WACKER POLYSILICON
WACKER POLYSILICON’s sales grew by 49.5 percent in 2022, coming in at €2,287.2 million (2021: €1,529.8 million). Higher selling prices were the chief driver of this increase. Compared with the prior year, the share of electronic-grade silicon in the portfolio was higher. Asia was once again the division’s key sales region in 2022.
EBITDA rose by 25.7 percent to €825.7 million (2021: €656.7 million). Higher prices were the main growth driver, while increases in energy and raw-material costs dampened earnings. The EBITDA margin was 36.1 percent (2021: 42.9 percent).
WACKER POLYSILICON’s capital expenditures were higher at €91.9 million (2021: €30.6 million) and were focused on semiconductor applications. The number of employees as of December 31, 2022, totaled 2,283 (December 31, 2021: 2,219 ).
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2021 |
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2020 |
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Total sales |
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2,287.2 |
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1,529.8 |
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792.2 |
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780.0 |
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823.5 |
EBITDA |
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825.7 |
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656.7 |
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4.7 |
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56.9 |
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72.4 |
EBITDA margin (%) |
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36.1 |
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42.9 |
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0.6 |
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7.3 |
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8.8 |
EBIT |
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705.3 |
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528.9 |
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-147.8 |
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-1,012.9 |
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-257.3 |
Capital expenditures |
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91.9 |
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30.6 |
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24.9 |
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35.3 |
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62.2 |
R&D expenses |
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27.0 |
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21.3 |
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21.3 |
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30.0 |
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32.8 |
Employees (December 31, number) |
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2,283 |
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2,219 |
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2,180 |
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2,333 |
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2,549 |
