DGAP-News: Bechtle AG sees new record values in 2010
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Bechtle AG sees new record values in 2010
17.03.2011 / 10:30
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Bechtle AG sees new record values in 2010
- Revenue grows by 25 per cent to 1.72 billion euros
- EBT reaches 61.8 million euros, 42 per cent above prior year
- Dividend up 25 per cent to 0.75 euros
- Optimistic outlook for 2011
Neckarsulm, 17 March 2011 - In the fiscal year 2010, Bechtle AG generated
record revenues of 1.72 billion euros. Revenues increased by 24.9 per cent
from 1,379.3 million euros in the prior year to 1,722.9 million euros in
the reporting period. Earnings before taxes climbed by 41.5 per cent to
61.8 million euros, thus surpassing the previous record from 2008. Compared
to the industry average, the EBT margin again scored an excellent 3.6 per
cent (prior year: 3.2 per cent). Earnings per share increased by 34.8 per
cent to 2.21 euros, compared to 1.64 euros in the prior year. In line with
the fine business performance, the dividend, too, is to be increased
substantially from 0.60 euros in the prior year to 0.75 euros for the
fiscal year 2010.
'With growth of 25 per cent, Bechtle AG performed much better than the IT
market in general. We benefited greatly from the positive economic
development in 2010, and we made good use of our business opportunities.
Once more, the marked increase in market shares underscores our claim of
being the leading IT partner for industry and public sector clients', says
Dr. Thomas Olemotz, Chairman of the Executive Board of Bechtle AG.
IT system house&managed services segment revenue passes one billion mark
With revenue of 1,151.1 million euros (prior year: 920.0 million euros),
the IT system house&managed services segment of Bechtle AG has surpassed
the one billion euro mark by a considerable amount. The growth amounts to
25.1 per cent. The good competitive position and continuous qualification
measures for sales staff were among the factors that contributed to this
result. Organically, the revenue in this segment amounted to 1,121.6
million euros, 21.9 per cent more than in the prior year.
In 2010, the EBIT in the IT system house&managed services segment surged
by 39.1 per cent to 35.9 million euros (prior year: 25.8 million euros).
This was due to the increase in gross profit and the disproportionately low
development of functional costs. The EBIT margin improved from 2.8 per cent
to 3.1 per cent. This positive development mainly reflects the good
employment situation and the associated productivity increase in the fiscal
year just ended.
Profitable growth in IT e-commerce segment
Revenue in the IT e-commerce segment increased by 24.5 per cent to 571.8
million euros (prior year: 459.4 million euros) and is attributable
exclusively to organic growth. In this context, the recruitment of new
sales staff in the international subsidiaries and various qualification
measures proved to be particularly effective. Following a good start to the
year, dynamism in the trading segment increased impressively once again in
the last two quarters.
In the trading segment, Bechtle benefited from its customers' willingness
to invest, achieving an EBIT of 24.9 million euros, 46.8 per cent more than
in the prior year (16.9 million euros). This was balanced by the start-up
costs of several new international subsidiaries. Despite these investments
in further internationalisation, the EBIT margin in IT e-commerce increased
tangibly to 4.4 per cent, compared to 3.7 per cent in the prior year.
Solid balance sheet structure and considerably higher cash flow
The balance sheet figures of the Bechtle Group point to a solid assets
position and financial structure. Cash and cash equivalents including time
deposits and securities increased by 36.6 per cent from 95.0 million euros
to 129.8 million euros. In the reporting period, equity increased by 10.9
per cent from 335.0 million euros to 371.5 million euros. Due to the
balance sheet extension, the equity ratio dropped from 64.3 per cent to
56.8 per cent in the reporting period. However, due to the higher earnings
after taxes, the return on equity improved to 14.2 per cent (prior year:
11.3 per cent). Compared to the prior year, the cash flow from operating
activities increased by 11.8 million euros from 47.3 million euros to 59.1
million euros.
Attractive dividend
Since its IPO, Bechtle has regularly shared its profit with its
shareholders. The company puts a lot of emphasis on the continuity of the
dividend policy. Therefore an attractive dividend is to be paid out this
year, too. For the fiscal year 2010, the Executive Board and the
Supervisory Board propose to the Annual General Meeting that 0.75 euros per
share be paid out. This represents a dividend increase of 0.15 euros per
share compared to the prior year, an increase of 25.0 per cent. In relation
to the much higher annual closing price, the dividend yield is 2.6 per cent
(prior year: 3.2 per cent).
Notable increase in employee numbers
As of 31 December 2010, the Bechtle Group had a total of 4,766 employees,
corresponding to 412 persons or 9.5 per cent more than in the prior year.
The increase is the result of acquisitions as well as new recruitment. As
of the end of the year, Bechtle had 3,471 employees (prior year: 3,158) in
Germany. The number of employees in other countries increased from 1,196 to
1,295. In the IT system house&managed services segment, the headcount
went up from 3,443 to 3,763. The number of employees in the IT e-commerce
segment amounted to 1,003 (prior year: 911).
Optimistic Outlook for 2011
In view of the ongoing good economic situation, the continuously bright
mood indicators and the excellent competitive position of Bechtle AG, the
Executive Board expects business performance to be successful and above the
industry average this year, too. In the IT system house&managed services
segment, acquisitions will remain an integral element of the growth
strategy. In IT e-commerce, the Executive Board mainly focuses on organic
growth and plans to enter additional countries in the coming years. The
next step planned for 2011 is the expansion to Hungary.
'We have made a good start to the new year. We are optimistic for the
current fiscal year, and we are confident that we will be able to keep
Bechtle AG on its profitable growth path in 2011', explains Dr. Thomas
Olemotz.
2010 2009 Change* Including time deposits and securities
Revenue th. euros 1,722,919 1,379,307 +24.9%
Domestic th. euros 1,158,213 921,578 +25.7%
Abroad th. euros 564,706 457,729 +23.4%
IT system house&managed
services th. euros 1,151,119 919,956 +25.1%
IT e-commerce th. euros 571,800 459,351 +24.5%
EBIT th. euros 60,728 42,712 +42.2%
IT system house&managed
services th. euros 35,852 25,768 +39.1%
IT e-commerce th. euros 24,876 16,944 +46.8%
EBT th. euros 61,784 43,662 +41.5%
EBT margin % 3.6 3.2
Earnings after taxes th. euros 46,422 34,258 +35.5%
Earnings per share euros 2.21 1.64 +34.8%
Cash flow from operating
activities th. euros 59,114 47,330 +24.9%
Cash and cash equivalents* th. euros 129,750 94,977 +36.6%
Equity ratio % 56.8 64.3
Number of employees as of 31 Dec. 4,766 4,354 +9.5%
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Company: Bechtle AG
Bechtle Platz 1
74172 Neckarsulm
Deutschland
Phone: +49 (0)71 32/ 9 81-0
Fax: +49 (0)7132/ 9 81 - 8000
E-mail: ir(at)bechtle.com
Internet: www.bechtle.com
ISIN: DE0005158703
WKN: 515870
Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard);
Freiverkehr in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Hannover,
München, Stuttgart
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