exceet Group SE: Strong EBITDA performance in Q2 2013 (news with additional features)
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Strong EBITDA performance in Q2 2013
- 1.9% organic revenue growth in Q2 2013 (like-for-like)
- EBITDA margin in Q2 2013 reached 11,2%
- Net profit of EUR 5m in H1 2013 (H1 2012: EUR -3.8m)
- Outlook for the Group remains promising
Revenue Development
Luxemburg, August 15, 2013 - exceet Group SE, a leading international
provider of intelligent electronics and security solutions, posts
consolidated sales of EUR 90.8m (H1 2012: EUR 90.6m / +0.3%) for the first
six months of the current business year. Organically sales decreased by
7.4% in the first half of 2013 compared to H1 of the previous year. The
revenue in Q2 2013 amounted to EUR 47.8m against EUR 44.6m in Q2 2012
representing an increase of 7.2%. In the second quarter of 2013 the revenue
increased organically by 1.9% compared to Q2 2012.
EBITDA Development
The focus on high margin products and services in combination with the
improved cost structure led to a significantly higher EBITDA of EUR 8.2m
(H1 2013) in comparison to EUR 6.6m (H1 2012) showing an increase of 23.7%.
The Group recorded a strong EBITDA performance in Q2 2013 (EUR 5.3m)
compared with Q2 2012 (EUR 1.8m / +194.4%). In comparison to the previous
quarter, the Group managed to nearly double the EBITDA Margin from 6.6% in
Q1 2013 to 11.2% for the second quarter of 2013.
Net Income
The net income of exceet Group has improved from EUR -3.8m (H1 2012) to EUR
5m (H1 2013 / +231.6%). These positive net earnings were impacted by the
gain in financial instruments due to the revaluation of public warrants in
Q1 2013 (EUR 3.4m). The earnings per share (EPS) reached EUR 0.24 (H1
2013) in comparison to EUR -0.11 (H1 2012).
Order Intake
Order intake for the Group reached EUR 100.4m for the first half and an
order backlog of EUR 109.2m was achieved. With a Book-to-Bill ratio of well
above 1.1 the Group is well set for future growth.
Outlook
The outlook for the Group remains very promising, and a strong second
half-year is expected. exceet is confident of reaching its stated ambition
to post positive organic revenue development and improving the recurring
EBITDA margin in comparison with Fiscal Year 2012.
The full report for the second quarter can be accessed here: www.exceet.ch
Contact Information:
exceet Group SE
115, avenue Gaston Diderich
L-1420 Luxemburg
Investor.Relations(at)exceet.lu
ISIN LU0472835155 (Publikums-Aktien), Regulierter Markt, Prime Standard,
Frankfurt/Main
ISIN LU0472839819 (Publikums-Warrants), Regulierter Markt, General
Standard, Frankfurt/Main
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Document: http://n.equitystory.com/c/fncls.ssp?u=PFLCMNSIEI
Document title: exceet Half Year results 2013
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Language: English
Company: exceet Group SE114, avenue Gaston Diderich
L-1420 Luxemburg
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Phone: +352 2600 3181
Fax: +352 2600 3133
E-mail: info(at)exceet.ch
Internet: www.exceet.ch
ISIN: LU0472835155, LU0472839819
WKN: A0YF5P, A1BFHT
Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard);
Freiverkehr in München
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