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Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

Quarterly Report Aug 12, 2016

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Q2 Quarterly financial report April through June 2016 Half-year financial report

Henkel: Financial highlights

in million euros1 Q2/2015 Q2/2016 +/– 1–6/2015 1–6/2016 +/–
Sales 4,695 4,654 –0.9% 9,125 9,110 –0.2%
Laundry & Home Care 1,314 1,345 2.4% 2,612 2,678 2.5%
Beauty Care 1,006 988 –1.8% 1,946 1,938 –0.4%
Adhesive Technologies 2,343 2,290 –2.3% 4,503 4,433 –1.5%
Operating profit (EBIT) 715 757 5.8% 1,363 1,474 8.1%
Adjusted2 operating profit (EBIT) 768 819 6.6% 1,475 1,570 6.4%
Return on sales (EBIT) in percent 15.2 16.3 1.1 pp 14.9 16.2 1.3pp
Adjusted2 return on sales (EBIT) in percent 16.4 17.6 1.2 pp 16.2 17.2 1.0pp
Net income 531 572 7.7% 1,013 1,110 9.6%
Attributable to non-controlling interests 10 11 10.0% 22 24 9.1%
Attributable to shareholders of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA 521 561 7.7% 991 1,086 9.6%
Earnings per preferred share in euros 1.20 1.30 8.3% 2.29 2.51 9.6%
Adjusted2 earnings per preferred share in euros 1.29 1.40 8.5% 2.47 2.67 8.1%
Return on capital employed (ROCE) in percent 19.5 20.7 1.2pp 18.8 20.1 1.3pp

pp = percentage points

1 Calculated on the basis of units of 1,000 euros; figures commercially rounded.

2 Adjusted for one-time charges/gains and restructuring charges.

Contents

  • 3 Highlights second quarter 2016
  • 4 Major events
  • 4 Share performance
  • 6 Report second quarter 2016
  • 16 Financial report first half year 2016
  • 23 Subsequent events
  • 24 Outlook
  • 26 Interim consolidated financial statements

  • 32 Selected explanatory notes

  • 39 Independent review report
  • 40 Responsibility statement
  • 41 Report of the Audit Committee of the Supervisory Board
  • 42 Multi-year summary
  • 43 Contacts /Credits
  • 43 Financial calendar

Highlights second quarter 2016

Key financials

4,654 million euros sales

757 million euros operating profit (EBIT)

1.30euros earnings per preferred share (EPS)

561 million euros

net income attributable to shareholders of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

5.3 % net working capital in percent of sales

organic sales growth +5.3% Laundry & Home Care +2.1% Beauty Care +2.6% Adhesive Technologies

819million euros/+6.6 %

adjusted1 operating profit (EBIT) / year-on-year increase

1.40euros/+8.5 %

adjusted1 earnings per preferred share (EPS) / year-on-year increase

17.6 %

adjusted1 return on sales (EBIT): up 1.2 percentage points 18.1% Laundry & Home Care 17.4% Beauty Care 18.6% Adhesive Technologies

Key facts

Strong organic sales growth in emerging markets.

Adjusted earnings per preferred share with high single-digit growth.

Excellent increase in adjusted return on sales (EBIT).

Acquisition of The Sun Products Corporation in the USA signed.

1 Adjusted for one-time charges (22 million euros) /one-time gains (1 million euros) and restructuring charges (41 million euros).

Major events

You will find our annual reports, our quarterly financial reports, the latest data on Henkel's shares and also news, reports and presentations relating to the company, on our Investor Relations website: www.henkel.com/ir

On April 11, 2016, the Annual General Meeting of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA approved a dividend of 1.45 euros per ordinary share and 1.47 euros per preferred share. The payout ratio was therefore 30.2 percent of net income after non-controlling interests and adjusted for exceptional items.

On May 1, 2016, Hans Van Bylen became Chairman of the Management Board of Henkel. He succeeds Kasper Rorsted, who left the company on April 30 after serving eleven years on the Henkel Management Board. Pascal Houdayer succeeded Hans Van Bylen as Management Board member with responsibility for the Beauty Care business unit on May 1, 2016.

On June 6 and 7, 2016, Henkel held its Investor and Analyst Day, now in its eighth year. The event took place this time at the Heidelberg site. Presenting under the theme "Lead to Outperform," the international management team of the Adhesive Technologies business unit provided comprehensive information regarding its strategy, markets and businesses to attendees from the capital markets.

On June 24, 2016, Henkel signed an agreement to acquire the laundry and home care company The Sun Products Corporation. The transaction is valued at around 3.2 billion euros including debt. The closing of the transaction is subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions.

Share performance

The share indices relevant to Henkel declined slightly in the second quarter of 2016. The DAX closed at 9,680 points, a decrease of 2.9 percent. The EURO STOXX® Consumer Goods Index also fell, recording a decline of 2.6 percent.

In contrast, the price of Henkel preferred shares increased by 13.1 percent in the second quarter of 2016, from 96.90 euros to 109.55 euros. The price of our ordinary shares also increased, ending the period up 12.2 percent at 96.87 euros.

The preferred shares traded at an average premium of 12.4 percent over the ordinary shares in the second quarter.

Key data on Henkel shares, second quarter

in euros Q2/2015 Q2/2016
Earnings per share
Ordinary share 1.20 1.30
Preferred share 1.20 1.30
Share price at period end1
Ordinary share 85.49 96.87
Preferred share 100.60 109.55
High for the period1
Ordinary share 99.26 96.87
Preferred share 115.20 109.55
Low for the period1
Ordinary share 85.49 85.63
Preferred share 100.60 95.94
Market capitalization1 in bn euros 40.1 44.7
Ordinary shares in bn euros 22.2 25.2
Preferred shares in bn euros 17.9 19.5

Performance of the Henkel shares versus market second quarter 2016

Henkel share performance versus market January through June 2016

Henkel preferred share

Henkel ordinary share (indexed)

EURO STOXX® Consumer Goods Index (indexed)

DAX (indexed)

Report second quarter 2016

Business performance second quarter 2016

Key financials 1

in million euros Q2/2015 Q2/2016 +/–
Sales 4,695 4,654 –0.9%
Operating profit (EBIT) 715 757 5.8%
Adjusted2 operating profit (EBIT) 768 819 6.6%
Return on sales (EBIT) 15.2% 16.3% 1.1pp
Adjusted2 return on sales (EBIT) 16.4% 17.6% 1.2 pp
Net income – attributable to shareholders of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA 521 561 7.7%
Adjusted2 net income – attributable to shareholders of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA 558 607 8.8%
Earnings per preferred share in euros 1.20 1.30 8.3%
Adjusted2 earnings per preferred share in euros 1.29 1.40 8.5%

pp = percentage points

1 Calculated on the basis of units of 1,000 euros; figures commercially rounded.

2 Adjusted for one-time charges/gains and restructuring charges.

Results of operations

We generated sales of 4,654 million euros in the second quarter of 2016, which was slightly below the figure of the prior-year quarter due to negative foreign exchange effects of 5.3 percent. Nominally, sales declined by 0.9 percent. Adjusted for foreign exchange, sales improved by 4.4 percent. Organically (i.e. adjusted for foreign exchange and acquisitions/ divestments), sales increased by 3.2 percent. We improved adjusted return on sales (EBIT) by 1.2 percentage points to 17.6 percent. Compared to the prior-year quarter, adjusted earnings per preferred share rose by 8.5 percent.

Sales development1

in percent Q2/2016
Change versus previous year –0.9
Foreign exchange –5.3
Adjusted for foreign exchange 4.4
Acquisitions/divestments 1.2
Organic 3.2
of which price 0.7
of which volume 2.5

1 Calculated on the basis of units of 1,000 euros.

The Laundry & Home Care business unit recorded strong organic sales growth of 5.3 percent, primarily based on volume increases. The solid organic sales growth of 2.1 percent in the Beauty Care business

unit was driven by both price and volume. The Adhesive Technologies business unit posted solid organic sales growth of 2.6 percent, which was also mainly attributable to volume increases.

Price and volume effects second quarter 2016

in percent Organic
sales growth
of which
price
of which
volume
Laundry & Home Care 5.3 1.0 4.3
Beauty Care 2.1 0.8 1.3
Adhesive Technologies 2.6 0.4 2.2
Henkel Group 3.2 0.7 2.5

The scope of our business activities and competitive positions as described in our Annual Report 2015 on page 57 did not change materially in the second quarter of 2016.

In order to adapt our structures to our markets and customers, we spent 41 million euros on restructuring (previous year: 29 million euros). To build a scalable business model, we are progressing with the combination of our supply chain and sourcing activities into one integrated global supply chain organization. We are also advancing with the integration of our acquisitions.

In the following, we discuss our operating income and expense items up to operating profit, adjusted in each case for one-time charges/gains and restructuring charges. The reconciliation statement and the

in million euros Q2/2015 % Q2/2016 % +/–
Sales 4,695 100.0 4,654 100.0 –0.9%
Cost of sales –2,430 –51.8 –2,367 –50.9 –2.6%
Gross profit 2,265 48.2 2,287 49.1 1.0%
Marketing, selling and distribution expenses –1,173 –25.0 –1,151 –24.8 –1.9%
Research and development expenses –120 –2.6 –117 –2.5 –2.5%
Administrative expenses –224 –4.7 –211 –4.5 –5.8%
Other operating income/expenses 20 0.5 11 0.3
Adjusted operating profit (EBIT) 768 16.4 819 17.6 6.6%

Reconciliation from sales to adjusted operating profit1

1 Calculated on the basis of units of 1,000 euros; figures commercially rounded.

allocation of the restructuring charges between the various expense items of the consolidated statement of income can be found on page 28.

Compared to the second quarter of 2015, cost of sales declined by 2.6 percent to 2,367 million euros. Gross profit increased by 1.0 percent to 2,287 million euros. We increased our gross margin to 49.1 percent. Savings from cost reduction measures and efficiency improvements, selective price increases and lower prices for direct materials more than offset the impact of negative foreign exchange rate movements, and enabled us to increase gross margin by 0.9 percent.

At 1,151 million euros, marketing, selling and distribution expenses were below the level of the prioryear quarter, primarily due to foreign exchange. Their ratio to sales declined by 0.2 percentage points to 24.8 percent. We spent a total of 117 million euros for research and development, corresponding to a ratio to sales of 2.5 percent, which was 0.1 percentage points below the prior-year quarter. We reduced administrative expenses from 224 million euros to 211 million euros. At 4.5 percent, these are below the level of the second quarter of 2015.

The balance of other operating income and expenses, at 11 million euros, showed a decline versus the prior-year quarter, arising mainly from lower gains on disposals of non-current assets.

Adjusted operating profit (EBIT) increased by 6.6 percent from 768 million euros to 819 million euros. We were able to further improve adjusted return on sales for the Group from 16.4 percent to 17.6 percent. The Laundry & Home Care business unit recorded an excellent margin improvement with an increase from 17.1 percent to 18.1 percent. The Beauty Care business unit achieved a very strong margin improvement from 16.5 percent to 17.4 percent. The

Adhesive Technologies business unit registered an excellent margin improvement, with an increase from 17.0 percent to 18.6 percent. In all business units, solid organic sales performance combined with strict cost management amongst others contributed to the margin increase.

Our financial result improved from –11 million euros in the second quarter of 2015 to –1 million euros in the second quarter of 2016. This is attributable both to the improvement in the net interest result and an improvement in the foreign exchange result. The tax rate was 24.3 percent (adjusted: 24.4 percent).

Net income for the quarter increased by 7.7 percent from 531 million euros to 572 million euros. After deducting 11 million euros attributable to non-controlling interests, net income for the quarter was 561 million euros (second quarter 2015: 521 million euros). Adjusted net income for the quarter after deducting non-controlling interests was 607 million euros compared to 558 million euros in the prioryear quarter. Earnings per preferred share (EPS) rose from 1.20 euros to 1.30 euros. After adjustment, EPS amounted to 1.40 euros versus 1.29 euros in the second quarter of 2015.

Regional performance

Key figures by region1 second quarter 2016

in million euros Western
Europe
Eastern
Europe
Africa/
Middle
East
North
America
Latin
America
Asia
Pacific
Corporate2 Henkel
Group
Sales April–June 2016 1,585 698 333 932 266 808 31 4,654
Sales April–June 2015 1,564 707 342 934 292 826 31 4,695
Change from previous year 1.4% –1.2% –2.6% –0.2% –8.8% –2.1% –0.9%
Adjusted for foreign exchange 1.4% 9.9% 6.5% 2.4% 14.1% 3.5% 4.4%
Organic 1.1% 9.7% 4.4% 1.8% 11.0% 0.4% 3.2%
Proportion of Henkel sales
April–June 2016
34% 15 % 7% 20% 6% 17% 1% 100%
Proportion of Henkel sales
April–June 2015
33% 15% 7% 20% 6% 18% 1% 100%
Operating profit (EBIT)
April – June 2016
346 96 44 144 28 125 –26 757
Operating profit (EBIT)
April – June 2015
328 110 39 110 25 132 –29 715
Change from previous year 5.3% –12.1% 13.6% 30.3% 12.4% –6.0% 5.8%
Adjusted for foreign exchange 6.0% –0.1% 29.1% 34.1% 78.4% 1.0% 11.8%
Return on sales (EBIT)
April – June 2016
21.8% 13.8% 13.2% 15.4% 10.5% 15.4% 16.3%
Return on sales (EBIT)
April – June 2015
21.0% 15.5% 11.3% 11.8% 8.6% 16.0% 15.2%

1 Calculated on the basis of units of 1,000 euros; figures commercially rounded.

2 Corporate = sales and services not assignable to the individual regions and business units.

In the following, we comment on our results in the second quarter 2016:

In a highly competitive market environment, we were able to increase organic sales in Western Europe by 1.1 percent. In particular, the countries of Southern Europe along with the UK posted very strong performance, while sales in France and Benelux decreased.

Our operating profit in the region improved by 6.0 percent adjusted for foreign exchange. Return on sales in the region rose by 0.8 percentage points to 21.8 percent.

In the Eastern Europe region, we increased sales organically by 9.7 percent in a challenging market environment. The main contribution to this performance came from our businesses in Russia, Turkey and Poland.

Operating profit in the region declined by 0.1 percent adjusted for foreign exchange. Return on sales in the region declined by 1.7 percentage points to 13.8 percent.

In the Africa/Middle East region, our growth continued to be impacted by the geopolitical unrest in some countries. Organic sales growth was 4.4 percent.

Our operating profit in the region improved by 29.1 percent adjusted for foreign exchange. Return on sales increased by 1.9 percentage points to 13.2 percent.

Key figures by region1 first half year 2016

in million euros Western
Europe
Eastern
Europe
Africa/
Middle
East
North
America
Latin
America
Asia
Pacific
Corporate2 Henkel
Group
Sales January–June 2016 3,114 1,327 682 1,858 514 1,555 61 9,110
Sales January–June 2015 3,095 1,332 692 1,819 566 1,558 63 9,125
Change from previous year 0.6% –0.4% –1.4% 2.1 % –9.2% –0.2% –0.2%
Adjusted for foreign exchange 0.8% 10.4% 5.0% 2.7% 13.0% 4.3% 4.2%
Organic 0.3% 10.3% 4.0% 2.0% 9.6% 1.2% 3.1%
Proportion of Henkel sales
January–June 2016
34 % 15% 7% 20% 6% 17% 1% 100%
Proportion of Henkel sales
January–June 2015
34% 15% 7% 20% 6% 17% 1% 100%
Operating profit (EBIT)
January – June 2016
688 172 84 299 64 218 –51 1,474
Operating profit (EBIT)
January – June 2015
636 185 83 239 53 218 –51 1,363
Change from previous year 8.1% –7.5% 1.5% 25.1% 21.9% 0.3% 8.1%
Adjusted for foreign exchange 8.6% 4.0% 11.5% 25.5% 71.1% 6.7% 12.2%
Return on sales (EBIT)
January – June 2016
22.1% 12.9% 12.3% 16.1% 12.5% 14.0% 16.2%
Return on sales (EBIT)
January – June 2015
20.6% 13.9% 11.9% 13.2% 9.3% 14.0% 14.9%

1 Calculated on the basis of units of 1,000 euros; figures commercially rounded.

2 Corporate = sales and services not assignable to the individual regions and business units.

Organic sales in the North America region increased by 1.8 percent.

Our operating profit in the region improved by 34.1 percent adjusted for foreign exchange. Return on sales in the region increased by 3.6 percentage points to 15.4 percent.

Organic sales in the Latin America region increased by 11.0 percent. Business performance in Mexico made a significant contribution to this improvement.

We were able to increase operating profit by 78.4 percent adjusted for foreign exchange. Return on sales in the region increased by 1.9 percentage points to 10.5 percent.

Organic sales in the Asia-Pacific region grew by 0.4 percent. This positive organic improvement resulted primarily from business performance in India and South Korea, while sales in China declined.

We increased operating profit by 1.0 percent adjusted for foreign exchange. Return on sales declined year on year by 0.6 percentage points to 15.4 percent.

Our sales in the emerging markets of Eastern Europe, Africa/Middle East, Latin America and Asia (excluding Japan) again made an above-average contribution to the organic growth of the Group with an increase of 6.1 percent. Nominally, sales declined due to negative foreign exchange by 4.0 percent to 1,964 million euros. The share of Group sales from emerging markets was 42 percent, slightly below the prior-year level.

Laundry & Home Care

Key financials 1

in million euros Q2/2015 Q2/2016 +/– 1–6/2015 1–6/2016 +/–
Sales 1,314 1,345 +2.4% 2,612 2,678 +2.5%
Proportion of Henkel sales 28% 29% 29% 29%
Operating profit (EBIT) 198 218 +10.3% 389 454 +16.7%
Adjusted2 operating profit (EBIT) 225 244 +8.4% 447 487 +8.9%
Return on sales (EBIT) 15.1% 16.2% +1.1pp 14.9% 17.0% +2.1pp
Adjusted2 return on sales (EBIT) 17.1% 18.1% +1.0pp 17.1% 18.2% +1.1pp
Return on capital employed (ROCE) 21.0% 22.4% +1.4pp 21.0% 23.0% +2.0pp

pp = percentage points

1 Calculated on the basis of units of 1,000 euros; figures commercially rounded.

2 Adjusted for one-time charges/gains and restructuring charges.

Sales development1

in percent Q2/2016 1–6/2016
Change versus previous year 2.4 2.5
Foreign exchange –5.2 –4.5
Adjusted for foreign exchange 7.6 7.0
Acquisitions/divestments 2.3 2.0
Organic 5.3 5.0
of which price 1.0 0.3
of which volume 4.3 4.7

1 Calculated on the basis of units of 1,000 euros.

The Laundry & Home Care business unit recorded strong organic sales growth in the second quarter. Adjusted operating profit showed very strong growth compared to the prior-year quarter. At the same time, adjusted return on sales experienced an excellent increase, reaching 18.1 percent. We were therefore able to successfully continue our path of profitable growth in the second quarter of 2016.

Innovation

performance.

In the following, we comment on our organic sales

Organically (i.e. adjusted for foreign exchange and acquisitions/divestments), we increased sales by 5.3 percent year on year. This growth was again higher than that of our relevant markets, resulting in further expansions of market share.

The strong organic improvement was mainly driven by our emerging markets. In Asia (excluding Japan), we achieved double-digit growth. The regions of Eastern Europe and Latin America contributed very strong sales growth to the good results achieved. The Africa/Middle East region continued to be characterized by a difficult market environment, yet also posted very strong growth under those challenging conditions.

Somat Phosphate-free

Somat Phosphate-free is Henkel's first automatic dishwashing product that is free of phosphates yet offers one hundred percent performance. The new, patented formula consists of ingredients such as citric acid and sodium carbonate as well as polymers exclusively produced for Henkel. It offers the ideal combination of excellent sustainability and gleaming clean results, thus addressing a relevant consumer concern. New Somat has been introduced in Germany and in more than 20 countries in Western and Eastern Europe. www.somat.de

Further information on product innovations in the Laundry & Home Care business unit can be found on the website: www.henkel.com/brands-and-businesses

in the North America region experienced a very strong increase year on year. In the Western Europe region, we achieved positive sales performance in an environment of intense competition.

We increased adjusted operating profit (EBIT) versus the prior-year quarter by 8.4 percent to 244 million euros. Compared to the second quarter of 2015, we recorded an excellent increase in adjusted return on sales of 1.0 percentage points to 18.1 percent. We were able to increase gross margin through, among other things, our ongoing measures to reduce costs and enhance production and supply chain efficiency. At 22.4 percent, return on capital employed (ROCE) was above the level of the prior-year quarter. Net working capital as a percentage of sales improved compared to the second quarter of 2015. At –3.9 percent, the figure remains at a low level.

Numerous innovations strengthened our two business areas:

In the Laundry Care business area, we recorded strong organic growth in the second quarter. Our heavyduty detergents made a significant contribution to this performance, particularly our top brand Persil, which recorded double-digit growth.

In the premium detergent category, we launched Persil Sensitive worldwide with an improved formula enriched with natural soap and almond milk. Persil Sensitive is especially suitable for sensitive skin, while also providing Persil's best cleaning power. The European Centre for Allergy Research Foundation (ECARF) has confirmed and certified it worldwide as particularly suitable for people with allergies due to its excellent tolerability. Persil Sensitive was launched in Europe, Africa/Middle East and Australia.

In the Africa/Middle East region, we also launched an improved formula for all Persil liquid detergents. The innovative formula features a thermostable enzyme that ensures top performance on enzymatic stains, even in warm conditions and after lengthy product storage.

Sales growth in the mature markets was solid. Sales Top brands In the pre-portioned detergents market, we introduced Persil Power-Mix Caps in additional countries including Germany. Persil Power-Mix Caps combine the benefits of powder and liquid detergents in a single pre-portioned detergent capsule.

In the fine fabric detergent category, we further strengthened the market leadership position of the Perwoll brand and launched an improved formula: Perwoll Renew 3D. The new formula rejuvenates colors in three dimensions: intensity, color accuracy and brightness. New Perwoll Renew 3D was introduced in Europe and Latin America.

The Home Care business area also recorded solid organic growth in the second quarter. Among the growth drivers were our WC products and our automatic dishwashing products.

In the automatic dishwashing category, we introduced new Somat Phosphate-free, the first Somat automatic dishwashing product with no phosphates but with the usual top Somat performance. The new, patented formula with ingredients such as citric acid and polymers exclusively produced for Henkel is remarkable for its optimal combination of environmental compatibility and powerful cleaning performance.

In the hand dishwashing category, we also launched an improved formula under the Pril brand in Europe. For the first time, new Pril "double decruster" contains two enzymes and impressively removes residues including both dried-on starches and protein-based substances such as eggs, milk, meat and fish.

In WC products, we introduced two variants with innovative fragrances in Europe as limited editions under the Bref Power Aktiv brand: Bahama Nights and Jamaican Burst.

In the insect-control category, we launched two products under the licensed Vape brand in Italy which are formulated with up to 90 percent natural ingredients: one plug-in and one insect-control lotion.

Beauty Care

Key financials 1

1,938
–0.4%
21%
304 +4.5%
329 +4.3%
15.7% +0.7pp
17.0% +0.8pp
21.8% +0.1pp

pp = percentage points

1 Calculated on the basis of units of 1,000 euros; figures commercially rounded.

2 Adjusted for one-time charges/gains and restructuring charges.

Sales development1

Q2/2016 1–6/2016
–1.8 –0.4
–5.4 –4.1
3.6 3.7
1.5 1.3
2.1 2.4
0.8 0.4
1.3 2.0

1 Calculated on the basis of units of 1,000 euros.

The Beauty Care business unit recorded solid organic sales growth in the second quarter. Similarly solid growth was achieved in adjusted operating profit. There was a very strong improvement in adjusted return on sales, taking it to a new high of 17.4 percent. Thus we were able to continue our long-established path of profitable growth.

In the following, we comment on our organic sales performance.

Organically (i.e. adjusted for foreign exchange and acquisitions/divestments), we increased sales by 2.1 percent compared to the prior-year quarter.

From a regional perspective, our business performance was once again successful in the emerging markets with a very strong growth rate recorded. In particular, the regions of Eastern Europe and Latin America contributed double-digit sales growth to the good results achieved. Sales in the Africa/Middle East region came in below the level of the second quarter of the previous year, while in the Asia region (excluding Japan) we were able to generate strong growth.

Our sales performance in the mature markets was slightly below the level of the prior-year quarter. Due

Innovation

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Further information on product innovations in the Beauty Care business unit can be found on the website: www.henkel.com/brands-and-businesses

and strong price pressure, sales in the Western Europe region and in the mature markets of the Asia-Pacific region were down on the second quarter of 2015. We were able to achieve solid sales growth in the North America region.

We once again increased adjusted operating profit significantly, to 172 million euros. Adjusted return on sales reached 17.4 percent. We were able to increase gross margin through, among other things, our ongoing measures to reduce costs and enhance production and supply chain efficiency. At 23.0 percent, return on capital employed (ROCE) remained flat year on year. Net working capital as a percentage of sales was, at 3.1 percent, below the already low level of the prior-year quarter.

Numerous innovations strengthened our businesses:

Our Branded Consumer Goods business area again posted a solid sales performance in the second quarter. This was supported by successful innovations, enabling us to further expand our market positions.

In the Hair Colorants business, Syoss Classic attracted consumers with its new anti-fade color serum for long-lasting color intensity and exceptional, salon-like gray coverage. Schwarzkopf Live Lightener+Twist with pastel pigments lightens the hair by up to four shades, imparting to it a light pastel glow. Paon Gold Crème, our colorant marketed in Japan featuring essence of collagen and silk, counteracts the signs of aging hair.

We strengthened our Hair Care business with the launch of new Gliss Kur Magnificent Strength with Tri-Protein Complex for up to 20 times stronger, more radiantly invigorated hair. Our successful Syoss line, Volume Collagen & Lift, was also revised and relaunched. This product series gives hair airy volume with a 48-hour anti-flattening effect. Under the Schauma brand, we launched the new line 7 Blossom Oil. Its formula penetrates deep into the hair structure and repairs the hair at every layer.

In the Styling business, Taft continued to strengthen its market position with the launch of the new line Power Electro. The products of this series offer the strongest Taft hold ever. The innovation Syoss Ceramide Complex strengthens the hair, imparting 48 hours of salon-like beauty and a mega-strong hold. Launched under our styling trendsetter brand Got2b, made4mess is a line for creative undone styles with a strong hold.

to persistently intense crowding-out competition Top brands In the Body Care business, the series Paradise Moments with hibiscus blossom fragrance was launched under the Fa brand. While the shower cream and liquid soap with shea butter give the skin a cared-for feel, the deodorant provides 48 hours of reliable protection. The positive development of our business in North America was boosted by the launch of the body care series Dial Soothing Care. The shower gel with collagen is pH-neutral on the skin and imparts a soothing effect.

Within the Skin Care business, we strengthened the Diadermine Lift+ line with a new formula, noticeably improving its anti-aging effect. The novel formulation with Pro-Collagen lifts and strengthens by up to 50 percent more compared to the preceding formula, smoothing wrinkles and increasing elasticity.

The Oral Care business gained momentum from the innovation Theramed Whitening Power. Thanks to the light-activated whitening technology, teeth are visibly whiter after just ten days. We are also setting new standards with our brand Denivit: After just ten days, the innovation Pro-Laser White removes up to 90 percent of stains discoloring the teeth.

Our Hair Salon business area posted positive sales growth in the second quarter of 2016. We stimulated new, strong growth momentum with our innovations in the professional color and hair styling categories.

In the hair coloring category, Schwarzkopf Professional has launched a further innovation with Igora ColorWorx: The intensely lustrous tints hold true for up to 20 washes and are, for the first time, miscible with all Schwarzkopf Professional coloration systems. In the styling category, the brand Osis+ with its slogan "Made to Create" offers a complete product range for the creation of uniquely individual hairstyles whenever required. With Kenra Ultra Freeze 30, Kenra Professional has married a new kind of spray system to an innovative hair spray formula. Thanks to the exceptionally fine mist produced by the system, the styling particles dry particularly quickly on contact, while the high-performance formulation provides the hair with ultra-strong hold and a long-lasting luster.

Adhesive Technologies

Key financials 1

in million euros Q2/2015 Q2/2016 +/– 1–6/2015 1–6/2016 +/–
Sales 2,343 2,290 –2.3% 4,503 4,433 –1.5%
Proportion of Henkel sales 50% 49% 49% 49%
Operating profit (EBIT) 388 403 +3.7% 733 766 +4.6%
Adjusted2 operating profit (EBIT) 398 426 +7.1% 751 802 +6.8%
Return on sales (EBIT) 16.6% 17.6% +1.0pp 16.3% 17.3% +1.0pp
Adjusted2 return on sales (EBIT) 17.0% 18.6% +1.6pp 16.7% 18.1% +1.4pp
Return on capital employed (ROCE) 19.2% 20.7% +1.5pp 18.4% 19.7% +1.3pp

pp = percentage points

1 Calculated on the basis of units of 1,000 euros; figures commercially rounded.

2 Adjusted for one-time charges/gains and restructuring charges.

Sales development1

in percent Q2/2016 1–6/2016
Change versus previous year –2.3 –1.5
Foreign exchange –5.3 –4.4
Adjusted for foreign exchange 3.0 2.9
Acquisitions/divestments 0.4 0.5
Organic 2.6 2.4
of which price 0.4 0.5
of which volume 2.2 1.9

1 Calculated on the basis of units of 1,000 euros.

The Adhesive Technologies business unit recorded solid organic sales growth in the second quarter. Adjusted operating profit showed a very strong increase compared to the prior-year quarter. There was excellent improvement in adjusted return on sales, taking it to a new high of 18.6 percent.

In the following, we comment on our organic sales performance.

Organic sales growth (i.e. sales growth adjusted for foreign exchange and acquisitions/divestments) amounted to 2.6 percent, mostly generated by volume increases.

Our businesses in the emerging markets continued their successful performance with further solid growth. The Latin America region recorded doubledigit sales growth. In the Eastern Europe region, we also achieved double-digit sales growth despite the difficult political situation prevailing in some countries. Sales in Africa/Middle East experienced a solid rate of growth. In Asia (excluding Japan), sales were slightly lower year on year, mainly as a result of weakening economic growth in China.

Innovation

Improved coating for alloy wheels

The trend toward more lightweight construction in the automotive industry means greater use of light metals like aluminum. Our products for its pretreatment optimize both processes and performance. The innovative coating solution Bonderite M-NT 4595 provides outstanding adhesive properties and corrosion protection for wheels. It is also easier to handle and makes production more environmentally compatible.

Further information on product innovations in the Adhesive Technologies business unit can be found on the website: www.henkel.com/brands-and-businesses

Sales performance in the mature markets was positive Top brands overall. The businesses in Western Europe achieved solid sales growth. In the mature markets of the Asia-Pacific region, however, sales were down year on year. In the North America region, sales were slightly below the prior-year quarter.

Adjusted operating profit (EBIT) experienced a strong increase to 426 million euros. At 18.6 percent – an increase of 1.6 percentage points – adjusted return on sales showed excellent development versus the second quarter of 2015. We were able to increase gross margin through, among other things, our ongoing measures to reduce costs and enhance production and supply chain efficiency. At 20.7 percent, return on capital employed (ROCE) rose by 1.5 percentage points year on year, driven by operating profit. Net working capital as a percentage of sales improved compared to the second quarter of 2015. The figure of 11.9 percent was below the already low level of the prior-year quarter.

In the Packaging and Consumer Goods Adhesives business area, we recorded solid sales growth, with a significant contribution from our business supplying adhesives for the wood and furniture industry, and especially industrial wood construction applications. Our customers in this segment benefited above all from our new generation of products based on polyurethane adhesives. These products not only enable formaldehyde-free bonds, they also make a significant contribution to reducing process cycle times, thus improving efficiency in industrial production.

The Transport and Metal business area achieved strong sales growth, driven mainly by the Automotive Surface Treatment business, and in particular our innovations for the pretreatment of alloy wheels. We provide customized solutions in this area for optimum aluminum corrosion protection that also lower overall processing costs for our customers.

In the General Industry business area, we recorded positive sales performance with our portfolio of products for the manufacture and maintenance of durable goods such as industrial plant and household equipment. Growth was driven primarily by the Vehicle Repair & Maintenance business. We achieved new momentum in this area through an exclusive partnership in Russia, where the largest automobile manufacturer now uses more than 60 different adhesives and sealants from Henkel for maintenance and repair in its 400 authorized repair shops.

In the Electronics business area, sales declined in the second quarter. One reason was the closure of a non-core business as part of our active portfolio management. On the other hand, we grew at a faster pace than the market overall through our solutions for the semiconductor industry, where we were able to gain new customers. We also expanded our leading position in the thermal category, with significant growth above the market average.

Sales in the Adhesives for Consumers, Craftsmen and Building business area showed solid performance. A particularly important driver of growth in the area was our business serving the building materials segment, mainly as a result of the relaunch of the tile adhesive Ceresit CM 11 Plus across the entire Eastern European region. Its new improved formula allows craftsmen to easily attach wall tiles over even large areas, providing strong hold through its enhanced adhesive power.

Financial report first half year 2016

Underlying economic conditions

The general economic conditions described here are based on data published by IHS Global Insight.

The world economy grew by 2.5 percent in the first six months of 2016 compared to the prior-year period. Industrial production increased in the same period by approximately 2 percent. Growth in private consumption was moderate at approximately 2.5 percent.

The mature markets registered robust economic growth. According to IHS, the North American economy grew by approximately 2 percent in the first six months of 2016. Both the Western European and the German economies reported growth of approximately 1.5 percent.

The emerging markets of Asia (excluding Japan) grew by 5.5 percent in the first six months of 2016. Compared to the first half year of 2015, economic performance in Latin America declined by approximately 1 percent, while the Eastern European economy grew by about 1 percent.

Year on year, the euro remained constant against the US dollar in the first six months of 2016 at 1.12 US dollars. Around the world, consumer prices rose by 3 percent. Global unemployment was approximately 7 percent.

Sectors of importance for Henkel

Private consumption increased by approximately 2.5 percent in the first six months of 2016. Consumers in North America increased their spending by around 3 percent; consumer spending in Western Europe grew by approximately 2 percent. Consumption in the emerging markets grew in the first six months by around 3 percent, according to IHS.

At approximately 2 percent, industrial production expanded in the first six months of 2016 at a slower pace than the economy as a whole. Production growth in the transport sector was approximately 3 percent in the first six months of 2016, while growth in the automotive industry was lower at approximately 1 percent. IHS reported an increase of 4 percent for the electronics sector, whereas the metals industry remained at the level recorded in the first half of 2015. Growth in consumer-related sectors such as the global packaging industry was moderate at approximately 1 percent.

Global construction grew by approximately 3 percent in the first six months of this year.

Effects on Henkel

In conditions characterized by modest private spending, we managed to achieve solid organic sales growth in our consumer businesses. Organic sales in the Adhesive Technologies business unit grew by 2.4 percent between January and June 2016, a slightly higher pace than industrial production overall.

We increased gross margin to 49.0 percent. Savings from cost reduction measures and efficiency improvements, selective price increases and lower prices for direct materials more than offset the impact of negative foreign exchange rate movements and enabled us to increase gross margin by 0.3 percent.

Business performance January – June 2016

Key financials 1

in million euros 1–6/2015 1–6/2016 +/–
Sales 9,125 9,110 –0.2%
Operating profit (EBIT) 1,363 1,474 8.1%
Adjusted2 operating profit (EBIT) 1,475 1,570 6.4%
Return on sales (EBIT) 14.9% 16.2% 1.3pp
Adjusted2 return on sales (EBIT) 16.2% 17.2% 1.0pp
Net income
– attributable to shareholders of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
991 1,086 9.6%
Adjusted2 net income
– attributable to shareholders of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
1,068 1,156 8.2%
Earnings per preferred share in euros 2.29 2.51 9.6%
Adjusted2 earnings per preferred share in euros 2.47 2.67 8.1%

pp = percentage points

1 Calculated on the basis of units of 1,000 euros; figures commercially rounded.

2 Adjusted for one-time charges/gains and restructuring charges.

Results of operations

In the first six months of 2016, sales declined slightly compared to the prior-year period, by 0.2 percent to 9,110 million euros. Adjusted for foreign exchange, sales improved by 4.2 percent. Organic sales (i.e. sales adjusted for foreign exchange and acquisitions/divestments) experienced a solid growth rate of 3.1 percent versus the same period in 2015.

Sales development1

in percent 1–6/2016
Change versus previous year –0.2
Foreign exchange –4.4
Adjusted for foreign exchange 4.2
Acquisitions/divestments 1.1
Organic 3.1
of which price 0.4
of which volume 2.7

1 Calculated on the basis of units of 1,000 euros.

All business units contributed to this performance. The Laundry & Home Care business unit showed strong organic sales growth of 5.0 percent, while Beauty Care increased organic sales by a solid 2.4 percent. Adhesive Technologies achieved solid organic growth of 2.4 percent.

Price and volume effects first half year 2016

in percent Organic
sales growth
of which
price
of which
volume
Laundry & Home Care 5.0 0.3 4.7
Beauty Care 2.4 0.4 2.0
Adhesive Technologies 2.4 0.5 1.9
Henkel Group 3.1 0.4 2.7

There were no significant changes in the first half of 2016 with respect to the description of our business activities and competitive position as presented in our Annual Report 2015 on page 57.

In order to adapt our structures to our markets and customers, we spent 68 million euros on restructuring (first half year 2015: 83 million euros). To build a scalable business model, we are progressing with the combination of our supply chain and sourcing activities into one integrated global supply chain organization. We are also advancing with the integration of our acquisitions.

In the following, we discuss our operating income and expense items up to operating profit, adjusted in each case for one-time charges/gains and restructuring charges. The reconciliation statement and the allocation of the restructuring charges between the various expense items of the consolidated statement of income can be found on page 29.

Reconciliation from sales to adjusted operating profit1
in million euros 1–6/2015 % 1–6/2016 % +/–
Sales 9,125 100.0 9,110 100.0 –0.2%
Cost of sales –4,683 –51.3 –4,650 –51.0 –0.7%
Gross profit 4,442 48.7 4,460 49.0 0.4%
Marketing, selling and distribution expenses –2,312 –25.3 –2,235 –24.6 –3.3%
Research and development expenses –237 –2.7 –229 –2.5 –3.4%
Administrative expenses –450 –4.9 –422 –4.6 –6.2%
Other operating income/expenses 32 0.4 –4 –0.1
Adjusted operating profit (EBIT) 1,475 16.2 1,570 17.2 6.4%

1 Calculated on the basis of units of 1,000 euros; figures commercially rounded.

Compared to the first six months of 2015, cost of sales declined by 0.7 percent to 4,650 million euros. Gross profit increased by 0.4 percent to 4,460 million euros. We increased gross margin to 49.0 percent. Savings from cost reduction measures and efficiency improvements, selective price increases and lower prices for direct materials more than offset the impact of negative foreign exchange rate movements, and enabled us to increase gross margin by 0.3 percent.

Marketing, selling and distribution expenses declined by 3.3 percent from 2,312 million euros to 2,235 million euros. At 24.6 percent, the ratio to sales was lower year on year. We spent a total of 229 million euros for research and development. The ratio to sales, at 2.5 percent, was slightly lower versus the first half of 2015. Administrative expenses declined compared to the prior-year period, from 450 million euros to 422 million euros. At 4.6 percent, administrative expenses in relation to sales were slightly below the level of the first six months of 2015.

The balance of other operating income and expenses, at –4 million euros, showed a decline versus the prior-year period arising mainly from lower gains on disposals of non-current assets.

Adjusted operating profit (EBIT) increased by 6.4 percent from 1,475 million euros to 1,570 million euros. We increased the adjusted return on sales of the Henkel Group from 16.2 to 17.2 percent. The Laundry & Home Care business unit recorded an excellent margin improvement with an increase of 1.1 percentage points, from 17.1 percent to 18.2 percent. The Beauty Care business unit achieved a very strong increase in return on sales from 16.2 percent to 17.0 percent, an improvement of 0.8 percentage points. The Adhesive Technologies business unit registered an excellent margin improvement, with an increase from 16.7 percent to 18.1 percent, or 1.4 percentage points. In all business units, solid organic sales performance combined with strict cost management amongst others contributed to the margin increase.

Our financial result improved from –20 million euros in the first six months of 2015 to –8 million euros in the first half of 2016. This is attributable both to the improvement in the net interest result and an improvement in the foreign exchange result. The tax rate was 24.3 percent (adjusted: 24.5 percent).

Net income increased by 9.6 percent from 1,013 million euros to 1,110 million euros. After deducting 24 million euros attributable to non-controlling interests, net income for the first six months was 1,086 million euros (first six months 2015: 991 million euros). Adjusted net income for the first six months after deducting non-controlling interests was 1,156 million euros compared to 1,068 million euros in the prior-year period.

We increased earnings per preferred share (EPS) from 2.29 euros to 2.51 euros. After adjustment, EPS amounted to 2.67 euros versus 2.47 euros in the comparable period of 2015.

Guidance versus performance 2016

Guidance for 2016 Updated guidance for 2016 Results first half year 2016
Organic sales growth
Henkel Group 2–4 percent
Henkel Group 2–4 percent Henkel Group 3.1 percent
All business units within this range All business units within this range Laundry & Home Care: 5.0 percent
Beauty Care: 2.4 percent
Adhesive Technologies: 2.4 percent
Percentage of sales from
emerging markets
Slight increase compared to prior
year level
Slight decrease compared to prior
year level
Slight decrease compared to prior
year level
Adjusted return on sales
(EBIT)
Increase to around 16.5 percent Increase to more than 16.5 percent Increase to 17.2 percent
Adjusted earnings per
preferred share
Increase of 8–11 percent Increase of 8–11 percent Increase of 8.1 percent

Comparison between actual business performance and guidance

In our report for fiscal 2015, we published guidance for fiscal 2016 indicating that we expected to achieve organic sales growth of between 2 and 4 percent. We furthermore expected a slight increase in the share of sales from our emerging markets. For adjusted return on sales (EBIT) we forecasted an increase to around 16.5 percent and the adjusted return on sales of the individual business units was expected to be at or above the level of the previous year. We anticipated an increase in adjusted earnings per preferred share of between 8 and 11 percent.

Based on developments in the first half of 2016, we have updated our guidance for fiscal 2016:

We continue to expect the Henkel Group to generate organic sales growth of 2 to 4 percent. Regarding the share of sales from our emerging markets, we now anticipate a slight decrease compared to the prioryear level due to foreign exchange effects. For adjusted return on sales (EBIT), we now forecast an increase to more than 16.5 percent for fiscal 2016 and anticipate that the adjusted return on sales of each individual business unit will be above the level of the previous year. We continue to expect an increase in adjusted earnings per preferred share of between 8 and 11 percent.

Net assets

Compared to year-end 2015, total assets rose by 1.6 billion euros to 23.9 billion euros.

Under non-current assets, intangible assets increased by 0.3 billion euros, primarily as a result of acquisitions. The increase was diminished by foreign exchange effects. Within property, plant and equipment – lower as a result of foreign exchange effects – capital expenditures of 185 million euros were partially offset by scheduled depreciation of 171 million euros.

Current assets increased from 6.9 billion euros to 8.0 billion euros. This was attributable in particular to higher trade accounts receivable and a higher volume of cash and cash equivalents, which increased by 552 million euros in the reporting period.

Compared to year-end 2015, equity including noncontrolling interests declined by 6 million euros to 13,805 million euros. The individual components influencing equity development are shown in the consolidated statement of changes in equity on page 30. Equity rose with the addition of net income for the half year amounting to 1,110 million euros. The dividend distribution in April 2016, negative effects amounting to 260 million euros from the remeasurement of the net liability from defined benefit pension plans, and negative foreign exchange effects of 169 million euros led to a reduction in equity. The changes mentioned, especially the dividend distribution, result in a decline in the equity ratio compared to year-end 2015 of 4.1 percentage points to 57.8 percent.

Financial structure

Non-current liabilities rose by 0.3 billion euros to 2.5 billion euros, impacted in particular by our pension obligations, which increased compared to year-end 2015 as a consequence of lower discount rates. The increase was mitigated by a return on plan assets above-average and our allocations to pension funds. Other financial liabilities increased as a result of a contingent purchase price liability in connection with our acquisition in Nigeria.

Current liabilities rose by 1.2 billion euros to 7.6 billion euros, primarily due to the increase in borrowings resulting from the issuance of commercial paper. We also recorded an increase in trade accounts payable.

Net financial position

1 Including purchase of non-controlling interests with no change of control.

2 Primarily foreign exchange effects.

Effective June 30, 2016, our net financial position1 amounted to –118 million euros (December 31, 2015: 335 million euros). The change compared to the end of the previous year was primarily due to the dividends paid and payments for acquisitions.

Net financial position

–634
–336
335
452
–118

As a result of our continuing low level of debt, our operating debt coverage in the reporting period was significantly above the target of 50 percent, as it was at year-end 2015. The reduction in operating debt coverage is mainly attributable to the development of our net financial position. Our interest coverage ratio also further improved, benefiting from a strong interest result in the first half of 2016.

Key financial ratios

Dec. 31,
2015
June 30,
2016
Operating debt coverage
(net income + amortization and
depreciation, impairment and
write-ups + interest element of
pension obligations) / net borrowings
and pension obligations
375.2% 203.2%
Interest coverage ratio
EBITDA/ interest result
including interest element
of pension obligations
75.7 243.7
Equity ratio
equity / total assets
61.9% 57.8%

Financial position

The development of our financial position is indicated in detail in the consolidated statement of cash flows on page 31.

At 1,029 million euros, cash flow from operating activities in the first six months of 2016 was significantly higher than the comparable figure of the

prior-year period (623 million euros). Despite higher outflows for trade accounts receivable, the main sources of the increase, were to the higher operating profit, higher inflows from trade accounts payable and lower outflows for income taxes paid in comparison to the first half year of 2015. The higher cash flow from operating activities is also reflected in net working capital² relative to sales, which improved by 1.3 percentage points to 5.3 percent year on year.

The cash outflow in cash flow from investing activities (–582 million euros) was higher than the figure of the prior-year period (–294 million euros) despite lower investments in intangible assets and property, plant and equipment. It is primarily attributable to higher investments in subsidiaries and other business units compared to the first six

The cash inflow in cash flow from financing activities of 121 million euros (prior-year period: –299 million euros) resulted mainly from the issuance of commercial paper. Higher dividend payments and allocation to pension funds reduced this figure.

Cash and cash equivalents rose compared to December 31, 2015 by 552 million euros to 1,728 million euros.

The increase in free cash flow from 311 million euros in the first six months of 2015 to 766 million euros largely resulted from significantly higher cash flow from operating activities.

Capital expenditures

months of 2015.

Investments in property, plant and equipment for existing operations totaled 185 million euros, following 226 million euros in the first six months of 2015. We invested 41 million euros in intangible assets (prior-year period: 55 million euros).

Around two-thirds of the expenditures were channeled into expansion projects, innovation, and rationalization measures, which included increasing our production capacity, introducing innovative product lines, and optimizing our production structure and business processes.

1 Cash and cash equivalents plus readily monetizable financial instruments classified as "available for sale" or using the "fair value option," less borrowings, plus positive and less negative fair values of hedging transactions.

2 Inventories plus payments on account, receivables from suppliers and trade accounts receivable, less trade accounts payable, liabilities to customers, and current sales provisions.

Major individual projects in 2016 to date:

  • Expansion of production capacity and optimization of the logistics structure in Russia (Laundry & Home Care)
  • Expansion of production capacity in Italy (Laundry & Home Care)
  • Expansion of production capacity in China (Adhesive Technologies)
  • Global optimization of the supply chain, consolidation and optimization of our IT system architecture for managing business processes

In regional terms, capital expenditures focused primarily on Western Europe, Eastern Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Capital expenditures first half year 2016

in million euros Existing ope
rations
Acquisitions Total
Intangible assets 41 403 444
Property, plant
and equipment
185 14 199
Total 226 417 643

Acquisitions and divestments

On April 30, 2016, we signed an agreement to acquire the detergent business and the associated brands of the Behdad Chemical Company PJSC in Iran. The acquisition is part of our strategy to further strengthen our presence in emerging markets.

On June 24, 2016, we signed an agreement to acquire all shares in the laundry and home care company The Sun Products Corporation, based in Wilton, Connecticut, USA, from a fund managed by Vestar Capital Partners. This acquisition is part of our global strategy to invest in attractive country category positions in mature markets.

In addition, the following acquisitions are part of our strategy to further strengthen our presence in emerging markets:

Effective May 31, 2016, we acquired 57.5 percent of the shares in Expand Global Industries UK Limited headquartered in London, UK. Expand Global Industries UK Limited holds nearly 100 percent of the shares in Expand Global Industries Ltd in Ibadan, Nigeria, which has a strong presence in the detergent market in Nigeria. With this acquisition, the Laundry & Home Care business unit has expanded its detergent business.

Effective June 1, 2016, we completed the acquisition of a range of hair care brands and the associated hair care business of Procter & Gamble in the Africa/ Middle East and Eastern Europe regions.

Effective June 30, 2016, we acquired the tile adhesives business and the associated brands of the Colombian company Alfagres S.A. With the acquisition, the Adhesive Technologies business unit has expanded its business in the segment Adhesives for Consumers, Craftsmen and Building.

Further details can be found in the selected explanatory notes on pages 35 to 37. There were no resulting changes to our business and organizational structure. For detailed information on our organization and business activities, please refer to the disclosures in our Annual Report 2015 on page 57.

Our long-term ratings remain at "A flat" (Standard & Poor's) and "A2" (Moody's). These are also our target ratings. Looking forward, we intend not to jeopardize these when assessing possible acquisitions.

Subsequent events

Employees

After June 30, 2016, there were no reportable events of particular significance for the net assets, financial position and results of operations of the Henkel Group.

As of June 30, 2016, we had around 49,250 employees (December 31, 2015: around 49,450).

Employees by region

An increase in our headcount arising from acquisitions was offset by a reduction resulting from continuing adjustments in our operating business units.

Research and development

In the first six months of 2016, research and development expenditures amounted to 232 million euros (adjusted for restructuring charges: 229 million euros) compared to 241 million euros (adjusted: 237 million euros) in the prior-year period. Relative to sales, research and development expenditures declined by 0.2 percentage points versus the prior-year period. The ratio was 2.5 percent (adjusted: 2.5 percent).

The development of innovative products is of key importance to our business model. The research and development strategy described in our Annual Report 2015 (starting on page 83) has remained unchanged.

R&D expenditures by business unit

Outlook

Our assessment of future world economic development is based on data provided by IHS Global Insight.

Global economic growth is expected to remain no more than moderate in 2016. IHS expects gross domestic product to rise by approximately 2.5 percent.

For the mature markets, IHS anticipates growth of around 2 percent. For Western Europe, the expected increase is approximately 1.5 percent, and for North America, IHS expects growth of around 2 percent for the full year. The Japanese economy is expected to grow by approximately 0.5 percent.

The emerging markets are expected to achieve economic growth of approximately 4 percent in 2016. IHS expects economic output to increase by approximately 5.5 percent in Asia (excluding Japan) and by around 2 percent in the Africa/Middle East region. A decline in the economy in Latin America of approximately 1 percent is forecasted. In Eastern Europe, the economy is expected to grow by approximately 1 percent in 2016.

We expect continued high volatility in the currency markets. We anticipate a roughly constant average US dollar rate for 2016 compared to 2015. By contrast, major currencies in the emerging markets could weaken.

Global inflation of around 5 percent is predicted in 2016. IHS anticipates an increase in price levels of approximately 1 percent in the mature markets, while inflation of around 10 percent is expected for the emerging markets.

IHS predicts that global private consumption will increase by approximately 2.5 percent in 2016. In the mature markets, consumers are likely to spend approximately 2 percent more than in the previous year. The emerging markets should exhibit a somewhat higher propensity to spend, with an increase of around 3 percent in 2016.

Industrial production will grow moderately compared to the previous year, by approximately 2.5 percent. Thus, over the course of the year, industrial production should expand at the rate of the economy as a whole.

In the transport and automotive sector, IHS expects growth of around 3 percent, while the metal industry is projected to grow by approximately 1.5 percent. Growth of approximately 4 percent is expected in the electronics sector. In consumer-related sectors, such as the global packaging industry, growth is forecasted to again be in the low single-digit range in 2016.

For global construction output, IHS expects an increase of approximately 3 percent.

Opportunities and risks

Our evaluation of opportunities and risks and our current assessment of the risks arising from legal disputes are unchanged from the analysis provided in our Annual Report 2015. The presentation of the major risk and opportunity categories can be found on pages 108 to 113 of our Annual Report 2015.

At the time this report was prepared, there were no identifiable risks related to future developments that could endanger the existence either of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, or a material subsidiary included in the consolidation, or the Group, as a going concern.

Outlook for the Henkel Group in 2016

We have updated our guidance for fiscal 2016.

We continue to expect the Henkel Group to generate organic sales growth of 2 to 4 percent. Our expectation remains unchanged that each business unit will generate growth within this range.

Regarding the share of sales from our emerging markets, we now anticipate a slight decrease compared to the prior-year level due to foreign exchange effects.

The starting point for our expected organic sales growth is our strong competitive position. We have consolidated and further developed this in recent years through our innovative strength, strong brands and leading market positions, as well as the quality of our portfolio.

For adjusted return on sales (EBIT), we now forecast an increase to more than 16.5 percent for fiscal 2016 and anticipate that the adjusted return on sales of each individual business unit will be above the level of the previous year. We continue to expect an increase in adjusted earnings per preferred share of between 8 and 11 percent.

Furthermore, we confirm the following expectations for 2016:

  • Prices for raw materials, packaging, and purchased goods and services approximately at the level of the previous year
  • Restructuring charges of 150 to 200 million euros
  • Investments in property, plant and equipment and intangible assets of between 650 and 700 million euros

Interim consolidated financial statements

Consolidated statement of financial position

Assets

in million euros June 30, 2015 % Dec. 31, 2015 % June 30, 2016 %
Intangible assets 11,260 50.3 11,682 52.3 11,939 50.0
Property, plant and equipment 2,609 11.7 2,661 11.9 2,653 11.2
Other financial assets 62 0.3 63 0.3 63 0.3
Income tax refund claims 7 7 7
Other assets 138 0.7 177 0.8 179 0.6
Deferred tax assets 814 3.6 816 3.7 1,020 4.3
Non-current assets 14,890 66.6 15,406 69.0 15,861 66.4
Inventories 1,814 8.1 1,721 7.7 1,723 7.2
Trade accounts receivable 3,334 14.9 2,944 13.2 3,425 14.4
Other financial assets 503 2.3 540 2.4 577 2.4
Income tax refund claims 179 0.8 196 0.9 152 0.7
Other assets 319 1.4 330 1.5 395 1.7
Cash and cash equivalents 1,320 5.9 1,176 5.3 1,728 7.2
Assets held for sale 11 10 10
Current assets 7,480 33.4 6,917 31.0 8,010 33.6
Total assets 22,370 100.0 22,323 100.0 23,871 100.0
in million euros June 30, 2015 % Dec. 31, 2015 % June 30, 2016 %
Issued capital 438 2.0 438 2.0 438 1.8
Capital reserve 652 2.9 652 2.9 652 2.7
Treasury shares –91 –0.4 –91 –0.4 –91 –0.4
Retained earnings 12,017 53.6 12,984 58.1 13,154 55.1
Other components of equity –300 –1.3 –322 –1.4 –486 –2.0
Equity attributable to shareholders of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA 12,716 56.8 13,661 61.2 13,667 57.2
Non-controlling interests 139 0.7 150 0.7 138 0.6
Equity 12,855 57.5 13,811 61.9 13,805 57.8
Pension obligations 1,006 4.5 988 4.4 1,194 5.0
Income tax provisions 80 0.4 89 0.4 97 0.4
Other provisions 406 1.7 396 1.8 416 1.8
Borrowings 1,327 5.9 4 4
Other financial liabilities 1 1 65 0.4
Other liabilities 12 0.1 16 0.1 9
Deferred tax liabilities 619 2.8 670 3.0 724 3.0
Non-current liabilities 3,451 15.4 2,164 9.7 2,509 10.6
Income tax provisions 286 1.3 263 1.2 311 1.3
Other provisions 1,420 6.4 1,564 7.0 1,529 6.4
Borrowings 708 3.2 880 3.9 1,881 7.9
Trade accounts payable 3,226 14.4 3,176 14.2 3,372 14.1
Other financial liabilities 72 0.3 109 0.5 98 0.4
Other liabilities 342 1.5 351 1.6 350 1.4
Income tax liabilities 10 5 16 0.1
Liabilities held for sale
Current liabilities 6,064 27.1 6,348 28.4 7,557 31.6
Total equity and liabilities 22,370 100.0 22,323 100.0 23,871 100.0

Consolidated statement of income

in million euros Q2/2015 % Q2/2016 % +/–
Sales 4,695 100.0 4,654 100.0 –0.9%
Cost of sales1 –2,439 –51.9 –2,373 –51.0 –2.7%
Gross profit 2,256 48.1 2,281 49.0 1.1%
Marketing, selling and distribution expenses1 –1,185 –25.3 –1,167 –25.1 –1.5%
Research and development expenses1 –122 –2.7 –118 –2.5 –3.3%
Administrative expenses1 –241 –5.1 –240 –5.1 –0.4%
Other operating income 31 0.7 36 0.8 16.1%
Other operating expenses –24 –0.5 –35 –0.8 45.8%
Operating profit (EBIT) 715 15.2 757 16.3 5.8%
Interest income 9 0.2 5 0.1 –44.4%
Interest expense –12 –0.3 –3 –0.1 –75.0%
Other financial result –7 –0.1 –2 –71.4%
Investment result –1 –1
Financial result –11 –0.2 –1 –90.9%
Income before tax 704 15.0 756 16.3 7.4%
Taxes on income –173 –3.7 –184 –4.0 6.4%
Tax rate in % 24.6 24.3
Net income 531 11.3 572 12.3 7.7%
Attributable to non-controlling interests 10 0.2 11 0.2 10.0%
Attributable to shareholders of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA 521 11.1 561 12.1 7.7%
Earnings per ordinary share – basic and diluted in euros 1.20 1.30 8.3%
Earnings per preferred share – basic and diluted in euros 1.20 1.30 8.3%

Additional voluntary information

in million euros Q2/2015 Q2/2016 +/–
EBIT (as reported) 715 757 5.8%
One-time gains –12
One-time charges 24 223
Restructuring charges1 29 41
Adjusted EBIT 768 819 6.6%
Adjusted return on sales in % 16.4 17.6 1.2pp
Adjusted tax rate in % 25.1 24.4 –0.7pp
Adjusted net income – attributable to shareholders of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA 558 607 8.8%
Adjusted earnings per ordinary share in euros 1.29 1.40 8.5%
Adjusted earnings per preferred share in euros 1.29 1.40 8.5%

1 Restructuring charges, second quarter 2016: 41 million euros (second quarter 2015: 29 million euros), of which: cost of sales 6 million euros (second quarter 2015: 9 million euros), marketing, selling and distribution expenses 16 million euros (second quarter 2015: 12 million euros), research and development expenses 1 million euros (second quarter 2015: 2 million euros), administrative expenses 18 million euros (second quarter 2015: 6 million euros).

2 Gains from performance-related purchase price components.

3 Includes 12 million euros for legal disputes (second quarter 2015: 13 million euros), 6 million euros related to the optimization of our IT system architecture for managing business processes (second quarter 2015: 11 million euros) and 4 million euros for incidental acquisition costs (second quarter 2015: 0 million euros).

Consolidated statement of income

in million euros 1–6/2015 % 1–6/2016 % +/–
Sales 9,125 100.0 9,110 100.0 –0.2%
Cost of sales1 –4,703 –51.5 –4,666 –51.2 –0.8%
Gross profit 4,422 48.5 4,444 48.8 0.5%
Marketing, selling and distribution expenses1 –2,351 –25.8 –2,259 –24.8 –3.9%
Research and development expenses1 –241 –2.7 –232 –2.5 –3.7%
Administrative expenses1 –486 –5.3 –465 –5.1 –4.3%
Other operating income 61 0.7 49 0.5 –19.7%
Other operating expenses –42 –0.5 –63 –0.7 50.0%
Operating profit (EBIT) 1,363 14.9 1,474 16.2 8.1%
Interest income 17 0.2 9 0.1 –47.1%
Interest expense –23 –0.3 –5 –0.1 –78.3%
Other financial result –13 –0.1 –11 –0.1 –15.4%
Investment result –1 –1
Financial result –20 –0.2 –8 –0.1 –60.0%
Income before tax 1,343 14.7 1,466 16.1 9.2%
Taxes on income –330 –3.6 –356 –3.9 7.9%
Tax rate in % 24.6 24.3
Net income 1,013 11.1 1,110 12.2 9.6%
Attributable to non-controlling interests 22 0.2 24 0.3 9.1%
Attributable to shareholders of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA 991 10.9 1,086 11.9 9.6%
Earnings per ordinary share – basic and diluted in euros 2.28 2.50 9.6%
Earnings per preferred share – basic and diluted in euros 2.29 2.51 9.6%

Additional voluntary information

in million euros 1–6/2015 1–6/2016 +/–
EBIT (as reported) 1,363 1,474 8.1%
One-time gains –12
One-time charges 29 293
Restructuring charges1 83 68
Adjusted EBIT 1,475 1,570 6.4%
Adjusted return on sales in % 16.2 17.2 1.0pp
Adjusted tax rate in % 25.0 24.5 –0.5pp
Adjusted net income – attributable to shareholders of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA 1,068 1,156 8.2%
Adjusted earnings per ordinary share in euros 2.46 2.66 8.1%
Adjusted earnings per preferred share in euros 2.47 2.67 8.1%

1 Restructuring charges, first half year 2016: 68 million euros (first half year 2015: 83 million euros), of which: cost of sales 12 million euros (first half year 2015: 20 million euros), marketing, selling and distribution expenses 24 million euros (first half year 2015: 39 million euros), research and development expenses 3 million euros (first half year 2015: 4 million euros), administrative expenses 29 million euros (first half year 2015: 20 million euros).

2 Gains from performance-related purchase price components.

3 Includes 12 million euros for legal disputes (first half year 2015: 13 million euros), 13 million euros related to the optimization of our IT system architecture for managing business processes (first half year 2015: 16 million euros) and 4 million euros for incidental acquisition costs (first half year 2015: 0 million euros).

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

in million euros Q2/2015 Q2/2016 1–6/2015 1–6/2016
Net income 531 572 1,013 1,110
Components to be reclassified to income:
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations –364 192 611 –169
Gains from derivative financial instruments (hedge reserve per IAS 39) 2 –15 2
Gains from financial instruments in the available-for-sale category (available-for-sale reserve) 1
Components not to be reclassified to income:
Remeasurement of net liability from defined benefit pension plans (net of taxes) 214 –80 228 –260
Other comprehensive income (net of taxes) –149 114 824 –427
Total comprehensive income for the period 382 686 1,837 683
Attributable to non-controlling interests 3 15 31 21
Attributable to shareholders of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA 379 671 1,806 662

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

Issued capital Other components of equity
in million euros Ordinary
shares
Preferred
shares
Capital
reserve
Treasury
shares
Retained
earnings
Currency
transla
tion
Hedge
reserve
per
IAS 39
Available
for-sale
reserve
Share
holders of
Henkel
AG & Co.
KGaA
Non-con
trolling
interests
Total
At Dec. 31, 2014/Jan. 1, 2015 260 178 652 –91 11,396 –723 –167 3 11,508 136 11,644
Net income 991 991 22 1,013
Other comprehensive income 228 602 –15 815 9 824
Total comprehensive income
for the period
1,219 602 –15 1,806 31 1,837
Dividends –564 –564 –17 –581
Sale of treasury shares
Changes in ownership interest
with no change of control
–34 –34 –11 –45
Other changes in equity
At June 30, 2015 260 178 652 –91 12,017 –121 –182 3 12,716 139 12,855
At Dec. 31, 2015/Jan. 1, 2016 260 178 652 –91 12,984 –141 –184 3 13,661 150 13,811
Net income 1,086 1,086 24 1,110
Other comprehensive income –260 –166 2 –424 –3 –427
Total comprehensive income
for the period
826 –166 2 662 21 683
Dividends –633 –633 –18 –651
Sale of treasury shares
Changes in ownership interest
with no change of control
–48 –48 –15 –63
Other changes
in equity 25 25 25
At June 30, 2016 260 178 652 –91 13,154 –307 –182 3 13,667 138 13,805

Consolidated statement of cash flows

in million euros Q2/2015 Q2/2016 1–6/2015 1–6/2016
Operating profit (EBIT) 715 757 1,363 1,474
Income taxes paid –266 –165 –371 –278
Amortization/depreciation/impairment/write-ups of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment1 117 118 224 232
Net gains/losses on disposal of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment, and from divestments –3 1 –24 1
Change in inventories 54 36 –89 2
Change in trade accounts receivable –210 –220 –484 –535
Change in other assets –8 –47 –55 –11
Change in trade accounts payable –44 180 79 199
Change in other liabilities and provisions –151 –54 –20 –55
Cash flow from operating activities 204 606 623 1,029
Purchase of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment, including payments on account –159 –115 –284 –223
Acquisition of subsidiaries and other business units –45 –359 –50 –367
Purchase of associated companies and joint ventures held at equity –6
Proceeds on disposal of subsidiaries and other business units 22
Proceeds on disposal of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment 6 6 24 8
Cash flow from investing activities –198 –468 –294 –582
Dividends paid to shareholders of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA –564 –633 –564 –633
Dividends paid to non-controlling shareholders –15 –5 –17 –18
Interest received 15 7 35 12
Interest paid –21 –5 –43 –8
Dividends and interest paid and received –585 –636 –589 –647
Repayment of bonds
Other changes in borrowings 446 358 228 1,051
Allocation to pension funds –17 –11 –32 –153
Other changes in pension obligations –19 –23 –44 –52
Purchase of non-controlling interests with no change of control –52 –74 –52 –75
Other financing transactions2 200 28 190 –3
Cash flow from financing activities –27 –358 –299 121
Net change in cash and cash equivalents –21 –220 30 568
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents – 42 15 62 –16
Change in cash and cash equivalents –63 –205 92 552
Cash and cash equivalents at January 1 / April 1 1,383 1,933 1,228 1,176
Cash and cash equivalents at June 30 1,320 1,728 1,320 1,728

1 Of which: Impairment, first half year 2016: 4 million euros (first half year 2015: 11 million euros); second quarter 2016: 4 million euros (second quarter 2015: 11 million euros).

2 Other financing transactions in the first half year 2016 include payments of –32 million euros for the purchase of short-term securities and time deposits as well as for the provision of financial collateral (first half year 2015: –290 million euros). The figure for the second quarter of 2016 includes payments of 0 million euros (second quarter 2015: 0 million euros).

Additional voluntary information Reconciliation to free cash flow

in million euros Q2/2015 Q2/2016 1–6/2015 1–6/2016
Cash flow from operating activities 204 606 623 1,029
Purchase of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment, including payments on account –159 –115 –284 –223
Proceeds on disposal of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment 6 6 24 8
Net interest paid –6 2 –8 4
Other changes in pension obligations –19 –23 –44 –52
Free cash flow 26 476 311 766

Selected explanatory notes

Group segment report by business unit1

Second quarter 2016 Laundry &
Home Care
Beauty
Care
Adhesives
for
Consumers,
Craftsmen
Industrial
Adhesives
Total
Adhesive
Technolo
gies
Operating
business
units total
Corporate Henkel
Group
in million euros and Building
Sales April–June 2016 1,345 988 485 1,805 2,290 4,623 31 4,654
Proportion of Henkel sales 29% 21% 10% 39% 49% 99% 1% 100%
Sales April–June 2015 1,314 1,006 501 1,842 2,343 4,663 31 4,695
Change from previous year 2.4% –1.8% –3.3% –2.0% –2.3% –0.9% –0.6% –0.9%
Adjusted for foreign exchange 7.6% 3.6% 4.7% 2.6% 3.0% 4.4% 4.4%
Organic 5.3% 2.1% 4.7% 2.1% 2.6% 3.3% 3.2%
EBIT April–June 2016 218 162 76 327 403 783 –26 757
EBIT April–June 2015 198 158 81 307 388 745 –29 715
Change from previous year 10.3% 2.0% –6.6% 6.5% 3.7% 5.1% 5.8%
Return on sales (EBIT) April–June 2016 16.2% 16.4% 15.6% 18.1% 17.6% 16.9% 16.3%
Return on sales (EBIT) April–June 2015 15.1% 15.7% 16.2% 16.7% 16.6% 16.0% 15.2%
Adjusted EBIT April–June 2016 244 172 84 342 426 842 –23 819
Adjusted EBIT April–June 2015 225 166 82 316 398 789 –21 768
Change from previous year 8.4% 3.6% 3.0% 8.1% 7.1% 6.7% 6.6%
Adjusted return on sales (EBIT) April–June 2016 18.1% 17.4% 17.4% 19.0% 18.6% 18.2% 17.6%
Adjusted return on sales (EBIT) April–June 2015 17.1% 16.5% 16.3% 17.2% 17.0% 16.9% 16.4%
Capital employed April–June 20162 3,902 2,808 758 7,034 7,792 14,502 130 14,632
Capital employed April–June 20152 3,772 2,739 952 7,129 8,081 14,591 98 14,689
Change from previous year 3.5% 2.5% –20.4% –1.3% –3.6% –0.6% –0.4%
Return on capital employed (ROCE)
April–June 2016
22.4% 23.0% 39.9% 18.6% 20.7% 21.6% 20.7%
Return on capital employed (ROCE)
April–June 2015
21.0% 23.1% 34.0% 17.2% 19.2% 20.4% 19.5%
Amortization/depreciation/impairment/write-ups
of intangible assets and property, plant and
equipment April–June 2016
33 17 12 53 65 115 3 118
of which impairment losses 2016 2 1 1 2 4 4
of which write-ups 2016
Amortization/depreciation/impairment/write-ups
of intangible assets and property, plant and
equipment April–June 2015
38 14 10 53 63 115 2 117
of which impairment losses 2015 9 2 2 11 11
of which write-ups 2015
Capital expenditures (excluding financial assets)
April–June 2016
232 228 34 38 72 532 2 534
Capital expenditures (excluding financial assets)
April–June 2015
52 21 43 78 121 194 5 199
Operating assets April–June 20163 6,297 4,147 1,364 8,639 10,003 20,447 453 20,900
Operating liabilities April–June 2016 2,201 1,524 647 2,104 2,751 6,476 322 6,799
Net operating assets April–June 20163 4,096 2,623 717 6,535 7,252 13,971 130 14,102
Operating assets April–June 20153 5,994 4,048 1,498 8,668 10,165 20,207 424 20,632
Operating liabilities April–June 2015 2,025 1,496 588 2,034 2,622 6,143 327 6,470
Net operating assets April–June 20153 3,969 2,552 909 6,634 7,543 14,064 98 14,162

1 Calculated on the basis of units of 1,000 euros.

2 Including goodwill at cost prior to any accumulated impairment in accordance with IFRS 3.79 (b).

3 Including goodwill at net book value.

Group segment report by business unit1

First half year 2016
in million euros
Laundry &
Home Care
Beauty
Care
Adhesives
for
Consumers,
Craftsmen
and Building
Industrial
Adhesives
Total
Adhesive
Technolo
gies
Operating
business
units
total
Corporate Henkel
Group
Sales January–June 2016 2,678 1,938 899 3,535 4,433 9,049 61 9,110
Proportion of Henkel sales 29% 21% 10% 39% 49% 99% 1% 100%
Sales January–June 2015 2,612 1,946 931 3,573 4,503 9,061 63 9,125
Change from previous year 2.5% –0.4% –3.4% –1.1% –1.5% –0.1% –4.2% –0.2%
Adjusted for foreign exchange 7.0% 3.7% 3.2% 2.9% 2.9% 4.3% 4.2%
Organic 5.0% 2.4% 3.2% 2.2% 2.4% 3.1% 3.1%
EBIT January–June 2016 454 304 133 634 766 1,525 –51 1,474
EBIT January–June 2015 389 291 130 603 733 1,414 –51 1,363
Change from previous year 16.7% 4.5% 2.2% 5.1% 4.6% 7.9% 8.1%
Return on sales (EBIT) January–June 2016 17.0% 15.7% 14.7% 17.9% 17.3% 16.9% 16.2%
Return on sales (EBIT) January–June 2015 14.9% 15.0% 13.9% 16.9% 16.3% 15.6% 14.9%
Adjusted EBIT January–June 2016 487 329 144 658 802 1,618 –49 1,570
Adjusted EBIT January–June 2015 447 316 131 620 751 1,514 –39 1,475
Change from previous year 8.9% 4.3% 9.9% 6.1% 6.8% 6.9% 6.4%
Adjusted return on sales (EBIT) January–June 2016 18.2% 17.0% 16.0% 18.6% 18.1% 17.9% 17.2%
Adjusted return on sales (EBIT) January–June 2015 17.1% 16.2% 14.1% 17.4% 16.7% 16.7% 16.2%
Capital employed January–June 20162 3,954 2,789 756 7,038 7,794 14,538 117 14,654
Capital employed January–June 20152 3,714 2,689 915 7,062 7,976 14,379 104 14,483
Change from previous year 6.5% 3.7% –17.3% –0.3% –2.3% 1.1% 1.2%
Return on capital employed (ROCE)
January–June 2016
23.0% 21.8% 35.1% 18.0% 19.7% 21.0% 20.1%
Return on capital employed (ROCE)
January–June 2015
21.0% 21.7% 28.4% 17.1% 18.4% 19.7% 18.8%
Amortization/depreciation/impairment/write-ups
of intangible assets and property, plant and
equipment January–June 2016
64 34 22 106 128 226 6 232
of which impairment losses 2016 2 1 1 2 4 4
of which write-ups 2016
Amortization/depreciation/impairment/write-ups
of intangible assets and property, plant and
equipment January–June 2015 64 31 20 104 124 219 5 224
of which impairment losses 2015 9 2 2 11 11
of which write-ups 2015 1 1 1
Capital expenditures (excluding financial assets)
January–June 2016
269 242 50 78 128 639 4 643
Capital expenditures (excluding financial assets)
January–June 2015
93 45 64 117 181 319 6 325
Operating assets January–June 20163 6,323 4,111 1,332 8,633 9,966 20,400 446 20,846
Operating liabilities January–June 2016 2,172 1,505 617 2,096 2,713 6,390 330 6,720
Net operating assets January–June 20163 4,152 2,606 716 6,537 7,253 14,010 117 14,127
Operating assets January–June 20153 5,896 4,012 1,443 8,541 9,985 19,892 471 20,364
Operating liabilities January–June 2015 1,987 1,511 572 1,978 2,549 6,047 367 6,414
Net operating assets January–June 20153 3,909 2,501 872 6,563 7,435 13,845 104 13,950

1 Calculated on the basis of units of 1,000 euros.

2 Including goodwill at cost prior to any accumulated impairment in accordance with IFRS 3.79 (b).

3 Including goodwill at net book value.

Reconciliation of adjusted net income

Adjusted net income second quarter

in million euros Q2/2015 Q2/2016
Adjusted EBIT 768 819
Financial result –11 –1
Taxes on income (adjusted) –190 –200
Adjusted net income second quarter 567 618
Attributable to non-controlling interests 9 11
Attributable to shareholders of
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
558 607

Adjusted net income first half year

in million euros 1–6/2015 1–6/2016
Adjusted EBIT 1,475 1,570
Financial result –20 –8
Taxes on income (adjusted) –364 –382
Adjusted net income first half year 1,091 1,180
Attributable to non-controlling interests 23 24
Attributable to shareholders of
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA 1,068 1,156

Earnings per share

In calculating earnings per share for the period January through June 2016, we have included the standard dividend differential between ordinary and preferred shares for the full year of 2 eurocents (as stipulated in the Articles of Association), weighted on a proportional basis.

Earnings per share

1–6/2015 1–6/2016
Reported Adjusted Reported Adjusted
Adjusted net income first half year
Attributable to shareholders of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA in million euros
991 1,068 1,086 1,156
Number of outstanding ordinary shares 259,795,875 259,795,875 259,795,875 259,795,875
Earnings per ordinary share (basic) in euros 2.28 2.46 2.50 2.66
Number of outstanding preferred shares1 174,482,323 174,482,323 174,482,323 174,482,323
Earnings per preferred share (basic) in euros 2.29 2.47 2.51 2.67
Earnings per ordinary share (diluted) in euros 2.28 2.46 2.50 2.66
Earnings per preferred share (diluted) in euros 2.29 2.47 2.51 2.67

1 Weighted average of preferred shares.

Changes in treasury shares

Treasury shares held by the Group at June 30, 2016 remained unchanged at 3,680,552 preferred shares. This represents 0.84 percent of the capital stock and a proportional nominal value of 3.7 million euros.

Recognition and measurement methods

The interim financial report of the Henkel Group has been prepared in accordance with Section 37w of the German Securities Trading Act (Wertpapierhandelsgesetz – WpHG), in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) – as adopted by the European Union – and consequently in compliance with International Accounting Standard (IAS) 34 "Interim Financial Reporting."

The same accounting principles have been applied as for the 2015 consolidated financial statements, with the exception of the accounting pronouncements recently adopted in fiscal 2016, which are explained on pages 131 and 132 of our Annual Report 2015. These pronouncements do not exert any material influence on the presentation of the interim financial report for the half year.

In order to further ensure a true and fair view of our net assets, financial position and results of operations, additional line items have been included and some line items have been renamed in the consolidated statement of financial position, consolidated statement of income, consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity, and consolidated statement of cash flows.

To simplify interim financial reporting, IAS 34.41 allows certain estimates and assumptions to be made beyond the scope permitted for annual financial statements, on condition that all material financial information is appropriately presented to enable a proper assessment of the net assets, financial position and results of operations of the company. In calculating taxes on income, the interim tax expense is determined on the basis of the estimated effective income tax rate for the current fiscal year.

The interim report for the first half year, composed of condensed consolidated financial statements and an interim Group management report, was duly subjected to an auditor's review.

Scope of consolidation

In addition to Henkel AG & Co. KGaA as the ultimate parent company, the scope of consolidation at June 30, 2016 includes nine German and 195 non-German companies in which

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA has a dominating influence over financial and operating policy. The Group has a dominating influence on a company when it is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the company and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the company.

The following table shows the changes to the scope of consolidation in fiscal 2016 compared to December 31, 2015:

Scope of consolidation

At January 1, 2016 202
Additions 5
Mergers 0
Disposals –2
At June 30, 2016 205

The changes in the scope of consolidation have not had any material effect on the main items of the consolidated financial statements.

Acquisitions and divestments

Acquisitions

Detergent business
in Nigeria as of
May 31, 2016
Hair care business in
Africa/Middle East and
Eastern Europe as of
June 1, 2016
in million euros Fair value Fair value Total
Intangible assets 178 211 389
Property, plant and equipment 11 1 12
Other non-current assets
Non-current assets 189 212 401
Inventories 9 9
Trade accounts receivable
Liquid funds 2 2
Other current assets 3 3
Current assets 14 14
Total assets 203 212 415
Net assets 194 212 406
Non-current liabilities
Other current provisions/liabilities 1 1
Trade accounts payable 8 8
Current liabilities 9 9
Total equity and liabilities 203 212 415

Reconciliation of the purchase price to provisional goodwill

2016
112
82
37
157
212
52
160

On April 30, 2016, we signed an agreement to acquire the detergent business and the associated brands of the Behdad Chemical Company PJSC in Iran. The acquisition is part of our strategy to further strengthen our presence in emerging markets. The provisional purchase price amounts to 5,300 billion Iranian rials (around 158 million euros) and will be settled in cash.

On June 24, 2016, we signed an agreement to acquire all shares in the laundry and home care company The Sun Products Corporation, based in Wilton, Connecticut, USA, from a fund managed by Vestar Capital Partners. The transaction has a purchase price of around 3.6 billion US dollars including debt, and will be fully debt-financed. In fiscal 2015, the company generated sales of around 1.6 billion US dollars in the USA and Canada. This acquisition is part of our global strategy to invest in attractive country category positions in mature markets.

Effective May 31, 2016, we acquired 57.5 percent of the shares in Expand Global Industries UK Limited, London, UK. Expand Global Industries UK Limited holds nearly 100 percent of the shares in Expand Global Industries Ltd headquartered in Ibadan, Nigeria, which has a strong presence in the detergent market in Nigeria. With this acquisition, the Laundry & Home Care business unit has expanded its detergent business. The acquisition is part of our strategy to further strengthen our presence in emerging markets. The provisional purchase price was 112 million euros, settled in cash. With regard to the remaining 42.5 percent of shares, put and call contracts have been entered into between Henkel and the seller. Henkel has decided to apply the anticipated acquisition method to account for the acquisitions in the financial statements. Accordingly, acquisition of the outstanding non-controlling shares is already included as part of the first-time consolidation in the form of a contingent purchase price liability of 82 million euros. A reliable estimate of the range of future development of the contingent purchase price liability is not possible as the acquisition was completed only recently and

the purchase price allocation is provisional. A maximum payment was not agreed. As a consequence of the accounting method applied – the anticipated acquisition method – noncontrolling interests from the acquired business are not disclosed in the statement of comprehensive income. Effects from foreign exchange and measurement of the contingent purchase price liability are recognized directly in equity. This effect is disclosed in the statement of changes in equity as other changes in equity. Provisional goodwill was recognized in the amount of 157 million euros. Because the acquisition was only recently completed, the allocation of the purchase price to the acquired assets and liabilities in accordance with IFRS 3 "Business Combinations" is provisional. Tax-deductible goodwill is not expected.

Effective June 1, 2016, we completed the acquisition of a range of hair care brands and the associated hair care business of Procter & Gamble in the Africa/Middle East and Eastern Europe regions. The acquisition is part of our strategy to further strengthen our presence in emerging markets. The purchase price was 212 million euros, settled in cash. Provisional goodwill was recognized in an amount of 160 million euros. Because the acquisition was only recently completed, the allocation of the purchase price to the acquired assets and liabilities in accordance with IFRS 3 "Business Combinations" is provisional. Goodwill of 54 million euros was recognized for tax purposes.

Effective June 30, 2016, we acquired the tile adhesives business and the associated brands of the Colombian company Alfagres S.A. With the acquisition, the Adhesive Technologies business unit has expanded its business in the segment Adhesives for Consumers, Craftsmen and Building. The acquisition is part of our strategy to further strengthen our presence in emerging markets. We do not expect any material impact from this acquisition on the net assets, financial position and results of operations of Henkel.

In the second quarter of 2016, we spent around 62 million euros for the acquisition of the outstanding non-controlling shares in Henkel Pakvash PJSC based in Tehran, Iran, increasing our ownership interests to 97.7 percent.

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

Of the components included in other comprehensive income, tax income relating to actuarial losses amounts to 93 million euros (June 30, 2015: tax expense of 40 million euros) and tax income from cash flow hedges amounts to 0 million euros (June 30, 2015: tax income of 4 million euros).

Financial instruments

Financial instruments assigned to the valuation categories "Available for sale" and "Held for trading" are generally measured at fair value. Other securities and time deposits, financial collateral provided, and other investments which are not measured using the equity method, all of which form part of other financial assets in the statement of financial position, are categorized as "Available for sale." Only the derivative financial instruments held by the Henkel Group which are not included in hedge accounting are designated as "Held for trading."

The following hierarchy is applied in order to determine and disclose the fair value of financial instruments:

  • Level 1: Fair values which are determined on the basis of quoted, unadjusted prices in active markets.
  • Level 2: Fair values which are determined on the basis of parameters for which either directly or indirectly derived market prices are available.
  • Level 3: Fair values which are determined on the basis of parameters for which the input factors are not derived from observable market data.

Of the securities and time deposits measured at fair value in the Henkel Group in the category "Available for sale" recognized in the amount of 12 million euros (June 30, 2015: 6 million euros), 10 million euros (June 30, 2015: 3 million euros) are allocated to level 1. The fair value of financial collateral provided in the "Available for sale" category allocated to level 1 is 10 million euros (June 30, 2015: 344 million euros, of which 331 million euros was netted). All financial derivatives are classified as level 2. Derivative financial instruments with a positive fair value recognized under other financial assets have a reported fair value of 42 million euros (June 30, 2015: 85 million euros). The amount recognized under other financial liabilities in respect of derivative financial instruments with a negative fair value is 25 million euros (June 30, 2015: 24 million euros).

The fair value of securities and time deposits classified as level 1 is based on the quoted market prices on the reporting date. Observable market data are used to measure the fair value of level 2 securities. For forward exchange contracts, we determine the fair value on the basis of the reference exchange rates of the European Central Bank prevailing at the reporting date, after allowing for forward premiums and discounts on the contracted exchange rate for the remaining term of the contract. Foreign exchange options are measured using price quotations or recognized models for the determination of option prices. We measure interest rate hedging instruments on the basis of discounted cash flows expected in the future, taking into account market interest rates applicable for the remaining term of the contracts. These are indicated for the two most important currencies in the following table. It shows the interest rates quoted on the interbank market in each case on December 31, 2015, and June 30, 2016.

Interest rates in percent p. a.

At Dec. 31, 2015/June 30, 2016 Euro US dollar
Term 2015 2016 2015 2016
1 month –0.21 –0.36 0.43 0.47
3 months –0.13 –0.29 0.61 0.65
6 months –0.04 –0.18 0.85 0.92
1 year 0.06 –0.05 1.18 1.23
2 years –0.03 –0.20 1.18 0.75
5 years 0.33 –0.08 1.74 1.00
10 years 1.00 0.42 2.19 1.39

Due to the complexities involved, financial derivatives for hedging commodity price risks are primarily measured on the basis of simulation models derived from market quotations. We perform regular plausibility checks in order to safeguard valuation correctness.

In measuring derivative financial instruments, counterparty credit risk is taken into account with an adjustment to the fair values concerned determined on the basis of credit risk premiums.

Determination of the fair value of the contingent purchase price liability resulting from our acquisition in Nigeria is assignable to level 3. The fair value of the contingent purchase price liability on the date of the acquisition was 82 million euros. As a result of remeasurement as of June 30, 2016, this figure was adjusted by 25 million euros to 57 million euros. The measurement effects were recognized directly in equity and reported in the statement of changes in equity as other changes in equity.

Contingent liabilities and other unrecognized financial commitments

Effective June 30, 2016, liabilities under guarantee and warranty agreements totaled 19 million euros. On December 31, 2015, these liabilities amounted to 12 million euros.

As of the reporting date, financial commitments under the terms of agreements for business acquisitions contracted prior to June 30, 2016, amounted to 3.4 billion euros (previous year: 0.2 billion euros).

Operating lease commitments

Operating leases as defined in IAS 17 comprise all forms of rights of use of assets, including rights of use arising from rent and leasehold agreements. Payment commitments under operating lease agreements are shown at the total amounts payable up to the earliest date of termination. The amounts shown are the nominal values. At June 30, 2016, operating lease commitments were due for payment as follows:

Operating lease commitments

in million euros Dec. 31, 2015 June 30, 2016
Due in the following year 72 64
Due within 1 to 5 years 139 123
Due after 5 years 17 14
Total 228 201

Voting rights/Related party disclosures

The company has been notified that, on December 17, 2015, the proportion of voting rights held by the members of the Henkel family share-pooling agreement represented in total a share of 61.02 percent of the voting rights (158,535,741 votes) in Henkel AG & Co. KGaA.

Notes to the Group segment report

There have been no changes in the basis by which the segments are classified or in the presentation of the segment results as compared to the consolidated financial statements of December 31, 2015. For definitions of net operating assets, capital employed and ROCE, please refer to our Annual Report 2015, pages 175 and 194.

Notes to the consolidated statement of cash flows

The main items of the consolidated statement of cash flows and the changes thereto are explained on page 22. The other changes in borrowings take into account a number of cash inflows and outflows, particularly arising from the issuance and redemption of commercial paper and current liabilities to banks. Of the dividend of 633 million euros paid to shareholders of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, an amount of 377 million euros was paid on ordinary shares, while an amount of 256 million euros was paid on preferred shares.

Düsseldorf, July 29, 2016

Henkel Management AG, Personally Liable Partner of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

Management Board Hans Van Bylen, Jan-Dirk Auris, Pascal Houdayer, Carsten Knobel, Kathrin Menges, Bruno Piacenza

Independent review report

To Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Düsseldorf:

We have reviewed the condensed interim consolidated financial statements – comprising the consolidated statement of financial position, the consolidated statement of income, the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of changes in equity, the consolidated statement of cash flows, and selected notes – and the interim Group management report (pages 6 to 25) of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Düsseldorf, for the period from January 1, 2016 to June 30, 2016, which form part of the half-year financial report in accordance with Section 37w of the German Securities Trading Act (Wertpapierhandelsgesetz – WpHG).

The preparation of the condensed interim consolidated financial statements in accordance with those International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) applicable to interim financial reporting as adopted by the EU, and of the interim Group management report in accordance with the requirements of the German Securities Trading Act applicable to interim group management reports, is the responsibility of the Company's legal representatives. Our responsibility is to issue a report on the condensed interim consolidated financial statements and on the interim Group management report based on our review.

We conducted our review of the condensed interim consolidated financial statements and the interim Group management report in accordance with the German generally accepted standards for the review of financial statements promulgated by the Institut der Wirtschaftsprüfer (IDW) and in supplementary compliance with the International Standard on Review Engagements 2410 (ISRE 2410). Those standards require that we plan and perform the review so that we can preclude through critical evaluation, with a certain level of assurance, that the condensed interim consolidated financial statements have not been prepared, in material aspects, in accordance with the IFRS applicable to interim financial reporting as adopted by the EU, and that the interim Group management report has not been prepared, in material aspects, in accordance with the regulations of the German Securities Trading Act applicable to interim group management reports.

A review is limited primarily to inquiries of company employees and analytical assessments and therefore does not provide the assurance attainable in a financial statement audit. Since, in accordance with our engagement, we have not performed a financial statement audit, we cannot issue an auditor's report.

Based on our review, no matters have come to our attention that cause us to believe that the condensed interim consolidated financial statements have not been prepared, in material respects, in accordance with the IFRS applicable to interim financial reporting as adopted by the EU, or that the interim Group management report has not been prepared, in material respects, in accordance with the regulations of the German Securities Trading Act applicable to interim group management reports.

Düsseldorf, July 29, 2016

KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft

Prof. Dr. Kai C. Andrejewski Wirtschaftsprüfer (German Public Auditor)

Simone Fischer Wirtschaftsprüferin (German Public Auditor)

Responsibility statement

To the best of our knowledge, and in accordance with the applicable accounting principles for interim financial reporting, the interim consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view of the net assets, financial position and results of operations of the Group, and the interim management report of the Group includes a fair review of the development, performance and results of the business and the position of the Group, together with a cogent description of the principal opportunities and risks associated with the expected development of the Group over the remainder of the fiscal year.

Düsseldorf, July 29, 2016

Henkel Management AG, Personally Liable Partner of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

Management Board Hans Van Bylen, Jan-Dirk Auris, Pascal Houdayer, Carsten Knobel, Kathrin Menges, Bruno Piacenza

Report of the Audit Committee of the Supervisory Board

In the meeting of July 29, 2016, the interim consolidated financial report for the first six months of fiscal 2016 and the report prepared by KPMG AG, Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft, on its review of the condensed interim consolidated financial statements and the interim Group management report were presented to the Audit Committee, who also received verbal explanations from the Management Board and KPMG pertaining to the above. The Audit Committee has approved and endorses the interim consolidated financial report.

Düsseldorf, July 29, 2016

Chairman of the Audit Committee Prof. Dr. Theo Siegert

Multi-year summary

Second quarter 2012 to 2016

2014 2013 2015 2016
4,137 4,286 4,695 4,654
1,139 1,186 1,314 1,345
897 923 1,006 988
2,069 2,138 2,343 2,290
674 660 768 819
1.16 1.07 1.29 1.40

First half year 2012 to 2016

in million euros 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Sales 8,214 8,319 8,066 9,125 9,110
Laundry & Home Care 2,254 2,363 2,286 2,612 2,678
Beauty Care 1,782 1,796 1,753 1,946 1,938
Adhesive Technologies 4,099 4,082 3,962 4,503 4,433
Adjusted1 operating profit (EBIT) 1,160 1,260 1,293 1,475 1,570
Adjusted1 earnings per preferred share in euros 1.81 2.03 2.20 2.47 2.67

1 Adjusted for one-time charges/gains and restructuring charges.

Contacts

Corporate Communications Phone:+49 (0) 211-797-3533 Fax:+49 (0) 211-798-2484 E-mail: [email protected]

Investor Relations Phone: +49 (0) 211-797-3937 Fax: +49 (0) 211-798-2863 E-mail: [email protected]

Financial calendar

Publication of Report for the Third Quarter /Nine Months 2016: Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Publication of Report for Fiscal 2016: Thursday, February 23, 2017

Annual General Meeting Henkel AG & Co. KGaA 2017: Thursday, April 6, 2017

Credits

Published by: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA 40191 Düsseldorf, Germany Phone: +49 (0) 211-797-0

© 2016 Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

Edited by: Corporate Communications, Investor Relations, Corporate Accounting Coordination: Renata Casaro, Dr. Hannes Schollenberger, Wolfgang Zengerling Design und typesetting: MPM Corporate Communication Solutions, Mainz Photographs: Charles Cherney, Claudia Kempf, Steffen Hauser; Henkel English translation: RR Donnelley Language Solutions, London Pre-print proofing: Paul Knighton, Cambridge; Thomas Krause, Krefeld Printed by: Druckpartner, Essen

Date of publication of this Report: August 11, 2016

PR No.: 08 16 300

This quarterly and half-year financial report is printed on LuxoArt Silk FSC. The paper is made from pulp bleached without chlorine. It has been certified and verified in accordance with the rules of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). The printing inks contain no heavy metals.

Except as otherwise noted, all marks used in this publication are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of the Henkel Group in Germany and elsewhere.

This document contains forward-looking statements which are based on the current estimates and assumptions made by the executive management of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA. Forward-looking statements are characterized by the use of words such as expect, intend, plan, predict, assume, believe, estimate, anticipate and similar formulations. Such statements are not to be understood as in any way guaranteeing that those expectations will turn out to be accurate. Future performance and the results actually achieved by Henkel AG & Co. KGaA and its affiliated companies depend on a number of risks and uncertainties and may therefore differ materially from forwardlooking statements. Many of these factors are outside Henkel's control and cannot be accurately estimated in advance, such as the future economic environment and the actions of competitors and others involved in the marketplace. Henkel neither plans nor undertakes to update forward-looking statements.

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