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About Koenig & Bauer
Its shares trade on XETRA under the ticker SKB.DE. It has been listed since 25 February 2008. In the fiscal year to 31 December 2025, it reported revenue of €1.30bn and a net loss of €13.5m. At that date it held total assets of €1.43bn and shareholders' equity of €342.5m.
Koenig & Bauer AG engages in the manufacture, supply, and marketing of sheetfed and printing presses. The company is headquartered in Wuerzburg, Bayern. The company went IPO on 2008-02-25. The firm operates, along with its group companies, in two business segments: web and special presses, and sheetfed offset presses. The business segment web and special presses encompasses newspaper, commercial, digital, banknote and security presses, systems for industrial coding, as well as presses for the direct decoration of glass and flexible packaging. The business segment sheetfed offset presses constitutes commercial, book, poster, packaging and metal-decorating presses and also presses for printing on film and electronic data storage devices. The firm has 11 European production locations in Germany, Austria, Italy and the Czech Republic. The Company’s main plant is located in Wurzburg, the affiliated plant in Trennfeld, and sheetfed offset facility in Radebeul.
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Company facts
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Machinery
- Listed since
- 25 Feb 2008
- Employees
- 5,749
- Website
- koenig-bauer.com ↗
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Prof. Dr.-Ing. Raimund KlinknerIndependent Chairman of the Supervisory Board, since 2018€133,250
- Dr. Andreas PlesskePresident, Chief Executive Officer, Member of the Management Board, since 2014€898,250
- Dr. Stephen KimmichDeputy Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Executive Officer - Segment Special, Member of the Management Board€747,000
- Mr. Gottfried WeippertDeputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Employee Representative, since 2001€96,500
- Ms. Dagmar RehmIndependent Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board, since 2014€103,750
- Mr. Ralf SammeckMember of the Management Board, Chief Digital Officer, Executive Vice President - Sheetfed Segment€760,000
- Mr. Carsten DentlerIndependent Member of the Supervisory Board€59,844
- Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gisela LanzaIndependent Member of the Supervisory Board€66,594
- Dr. Johannes LiechtensteinIndependent Member of the Supervisory Board€62,344
- Mr. Claus Bolza-SchuenemannMember of the Supervisory Board, since 1994€60,344
- Ms. Julia CuntzMember of the Supervisory Board, Employee Representative€47,594
- Mr. Marc DotterweichMember of the Supervisory Board, Employee Representative€62,594
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 47
- Environment
- 34
- Social
- 50
- Governance
- 56
- Direct emissions (scope 1)
- 6,712 t
- Energy emissions (scope 2)
- 16,344.7 t
- Value chain emissions (scope 3)
- 2,515,850 t
- Women in the workforce
- 14.7%
- Carbon reduction policy
- Yes
- Human rights policy
- Yes
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Strong brand reputation: Koenig & Bauer AG is a well-established company with a long history in the printing industry, known for its high-quality products and reliability.
- Diverse product portfolio: The company offers a wide range of printing presses and related equipment, catering to various industries and customer needs.
- Technological innovation: Koenig & Bauer AG constantly invests in research and development to stay at the forefront of technological advancements in the printing industry, resulting in innovative and efficient solutions.
Weaknesses
- Dependence on the printing industry: Koenig & Bauer AG's business is focused solely on the printing industry, making it vulnerable to fluctuations in this market.
- Limited geographic presence: While the company has a global reach, its operations are concentrated in certain regions, which could limit its growth potential in untapped markets.
- High production costs: Manufacturing printing presses involves significant costs, which may impact the company's profitability, especially during economic downturns.
Opportunities
- Emerging markets: The growing economies in countries like China, India, and Brazil present opportunities for Koenig & Bauer AG to expand its customer base and tap into new markets.
- Digital printing advancements: With the increasing demand for personalized and variable printing, the company can leverage its technological expertise to capitalize on the growing digital printing segment.
- Sustainable printing solutions: As environmental concerns rise, there is a growing demand for sustainable printing practices. Koenig & Bauer AG can develop eco-friendly printing solutions to meet this market need.
Threats
- Intense competition: The printing industry is highly competitive, with numerous players offering similar products and services. Koenig & Bauer AG faces the threat of losing market share to rivals.
- Economic downturns: During economic downturns, companies often reduce their printing budgets, which can negatively impact Koenig & Bauer AG's sales and revenue.
- Technological disruptions: Rapid advancements in technology could render existing printing solutions obsolete. Koenig & Bauer AG needs to stay ahead of these disruptions to maintain its competitive edge.
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