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Augusta Technologie AG:
16.02.2012 / 08:26
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AUGUSTA Technologie AG announces preliminary figures for 2011:
Strong fiscal year with sound profitability and strategic focusing
successfully concluded
- 2011 growth and profit targets achieved
- Revenues up by 31 percent to EUR 101.3 million
- Strategic focusing generates above-average increase in EBITDA to EUR
17.8 million (+60 percent), with an EBITDA margin of 17.6 percent
- Outstanding balance sheet, high equity ratio and significant cash
reserves secure inorganic growth course
Munich, February 16, 2012. AUGUSTA Technologie AG (ISIN DE000A0D6612)
successfully achieved its strategic and operational objectives in the 2011
fiscal year. With the acquisition of both VDS Vosskühler GmbH and LMI
Technologies Inc. and the sale of the Sensortechnics Group, AUGUSTA has
made significant progress in terms of its strategic focus on the core
vision segment. 'We have considerably expanded our position in the vision
market and will also play a decisive role in future market consolidation,'
explained Amnon Harman, CEO of AUGUSTA Technologie AG.
This positive development was reflected in the operational key figures for
2011:
Adjusted for the Sensortechnics Group, 2011 consolidated sales revenues
increased to EUR 101.3 million, up by around 31 percent on the previous
year (EUR 77.3 million). As such, sales revenues lay within the forecast
range of EUR 97 million to EUR 103 million. Profitability increased at an
above-average rate: EBITDA rose by 60 percent year-on-year (previous year:
EUR 10.7 million) to EUR 17.8 million and thus lay in the forecast range of
EUR 17 million to EUR 19 million. The EBITDA margin increased to 17.6
percent (previous year: 13.9 percent).
The cumulative net income for the period rose sharply to around EUR 35
million (previous year: EUR 10.4 million). Included in this figure are an
extraordinary income from the sale of the Sensortechnics Group of EUR 32
million and a one-time value adjustment for P+S Technik in the region of
EUR 4.4 million.
'Our strategy of focusing as a vision technology company is generating
considerably higher revenue growth and increasing profitability. The
operating results achieved confirm our chosen strategy. In addition to
acquisitions, in 2011 we also invested in the development of new products
and the expansion of distribution and service structures, thereby creating
the framework for further growth,' continued Harman.
Extremely healthy order book and sound balance sheet set to secure intended
growth in 2012
At EUR 107.3 million, incoming orders at the end of 2011 were significantly
up on the previous year (EUR 86.6 million). 'In the fourth quarter of 2011
we saw a renewed increase in incoming orders, with the book-to-bill ratio
now once again standing at over 1. We have an extremely healthy order book
that will ensure robust business performance throughout at least the first
half of 2012,' stated Berth Hausmann, CFO of AUGUSTA Technologie AG.
Following the 2011 acquisitions and the sale of the Sensortechnics Group,
the balance sheet figures of AUGUSTA have been above average. 'With an
equity ratio at the end of the year of over 72 percent and net liquidity of
EUR 42 million, we are in an excellent position of financial strength interms of implementing our additional inorganic growth objectives,'
continued Hausmann.
The 2011 annual report and forecast for 2012 will be published on March 22,
2012.
Overview of cumulated figures as of December 31, 2011
In EUR millions FY 2010 FY 2011 ChangeAUGUSTA Technologie AG
Sales revenues
Group 77.3 101.3 +31%
Vision 45.1 62.2 +38%
Other divisions 32.2 39.1 +21%
EBITDA
Group 10.7 17.8 +60%
Vision 12.4 17.4 +40%
Other divisions 2.5 4.3 +72%
Key figures
Incoming orders 86.6 107.3 +24%
Orders on hand 25.1 39.3 +57%
Stefanie Zimmermann
Investor Relations&Corporate Communications
Willy-Brandt-Platz 3, D-81829 Munich
Tel: +49 - (0)89 - 43 57 155 - 19
Fax: +49 - (0)89 - 43 57 155 - 59
E-mail: investor-relations(at)augusta-ag.com
The company
AUGUSTA Technologie AG is an integrated technology company with a focus on
niche markets of digital image processing and optical sensors.
Through its core Vision Technology segment, the company supplies digital
cameras and optical sensor systems for enhancing quality, safety and
efficiency. It develops and produces both standard products and
customer-specific systems for a broad range of uses in a number of sectors
including manufacturing, medical technology, multimedia, transport and
security technology. AUGUSTA is marked by its international presence and
excellent customer service.
According to interim figures, in the 2011 fiscal year AUGUSTA generated
consolidated sales revenues of EUR 101.3 million and earnings before
interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of EUR 17.8 million.
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Language: English
Company: Augusta Technologie AG
Willy-Brandt-Platz 3
81829 München
Germany
Phone: +49-(0)89-4357155-19
Fax: +49-(0)89-4357155-56
E-mail: stefanie.zimmermann(at)augusta-ag.com
Internet: www.augusta-ag.com
ISIN: DE000A0D6612, DE0003705992
WKN: A0D661, 370599
Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard);
Freiverkehr in Berlin, Düsseldorf, München, Stuttgart
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