Short Report
2016/17
"We are the heart and engine of the chocolate and cocoa industry"
Barry Callebaut is
the world's leading chocolate and cocoa manufacturer, mastering every step from the sourcing
of the raw materials to the production
of the finest quality products.
For the online version of the Annual Report, go to: annual-report.barry-callebaut.com
Key Figures
for the fiscal year 2016/17 2015/16
Change (%)
1,914,311
6,805.2
620.0
470.1
245.6
284.8
475.6
Sales volume
Tonnes
4.4%
1,834,224
Sales revenue
CHF m
1.2%
1.9%
6,676.8
EBITDA (recurring)
CHF m
15.5%
14.9%
539.4
Operating profit (EBIT) (recurring)
CHF m
17.8%
17.0%
401.7
EBIT per tonne (recurring)
CHF
12.9%
12.1%
219.0
Net profit for the year (recurring)
CHF m
31.3%
30.1%
219.0
Free cash flow
CHF m
10.9%
10.4%
430.9
in local currencies
in CHF
Sales Volume
EBIT
in tonnes
in CHF million
2,400,000
600
2,000,000
500
1,600,000
400
1,200,000
300
800,000
200
400,000
100
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0
0
Sales Volume by Region Sales Volume by Product Group
in tonnes
23%
45%
in tonnes
12%
23%
5%
27%
■ EMEA 866,498
Americas 518,359
Asia Pacific 91,020
Global Cocoa 438,434
65%
Food Manufacturers Products 1,251,237
Cocoa Products 438,434
Gourmet & Specialties Products 224,640
Fiscal year 2016/17 in brief
Sales volume up +4.4%, significantly above the market growth1
Operating profit (EBIT) up +22.3%, of which +17.8% recurring
Net profit up +39.6%, of which +31.3% recurring
Strong free cash flow of CHF 475.6 million
Mid-term guidance2 confirmed and extended until 2018/19
Board members Andreas Schmid and Wai Ling Liu will not stand for reelection; Elio Leoni Sceti proposed as new Board member
Proposed payout to shareholders of CHF 20.00 per share, up +29%
EMEA
Americas
Asia Pacific
Global Cocoa
+6.4%
+2.2%
+19.1%
+0.4%
+9.8%
+9.2%
+20.2%
+272.6%
Volume growth
vs. prior year in tonnes
EBIT growth
vs. prior year
in local currencies
Source: Nielsen chocolate confectionery volume, August 2016 to September 2017 - 26 countries: +0.1%
On average for the 4-year period 2015/16 to 2018/19: 4-6% volume growth
and EBIT above volume growth in local currencies, barring any major unforeseen events
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Barry Callebaut AG is a Switzerland-based company engaged in the food processing industry. The Company produces cocoa, chocolate and confectionery products for the food industry, from industrial food manufacturers to artisanal and professional users of chocolate, such as chocolatiers, pastry chefs, bakers, hotels, restaurants or caterer. Its manufacturing process involves all stages of the cocoa and chocolate value chain from the sourcing of raw materials to the delivery of the finished products. The Companyâs global activities are divided into four geographic-based segments: Global Cocoa, Europe, Americas, and Asia Pacific. The Company operates more than 50 chocolate and cocoa factories, and is present in over 30 countries. The Company operates Nyonkopa, a licensed buying company based in Ghana, as a subsidiary.
BARRY CALLEBAUT AG 
