Interim report, January-September 2008
Net Insight AB (publ), Corporate Reg. No. 556533-4397
January - September 2008
* Net sales increased by 22% to SEK 204.1 million (167.2).
* Operating earnings improved by 95% to SEK 28.6 million
(14.7)
* Net income improved by 101% to SEK 31.0 million (15.4).
* Net profit margin was 15.2% (9.2)
* Gross margin at 71.6 % is affected by reclassification of
support and training expenses. Adjusted for this item gross margin
was 73.6% (70.6).
* Software and support revenue increased to SEK 74.6 million
(37.6).
* Total cash flow amounted to SEK 4.7 million (16.6).
* Earnings per share amounted to SEK 0.08 (0.04).
Third quarter 2008
* Net sales increased by 14% to SEK 66.2 million (58.3).
* Operating earnings improved by 33% to SEK 8.6 million
(6.5)
* Net income improved by 36% to SEK 9.1 million (6.7).
* Gross margin at 74.8% is affected by reclassification of
support and training expenses. Adjusted for this item gross margin
was 76.8% (70.6).
* Software and support revenue increased to SEK 33.8 million
(12.6).
* Total cash flow amounted to SEK 14.0 million (4.3).
* Earnings per share amounted to SEK 0.02 (0.02).
The first nine months of 2008 has been our most profitable period so
far with strong margins, positive cash flow and revenue growth. We
have built a customer base that generates stable repeat business and
we win new customers in new markets. Some larger projects sometimes
have longer sales processes and we experience quarterly business
fluctuations due to the timing of a number of these projects.
The Beijing Olympics is over and as communicated in the press this
was the world's largest and most mission critical TV event. As
previously communicated, Net Insight delivered and installed Nimbra
equipment under the contract with the Host Broadcaster, BOB. This is
a very important project for Net Insight and our network solution has
generated strong market interest, which has already generated some
new business for us.
Digital TV is on the rise in China, the world's largest TV market,
and the government has set an aggressive timetable for the DTT
transition process. Mobile TV is also taking off where SARFT plans to
rollout Mobile TV services across China by the end of 2009. This
creates new opportunities for Net Insight and during the third
quarter we received a first order for a TV distribution network in
China.
Today we count many telecom operators as customers. In North America,
as well as in Asia, we have recently won smaller initial business
with telcos but with large-scale IPTV and other networks being
deployed over time, these customer relationships represent
significant business potential for Net Insight.
We have invested in our sales channels to continue our expansion in
our prioritized segments in Europe, Eastern Europe, Middle East and
Asia. New local partners and expanded sales resources are driving new
business in these areas even though it takes time to gain full speed
in newly established sales channels and markets. We actively pursue
many new projects in over 30 countries.
The transition to Digital Terrestrial TV continues around the world
and is an important market driver for Net Insight's business with
numerous business opportunities and customer wins. The size of
initial individual DTT contracts has so far been smaller than we
first anticipated and in some market areas the digitalization process
is taking slightly longer time, but our exceptionally strong
references are now a great asset for us.
Our progress in the first part of 2008 has been very encouraging and
Net Insight is in a good position to capture the growth opportunities
in our identified markets. Our market leading product portfolio for
efficient media transport, a solid customer base, strong financial
position and performance and a growing market presence represent a
very good platform for the future.
The full report as pdf-file can be downloaded below.
Stockholm, 23 October 2008
Fredrik Trägårdh
Chief Executive Officer
For more information, please contact:
Fredrik Trägårdh, CEO Net Insight AB
Tel.: +46 (0) 8-685 04 00, email: fredrik.tragardh@netinsight.net
Lars Kevsjö, CFO Net Insight AB
Tel.: +46 (0) 8-685 04 00, email: lars.kevsjo@netinsight.net
Net Insight AB
Net Insight AB (publ)Box 42093
126 14 Stockholm
Tel +46 (0) 8 685 04 00
www.netinsight.net
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