Results for the first half of 2010
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Horgen, August 19, 2010 - Orders received reached CHF 536.6 million in the first
half. Gross revenues amounted to CHF 481.5 million. The significant increase
in volume is attributable to the acquisition of 3A Composites, completed at the
end of November 2009, and to the positive business performance in all divisions.
3A Composites posted a 14% increase in like-for-like revenue and SSM Textile
Machinery and Ismeca Semiconductor have already posted higher revenues for the
first six months of the year than for the whole of 2009.
The Group posted EBITDA of CHF 48.5 million (1H 2009: -13.0) and EBIT of
CHF 33.7 million (1H 2009: -13.7). Net earnings amounted to CHF 23.6 million (1H
2009: -10.5). This includes currency losses of around CHF 5 million and one-time
extraordinary expenses amounting to some CHF 3 million for the spin-off of 3A
Composites and its establishment as an independent entity
SSM Textile Machinery, in a much improved sector environment, saw new orders
increase significantly to CHF 47.2 million (+250%) - albeit starting from a
unique historic low baseline. Revenues more than tripled compared with the
year-back period to CHF 43.8 million (+227%). All regions - led by China -
recorded substantial recoveries in demand. Thanks to a significantly higher
gross margin and low cost structures, the operating result (EBIT) came to CHF
7.2 million, after a loss of just under CHF 6 million. The EBIT margin stood at
a very impressive 18%.
Ismeca Semiconductor - also starting from a low baseline - posted a similar
marked increase in volumes. New orders reached CHF 73.1 million (+267%) and
revenues came to CHF 50.2 million (+204%). The positive gross margin and similar
strict cost management led to an operating result of CHF 6.0 million (1H 2009:
-7.1), which is equivalent to an EBIT margin of 12% - this includes income of
CHF 1.2 million for patents and licenses. An amount of the same magnitude will
be due in the second half. Gains on foreign currency positions produced a
positive financial result which, gratifyingly, led to net income of CHF 8.7
million (1H 2009: -5.5).
3A Composites recorded new orders amounting to CHF 416.3 million and revenues of
CHF 387.3 million, corresponding to an increase of 14% (on a like-for-like
basis). This produced EBITDA of CHF 35.9 million and EBIT of CHF 21.8 million.
An increase in raw material costs prevented an even better result.
Core Materials posted a very good result, favored by strong demand from China in
the wind power sector. Display showed a strong recovery in both Europe and the
US, as many customers replenished their low inventories. Architecture is
recovering with a time lag. Revenues were particularly strong in India, the
Middle East and in Asia generally.
Outlook
The encouraging pace of business is expected to continue in the second half of
the year. All divisions reported a sustained healthy order intake. Given that
some inventories were still at low levels at the beginning of the year, the
second half looks set to be at least equally positive.
Cash and cash equivalents and treasury shares worth some CHF 300 million, plus a
virtually debt-free balance sheet, are still available for acquisition projects.
A conference call in English on the results for the first half of 2010 for
analysts, media representatives and investors will take place today, starting at
3:00 p.m. (CET). Anyone interested in participating can dial in to the call
fifteen minutes before the start using the following number:
Tel. +41 44 580 64 03
The results for the first half of 2010 can be downloaded from the following
link.
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