Henkel

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (FWB: HEN3) is a German multinational company headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany. Founded in 1876, Henkel has grown to become a leading global consumer goods and industrial company with a diverse portfolio of well-known brands.

Henkel operates through two main business units: Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands. The Adhesive Technologies unit offers a wide range of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings for industrial and consumer applications. Its flagship brand Loctite is a world leader in adhesives and surface treatments. The Consumer Brands unit, formed in 2023 by merging the Laundry & Home Care and Beauty Care divisions, includes popular brands such as Persil laundry detergent, Schwarzkopf hair care products, and Dial soaps.

• Adhesive Technologies: Industrial and consumer adhesives, sealants, and coatings under brands like Loctite

• Consumer Brands: Laundry & home care products (e.g. Persil), hair care (e.g. Schwarzkopf), body care

In 2023, Henkel reported sales of EUR 21,514 million and an adjusted operating profit of EUR 2,556 million. The company has set ambitious sustainability targets, aiming to become climate-positive in its operations by 2030. Henkel continues to expand its presence globally, recently opening new facilities such as a beauty care factory in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 2024 and a Battery Test Center in Düsseldorf to enhance its capabilities in e-mobility solutions.