GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft
March 2015
The GEA Group
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The GEA Group is one of the largest providers for equipment and process
technology particularly for the food industry where it ranks among the market
and technology leaders.
The GEA Group focuses on demanding production processes and supplies
its customers with efficient solutions in various end markets.
In 2014 the GEA Group employed over 18,000 people who generated revenue
of more than EUR 4.5 billion.
The GEA Group in Summary
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GEA provides the world with innovative solutions for smart food processing and
for a more efficient use of energy resources.
GEA is a global engineering group recognized for its excellent technologies, its
dedication to provide best solutions to its customers, and its management
principles.
GEA Vision
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Growth Drivers – Food and Energy
Steady growth in
global population
Continuously rising
demand for food and
energy
Volume growth and catch-up
potential especially in South and
East Asia, Latin America and,
in future, Africa
Urbanization/
expansion of middle class
Growing quality
requirements for
foodstuffs and
pharmaceuticals
Processed foods/ready meals
Aseptic filling/enriched lifestyle
drinks
Pharmaceuticals
Growing interest in
efficient production
processes that conserve
resources
Resource-conserving
technologies/dry cooling
Energy-saving machines and
processes/heat recovery
“Intelligent” engineering
solutions
Rising energy costs/
environmental regulations
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Megatrend Significance for demand Demand relevant for GEA
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Group Structure
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Compressors
Packages and Skids
Ice Machines
Freezers
GEA Refrigeration
Technologies
Milking & Cooling
Farm Services
Farm Equipment
GEA Farm
Technologies
GEA Process
Engineering
Spray Drying
Aseptic Filling
Brewery & Dairy
Systems
Pharma Systems
Mechanical
Separation
Food Solutions
Homogenizers
Valves
GEA Mechanical
Equipment
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Examples of application
GEA Farm Technologies
Milk
Milking equipment, milk cooling technology,
automatic feeding systems, animal hygiene,
milking parlor cleaning and accessories, barn
equipment, slurry technology and farm services
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Anything made
from milk
Yoghurt
Milk
Cheese
Ice Cream
Chocolate
Baby Food
Herd Management
Systems
Milking
Equipment
Manure
Handling
Milk Cooling
Systems
Hygiene
Barn Equipment
All the cows needs
2014
Revenue EUR 650.5 million
Operating EBITDA EUR 74.5 million
Operating EBITDA margin 11.5 %
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GEA Mechanical Equipment
Special components
Separators, decanters, membrane filters,
homogenizers, Machines for the preparation,
marination, processing, slicing and packaging of
food, pumps and valves
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Examples of application
GEA Separators
Beverages
Chemicals Waste Water
Treatment
Edible Oil
Energy
Milk
2014
Revenue EUR 1,380.4 million
Operating EBITDA* EUR 231.6 million
Operating EBITDA margin* 16.8 % * Before effects of purchase price allocations and before one-offs
Seafood
Vegetables Ready Meals
Sausage/Ham
Poultry
Meat
Preparation,
Marination and
Processing
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GEA Process Engineering
Process technology
Design and installation of process lines for food
and beverages, chemicals, pharmaceuticals,
and cosmetics, as well as gas cleaning plants
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Examples of application
GEA Spray Dryer
Instant Coffee
Fruit Powder Pharma
Convenience
Food
Hard Metal
Milk Powder Soft Drinks
Nectars
Isotonic
Beverages
Milk based
Drinks
Juices
GEA Aseptic
Fillers
Ice Tea
2014
Revenue EUR 1,852.1 million
Operating EBITDA EUR 220.6 million
Operating EBITDA margin 11.9 %
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GEA Refrigeration Technologies
Freezing and refrigeration technology
Reciprocating and screw compressors, freezing
systems, chillers etc., as well as development,
design, and maintenance of industrial
refrigeration technology facilities
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Examples of application
GEA Compressors
Mobile Air-
Conditioning
Skating
Rinks Cold Chains
Fish
Energy
Juices Poultry
Fruits/
Vegetables
Sea Food
Bakery Goods
Prepared
Foods
GEA Freezing
Tunnel
Meat
2014
Revenue EUR 763.7 million
Operating EBITDA EUR 89.7 million
Operating EBITDA margin 11.7 %
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Examples of technology
Main Market: Food
GEA Freezing
Tunnels
GEA Milk
Production
GEA Spray
Dryers
GEA
Separators
GEA Packaging
Equipment
GEA
Valves
GEA Spiral
Cookers
heat
cool/freeze
separate
dry/dewater
distill
pump
dose
agglomerate
package
Foodstuff
prepare
marinate
process
slice
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Customer industries
Food/
Beverages
Non-Food
14%
24%
22%
12%
12%
16%
Dairy Farming
Dairy Processing
Food
Beverages
Pharma/Chemical
Other Industries(incl. Industries
Environment, Oil & Gas,
Marine and Power)
28%
72%
End market customer industry Share of sales
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Emerging markets2
exposure:
37% abs.: -3% YoY
*)
Regional revenue1 split
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Top-3-Countries
1 continued operations
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37%
25%
17%
8%
6% 3% 3%
Western Europe
Asia/Pacific
North America
Eastern Europe
Latin America
Middle East
Africa
China
9% abs.: -2% YoY
USA
16% abs.: +6% YoY
Germany
9% abs.: +12% YoY
Revenue
2014
EUR 4,515.7 million
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Key Figures of the GEA Group 1
1 Only continued operations
2 Amounts adjusted due to first time classification of an operation as discontinued operation and due to change in accounting policy for employee benefits
3 Before effects of purchase price allocations from revalued assets and liabilities and one-offs
GEA Group
[in EUR million] 2014 2013 2 Change in %
Order intake 4,519.6 4,627.9 -2.3
Revenue 4,515.7 4,320.0 4.5
Employees [reporting date] 18,243 17,750 2.8
Operating EBITDA 3 590.7 530.1 11.4
in % of revenue 13.1 12.3 -
EBT 373.8 352.1 6.2
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Initial situation + GEA‘s contribution = efficient innovation
Guiding Theme Efficiency – High-tech Made by GEA
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PET blanks are sterilized after
they were inflated and
expanded.
Aseptic Blow Fill (ABF): Integrated aseptic filling for PET bottles
PET blanks are sterilized before being
inflated and expanded
Lower water, energy and chemical
consumption
Saving: 7 to 9 percent of production
costs per bottle
GEA Grasso BluGenium: Ammonia chiller achieves an ESEER (European Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) of more than 9.
Chiller (with natural refrigerants) for
industrial cooling and air
conditioning.
Maximum energy efficiency and
optimal efficiency for all load conditions
Environmentally friendly with
natural refrigerants
Compact design and low noise
emission
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GEA Values
Excellence: At GEA, we stand for excellence in
everything we do.
Responsibility: At GEA, we feel responsible for our
actions.
Passion: At GEA, we work with passion without
obsession.
Integrity: At GEA, we walk our talk.
GEA-versity: At GEA, we cross borders.
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GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft
Peter-Müller-Str. 12, 40468 Düsseldorf, Germany
Phone +49 211 9136-0
www.gea.com
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