KION shares

Strong growth for the equity markets in 2013

International securities markets exhibited a strong upward trend in 2013. The Euro Stoxx 50 increased from 2,636 points to 3,109 points, a gain of 18.0 per cent. The DAX was even more buoyant, rising by 25.5 per cent to 9,552 points. And the Dow Jones Industrial Index climbed by a substantial 26.5 per cent to 16,577 points.

However, there was volatility over the course of the year, primarily due to discussions and market expectations about the imminent scaling back by the Federal Reserve of its bond-buying programme, which is aimed at stimulating the economy. The Fed’s announcements that it would possibly reduce its bond buying in the short term led to turbulence in international equity markets in late June. However, this step was postponed and low interest rates and indications of an economic turnaround then boosted share prices in the second half of the year.

Strong performance of KION shares after the IPO

Free float has increased to 31.1 per cent since the IPO

SDAX inclusion

Attractive dividend of €0.35 per share planned

Majority of financial analysts recommend KION shares

Greatly improved capital structure

Many voting right notifications since the IPO