Pressemitteilungen 2003
4 November 2003
Conversion of preferred into ordinary shares: Bundesgerichtshof decides in favour of METRO AG
On 3 November 2003, "Bundesgerichtshof" (Federal Supreme Court) has decided in favour of METRO AG to dismiss the appeal against the judgement of the "Oberlandesgericht" (Higher Regional Court) dated 20 September 2001. Therewith the actions for avoidance against the resolution of the conversion of preferred into ordinary shares passed by the ordinary Stockholders' Meeting of METRO AG on 4 July 2000 have been terminated.
16 Oktober 2003
Metro-Forum 2003
Retailing group organizes panel for discussion on the living and working conditions of people with disabilities
19 August 2003
METRO Group expands into Ukraine
First Kiev Metro Cash & Carry store opened
- In the medium-term, a national network of seven wholesale stores is planned
- METRO Group is now represented in 27 countries
31 Juli 2003
METRO Group Stepping Up Sales Forecast for 2003
• Successful first half at home and abroad
• Sales revenues in the second quarter boosted by 7.6 percent to Euro 12.81bn, currency-adjusted
• EBIT distinctly improved in the second quarter, by Euro 29.7m to Euro 211.5m
• Sales revenues forecast for 2003 raised to at least 5.5 percent growth, currency-adjusted
13 Juni 2003
METRO Group opting for reusable packaging
The sales divisions of METRO Group in Germany will in future only offer drinks in reusable packaging and in one-way packaging that does not require compulsory deposit. One-way bottles and cans subject to the payment of a compulsory deposit will be removed from the shelves. This relates to carbonized soft drinks, mineral water and beer.
22 Mai 2003
Aktionäre bestätigen Erfolgskurs der METRO AG
• Hauptversammlung stimmt Dividendenausschüttung von 1,020 je Stammaktie sowie von 1,122 je Vorzugsaktie zu
• Aufsichtsratsmitglieder gewählt
• Günther Hülse neuer Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats
30 April 2003
METRO Group: Good Start into the Year 2003
• Total sales revenues in the first quarter boosted by 5.0 percent to
€ 12.13 bn, currency-adjusted
• EBIT distinctly improved by € 28.1 million
• Earnings per share lifted by 4 cents to € -0.13
• Growth forecast for revenues and earnings confirmed for the full year
25 März 2003
METRO Group Grows Against Industry Trend in 2002
• Sales increase by 4 percent to € 51.5 billion, by 4.7 percent after adjustment for currency effects
• EBIT improved by 3.1 percent to € 1.17 billion
• Earnings per share up by 10.4 percent to € 1.36
• Net income boosted by 11.8 percent to € 502 million
21 März 2003
METRO Group Launches Image Campaign
The METRO Group will launch an image campaign on 24 March. With this initiative the world’s fifth largest trade and retail group in which six sales divisions and a number of other companies are combined wants to sharpen its profile as a highly efficient and internationally aligned trading group. The target group of the planned series of advertisements is the general public with an interest in economic affairs.
20 März 2003
METRO Group Renews Contracts of Board Members
In its meeting today the Supervisory Board of METRO AG renewed the service contracts of the Chief Executive Officer of METRO AG, Dr. Hans-Joachim Körber (56), and of the Member of the Manage-ment Board, Zygmunt Mierdorf (50), by five years until the beginning of 2009 in each case.
9 Januar 2003
Trading Statement fourth quarter / fiscal year 2002
According to preliminary figures, in fiscal year 2002 (1 January – 31 December) METRO Group increased Group net sales in an overall challenging environment by 4.0% from € 49.5 bn to € 51.5 bn. At constant exchange rates Group net sales were up 4.7%. METRO Group’s divisions thereby achieved an increase of 4.3% to € 51.1 bn. At constant exchange rates, divisional sales growth was 5.0%.