On topline revenue, SGL Carbon experienced growth across all its business segments, notably in the automotive and semiconductor segments and despite the conflict in Ukraine, SGL Carbon remains
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The recovery in volumes and profitability that we had modelled was eventually evident in the strong H221, which also marked our exit at the time. 2022 is going to be tougher due to
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In the first 9-months of 2021 SGL Carbon has experienced sustained top line growth accompanied by improving EBITDA. The pace of growth is slowing, and
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Recovery in volumes and profitability is proving slower than we originally hoped but we do expect a stronger 2H21 with orders picking up as the year progresses. Our view remains that
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The research grant should support SGL’s FCF going forward. As with most research grants, this will flow over time instead of
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Following a “data correction” by Deutsche Boerse announced on Friday, SGL Carbon will return to the SDAX, Germany’s small-company index. This follows the
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The chip shortage continues to make headlines today, with US President Biden working to review supply chains and to ensure that US automakers get
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Following further analysis of the company’s cost structure we are taking
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SGL’s Q3 20 results were stronger than expected. Revenues were roughly in line with our projections, but EBITDA of EUR36m was significantly
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The impairments and guidance downgrade do not come as a surprise, given the significant impact of the covid crisis on two
SGL’s reinstated guidance after the 1H 20 results suggests the business is finally regaining some degree of visibility. The preliminary assessment of the new CEO, as presented in the call, appears both
SGL Carbon were weak as expected.
The five-year plan presented earlier this year would not have produced sufficient CF to pay for the necessary CapEx even before the pandemic.
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Clearly the strong shareholders of the company are spoiling
Two random themes from Germany this morning: Car Industry Investments and Consumer Rates.
1) Car Industry Investments:
The German car industry could be shedding some 10% of
Below are some random graphs that caught our eyes this week:
1) To our dear American Friends for Thanks Giving: Thank you very much from Germany!
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- We are not yet sure how / if to position ourselves. SGL’s significant exposure to the Automotive industry will make it subject to
As per analysis, SGL are seeing their CFM business deteriorate on Textile Fibres and Industrial Applications. Interestingly, the company points out that
As expected, SGL are seeing their CFM business deteriorate on Textile Fibres and Industrial Applications. Interestingly, the company
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The company is not headed for immediate default, but is set to add significant leverage over the coming