GEA Group: Key IFRS figures 2018
| (EUR million) | 2018 | 20171 | Change in % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Results of operations | |||
| Order intake | 4,917.7 | 4,750.8 | 3.5 |
| Revenue | 4,828.2 | 4,604.5 | 4.9 |
| Operating EBITDA2 | 518.2 | 563.5 | –8.0 |
| as % of revenue | 10.7 | 12.2 | – |
| Operating EBIT2 | 417.6 | 477.8 | –12.6 |
| as % of revenue | 8.6 | 10.4 | – |
| EBIT | 259.8 | 380.2 | –31.7 |
| Net assets | |||
| Working capital intensity in % (average of the last 12 months) | 16.9 | 15.9 | – |
| Net liquidity (+)/Net debt (-) | –72.2 | 5.6 | – |
| Financial position | |||
| Operating cash flow driver margin3 | 6.8 | 8.4 | – |
| ROCE in % (goodwill adjusted)4 | 9.2 | 15.6 | – |
| Full-time equivalents (reporting date) | 18,642 | 17,863 | 4.4 |
| GEA Shares | |||
| Earnings per share (EUR) | 0.63 | 1.30 | –52.1 |
1) The purchase price allocation for the Pavan group acquired in the previous year was finalized in the fourth quarter of 2018 resulting in changes to the comparative figures as of 12/31/2017.
2) Before effects of purchase price allocations and adjustments (see Annual Report 2018 page 220 f.)
3) Operating cash flow driver = operating EBITDA - capital expenditure + adjustment of capital expenditure in strategic projects - change in working capital (average of the last 12 months)
4) Capital employed excluding goodwill from the acquisition of the former GEA AG by former Metallgesellschaft AG in 1999 (average of the last 12 months)