Positioning as partner of the wholesale trade and friend of the independent workshop is to be further strengthened

• Important orders received from premium and volume manufacturers because of comprehensive system competence
• Advancing electrification opens up new design options

New company HELLA eMobionics is intended to promote innovative product solutions for electric rickshaws, among other things

• Production capacities of the plant are continuously expanded in view of the increasing demand for electronic components
• Building area to be initially increased to around 22,000 square metres in the next expansion phase

• For mounting situations with little space: New work lamp enables flat mounting on the vehicle wall
• Homogeneous illumination: Better visibility of the working area around the vehicle

With Lea Corzilius, an HR expert from the company's own ranks will take over as Deputy Managing Director for the HR department on 1 October 2020

• Transaction expected to lead to extraordinary income in the range of approximately € 100 million
• About half of HELLA Aglaia's employees will transfer to the Car.Software Org of Volkswagen
• Other business activities of HELLA Aglaia not affected by transaction; role as competence centre for software further strengthened
• Strict portfolio management continues with sale; HELLA continues to invest in technologies for automated driving

• CEO Dr. Rolf Breidenbach: "We want to keep the company as strong as possible and sustainably safeguard our financial flexibility going forward"
• Shareholders approve all items on the agenda; actions of the management, Shareholder Committee and Supervisory Board approved by a large majority
• 500 Shareholders and guests follow virtual Annual General Meeting; 86 percent of voting share capital represented

• Covid-19 pandemic continues to hamper industry development; consolidated sales after currency and portfolio adjustments decrease in the first three months by 10.6 percent to € 1.4 billion
• Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes fall to € 56 million; adjusted EBIT margin is 4.2 percent
• The first quarter closes with a reported EBIT of minus € 115 million due to provisions for restructuring measures in Germany (€ 169 million)
• Automotive segment affected by drop in light vehicle production; Aftermarket with strong workshop business; Special Applications benefits from increased sales in the agricultural machinery business
• Outlook for the current fiscal year 2020/2021 confirmed

Supply chain to be secured sustainably by transaction and FWB to be developed as an independent company

• Hella Gutmann combines the CSC-Tool SE with a new Wheel Alignment Kit
• Fast checking and setting
• Measurement of toe, toe difference angle, camber, caster, spread, driving axle angle and toe-in curve

• Automotive supplier employs around 2,000 software experts worldwide
• The new organisational unit will align software activities across the company and develop digital business models

• Stefan van Dalen is responsible for international spare parts and workshop business
• Christoph Söhnchen is the new Executive Manager for the Special Applications business segment

The "Light Design" package includes all components for complex lighting systems: matrix LED headlamps, light control electronics and sensor technology

Technology supports safety-relevant driver assistance functions, such as "Blind Spot Monitor" and "Rear Cross Traffic Alert"

• EdgeLight position light guarantees distinctive lighting design
• Lightweight with impact-resistant housing
• Fatigue-free driving thanks to illumination similar to daylight

• Hella Gutmann responds to increasing trend towards tablet usage in modern workshops
• The same in-depth diagnosis as mega macs 42 SE and mega macs PC

• Consolidated sales adjusted for currency and portfolio effects fall by 14.3 percent to € 5.8 billion, adjusted earnings before interest and taxes fall to € 233 million, adjusted EBIT margin stands at 4.0 percent
• Reported EBIT comes to minus € 343 million due to non-cash impairments; dividend payment to be suspended
• Adjusted free cash flow from operating activities at € 227 million despite the clearly negative market environment
• Automotive sales fall significantly, but continue to perform better than the market; Aftermarket impacted by market weakness in the workshop and spare parts business; Special Applications impacted by weak business for agricultural and construction vehicles and also by the Covid-19 pandemic
• Forecast for current fiscal year 2020/2021 reflects the high level of market uncertainty and lower light vehicle production

• Currency and portfolio-adjusted sales decline by 14.3 percent to € 5.8 billion in fiscal year 2019/2020 based on preliminary figures; adjusted EBIT margin comes to 4.0 percent
• Reported EBIT amounts to minus € 343 million due to non-cash impairments of € 533 million
• Outlook for the current fiscal year 2020/2021 reflects high market uncertainty and reduced vehicle production
• Company management decides on a long-term programme for sustainable improvement of competitiveness

• One-piece high-carbon and coated grey cast iron brake discs extend the product range for BMW models
• Economical and fair value alternative for selected BMW models to existing two-piece brake discs

• Hella Gutmann takes second step in cyber security management
• No login on OE portal required
• Diagnostics, basic settings such as calibrations to the usual extent

Over thirty years of successful cooperation between General Motors and HELLA

• HELLA and MINTH will cooperate to meet increasing demand for radar-transparent covers (radomes) and illuminated logos
• Joint venture will be funded by both partners in equal shares and is scheduled to start operations in autumn 2020

• Retention of rating reflects effective cost control approach and strong liquidity position of the company
• Outlook remains negative due to high uncertainties in the industry environment

• Group sales for the current fiscal year 2019/2020 to be expected in the range of approximately 5.7 to 5.8 billion Euro; adjusted EBIT margin of approximately 4 percent being forecast
• Worldwide COVID-19 pandemic has severe negative consequences for the global car production; volume in the medium to long-term will be significantly lower than the planning assumptions and market expectations made prior to the Corona crisis
• Current crisis as well as medium to long-term decreasing market volume will likely cause non-cash extraordinary impairments of approximately 500 million Euro being recognized in the fourth quarter of 2019/2020
• Suspension of dividend payment for fiscal year 2019/2020 proposed by the management board

New syndicated credit facility of over € 500 million increases financial flexibility and security

• Calibration essentials in a 5-minute video 
• Valuable decision-making aid for investments 
• Training support for initial and advanced training as well as customer information

• Currency and portfolio-adjusted consolidated sales decrease by 3.7 percent to € 4.8 billion; adjusted earnings before interest and taxes fall to € 347 million; adjusted EBIT margin is at 7.2 percent
• Adjusted free cash flow from operating activities improves to € 191 million
• Automotive business burdened by coronavirus outbreak; Aftermarket with strong earnings development; business in Special Applications declines due to market weakness of individual customer groups
• Company outlook already adjusted due to the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic

• New high-tech concept for workshops
• Services for calibration, multibrand diagnosis, component activation and calibration of modern light systems
• Technical equipment, IT and know-how at its best

• On a provisional basis, sales after adjustment for currency and portfolio effects decrease by 3.7 percent in the first nine months of the fiscal year 2019/2020 to € 4.8 billion; adjusted EBIT margin decreased to 7.2 percent
• Comprehensive set of measures adopted to reduce staff and material costs; short-time work on domestic locations under preparation; further measures expected due to COVID-19 pandemic
• Adjustment of company outlook for the current fiscal year 2019/2020 necessary due to special market conditions

Intelligent software control via identical SSL 100 light module replaces up to 12 different headlamp variants

• Unbureaucratic help supports hospitals in Wuhan
• HELLA takes precautionary protective measures worldwide and in China to ensure the health and safety of its employees

• Björn Twiehaus becomes a member of the HELLA Management Board on 1 April 2020
• Dr. Werner Benade will leave the Management Board when his contract expires at the end of March 2020; the Aftermarket and Special Applications segments will be reallocated
• Dr. Nicole Schneider, Managing Director Human Resources, leaves the company at the end of February; the vacant position is to be newly filled at Management Board level

• HELLA is using the current market weakness to further strengthen its own position by making targeted future-oriented investments and following a strict cost management programme
• Large customer orders for the latest radar sensor generations, lighting technology and energy management products underline the strength of the business model
• In the medium term, HELLA expects light vehicle production to stagnate or grow slightly
• Due to its good strategic positioning, HELLA has the potential to develop significantly better than the market even in this environment: medium-term target corridor for sales growth of 5 to 10 percent; medium-term profitability target of at least 8 percent

• Individual control of each worklight and LED allows to address specific workor driving situations individually for the first time
• New lighting system convinces due to its simple installation and modulardesign as well as low light smog and power consumption

HELLA shows comprehensive lighting and electronics portfolio at international trade show

• Several major orders strengthen leading market position in radar sensor technology
• Platform concept enables efficient implementation of NCAP applications and automated driving functions

• High-voltage battery management system from HELLA ensures safe and reliable functioning of lithium-ion batteries for electric and full hybrid vehicles
• Production of the latest generation will start in summer 2020

Cooperation with Motorsport Team enters its third year

• Leading trading partner in the field of marine equipment is the exclusive sales partner for the Portuguese market
• First product exhibition at the international fair Nauticampo in Lisbon

• Kidney of the new BMW X6, typical of the brand, can be illuminated when car doors are opened or closed and while the car is being driven
• Lighting concept underlines rising customer demand for individualisation and unique position

Cooperation extended following successful season 2019

• New dual colour version of the EuroLED 75 Downlights product range enables illumination of work areas and ambient lighting
• Powerful HypaLUME worklamp for applications in demanding environments

• Currency and portfolio-adjusted sales decline by 3.2% to € 3.3 billion; reported sales drop by 6.7% due to sale of wholesale activities
• Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes fall to € 257 million; adjusted EBIT margin is at 7.8%
• Decline in global light vehicle production impacts automotive business; profitability improves in Aftermarket; Special Applications segment affected by weakness in individual customer markets
• Company outlook confirmed for current fiscal year

• Ceremonial opening of the newly built plant in Zhenjiang together with high-ranking guests and customers 
• Production start of control units for sunroofs; successive production of further electronic components already in a few months

• Cooperation with US start-up Oculii to develop new radar technologies for assisted and automated driving
• Market launch planned for 2023

• Two-stage solution for authorized diagnostic access from Hella Gutmann
• SGW adapter for FCA vehicles as from January 2020
• Cross-brand cyber security management integrated in mega macs as from the end of 2020

• Berlin research project examines dynamic road maps for automated and connected driving
• HELLA Aglaia as project partner for sensor technology and environment perception
• Requirements for real-time map updates established

• Didier Keskas is new head of HELLA’s Chinese Lighting activities
• Jörg Brandscheid takes over the management of HELLA’s Electronics business in China

• Technology supports "Porsche WET-Mode" in the new Porsche 911
• HELLA wetness sensor detects moisture on the roadway

Collaboration to further strengthen international awareness and presence of the brake system specialist

• Calibrating camera, radar and LiDAR systems
• Stationary CSC-Tool or CSC-Tool Mobile
• Stationary or mobile leveling plate system

• New lighting technology opens up a wide range of applications: optical lane assistant, for example, supports safe vehicle guidance
• Consistent further development and miniaturisation of matrix LED systems creates new degree of freedom in vehicle design
• Large-scale production for SSL | HD technology will start in 2022 following successful acquisition

• Extensive range of lighting systems and electronics for boats and vessels
• New product releases like EuroLED 75 Dual Colour Downlights
• Particular focus on navigation lamps

• Modular rear combination lamp now with an integrated electronic module for the control of flashing LED side marker lamps
• Park Safety Fix, the autonomous parking lighting system, makes trailers more visible in the dark and at dusk
• K-LED Rebelution beacon combines design and state-of-the-art Edge Light technology in a single product

Broad product portfolio covers vehicles from the compact class to light commercial vehicles as well as electric and hybrid vehicles

Recent studies acknowledge HELLA's offer for better reconciliation of family and career as well as for the promotion of women

Automotive supplier aligns electronics business even more strongly in line with the automotive market trends of electric mobility and autonomous driving

• Combinable with HELLA Shapeline series
• Enables an individual appearance

Two-time DTM Champion Timo Scheider to represent Hella Pagid in 2020

New PM2.5 particle sensor from HELLA measures fine dust content inside and immediately around vehicles

Intelligent lighting system from HELLA nominated for the "Systems & Components Trophy – Engineers' Choice" DLG prize

The acoustic warning system increases the road safety of electric, hybrid and fuel cell vehicles

• Artificial driving noise for electric vehicles presented for the first time at Busworld
• Intelligent lighting systems increase road safety
• Headlamp with reflector design makes cost-effective LED lighting possible
• Modular Shapeline lamp series enables individualised vehicle design

• Diagnostic tool retains key role
• ADAS calibrations with digital targets
• Valuable addition: over-the-air services

• Distribution of a special dividend of € 2.30 per share in addition to a regular dividend of € 1.05 per share resolved
• Carl-Peter Forster takes over as Chairman of the Shareholder Committee; Klaus Kühn new Chairman of the Supervisory Board

• Currency and portfolio-adjusted sales decline by 5.5 percent to € 1.6 billion in the first quarter; reported sales drop by 12.1 percent after portfolio changes
• Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes decrease in the first three months to € 113 million; adjusted EBIT margin is 7.2 percent
• Further decline in industry development negatively impacts Automotive sales; Aftermarket segment maintains profitability at the previous year’s level; Special Applications has a weak business in individual customer markets
• Outlook for the current fiscal year 2019/2020 confirmed

• Changchun Hella Faway Automotive Lighting to become main supplier of FAW premium brand "Hongqi"
• Intensification of cooperation also planned for other brands of FAW

• Special brake fluid for electric and hybrid vehicles to complete product range
• Brake fluids for all types of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles already in the range

SSL|HD: new highly integrated HD-LED lighting system

Idea of comprehensive integration of lighting components into the vehicle front presented at IAA 2019

Partners show pioneering concepts for the future of vehicle interiors at IAA 2019

• Innovative Dual Voltage Battery for mild hybrids enables significant CO2 savings
• New road condition sensor extends sensor portfolio for automated driving scenarios
• New high-resolution digital headlamp technology opens up a wide range of applications
• Holistic solutions for the vehicle front and the interior of the future jointly developed with partners

• Focus on active safety: modular rear combination lamp further developed
• Design and function in one product: the K-LED beacon Rebelution
• Innovation: now possible to mount the aptly named warning lamp "Corner Module" in corner positions

• mega macs 77 gets off to a flying new start with a smart diagnostic interface
• Choice between standard and Vario version
• Possibility to upgrade to the full or combined version with bike diagnostics

• Warning system with EdgeLight light guide sets new design standards
• High-end materials ensure long service life even in continuous operation

• EdgeLight position light guarantees distinctive lighting design
• Fatigue-free driving thanks to daylight-like illumination
• Existing halogen variants can be easily converted to LED technology thanks to suitable inserts

• LED headlamps set to give the electric vehicle an individual character
• New electric vacuum pump (UP5) supports braking function

• Issue important component for refinancing the bond expiring in January 2020
• Term over 7 years until 26 January 2027; coupon of 0.5 percent
• Bond significantly oversubscribed

• More than 3,500 spare parts in the programme
• Wholesalers and workshops benefit from an extensive product portfolio ranging from wearing parts to brake hydraulics

• New R 80 modules enable cost-efficient switchover to LED technology
• Shapeline modular lamps series ensures customer-specific vehicle signature

Focusing on solutions for electric mobility and autonomous driving

• Carl-Peter Forster proposed as Chairman of the Shareholder Committee
• Klaus Kühn shall lead the Supervisory Board in the future

• New PREMIUM LINE and standard articles for cars, transporters, commercial vehicles and also for agricultural and construction machinery
• Special products for electric/hybrid vehicles complete the range

• Currency and portfolio-adjusted sales rise by 5.0 percent in the fiscal year 2018/2019; portfolio effects reduce reported consolidated sales by 1.0 percent to € 7.0 billion 
• Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes improve to € 585 million; adjusted EBIT margin increases to 8.4 percent 
• Automotive segment benefits from high demand for lighting systems and electronic components; Aftermarket significantly improves profitability; Special Applications sees positive progress in the business for agricultural and construction vehicles 
• Special dividend proposed as a result of strong development of the balance sheet and the sale of the wholesale business; total dividend at € 3.35 per share 
• Company outlook reflects major uncertainties in market environment and further declining industry development

• Individual product solutions for commercial and special vehicles in the field of special original equipment now available
• Product spectrum - ranging from actuators, sensors, energy management through body electronics right up to driver assistance systems - constantly being expanded
• Comprehensive support from development up to overall system integration

• Currency- and portfolio-adjusted sales growth of 5.0 percent; adjusted EBIT increase by 5.9 percent to € 585 million; adjusted EBIT margin improves to 8.4 percent
• Continuation of established dividend policy; additional payout of special dividend planned
• Outlook for fiscal year 2019/2020 reflects high uncertainties in the market environment and therefore decreasing sector development

Scalable fail-operational modules from HELLA pave the way for automated driving functions

• Jens Biermann takes over at the helm of sales management in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
• Carsten Albath to leave the company at his own request

• Awarded with the AutomotiveINNOVATIONS Award 2019 as the most successful supplier in the Powertrain category
• Dual Voltage Battery Management System Promotes Mild Hybridisation in the compact and mid-range class

First place in the "Lighting equipment" category of the ETM publishing house reader's choice awards

Step toward a fully adaptive lighting system based on laser technology

• The permanent data connection of modern vehicles calls for firewalls and access restrictions
• Hella Gutmann is planning solutions for authorized diagnosis

• Upon request, customers can receive all components for complex lighting systems on a modular basis
• Front lighting functions can be simulated on the PC with the software ALiSiA
• With the tool GAIN, users can create individual lighting animations

• New competition “HELLA Co-Innovation Platform” launched to jointly advance the development of forward-looking technologies
• AT&S, HDO and Infineon convince with innovative strength, cost-effectiveness and cooperation potential

Wholesalers and independent workshops benefit from original equipment know-how

New packaging ensures greater transparency

Innovative products and consistently high quality were decisive

• Dual Voltage Battery Management System and PowerPack 48 Volt support 48-volt mild hybridization
• New battery solutions enable savings of 5 to 6 grams of CO2 per kilometer driven

• Management contract of CFO Bernard Schäferbarthold extended until 2024
• Management board member Dr. Frank Huber takes over management of the business division Lighting
• Stefan Osterhage retires as planned after many years in the business