Nordex has increased its production to around 6GW and also increased installations and consolidated sales. The order book for new wind turbines remained at the same level as in the previous year at EUR 5.3 billion (2019: EUR 5.5 billion).
The Nordex Group anticipates a further rise in sales and operating profit in the current year. Consolidated sales are expected to reach EUR 4.7 to 5.2 billion, with sales likely to be relatively evenly distributed across the year. The Company is aiming for an operating margin before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA margin) in a range of 4.0 to 5.5 percent. In addition, the Nordex Group currently expects the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on its business to be reduced from the second quarter onwards. The Nordex Group has confirmed its strategic targets for 2022 with sales of around EUR 5 billion and EBITDA margin of 8 percent. The Nordex Group has also confirmed the preliminary results, including guidance, published on 5 March 2021.