AKKA CONFIRMS ALL ITS 2019 & 2022 FINANCIAL OBJECTIVES

OPERATING MARGIN INCREASED BY 23% in H1 2019

Following the false rumours of recent days about its financial performances, the group states that:

• Germany improved its operating margin by 40bps to 7.7% in the first half of 2019. The evolution of the automotive R&D strategy in Germany is leading to a wait-and-see approach by OEMs on traditional activities. AKKA, however, benefits from its strong digital positioning that supports its growth and its margins.
• The four business units – France, Germany, North America and International improved their margin in the first half of 2019. The Group’s operating margin* increased by 23% to €60.0 million in the first half of 2019.
• Thanks to its strong first half and to its order backlog, AKKA confirms all of its 2019 and 2022 objectives and will publish its 2019 half-year results on Tuesday, September 10^th after the market close.

Upcoming event:

Publication of H1 2019 Results: Tuesday, 10 September 2019

Publication of third-quarter 2019 revenue: Thursday, 7 November 2019

Publication of fourth-quarter 2019 revenue: Thursday, 6 February 2020

* Operating profit after IFRS 16 calculated before non-recurring items and costs related to stock options and free shares.
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