RATIONAL AG
industry side, the factors are the in some instances massive financial aid packages, as in the U.S., for example, and
the dealers' depleted inventories. Risks that remain are new virus mutations and further waves of the pandemic that
could lead to renewed lockdowns.
The company's management currently still expects growth in sales revenues in the medium single-digit range. "Based on
the assumption that other markets will benefit sooner or more strongly from catch-up effects among restaurant and
communal catering guests and our end customers, sales revenue growth for the fiscal year could turn out to be somewhat
better than previously expected", said Peter Stadelmann.
The risk of supply shortages for electronic components and production stoppages as a result still remains. There is
also the risk of rising costs in material procurement. "There are already signs of price increases for some raw
materials and especially electronic components, as well as rising transport and logistics costs. In addition, operating
costs for trade fairs, customer visits and travel will rise again as things continue to get back to normal", notes Jörg
Walter.
If the positive trend in sales revenues and the favourable cost situation of the first quarter continue and the risks
described do not materialise in full, then the EBIT margin will be higher than the previous year.
Contact:
Rational AG
Stefan Arnold / Head of Investor Relations
Tel. +49 (0)8191 327-2209
Fax +49 (0)8191 327-72 2209
E-Mail: ir@rational-online.com
www.rational-online.com
Editorial note:
The Rational Group is the global market and technology leader for thermal preparation of food in professional kitchens.
Founded in 1973, the company employs around 2,200 people, over 1,200 of whom are in Germany. Rational was floated in
the Prime Standard of the German stock market in 2000 and is currently represented in the MDAX.
The company's principal objective is to offer maximum customer benefit at all times. Rational is committed to the
principle of sustainability, which is expressed in its corporate policies on environmental protection, leadership, job
security and social responsibility. Numerous international awards bear witness to the high quality of the work done by
Rational's employees year for year.
Q1 2021 Q1 2020 Percentage change
Sales revenues (m EUR) 167,7 181,3 -7
Gross profit (m EUR) 93,9 101,5 -7
Gross margin (percent) 56 56 -
EBIT (m EUR) 32,2 26,0 +24
EBIT-margin (percent) 19,2 14,3 -
Earnings after taxes (m EUR) 24,4 16,7 +46
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Language: English
Company: RATIONAL AG
Siegfried-Meister-Straße 1
86899 Landsberg am Lech
Germany
Phone: 0049 8191 327 2209
Fax: 0049 8191 327 722209
E-mail: ir@rational-online.com
Internet: www.rational-online.com
ISIN: DE0007010803
WKN: 701080
Indices: MDAX
Listed: Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf,
Munich, Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange
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