30.11.2009 Messe Frankfurt remains profitable in 2009

Messe Frankfurt continued to perform extremely well in 2009. “Even in this very difficult environment, we will generate a considerable profit”, said Michael von Zitzewitz, Chairman of the Board of Management of Messe Frankfurt, presenting the preliminary figures for the 2009 financial year. According to current projections, consolidated sales for 2009 will be €423.5 million. Von Zitzewitz: “This is on a par with 2007 and as such is most satisfactory”. Once again, roughly a quarter of Group sales (€90 million) have been generated outside Germany. Von Zitzewitz expects profits before tax to be in the region of €30 million.

At 92 trade fairs all over the world, Messe Frankfurt played host to more than 62,800 exhibitors and 3.2 million visitors. Approximately 1.7 million square metres of net exhibition space were booked.

In the current financial year, 31 trade fairs and exhibitions were held in Frankfurt, comprising a total of 1.19 million square metres of net exhibition space and attracting some 37,900 exhibitors and 2.25 million visitors.