The document is a presentation by Klöckner & Co SE providing an overview of the company's performance in Q1 2012 and an update on its profitability action plan. Key points include:
- Q1 2012 turnover increased 24% year-over-year driven by acquisitions, but EBITDA declined significantly from last year's windfall gains.
- Measures to improve European profitability are on track, including headcount reductions and closing underperforming businesses.
- The Americas segment outperformed Europe in both sales and EBITDA.
- Full implementation of profitability initiatives is expected by mid-2012, with the outlook anticipating a recovery in the second half could lead to flat E