Earnings Release • Apr 29, 2011
Earnings Release
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Ernst Homolka, CEO
Dear shareholders, ladies and gentlemen,
The new fiscal year has started well. The Nemetschek Group grew by 10 percent in the first quarter and proved highly profitable once again. This growth was driven by Western Europe, but also by the USA and the Asia-Pacific region. We also won some interesting contracts in Mexico and Brazil. So far, our overall progress confirms our expectations for the 2011 fiscal year.
As you know, we see major chances in web technology and we want to consistently exploit the new opportunities that arise as a result of the general trend towards cloud computing. We have already made progress in this area in the first quarter: The end of March saw the beginning of the pilot phase for the online version of the new Allplan software. Users now have flexible access to CAD functionality via the Internet. This means that the group now has two software solutions that use the Internet to enable customers to work independently of location and to connect better with external employees.
Dear shareholders, as already mentioned in my last letter, we intend to double the dividend for the last fiscal year to 1 euro, making it the highest dividend for many years. The payout amount represents around 30 percent of the operative cash flow generated by the group in 2010. We will continue to use this value as a benchmark for future years and ensure that you benefit even more directly from the company's success.
Thank you for your confidence.
Yours sincerely
Ernst Homolka CEO
At the beginning of the year, the Nemetschek stock enjoyed renewed growth and reached its previous high of 33.60 euros on January 19, despite a rather low trading volume. In the weeks that followed, the price fluctuated between 30 and 32 euros. After the announcement of the preliminary annual financial results for 2010 and the forecast for 2011, WestLB raised the target price for Nemetschek shares from 42 to 45 euros. Based on the improved rating of the software sector as a whole, Goldman Sachs had already raised the target price to 53 euros at the beginning of February. Thanks to current buy recommendations, the stock maintained a price over 30 euros despite the volatile situation in the Middle East. In the middle of March, the earthquake that shattered Japan also reverberated through international financial markets. With a high trading volume, the Nemetschek stock dropped briefly to 28 euros, but quickly recovered over the following days, reaching 31.55 euros by the end of the month.
Price development of the Nemetschek Share from March 1, 2010 onwards
| in million € | March 31, 2011 | March 31, 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 38.8 | 35.4 | 10% |
| Gross profit | 37.6 | 34.3 | 10% |
| as % of revenue | 97 % | 97 % | |
| EBITDA | 9.3 | 8.3 | 11% |
| as % of revenue | 24 % | 24 % | |
| EBIT | 6.8 | 6.0 | 13% |
| as % of revenue | 17 % | 17 % | |
| Net income (Group shares) adjusted by PPA effects *) |
6.4 | 4.8 | 34% |
| per share in € | 0.67 | 0.50 | |
| Net income (group shares) | 5.0 | 3.4 | 48% |
| per share in € | 0.52 | 0.35 | |
| Net income | 5.4 | 3.6 | 52% |
| Cash flow for the period | 9.2 | 7.8 | 18% |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 12.8 | 12.9 | –1% |
| Cash flow from investing activities | –1.2 | –1.0 | 23% |
| Cash and cash equivalents **) | 41.3 | 30.6 | 35% |
| Net cash **) | 21.8 | 11.1 | 96% |
| Equity **) | 98.5 | 93.5 | 5% |
| Equity-quote **) | 57 % | 57 % | |
| Headcount as of balance sheet date **) | 1,120 | 1,076 | 4% |
| Average number of outstanding shares (undiluted) | 9,625,000 | 9,625,000 |
**) Presentation of previous year as of December 31, 2010
The Nemetschek Group also remained on a winning course in the first quarter of 2011 and, at the same time, generated the best Q1 operating results in the history of the company. Revenues climbed by 10% to EUR 38.8 million (previous year: EUR 35.4 million). The Group EBITDA increased by 11% to EUR 9.3 million (previous year: EUR 8.3 million). Net income for the year increased to EUR 5.4 million (previous year: EUR 3.6 million). The cash flow for the period reached EUR 9.2 million after EUR 7.8 million in the prior year.
Revenues generated abroad climb 15 percent
Maintenance revenues rose in the first quarter of the fiscal year by 15% to EUR 18.0 million (previous year: EUR 15.7 million). Thus, their share of total revenues amounts to 46% (previous year: 44%). Revenues from licenses rose from EUR 17.4 million to EUR 18.6 million which represents growth of 7%. In foreign markets (above all in Western Europe, USA and Asia) the Nemetschek Group was able to drive revenues up by 15% to EUR 24.2 million (previous year: EUR 21.0 million). The share of revenues from abroad therefore amounted to 62% compared to 59% in the previous year. The domestic revenues increased to EUR 14.6 million (previous year: EUR 14.3 million).
The Design and Multimedia business segments managed to grow again in comparison with the same period in the previous year.Within the Design segment, revenues rose by 8% from EUR 28.9 million to EUR 31.1 million. EBITDA in this business segment amounted to EUR 6.3 million (previous year: EUR 6.0 million) which represents an operative margin of 20%. The Multimedia segment is continuing clearly on a growth course. Revenues reached EUR 3.4 million (previous year: EUR 2.3 million) which represents a growth rate of almost 50%. The EBITDA doubled to EUR 1.8 million (previous year: EUR 0.9 million).
Within the Build segment, revenues rose by 8% from EUR 3.2 million to EUR 3.5 million. EBITDA in this business segment amounted to EUR 1.1 million (previous year: EUR 1.3 million), the EBITDA margin was 32% (previous year: 41%). The Manage segment generated revenues of EUR 0.9 million (previous year: EUR 1.0 million) and EBITDA remained unchanged compared to the previous year at EUR 0.1 million.
Operative margin reaches 24 percent As a result of the strong increase in revenues the Group achieved an EBITDA of EUR 9.3 million in the first three months of the year (previous year: EUR 8.3 million) which represents an operative margin of 24%. As part of the growth and innovation initiatives announced, operating expenses rose by 9% from EUR 30.1 million to EUR 32.7 million EUR. At the same time personnel expenses increased by 10% from EUR 15.6 million to EUR 17.1 million; the prime reason for this being the adaptation of employee- and salary-structure of the Hungarian Group subsidiary Graphisoft, as well as the moderate increase in personnel in several Group companies as announced.
After amortization from purchase price allocation of EUR 1.8 million and net interest income of EUR 0.7 million, net income was EUR 5.4 million (previous year: EUR 3.6 million). The financial result contains the interest income of EUR 1.1 million which is due to a changed market valuation of the interest hedge concluded as part of the financing of the Graphisoft acquisition. The earnings per share (Group shares, undiluted) amount to EUR 0.52 (previous year: EUR 0.35).
At the annual general meeting on May 24, 2011, Nemetschek AG will propose a dividend distribution of EUR 9.6 million to the shareholders representing EUR 1.00 per share (previous year: EUR 0.50 per share). Based on the closing share price for the year this is equivalent to a dividend yield of 3.1%.
Cash flow for the period grows 18 percent
The positive result of the first three months of the current fiscal year is also reflected in the cash flow. Nemetschek generated cash flow for the period of EUR 9.2 million (previous year: EUR 7.8 million). This represents an increase of 18%. As part of the successful reduction in liabilities, cash flow from operating activities amounted to EUR 12.8 million (previous year: EUR 12.9 million). The cash flow from investing activities amounted to EUR – 1.2 million (previous year: EUR – 1.0 million) and mainly comprises investments for the replacement of fixed assets. The cash flow from financing activities amounted to EUR – 0.5 million (previous year: EUR – 0.4 million) and mainly includes interest payments.
The Group increased its cash and cash equivalents compared to December 31, 2010 by EUR 10.7 million to EUR 41.3 million. The cash and cash equivalents of the Group thus exceeded the remaining loans from the Graphisoft acquisition of EUR 19.5 million by EUR 21.8 million. In addition to the dividend payment of EUR 9.6 million, further obligatory and special repayments are planned.
Primarily due to the increase in cash and cash equivalents, current assets increased by EUR 10.8 million to EUR 73.9 million (December 31, 2010: EUR 63.1 million). The non-current assets were reduced to EUR 100.4 million (December 31, 2010: EUR 102.2 million). This was primarily the result of the expected amortization of asset values from purchase price allocation.
Non-current portion of the bank loans now only amounts to EUR 3.5 million
EUR 16.0 million of the current liabilities relate to the current portion of the bank loans from the Graphisoft acquisition. EUR 3.5 million of non-current liabilities relate to the long-term portion of the bank loans. The balance sheet total was EUR 174.3 million as of March 31, 2011 (December 31, 2010: EUR 165.3 million). This is mainly due to the increase in cash and cash equivalents and the rise of EUR 10.1 million in deferred revenues relating to maintenance fees already invoiced.
Equity amounted to EUR 98.5 million (December 31, 2010: EUR 93.5 million) and the equity quote was thus 57% (December 31, 2010: 57%).
There were no significant events after the end of the interim reporting period.
At the reporting date March 31, 2011, the Nemetschek Group employed 1,120 staff (December 31, 2010: 1,076). As the result of adaptation of personnel-structure at the Graphisoft Group, 25 employees previously employed externally were included from 2011 as permanent staff. Additionally, the Group has reinforced personnel, as announced, both at the level of individual subsidiaries as well as at the holding company level, in order to establish a basis for further growth initiatives.
for the period from January 1 to March 31, 2011 and 2010
Statement of comprehensive income
| Thousands of € | March 31, 2011 | March 31, 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 38,830 | 35,379 |
| Own work capitalized | 241 | 276 |
| Other operating income | 433 | 431 |
| Operating Income | 39,504 | 36,086 |
| Cost of materials / cost of purchased services | – 1,878 | – 1,751 |
| Personnel expenses | – 17,131 | – 15,599 |
| Depreciation of property, plant and equipment and amortization of intangible assets |
– 2,483 | – 2,355 |
| thereof amortization of intangible assets due to purchase price allocation | – 1,762 | – 1,762 |
| Other operating expenses | – 11,238 | – 10,402 |
| Operating expenses | –32,730 | –30,107 |
| Operating results (EBIT) | 6,774 | 5,979 |
| Interest income | 1,168 | 34 |
| Interest expenses | – 480 | – 1,183 |
| Income from associates | 45 | 83 |
| Earnings before taxes | 7,507 | 4,913 |
| Income taxes | – 2,117 | – 1,359 |
| Net income for the year | 5,390 | 3,554 |
| Other comprehensive income: | ||
| Difference from currency translation | – 255 | 987 |
| Total comprehensive income for the year | 5,135 | 4,541 |
| Net income for the year attributable to: | ||
| Equity holders of the parent | 5,007 | 3,388 |
| Minority interests | 383 | 166 |
| Net income for the year | 5,390 | 3,554 |
| Total comprehensive income for the year attributable to: | ||
| Equity holders of the parent | 4,752 | 4,375 |
| Minority interests | 383 | 166 |
| Total comprehensive income for the year | 5,135 | 4,541 |
| Earnings per share (undiluted) in euros | 0.52 | 0.35 |
| Earnings per share (diluted) in euros | 0.52 | 0.35 |
| Average number of shares outstanding (undiluted) | 9,625,000 | 9,625,000 |
| Average number of shares outstanding (diluted) | 9,625,000 | 9,625,000 |
There are no significant changes compared to the information provided in the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2010.
Please see the group management report for the year ended December 31, 2010 for details on significant opportunities and risks for the prospective development of the Nemetschek Group. There have been no major changes in the subsequent period.
Development in Q1 is in line with the forecast
The Group plans revenue growth of 10% for the fiscal year 2011. The development in the first quarter is in line with this forecast. As expected, Nemetschek grew abroad and this trend is expected to continue. Substantial consequences of the events in Japan need not be feared according to current information.
Against this background and under consideration of the planned investments in future growth, for 2011 the Group continues to expect an operating result in the region of EUR 40 million, which represents an EBITDA margin of about 24%.
Liabilities from financing the Graphisoft takeover will almost be completely reduced by the Group in the current fiscal year. With regard to this fact, as well as to the current forecasts for interest development, interest charges are expected to continue to fall. Thus, net income in 2011 is expected to climb to over EUR 20 million as forecasted.
With respect to the economic outlook and the forecasts for the building industry in 2011 and 2012, we refer to the forecast report in the consolidated management report as of December 31, 2010.
The interim financial statements of the Nemetschek Group have been prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as required to be applied in the European Union and the interpretations of the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) and of the Standing Interpretations Committee (SIC). These interim financial statements were prepared in agreement with the provisions of IAS 34. The interim financial statements as of March 31, 2011, have not been audited and have not undergone an audit review. The same accounting policies and calculation methods are applied in the interim financial statements as in the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2010. Significant changes to the consolidated statement of financial position and consolidated statement of comprehensive income are detailed in the report on the earnings, financial and asset situation. The scope of companies consolidated is the same as at December 31, 2010.
as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010
Statement of financial position
| ASSETS | Thousands of € | March 31, 2011 | December 31, 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current assets | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 41,340 | 30,634 | |
| Trade receivables, net | 23,167 | 22,967 | |
| Inventories | 605 | 607 | |
| Tax refunded claims for income taxes | 1,726 | 2,381 | |
| Current financial assets | 333 | 279 | |
| Other current assets | 6,731 | 6,235 | |
| Current assets, total | 73,902 | 63,103 | |
| Non-current assets | |||
| Property, plant and equipment | 4,418 | 4,191 | |
| Intangible assets | 41,025 | 42,687 | |
| Goodwill | 52,014 | 52,271 | |
| Associates /investments | 644 | 599 | |
| Deferred tax assets | 1,166 | 1,237 | |
| Non-current financial assets | 372 | 521 | |
| Other non-current assets | 732 | 709 | |
| Non-current assets, total | 100,371 | 102,215 | |
| Total assets | 174,273 | 165,318 |
| Equity and liabi lities Thousands of € |
March 31, 2011 | December 31, 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Current liabilities | ||
| Short-term loans and current portion of long-term loans | 16,000 | 16,000 |
| Trade payables | 3,865 | 4,550 |
| Provisions and accrued liabilities | 9,454 | 12,240 |
| Deferred revenue | 27,607 | 17,555 |
| Income tax liabilities | 2,768 | 2,760 |
| Other current liabilities | 3,847 | 5,300 |
| Current liabilities, total | 63,541 | 58,405 |
| Non-current liabilities | ||
| Long-term loans without current portion | 3,500 | 3,500 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 4,759 | 4,953 |
| Pensions and similar obligations | 805 | 736 |
| Non-current financial obligations | 2,611 | 3,724 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 513 | 533 |
| Non-current liabilities, total | 12,188 | 13,446 |
| Equity | ||
| Subscribed capital | 9,625 | 9,625 |
| Capital reserve | 41,420 | 41,420 |
| Revenue reserve | 52 | 52 |
| Currency translation | – 4,001 | – 3,746 |
| Retained earnings | 49,754 | 44,747 |
| Equity (Group shares) | 96,850 | 92,098 |
| Minority interests | 1,694 | 1,369 |
| Equity, total | 98,544 | 93,467 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 174,273 | 165,318 |
for the period from January 1 to March 31, 2011 and 2010
| Flow Statement | ||
|---|---|---|
| Thousands of € | 2011 | 2010 |
| Profit (before tax) | 7,507 | 4,913 |
| Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets | 2,483 | 2,355 |
| Change in pensions and similar obligations | 69 | 4 |
| Other non-cash transactions | – 921 | 592 |
| Income from associates | – 45 | – 83 |
| Losses from disposals of fixed assets | 147 | 18 |
| Cash flow for the period | 9,240 | 7,799 |
| Interest income | – 1,168 | – 34 |
| Interest expenses | 480 | 1,183 |
| Change in other provisions and accrued liabilities | – 2,786 | – 113 |
| Change in trade receivables | – 392 | 115 |
| Change in other assets | 1,595 | 46 |
| Change in trade payables | – 685 | – 1,769 |
| Change in other liabilities | 7,185 | 6,153 |
| Interest received | 35 | 34 |
| Income taxes received | 210 | 225 |
| Income taxes paid | – 942 | – 751 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 12,772 | 12,888 |
| Capital expenditure | – 1,191 | – 980 |
| Cash received from the disposal of fixed assets | 7 | 14 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | –1,184 | –966 |
| Minority interests paid | – 58 | 0 |
| Interest paid | – 479 | – 375 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | –537 | –375 |
| Changes in cash and cash equivalents | 11,051 | 11,547 |
| Effect of exchange rate differences on cash and cash equivalents |
–345 | 347 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 30,634 | 22,861 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 41,340 | 34,755 |
for the period from January 1 to March 31, 2011 and 2010
| 2011 | Thousands of € | Total | Elimination | Design | Build | Manage | Multimedia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue, external | 38,830 | 31,093 | 3,491 | 866 | 3,380 | ||
| Intersegment revenue | 0 | – 124 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 118 | |
| Total revenue | 38,830 | –124 | 31,096 | 3,492 | 868 | 3,498 | |
| EBITDA | 9,257 | 6,298 | 1,115 | 56 | 1,788 | ||
| Depreciation/Amortization | – 2,483 | – 2,397 | – 32 | – 10 | – 44 | ||
| Segment Operating result | 6,774 | 3,901 | 1,083 | 46 | 1,744 | ||
| (EBIT) | |||||||
| 2010 | Thousands of € | Total 35,379 |
Elimination | Design 28,915 |
Build 3,244 |
Manage 950 |
Multimedia 2,270 |
| Revenue, external Intersegment revenue |
0 | – 108 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 105 | |
| Total revenue | 35,379 | –108 | 28,915 | 3,245 | 952 | ||
| EBITDA | 8,334 | 6,035 | 1,342 | 96 | 2,375 861 |
||
| Depreciation/Amortization | – 2,355 | – 2,260 | – 33 | – 14 | – 48 |
for the period from January 1 to March 31, 2011 and 2010
| Equity attributable to the parent company's shareholders | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thousands of € | Subscribed capital |
Capital reserve |
Revenue reserve |
Currency translation |
Retained earnings |
Total | Minority interests |
Total equity |
| As of January 1, 2010 |
9,625 | 41,611 | 52 | –3,804 | 30,643 | 78,127 | 1,458 | 79,585 |
| Difference from currency translation |
987 | 987 | 987 | |||||
| Net income for the year | 3,388 | 3,388 | 166 | 3,554 | ||||
| Total comprehensive income for the year |
0 | 0 | 0 | 987 | 3,388 | 4,375 | 166 | 4,541 |
| As of March 31, 2010 |
9,625 | 41,611 | 52 | –2,817 | 34,031 | 82,502 | 1,624 | 84,126 |
| As of January 1, 2011 |
9,625 | 41,420 | 52 | –3,746 | 44,747 | 92,098 | 1,369 | 93,467 |
| Difference from currency translation |
– 255 | – 255 | – 255 | |||||
| Net income for the year | 5,007 | 5,007 | 383 | 5,390 | ||||
| Total comprehensive income for the year |
0 | 0 | 0 | –255 | 5,007 | 4,752 | 383 | 5,135 |
| Dividend payments minorities |
0 | – 58 | – 58 | |||||
| As of March 31, 2011 |
9,625 | 41,420 | 52 | –4,001 | 49,754 | 96,850 | 1,694 | 98,544 |
Important Dates 2011
| March 28, 2011 | Publication Annual Report 2010 |
|---|---|
| April 29, 2011 | Publication Quarterly Statement 1/2011 |
| May 24, 2011 | Annual General Meeting |
| July 29, 2011 | Publication First-Half Report 2011 |
| October 28, 2011 | Publication Quarterly Statement 3/2011 |
| November 21–23, 2011 | German Equity Forum, Frankfurt / Main |
Contact
Nemetschek AG, Munich Investor Relations, Konrad-Zuse-Platz 1, 81829 Munich
Contact: Regine Petzsch, Head of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications Tel.: +49 89 92793-1219, E-Mail: [email protected]
NEMETSCHEK Aktiengesellschaft Konrad-Zuse-Platz 1 81829 Munich Tel. +49 89 92793-0 Fax +49 89 92793-5200 [email protected] www.nemetschek.com
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