478.5

 

616.6

 

444.9

 

361.2

EBITDA margin (%)

 

17.3

 

19.5

 

24.7

 

20.2

 

18.1

EBIT

 

276.8

 

375.3

 

536.7

 

362.2

 

280.8

Capital expenditures

 

96.9

 

193.6

 

222.7

 

142.8

 

88.6

R&D expenses

 

60.2

 

65.0

 

60.9

 

58.6

 

53.7

Employees (December 31, number)

 

5,076

 

5,267

 

5,114

 

4,737

 

4,566

Silicones
General term used to describe compounds of organic molecules and silicon. According to their areas of application, silicones can be classified as fluids, resins or rubber grades. Silicones are characterized by a myriad of outstanding properties. Typical areas of application include construction, the electrical and electronics industries, shipping and transportation, textiles and paper coatings.
EBITDA
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Silicones
General term used to describe compounds of organic molecules and silicon. According to their areas of application, silicones can be classified as fluids, resins or rubber grades. Silicones are characterized by a myriad of outstanding properties. Typical areas of application include construction, the electrical and electronics industries, shipping and transportation, textiles and paper coatings.

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