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Financial Figures/Balance Sheet

Düsseldorf (euro adhoc) - May 9, 2012

2012 targets reconfirmed

Henkel records solid sales growth and boosts profitability in first
quarter

- Sales rise 4.8 percent to 4,008 million euros (organic: +4.7%)
- Adjusted* operating profit: up 16.6 percent to 551 million euros
- Adjusted* EBIT margin: up 1.3 percentage points to 13.7%
- Adjusted* earnings per preferred share (EPS): up 19.2% to 0.87 euros
- Emerging markets again show above-average growth (+8.7%)
- Improved gross margin despite raw material price increases

Düsseldorf - "Henkel had a good start to the fiscal year in
spite of a challenging and volatile market environment. We achieved
solid organic growth and substantially improved our profitability,"
said Henkel CEO Kasper Rorsted. "All of our business sectors
contributed to this achievement. Once again our emerging markets
registered a strong development. Thus, we are confident of
achieving our targets for 2012."

For the fiscal year 2012, Rorsted stated: "We expect that
volatility and uncertainty will continue to influence our markets.
Therefore, we will continue to adapt our structures and processes so
that we can respond more quickly and flexibly than our
competitors."

2012 guidance confirmed

Henkel confirmed its guidance for fiscal 2012. "We continue to
expect organic sales growth to be between 3 and 5 percent. For our
adjusted EBIT margin we anticipate an increase to 14 percent and
for adjusted earnings per preferred share we expect an
improvement of at least 10 percent."

Henkel's sales in the first quarter of 2012 were at 4,008 million
euros, an increase of 4.8 percent compared to the figure for the
prior-year quarter. Organic sales, which exclude the impact
of foreign exchange and acquisitions/divestments, again rose by
4.7 percent, a solid increase compared to the prior-year quarter.

All three business sectors contributed to this development: The
Laundry & Home Care business sector reported a solid organic growth
rate of 4.5 percent, with Cosmetics/Toiletries also posting solid
organic growth of 4.0 percent. The Adhesive Technologies
business sector generated strong organic sales growth of 5.6
percent. This solid performance was supported in all three business
sectors by price increases Henkel was able to implement thanks to
its innovations and strong brands.

After allowing for one-time gains, one-time charges and
restructuring charges, adjusted operating profit improved by 16.6
percent, from 473 million euros to 551 million euros, with all
three business sectors contributing. Reported operating profit
(EBIT) increased by 25.2 percent, from 430 million euros to 538
million euros.

Despite rising prices for raw materials and packaging, adjusted
return on sales (EBIT margin) rose significantly by 1.3 percentage
points, from 12.4 percent to 13.7 percent. Reported return on sales
was 13.4 percent, following 11.2 percent in the comparative
prior-year period.

Financial result improved slightly to -36 million euros compared to
the prior- year quarter (first quarter 2011: -37 million euros). At
24.7 percent, the tax rate was 1.5 percentage points below the
figure for the prior-year period (26.2 percent).

Net income for the quarter improved by 30.3 percent, from 290 million
euros to 378 million euros. After deducting 9 million euros
attributable to non- controlling interests, quarterly net income
amounted to 369 million euros (prior-year quarter: 285 million
euros). Adjusted net income for the quarter after deducting
non-controlling interests was 377 million euros compared to 314
million euros in the prior-year quarter. Earnings per preferred
share (EPS) rose from 0.66 euros to 0.86 euros. The adjusted figure
was 0.87 euros compared to 0.73 euros in the first quarter of 2011.

The ratio of net working capital to sales was 8.0 percent,
remaining at the level of the prior-year quarter. Net debt was
further reduced to 1,159 million euros (March 31, 2011: 1,874
million euros).

Business sector performance

The Laundry & Home Care business sector started 2012 with a
strong first quarter in which all its key financials substantially
exceeded the levels of the first quarter of 2011. Sales increased
nominally by 3.3 percent to 1,108 million euros. Organic sales
rose by 4.5 percent, benefiting from the price increases
implemented both in the second half of 2011 and in the first
quarter of 2012. Volume remained at the level of the prior-year
quarter.

This solid sales performance was supported primarily by the
emerging markets. After the political unrest of the previous year,
the Africa/Middle East region recovered well, achieving a
double-digit increase in organic growth. Latin America posted a
very strong sales performance. The growth dynamics in Eastern
Europe accelerated slightly, supported in particular by further
very strong growth in Russia and Turkey. In Western Europe, the
business sector registered a slight decrease in sales, due in
particular to negative market conditions in the countries of
Southern Europe and the persistently high level of competitive
activity. By contrast, sales in North America were strong.
Overall, the business sector succeeded in further expanding its
market shares in the relevant markets.

Adjusted operating profit in the Laundry & Home Care business
sector climbed more than 20 percent to 160 million euros. Adjusted
return on sales improved by 2.1 percentage points to 14.5 percent.
Operating profit came in at 157 million euros, compared to 100
million euros in the same quarter last year.

The Cosmetics/Toiletries business sector continued its long-term
upward trend in terms of profitable growth. Sales exceeded the
prior-year quarter by 4.9 percent, reaching 861 million euros. In
a weak market environment characterized by persistently high
competitive activity, organic sales rose once again with an
increase of 4.0 percent.

This solid sales performance was supported by all regions. Once
again, the strongest momentum came from the emerging
markets. Particularly the Africa/Middle East region and the
growth markets in Asia achieved double-digit growth. The mature
markets saw a continuation of their upward trend, with further
growth being especially achieved in Western Europe, despite a
weak market environment.

Adjusted operating profit in the Cosmetics/Toiletries business
sector once again improved substantially compared to the
prior-year quarter, with an increase of 9.3 percent to 124 million
euros. At 14.4 percent, adjusted return on sales exceeded once more
the figure for the first quarter of 2011 and grew by 0.6
percentage points. Operating profit rose by 7.1 percent to 120
million euros.

The Adhesive Technologies business sector continued its very solid
sales and earnings performance through the first quarter of 2012.
Sales increased by 6.2 percent to 2,001 million euros. Organic
sales rose by 5.6 percent. This strong performance was supported
by positive price developments amounting to 6.2 percent. Volume
in the first quarter was slightly below the level of the prior- year
quarter, with our partial withdrawal from the emulsion business in
Asia being a contributory factor.

The business sector's strong sales performance was supported in
the first instance by Henkel's emerging markets. Here, particular
momentum was generated in the regions of Eastern Europe, Asia
(excluding Japan) and Africa/Middle East in which the highest growth
rates were achieved. Sales in the mature markets also developed
positively versus the prior-year quarter, with business in North
America in particular registering very strong sales growth.

Adjusted operating profit in the Adhesive Technologies business
sector showed a significant increase compared to the prior-year
quarter, rising 16.9 percent to 289 million euros. Adjusted return
on sales improved by 1.3 percentage points to 14.4 percent.
Operating profit rose to 283 million euros, an increase of 16.2
percent versus the prior-year period.

Regional performance

In a highly competitive market environment, sales in the Western
Europe region amounted to 1,437 million euros, roughly repeating the
level of the previous year. The effects of the growing financial
crisis in Southern Europe negatively impacted the business
performance and were reflected in an organic growth rate for
Western Europe of just 0.1 percent. Sales in the Eastern Europe
region rose by 3.0 percent to 675 million euros. Organic growth
amounted to 6.3 percent, with the businesses in Turkey and the
adhesives business in Russia making a particularly significant
contribution. Nominal sales in the Africa/Middle East region rose
by 16.8 percent to 259 million euros. Although growth in this
region continued to be affected by political unrest in some
countries, a double- digit organic improvement of 16.8 percent was
nevertheless once again achieved, with the Laundry & Home Care
business sector making a particularly strong contribution.

Sales of the North America region rose by 10.4 percent to 746
million euros. Organically, sales in the region grew by 6.3
percent despite a reluctant consumer climate in the USA. The Latin
America region realized sales growth of 3.9 percent to 263 million
euros. Organic sales growth was at 7.9 percent, with business
performance in Mexico making a particularly important contribution.
In the Asia-Pacific region, sales rose by 9.7 percent to 589
million euros. Overall, the region continued to show very
strong organic growth of 8.3 percent, supported in particular by
growth in China and India.

Sales growth was again given a major boost by the emerging markets
of Eastern Europe, Africa/Middle East, Latin America and Asia
(excluding Japan), with sales rising by 6.7 percent to 1,639
million euros. Organic growth amounted to 8.7 percent, supported in
particular by the Adhesive Technologies and Laundry & Home Care
business sectors. The emerging markets thus accounted for 41
percent of Group sales (first quarter 2011: 40 percent).

Sales and profits forecast 2012

Henkel continues to expect organic sales growth of between 3 and 5
percent for fiscal 2012. Henkel is confident of continuing the
positive growth trend posted by its consumer goods businesses, with
sales expanding in the low single-digit percentage range. For the
Adhesive Technologies business sector, Henkel expects sales to grow
in the mid single-digit percentage range. Henkel confirms its
forecast for an adjusted return on sales (EBIT) of 14 percent
(2011: 13.0 percent) and for an increase in adjusted earnings per
preferred share of at least 10 percent (2011: 3.14 euros). This
guidance is based on anticipated increases in Henkel's selling
prices and the ongoing adaptation of its structures to the
constantly changing market conditions. Through these
activities and the maintenance of its strict cost discipline, Henkel
intends to more than offset the effects of increased raw material
costs on its earnings.

This document contains forward-looking statements which are
based on the current estimates and assumptions made by the
corporate management of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA. Forward-looking
statements are characterized by the use of words such as expect,
intend, plan, predict, assume, believe, estimate, anticipate,
forecast and similar formulations. Such statements are not to be
understood as in any way guaranteeing that those expectations will
turn out to be accurate. Future performance and the results
actually achieved by Henkel AG & Co. KGaA and its affiliated
companies depend on a number of risks and uncertainties and may
therefore differ materially from the forward-looking statements.
Many of these factors are outside Henkel's control and cannot be
accurately estimated in advance, such as the future economic
environment and the actions of competitors and others involved in
the marketplace. Henkel neither plans nor undertakes to update
forward-looking statements.

Contact

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Fax +49 211 798 - 4040 Fax +49 211 798 - 4040
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Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

The report for the first quarter of 2012 and other information with
download material and the link to the teleconference broadcast can be
found in our press kit on the internet at:
http://www.henkel.com/press/publication-report-q1-2012- 35825.htm

press@henkel.com

Further inquiry note:
Irene Honisch
Assistent Corporate Communications
Tel.: +49 (0)211 797-5668
E-Mail: irene.honisch@henkel.com

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