Neo Industrial Plc STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 5 May 2011 at 2.30 pm
NEO INDUSTRIAL'S INTERIM REPORT JANUARY –MARCH 2011
Sales growth in all sectors – negative beginning of year for Avilon
Comparable figures ( ) refer to last year's corresponding period unless otherwise stated.
SUMMARY FOR THE FIRST QUARTER 2011
- The Group’s net sales were EUR 31.6 (16.6) million.
- Operating result -7.2 (-2.3) million.
- Cable business net sales grew from the previous year by 47%, EUR 24.5 (16.6) million.
- Cable business operating result was however negative, EUR -0.4 (-2.0) million.
- The domestic cable market was lively - business picked up also in Russia.
- Viscose Fibers business net sales were EUR 7.1 million.
- Viscose Fibers result was negative, EUR -6.6 million due to plant startup costs as well as reduced capacity utilization due to temporary availability problems of the main raw material.
- The demand situation for Avilon’s fiber is very good - the factory's pulp supply is secure and the production can continue to be increased.
- The Single Family Housing segment’s net sales were EUR 22.5 million. Profitability improved from the previous year. New orders received in Finland grew 18%, sales also showed growth in the Baltic countries and Russia.
Managing Director Markku E. Rentto:
- Neo Industrial’s first quarter of 2011 was negative as expected, but sales grew in all sectors. The Cable division's market situation has improved significantly and its first quarter net sales were very good. The production reorganizing which had been straining the profitability of Reka Cables in Finland were brought to conclusion. The sector is ready for market growth, which we expect on the basis of both offer and order backlog at the end of March.
Viscose fibers’ first quarter in operation was eventful. Avilon’s first steps coincided with price increases and availability problems of dissolving pulp, the main raw material for viscose fibers. Start of production was therefore moved from December 2010 to mid January. As the factory started up and went into production, Avilon prepared for a shutdown at the end of March due to a shortage of pulp. Sourcing of pulp was again confirmed in April and the plant resumed production on 21 April 2011. The main production line is now operating at full capacity and pulp supplies are secured. After the initial difficulties, Avilon’s prospects look promising.
The Single Family Housing business, our associated company Finndomo, increased new orders in Finland during the review period by almost 20%. A change in strategy means Finndomo now focuses on the domestic market as well as the Baltic countries and Russia. Cost controls continue in the group and alternative options for operations in Sweden will be sought.
KEY FIGURES
| 1–3 /2011 | 1–3 /2010 | |
| Turnover, EUR million, of which | 31.6 | 16.6 |
| - Cable business | 24.5 | 16.6 |
| - Viscose Fibers | 7.1 | 0.0 |
| - Other operations | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Operating result, EUR million, of which | -7.2 | -2.3 |
| - Cable business | -0.4 | -2.0 |
| - Viscose Fibers | -6.6 | 0.0 |
| - Other operations | -0.3 | -0.3 |
| Profit or loss for the period, EUR million | -7.5 | -2.2 |
| Earnings per share, EUR | -1.26 | -0.37 |
| ROI, % | -11.1 | -2.5 |
| Equity ratio, % | 22.7 | 47.5 |
FINANCIAL RESULT, BALANCE SHEET AND FINANCING
Neo Industrial Group's net sales for January-March 2011 was EUR 31.6 (16.6) million. Net income was a loss, EUR -7.2(-2.3) million. The main reason for the negative result was the establishment of the Viscose Fibers business. Avilon’s launching costs included the delay of start up from December 2010 to the middle of January 2011, as well as difficulties in raw material availability and the associated reduction of capacity utilization at the end of the reviewed period.
The Viscose Fibers business operating loss was EUR 6.6 million. The review period was the segment's first quarter in which it had net sales (EUR 7.1 million).
The Cable business net sales rose significantly from the previous year to EUR 24.5 (16.6) million, but the result was a EUR 0.4 million loss, although less than the previous year (EUR -2.0 million).
Net sales of the Single Family Housing business (EUR 22.5 million during the review period) is not included in the Group's net sales figure but is described in the business review. The segment has been reported from May 2010, so comparative figures for 2010 are not yet reported for 2011. Neo Industrial’s Single Family Housing business share of the Finndomo group result is reported in the Consolidated Income Statement under the item “Share of the result of associates”.
At the end of the period under review, the balance sheet total stood at EUR 117.1 (107.1) million. Neo Industrial’s liquidity situation has been tight due to start-up investment requirements for Avilon Ltd and the multiplicity of the related financing arrangements, as well as sharp price increases of metals and plastics in the Cable business.
Reka Cables’ working capital is financed with a revolving bank credit of EUR 6.0 million and factoring credit of 9.5 million. EUR 0.4 million of the bank credit was unused on 3 March2011. Of the factoring facility, EUR 1.7 million was unused. Avilon has EUR 6.0 million factoring credit, which was not used during the review period.
This report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 requirements for interim reports. The same principles have been followed as in the financial statement for 2010. During the review period, the Group adopted new accounting principles for handling Avilon Ltd's emission rights. Emission rights received are recognized as intangible assets and deferred income. The handling of emission rights is described further in the interim report accounting policies section.
MAJOR EVENTS DURING THE REVIEW PERIOD
Cable business
The Cable business sales grew significantly in the first quarter. Business segment net sales for January-March 2011 was EUR 24.5 (16.6) million, an increase of 47%. Operating loss decreased to EUR -0.4 (-2.0) million. The loss includes 0.3 million non-recurring charges from the already completed Reka Cables domestic production restructuring started at the beginning of the last quarter of 2010. The impact on 2010 profitability from the Riihimäki factory breakdown insurance case is however still pending.
At the beginning of the year, the Cable market was vibrant, much improved from the first quarter of the previous year, when the downturn was reflected in the reduced demand. The biggest growth came from Finland and the Baltic countries fueled by the growth in electricity wholesale markets. The company's offer and order backlog at the end of the review period were both at a good level.
The Russian market was as good as Finland in the first quarter, but the competitive situation remained tight. The abolishment of the duty-free status of metals in Russia this year requires a change in Reka Cables operating model and alternatives were examined during the review period. Russian operations during the review period resulted in a positive operating result. The negative trend that started in fall 2008 has been halted, and the outlook is positive for the whole of 2011.
Raw material price increases and fluctuations still challenge the working capital management of Reka Cables. Copper prices remain high, and aluminum prices have risen even more than expected. Plastic raw material prices are rising with the price of oil and will also be more expensive throughout. In addition, the availability of raw materials remained challenging in some places. Reka Cables strives to manage the situation with safeguards and good working capital management. High demand in the first quarter gave Reka Cables and the whole sector enhanced opportunities to increase prices to meet part of the raw materials cost level.
The capacity of Reka Cables’ Hyvinkää and Keuruu factories during the reporting period was, in the main, effectively used. At the medium and high voltage cable manufacturing plant in Riihimäki, utilization due to the seasonal nature of the products was of lower than other factories, but like other factories, the level of its offer backlog at the end of the period was good. In the early spring, Reka Cables recruited more than 25 new employees to Finnish manufacturing activities.
Net sales of associate company, telecommunications and fiber optic cables manufacturer Nestor Cables Ltd was EUR 3.3 (3.2) million. Net sales increased 5% from the previous year's corresponding period. First quarter earnings were still negative as a long and harsh winter season depressed demand for optical fiber underground cables. The installation season is delayed for the same reason, but full-year demand is expected to grow significantly.
Viscose Fibers
The Viscose Fibers business encompasses Avilon Oy, a Valkeakoski-based viscose fiber plant that Neo Industrial acquired in the autumn of 2010. The Avilon Ltd factory successfully started production on 13 January 2011. Net sales during the review period were EUR 7.1 million. The operating result was a EUR -6.6 million loss. Start up costs increased with difficulties in raw material availability and subsequent delay in start up from December 2010 to the middle of January 2011 and, for the same reason, reduced capacity utilization in late March.
The demand for dissolving pulp increased with the historical peak in the shortage of cotton from November 2010 onwards. At the end of 2010, Avilon secured the pulp deliveries for the first quarter, but by the end of March, supplies could no longer be guaranteed. Since operation below capacity is not economic, Avilon made the decision at the end of the review period to temporarily halt production until the raw materials supply was secured. In this context, Avilon decided to start co-determination negotiations with personnel to adjust operations in case of any shutdown. Avilon also announced plans for a second production line to launch in the third quarter. Neo Industrial announced this on 30 March 2011.
Demand for Avilon’s viscose fiber exceeded the supply capacity of the plant, which is limited by the above mentioned dissolving pulp availability. Quality of the plant's products has been excellent. Viscose fibers were delivered to both old and new customers. Avilon sold about 4,200 tons of production during January to March.
During the review period, Avilon also started manufacturing a special fire retardant fiber product. The first deliveries were made to a U.S. customer and test samples were also submitted in Europe. Fire retardant fiber demand however, was low at the beginning of the year due to slow housing construction in the U.S., the main market area. Fire retardant fiber applications are however diversified and its use is growing in a number of areas with increased fire safety legislation, leading to strong interest in Avilon’s products. The in-house developed technology of Avilon fire retardant fiber is less expensive than competing solutions and a high performance product. Getting started in the new heavily regulated, flame retardant textile market is, however, slower to enter than the basic viscose fiber market.
During the review period, Avilon made an agreement with the Finnish Berner company to supply sodium sulfate, a viscose manufacturing by-product, to Berner for further processing. By-product sales represent EUR 1 to 2 million in sales revenue annually.
Avilon’s production of viscose fibers has significant growth expectations, as viscose is the main substitute for cotton. Cotton cultivation is decreasing leading to a global cotton shortage, which is expected to continue for at least though to 2012. Estimates used by Avilon show that the demand for viscose fibers in the total textile fiber market will grow 3.5% annually in the next few years.
During the review period, Avilon’s emission rights were sold in entirety.
Single Family Housing
Finndomo sales increased in January-March from the previous year and stood at EUR 22.5 million. Finnish business development was very positive. New orders received in Finland was also a positive development, new orders received at the beginning of the year increased by 18% compared to the previous year. The winter months are traditionally the weakest quarter from both the profit and sales point of view.
Neo Industrial decided during the review period to make additional investment in Finndomo together with the other principal owner. Neo Industrial’s proportion of the investment is EUR 2.8 million, which during the review period is the form of a loan to be converted to an equity investment in the second quarter.
Growth in the single family housing market leveled off during the second half of 2010 and was only a couple of percent at the beginning of 2011, but the sector's sales are expected to continue to grow 5-10% this year.
In the regional construction segment, the most significant events were the Pakila single family house building permit approvals and winning the City of Helsinki’s Honkasuo area eco- and energy-efficient family house competition. Finndomo will deliver the Pakila area houses during the fall of 2011. The Honkasuo area is at the planning stage together with the city. Finndomo has more than 300 family house projects in regional developments in Finland under construction or planned.
Finndomo has sharpened its strategy during the period. The Finndomo group will focus on the house business, project construction and development of sales in Finland, Russia and the Baltic region. In the Baltics and Russia, the sales efforts made according to the new strategy brought results already during the review period. The company will also continue efforts to improve profitability. Under the strategy, the Group's Swedish operations will undergo local corporate reorganization, filed by Finndomo AB on 23 February 2011. Neo Industrial announced this on the same day. Investigation into the possible sale of the Swedish business has started. The corporate reorganization does not apply to Finnish business.
MAJOR EVENTS AFTER THE REVIEW PERIOD
At the end of March, the Viscose Fiber business, Avilon, was prepared for a longer temporary shutdown that was avoided as the company ensured its pulp supply. Avilon production restarted on 21 April 2011 and temporary layoffs were avoided. Negotiations to safeguard future pulp deliveries are ongoing. Neo Industrial announced this on 20 April 2011.
INVESTMENTS
The Group's investments totaled EUR 0.5 (0.3) million, of which EUR 0.1 million was allocated to the Cable business and EUR 0.4 million to the Viscose Fibers business. The Group's long-term leases of real estate are taken into account according to IFRS under the provisions of fixed assets.
SHARES AND SHARE CAPITAL
Neo Industrial Plc’s share capital is divided into A and B shares. The total share capital including all shares stood at EUR 24,082,000 on 31 March 2011 and the number of shares was 6,020,360. The number of shares includes 92,727 B shares owned by Neo Industrial. The holding represents 1.5% of the company’s share capital and 1.1% of the votes. The company held no A-shares. Neo Industrial Corporation B-shares (NEO1V) are listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Stock Exchange's Main List.
| Company shares | 31.3.2011 | 31.3.2010 |
| Company share capital (EUR) | 24,082 000 | 24,082,000 |
| A shares (20 votes/share) B shares (1 vote/share) | 139,600 | 139,600 |
| B shares (1 vote/share) | 5,880,760 | 5,880,760 |
| Total | 6,020,360 | 6,020,360 |
| B shares held by the company | 92,727 | 63,487 |
A total of 94 506 (65 128) of the company's Class B shares traded on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki in January-March, which corresponded to 1.6% (1.1%) of the total number of shares. The share price on 31.03.2011 was EUR 6.99 (7.45) per share, and the period average exchange rate January-March was EUR 6.74, the lowest quotation was EUR 5.51 (5.91) and the highest EUR 7.99 (8.20). The company's market capitalization was valued at EUR 41.1 (44.3) million on 31 March 2011.
PURCHASING OF OWN SHARES
During the period, Neo Industrial did not exercise the authorizations of the general meetings (10 June 2009 and 9 June 2010) to repurchase shares. The Annual General Meeting on 30 March 2011 approved a new authorization.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The company's Annual General Meeting was held in Helsinki on 30 March 2011.
The AGM confirmed the number of Board members is six (6) and re-appointed the following members to the Board of Directors: Matti Lainema (Chairman), Pekka Soini (Deputy Chairman), and as members, Ilpo Helander, Risto Kyhälä, Taisto Riski and Raimo Valo.
Decisions from the AGM were given a separate release on 30 March 2011.
Neo Industrial’s audit committee members are Ilpo Helander, Taisto Riski and Pekka Soini. The company's new, 30 March 2011 constituted audit committee members are Taisto Riski, Pekka Soini and Raimo Valo.
The company's Managing Director is Markku E. Rentto.
GROUP STRUCTURE AND SHAREHOLDERS
Neo Industrial Plc is the parent company of the group, which includes the Neo Industrial wholly owned subsidiaries Novalis Plc, Alnus Ltd, as well as Carbatec Ltd. and its subsidiaries and associated companies. Carbatec Ltd is Avilon Ltd's parent company. The domicile of Neo Industrial is Hyvinkää.
On 31 March 2011, Neo Industrial had 12,380 shareholders. The company's largest shareholder, Reka Ltd, held 50.76% of shares and 65.77% of votes. Neo Industrial Plc is thus part of the Reka Group. Reka Ltd is domiciled in Hyvinkää.
At the end of March, the combined holding of the ten largest shareholders was 60.7% of the shares and 72.7% of the votes. On 31 March 2011, Members of the Board, CEO and CFO directly owned and controlled a total of 2,951,917 Neo Industrial B series shares.
PERSONNEL
During the review period, the Group employed an average number of 607 (512) persons. At the end of March 2011, the Group had 625 (515) employees, of which 478 were in the Cable business and 133 in the Viscose Fibers business.
RISKS AND UNCERTAINTY FACTORS
Neo Industrials financial risks are currency, interest rate, commodity, liquidity, credit and investment market risks. Financial risks and protection measures are described in more detail in notes to the financial statements. The company's future risk factors are related to the business development of the portfolio companies.
The Group's liquidity situation is tight. Previously promised funding, connected to the decision on Avilon’s acquisition and start-up, has not materialized within the agreed timetable. In addition, it has not been possible to take up part of Avilon Ltd's financing solution because the related loan guarantee by the municipality is still pending appeal. The market price of the Viscose Fiber business's main raw material, dissolving pulp, rose almost vertically at the end of 2010 and remained at a high level during the review period. The Cable business liquidity is particularly tight due to copper price increases.
The Cable business's most significant risks are related to market development as well as raw material prices and currency fluctuations. Elevated metals prices and strong volume growth will increase the need for working capital required for operational activities. This, together with strong seasonal fluctuations, bring pressure to liquidity management. Reka Cables’ Riihimäki testing equipment failure in the summer of 2010 caused the company a reputation risk, which the company is trying to control by bringing the flexibility of production back to normal and ensuring good customer service.
Viscose Fibers is a new business that is subject to the risks associated with any business start-up. The main risks of the sector are market and competitor development, currency fluctuations and raw material price fluctuations and availability. The most important raw material is dissolving pulp.
For the Single Family Housing business, the main risks of the industry are demand and competitor development, production capacity and utilization level, raw material price fluctuations and success of the restructuring.
NEAR-TERM OUTLOOK
Although results for the first quarter of 2011 are negative due to the cable business seasonality and Avilon start up expenses, the Group's earnings outlook for 2011 is positive.
Cable industry market conditions and profitability improved at the end of 2010. Additionally, significant, non-recurring expenses caused by production reorganization have been completed during the review period. Cable business operating profit is expected to rise to be positive in 2011.
Viscose manufacturing industry was successfully launched at the beginning of the year. As the bulk of the production start-up investments were made in 2010 and the first quarter of 2011, we expect the operating profit to be positive on the second half of the year.
The market situation for the Single Family Housing business sector is expected to continue to develop favorably. Finndomo’s Finnish business operating margin was positive for the second half of 2010 and restructuring has proceeded well. Alternatives are being sought for the Swedish operations, currently under corporate reorganization.
As net sales double in the beginning of the year, liquidity is critical and requires special attention throughout the year. In order to ensure liquidity and to allow strong growth, in addition to the financing and payment term negotiations, actions will be taken to boost inventory turnover and free up capital assets.
Helsinki, 5 May 2011
Neo Industrial Plc
Board of Directors
For additional information please contact:
Markku E. Rentto, Managing Director , tel. 020 720 9191
Sari Tulander, Financial Director, tel. 020 720 9192
Neo Industrial Plc's strategy is to invest mainly in industrial companies with similar synergic benefits. The aim of investments is with active ownership to develop the purchased companies and establish additional value. Returns are sought through both dividend flow and an increase in value. Neo Industrial's B shares are listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Stock Exchange.
Neo Industrial’s segments are Cable (Reka Cables, Expokabel, Nestor Cables), Viscose Fibers (Avilon) and Single Family Housing (Finndomo).
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT (IFRS)
| EUR 1,000 | 1.1. - 31.3.2011 | 1.1. - 31.3.2010 |
| Turnover | 31,615 | 16,603 |
| Change in inventories of finished products and production in progress | 5,095 | -732 |
| Production for own use | 14 | 37 |
| Materials and services | -33,933 | -10,663 |
| Personnel expenses | -5,319 | -3,163 |
| Depreciation and impairment | -1,275 | -1,215 |
| Other operating income and expenses | -3,409 | -3,124 |
| -38,827 | -18,860 | |
| Operating profit or loss | -7,212 | -2,257 |
| Financial income | 179 | 407 |
| Financial expenses | -850 | -295 |
| Share of the result of associates | -1,669 | 0 |
| Profit or loss before taxes | -9,552 | -2,146 |
| Taxes | 2,057 | -98 |
| Profit or loss for the period | -7,495 | -2,244 |
| Profit or loss attributable to | ||
| Equity holders of the parent | -7,531 | -2,180 |
| Minority interests | 37 | -64 |
| -7,495 | -2,244 | |
| Earnings per share attributable to the shareholders of the parent (EUR) | ||
| before and after dilution, EUR | -1.26 | -0.37 |
| Number of shares | 5,928,483 | 5,956,873 |
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | ||
| Profit or loss | -7,495 | -2,244 |
| Other comprehensive items | ||
| Translation differences related to foreign units | 163 | 1,751 |
| Total | 163 | 1,751 |
| Total comprehensive income | -7,332 | -494 |
| Total comprehensive income attributable to | ||
| Equity holders of the parent | -7,314 | -531 |
| Minority interest | 37 | 37 |
| -7,278 | -494 | |
| Equity / share | 4.39 | 7.31 |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (IFRS)
| EUR 1,000 | 31.3.2011 | 31.12.2010 |
| ASSETS | ||
| Non-current assets | ||
| Goodwill | 3,795 | 3,624 |
| Other intangible assets | 7,838 | 7,765 |
| Tangible assets | 42,902 | 43,719 |
| Holdings in associates | 3,000 | 4,668 |
| Receivables | 149 | 1 |
| Derivative contracts | 0 | 66 |
| Deferred tax assets | 5,153 | 3,040 |
| Total non-current assets | 62,837 | 62,883 |
| Current assets | ||
| Inventories | 22,720 | 17,529 |
| Sales receivables and other receivables | 26,775 | 19,880 |
| Tax receivables from the profit | 0 | 17 |
| Derivative contracts | 1,008 | 1,174 |
| Other financial assets | 2,900 | 2,894 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1,341 | 2,734 |
| Total current assets | 54,744 | 44,229 |
| Total Assets | 117,582 | 107,112 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | ||
| Shareholder's equity | ||
| Share capital | 24,082 | 24,082 |
| Premium fund | 66 | 66 |
| Reserve fund | 1,221 | 1,221 |
| Own shares | -599 | -599 |
| Translation differences | -1,076 | -1,239 |
| Retained profit | -18,969 | -11,492 |
| Other unrestricted equity | 21,327 | 21,327 |
| Equity attributable to shareholders of the parent | 26,051 | 33,366 |
| Minority interest | 610 | 573 |
| Total shareholders´ equity | 26,661 | 33,939 |
| Non-current liabilities | ||
| Deferred tax liabilities | 4,034 | 4,047 |
| Provisions | 849 | 839 |
| Interest-bearing liabilities | 25,842 | 25,905 |
| Non-interest-bearing liabilities | 1,584 | 1,584 |
| Current liabilities | ||
| Tax liabilities from the profit | 98 | 24 |
| Short-term interest-bearing liabilities | 25,605 | 16,314 |
| Accounts payable and other liabilities | 32,908 | 24,459 |
| Total liabilities | 90,920 | 73,172 |
| Shareholders’ equity and liabilities | 117,582 | 107,112 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (IFRS)
| EUR 1,000 | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J |
| Shareholders’ equity 31.12.2009 | 24,082 | 66 | 1,221 | -382 | -2,013 | 21,327 | -308 | 43,993 | 1,445 | 45,437 |
| Translation differences | 1,751 | 1,751 | 1,751 | |||||||
| Result for the period | -2,282 | -2,282 | 37 | -2,245 | ||||||
| Dividends paid | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Acquired own shares | -22 | -22 | -22 | |||||||
| Minority interest | 120 | 120 | -219 | -99 | ||||||
| Shareholders’ equity 31.3.2010 | 24,082 | 66 | 1,221 | -403 | -263 | 21,327 | -2,470 | 43,560 | 1,263 | 44,823 |
| EUR 1,000 | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J |
| Shareholders’ equity 31.12.2010 | 24,082 | 66 | 1,221 | -599 | -1,239 | 21,327 | -11,491 | 33,366 | 573 | 33,939 |
| Translation differences | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Result for the period | 163 | -7,478 | -7,315 | 37 | 7,278 | |||||
| Dividends paid | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| Acquired own shares | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| Minority interest | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| Shareholders’ equity 31.3.2011 | 24,082 | 66 | 1,221 | -599 | -1,076 | 21,327 | -18,969 | 26,051 | 610 | 26,661 |
Letter code explanations:
A Share capital
B Premium fund
C Reserve fund
D Own shares
E Translation differences
F Other unrestricted equity
G Retained profit
H Total
I Minority interest
J Shareholders’ equity
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS, IFRS
| EUR 1,000 | 1.1. - 31.3.2011 | 1.1. - 31.3.2010 |
| Cash flows from operating activities | ||
| Payments received from operating activities | 36,012 | 12,327 |
| Payments paid on operating activities | -41,686 | -14,580 |
| Paid interests and other financial expenses | -515 | 97 |
| Interests received and other financial incomes | 92 | 23 |
| Direct taxes paid | -1 | -44 |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | -6,097 | -2,176 |
| Cash flows from investing activities | ||
| Investments in tangible assets | ||
| Sales of tangible assets | -373 | -249 |
| Investments in intangible assets | -164 | -4 |
| Loans granted | -2,182 | -250 |
| Net cash provided by investing activities | -2,719 | -503 |
| Cash flows from financing activities | ||
| Acquisition of own shares | 0 | -21 |
| Increase in loans | 7,669 | 1,109 |
| Decrease in loans | 0 | -102 |
| Payments of finance lease activities | -257 | -187 |
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 7,412 | 799 |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents | -1,404 | -1,880 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period | 2,734 | 2,797 |
| Exchange rate differences | 11 | 103 |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 1,341 | 1,020 |
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
This report has been drawn up in accordance with IAS 34 requirements for interim reports.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The interim report applies the same principles as in the financial statement for 2010.
During the review period, the Group adopted a new accounting principle due to Avilon Ltd's treatment of emission rights. Emission rights received are recognized as intangible assets and deferred income. Emission rights are valued at current fair or otherwise probable value. If the emission rights market value drops significantly below the book value and the decline is considered permanent, it is recognized as an impairment loss, which the Group does not intend to use internally. Deferred revenue is recognized in other operating income during the period for which the corresponding rights are granted. Actual emissions are corresponding expenses in the income statement under other operating expenses and appear in the balance sheet reserves. Emission rights and related provisions are derecognized when they are submitted to cover obligations or sold. Any gains or losses are recognized in the income statement.
SEGMENT REPORTING
| 31.3.2011 | Cable | Viscose Fibers | Single Family Housing | Eliminations and other operations | Group total |
| EUR 1,000 | |||||
| Turnover | 24,485 | 7,130 | 0 | 0 | 31,615 |
| Segment's operating profit | -391 | -6,570 | 0 | 0 | -6,961 |
| Unallocated items | 0 | 0 | 0 | -251 | -251 |
| Operating profit | -391 | -6,570 | 0 | -251 | -7,212 |
| Share of the result of associates | -1,669 | -1,669 | |||
| Unallocated items | 914 | 914 | |||
| Profit or loss for the period | -6,150 | ||||
| Assets | |||||
| Segment's assets | 83,041 | 19,856 | 3,000 | 105,896 | |
| Unallocated items | 11,686 | 11,686 | |||
| Total assets | 83,041 | 19,856 | 3,000 | 11,686 | 117,582 |
| Liabilities | |||||
| Segment's liabilities | 62,992 | 26,434 | 0 | 90,920 | |
| Unallocated items | 1,494 | ||||
| Total liabilities | 62,992 | 26,434 | 0 | 1,494 | 90,920 |
| Assets - liabilities | 20,049 | -6,579 | 3,000 | 10,191 | 26,661 |
| Investments | 72 | 420 | 0 | 42 | 534 |
| Depreciations | -1,004 | -266 | 0 | -4 | -1,274 |
| 31.3.2010 | Cable | Viscose Fibers | Single Family Housing | Eliminations and other operations | Group total |
| EUR 1,000 | |||||
| Turnover | 16,603 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52,707 |
| Segment's operating profit | -1,958 | 0 | 0 | -1,958 | |
| Unallocated items | -299 | -299 | |||
| Operating profit | -1,958 | 0 | 0 | -299 | -2,257 |
| Share of the result of associates | 0 | 0 | |||
| Unallocated items | 13 | 13 | |||
| Profit or loss for the period | -2,244 | ||||
| Assets | |||||
| Segment's assets | 80,601 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 80,601 |
| Unallocated items | 13,709 | 13,709 | |||
| Total assets | 80,601 | 0 | 0 | 13,709 | 94,310 |
| Liabilities | |||||
| Segment's liabilities | 55,519 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55,519 |
| Unallocated items | -6,032 | -6,032 | |||
| Total liabilities | 55,519 | 0 | 0 | -6,032 | 49,487 |
| Assets - liabilities | 25,082 | 0 | 0 | 19,740 | 44,822 |
| Investments | 257 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 260 |
| Depreciations | -1,223 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1,223 |
| Cable business turnover per product group | 1-3/2011 | 1-3/2010 |
| LV energy | 10.4 | 7.0 |
| Power cable | 14.1 | 9.6 |
| Others | 24.5 | 16.6 |
| Cable business turnover per sales area | 1-3/2011 | 1-3/2010 |
| EU-countries | 20.1 | 13.2 |
| Non-EU-countries | 4.4 | 3.4 |
| Total | 24.5 | 16.6 |
The cable division's three largest customers are Onninen, Rexel and Sonepar. Each accounted for more than 10% of net sales.
| Cable business turnover per sales area | 1-3/2011 | 1-3/2010 |
| EU-countries | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| Non-EU-countries | 5.6 | 0.0 |
| Total | 7.1 | 0.0 |
ASSOCIATES ACQUIRED
Finndomo
In April 2010, Neo Industrial invested on 30% share of prefabricated single family house manufacturer Finndomo Ltd. Below is the purchase price allocation calculation.
| EUR 1,000 |
Share of acquirees book value |
Fair value and recalculation adjustments |
Fair value |
| Net assets acquired | |||
| Intangible assets | 104 | 4,787 | 4,891 |
| Tangible assets | 8,032 | 1,099 | 9,131 |
| Inventories | 8,157 | 0 | 8,157 |
| Deferred tax receivables | 732 | 3,878 | 4,610 |
| Current receivables | 3,986 | 0 | 3,986 |
| Cash in hand and at bank | 803 | 0 | 803 |
| Available for sale assets | 19 | 1,416 | 1,435 |
| Provisions | -10 | 0 | -10 |
| Current liabilities | -12,397 | 0 | -12,397 |
| Non-current liabilities | -18,204 | 0 | -18,204 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | -162 | -1,905 | -2,067 |
| Total net assets acquired | 337 | ||
| Share of the net assets of associates | 337 | ||
| Goodwill | 5,663 | ||
| Total cost of acquisition | 6,000 |
CHANGE IN NON-CURRENT ASSETS
| EUR 1,000 | 01-03/2011 | 01-12/2010 |
| Book value at the beginning of the period | 43,719 | 32,978 |
| Investment | 372 | 15,448 |
| Decrease | 0 | -944 |
| Depreciations | -1,271 | -4,224 |
| Translation differences | 82 | 461 |
| Book value at the end of the period | 42,902 | 43,719 |
CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
| EUR 1,000 | 31.3.2011 | 31.12.2010 |
| Debts with corporate mortgages | ||
| Loans from financial institutions | 10,379 | 10,520 |
| Granted corporate mortgages | 21,820 | 21,820 |
| Debts with securities or guarantees | ||
| Loans from financial institutions | 13,533 | 13,533 |
| 5,400 | 5,400 | |
| Book value of pledged securities | 25,712 | 25,712 |
| Granted guarantees | 18,933 | 18,933 |
| Other collaterals | ||
| Guarantees and payment commitments | 4,849 | 3,173 |
| Debts with corporate mortgages | 2,784 | 2,894 |
| Loans from financial institutions | 3,000 | 3,000 |
Commitments
Sales receivables, which were EUR 8.9 million on 31.3.2011 (EUR 6.0 million on 31.12.2010), are surety for factoring credit, which was EUR 7.8 million on 31.3.2011 (EUR 3.6 million on 31.12.2010)
INVESTMENT COMMITMENTS
Investment commitments on tangible non-current assets on 31 March 2011 were 0.1 million euros (0.4 million euros on 31 December 2010).
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS VALID ON THE BALANCE SHEET DATE
| EUR 1,000 | Positive current values | Negative current values | Current net values 31.3.2011 | Current net values 31.12.2010 | Nominal values 31.3.2011 | Nominal values 31.12.2010 |
| Currency derivatives | ||||||
| Forward exchange agreements | 0 | -9 | -9 | -26 | 1,545 | 1,545 |
| Raw material options | ||||||
| Metal derivatives | 1,008 | 0 | 1,008 | 1,240 | 3,945 | 4,366 |
| Total derivatives | 1,008 | -9 | ||||
| Long-term derivatives deducted | ||||||
| Short-term share | 1,008 | -9 | ||||
RELATED PARTY EVENTS
Neo Industrial Plc and therefore Neo Industrial Group belongs to Reka Group. Reka Ltd had a 50.76% (50.76%) holding of shares and 60.77% (60.77%) of votes.
RELATED PARTY EVENTS
Related party events with Reka group
| EUR 1,000 | 1-3/2011 | 1-3/2010 |
| Sales | 5 | 4 |
| Other purchases | -429 | -349 |
| Interest revenues | 5 | 0 |
| Sales receivables and other receivables at end of the period | 1 495 | 1,344 |
| Finance leases (activated on the balance sheet) | -10 567 | -8,301 |
| Other debts at end of the period | -5 | -52 |
Other related party events
| EUR 1,000 | 1-3/2011 | 1-3/2010 |
| Interest revenues | 50 | 29 |
| Loan receivables | 1 200 | 2 000 |
| Sales receivables and other receivables at end of the period | 50 | 8 |
The Managing Director of Neo Industrial has significant controlling power in SAV Rahoitus Plc.
Other related parties consist of companies that have connection through owner having significant controlling power. Transactions with other related parties consist of transactions with SAV Rahoitus Plc. Loan receivables consist of short-term corporate loans, which have been made in 2009 after comparing different possibilities to invest cash funds with better revenues than what could be got with temporal bank deposits. Loans have collaterals.
CALCULATION OF KEY FIGURES
| Return on investment (ROI) % | = | Profit before taxes + interest and other financial expenses | x 100 |
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[Balance sheet total – obligatory provisions and non-interest bearing liabilities] (average) |
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| Equity ratio, % | = | Shareholders’ equity + minority interest minus deferred tax liabilities | x 100 |
| Balance sheet total – advances received | |||
| Earnings/share (EPS), EUR | = | Profit for the period belonging to equity holders of the parent | |
| Number of shares adjusted for share issues (average) | |||
| Equity/share, EUR | = | Shareholders´ equity - minority interest minus deferred tax liabilities | |
| Number of shares adjusted for share issues at the end of the financial period |
Comments made in this report that do not refer to actual facts that have already taken place are future estimates.
Such estimates include expectations concerning market trends, growth and profitability, and statements that include the terms believe', assume', will be', or a similar expression. Since these estimates are based on current plans and estimates, they involve risks and uncertainty factors which may lead to results differing substantially from current statements. Such factors include 1) operating conditions, e.g. continued success in production and consequent efficiency benefits, availability and cost of production inputs, demand for new products, changing circumstances in respect of the acquisition of capital under acceptable conditions; 2) circumstances in the sector such as the intensity of demand for products, the competition, current and future market prices for the Group's products and related pricing pressures, the financial situation of the Group's customers and competitors, competitors' possible new competing products and 3) the general economic situation such as economic growth in the Group's main geographical market areas or changes in exchange rates and interest rates.