Following a series of downgrades (three to be precise), Coloplast ended a turbulent FY15 on a better note, with Q4 15 numbers coming in slightly ahead of the more conservative market expectations (both top-line and profitability). Q4 sales were up 13% yoy to DKK3.6bn, with a 5% forex benefit complementing the robust 8% organic growth. Profitability remained strong with the adjusted EBIT increasing 14% to DKK1.2bn (margin improved by c.30bp to 34.5%). However, at the reported level, the compan

31 Dec 2015
Robust results despite headwinds; recovery on the cards

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Robust results despite headwinds; recovery on the cards
Coloplast A/S Class B (COLO:WBO) | 0 0 1.7% | Mkt Cap: 103,237m
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31 Dec 2015 -
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Jyoti Prakash - Pages:
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Following a series of downgrades (three to be precise), Coloplast ended a turbulent FY15 on a better note, with Q4 15 numbers coming in slightly ahead of the more conservative market expectations (both top-line and profitability). Q4 sales were up 13% yoy to DKK3.6bn, with a 5% forex benefit complementing the robust 8% organic growth. Profitability remained strong with the adjusted EBIT increasing 14% to DKK1.2bn (margin improved by c.30bp to 34.5%). However, at the reported level, the compan