BIGGER IS BETTER

摘要

IMCD HAS REPORTED strong results for 2020, despite the Covid-related disruptions to markets and supply chains around the world. Revenues grew by 3 per cent to €2.77bn, gross profit was up 8 per cent at €647.5m, operating EBITA increased by 13 per cent to €253.5m and net profit rose U per cent to €178.1m. "Much has been said about the impact of Covid-19 during 2020 and I can only repeat my gratitude to our dedicated staff who kept IMCD open for business during these trying times," says CEO Piet van der Slikke. "We are in our 25th year of value creation for our suppliers and customers and we owe a big thank you to them as well, for their trust and partnership during all these years. "2020 was also a year in which we accelerated our digital transformation and we successfully expanded our presence in several parts of the world," van der Slikke continues. "This is testimony to our continuing ambition to be the global leading distributor in specialities and ingredients. Despite the uncertain times we live in, we are very positive about IMCD's opportunities for further growth in the current year."