AboutGEA Group Aktiengesellschaft
GEA is one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. Our portfolio includes machinery and plants as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. Used across diverse industries, they enhance the sustainability and efficiency of production processes globally.
Our business model has evolved significantly since our founding in 1881 as a metals trading company. Today, our five business divisions are supported by more than 18,000 dedicated employees located in 62 countries. GEA customers benefit from our global reach, extensive local presence, and from the depth and breadth of our processing knowledge and portfolio, underpinned by a strong sense of purpose and responsibility.
GEA company presentation
We combine a rich heritage with a strong passion for engineering innovation and commitment to sustainable business practices. This concise overview is the ideal entry point to learn more about the exciting world of GEA.
At a glance
Order intake
5,222
EUR million
Previous year: EUR 4,703 million
Revenue
4,703
EUR million
Previous year: EUR 4,635 million
EBITDA before restructuring measures
625
EUR million
Previous year: EUR 532 million
EBITDA margin before restructuring measures
13.3
percent of revenue
Previous year: 11.5 percent
Dividend proposal
0.90
EUR per share
Previous year: EUR 0.85
Employees
18,143
Full-time equivalents
Previous year: 18,232
OUR MISSION 26
GEA is proud to serve customers around the world in the food, beverage, chemical, pharma, dairy processing, dairy farming and marine industries. Many of these sectors are experiencing tremendous growth given global trends and other socio-economic drivers – contributing to GEA’s solid performance. Our strategy for the next five years, Mission 26, is based on strengthening our position in these key industries while focusing on defined levers to accelerate profitable growth and better serve our customers.
OUR VALUES
GEA values provide the foundation for all our business activities. They are an important red thread connecting our global workforce across geography and cultures.