Quarterly Report • Oct 22, 2007
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Amadeus FiRe AG
UNAUDITED NINE-MONTHS FINANCIAL REPORT JANUARY - SEPTEMBER 2007
| Amounts stated in EUR k | 01.01.- 30.09.2007 |
01.01.-30.09.2006 adjusted* |
Divergency in % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 68.233 | 49.893 | 36,8% |
| Gross profit on sales Gross profit margin in % |
28.334 41,5% |
20.554 41,2% |
37,9% |
| EBITDA EBITDA margin in % |
10,858 15,9% |
6,555 13,1% |
65,6% |
| EBITA EBITA margin in % |
10.254 15,0% |
5.801 11,6% |
76,8% |
| EBIT EBIT margin in % |
10.254 15,0% |
5.801 11,6% |
76,8% |
| Profit before tax PBT margin in % |
10.575 15,5% |
5.899 11,8% |
79,3% |
| Profit for the period Profit margin in % |
5.874 8,6% |
3.186 6,4% |
84,4% |
| Net cash from operating activities | 6.358 | 4.119 | 54,0% |
| Net cash from operating activities per share |
1,22 | 0,79 | |
| Earnings per share Average number of shares undiluted |
1,13 5.198.237 |
0,61 5.210.875 |
84,8% |
| Earnings per share diluted Average number of shares diluted |
1,12 5.243.317 |
0,58 5.384.666 |
91,5% |
| Number of employees 30.09. (productive) |
1.646 | 1.171 | 40,6% |
| 30.09.2007 | 31.12.2006 | ||
| Balance sheet total | 43.483 | 40.147 | 8,3% |
| Stockholders' equity attributable to equity holders of Amadeus FiRe |
24,966 | 23.712 | 5,3% |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 16.287 | 15.964 | 2,0% |
Unaudited consolidated Financial Statements 9 Months of Fiscal Year 2007 (01.01. – 30.09.2007)
The upturn in the German economy remains robust despite a slowing down of the economic growth during the first six months of the year. The regional broad growth of the global economy indicates a continuation of the upturn in Germany where exports continue to grow and investments remain at a high level. Threads are the high Euro exchange rate and the oil price. It is assumed that there will only be a limited negative impact for Germany following the disturbances in the financial markets as long as there is a soft landing for the US economy. However the declining IFO business climate index is an indicator that the upturn will slow down. Despite the currently slightly clouded mood the current projections for the GDP growth in 2007 in Germany range between 2,3 and 2,6 per cent.
Based on the economic upturn the improvement in the labour market continues but with slightly lower drive.
Employment levels continue to develop positively. In July employment grew by 633 000 persons to 39,8 Mio. compared to prior year whilst 3,7 Mio persons were registered unemployed, a 666.000 fall on prior year.
Although there are currently no official numbers for temporary staffing available, the published temporary results of the human resource service industry indicate significant growth and increases in both temporary staffing and permanent placement fees have been recorded. Among other reasons the high level of openings is an indicator that companies are finding it difficult to fill vacant positions. Currently the number of open positions in Germany is around 1,6 Mio. This will help the human resource service industry to develop positively further on.
Report of the business development and results
In the nine months of the fiscal year the Group has achieved consolidated sales revenues of EUR K 68.233 (prior year EUR K 49.893), an increase of 36,8 per cent. The nine months had one chargeable day less than the prior year's period.
After nine months of the fiscal year the Group achieved a gross profit of EUR K 28.334 after EUR K 20.554 in prior year's period. The gross profit margin was 41,5 per cent and marginally above prior year.
The improvement of the gross profit margin was due to improvements in temporary staffing and the increased share of permanent placement revenues. Contrarily, the lower share of training and education and a lower margin in this segment had a negative impact.
In the nine months the selling and administrative expenses add up to EUR K 18.140 compared with EUR K 15.018 last year.
The increase of 20,8 per cent results from an increase of variable compensation for sales staff as well as higher payroll and other expenses due to higher staff numbers. In addition the cost base increased due to the start up costs of new branch offices in England and Germany.
The significant revenue growth at an improved gross profit margin and moderate cost increase resulted in a markedly improved profitability.
The operating profit totals EUR K 10.254 and has increased by 77 per cent compared to prior year's EUR K 5.801. The EBITA margin was 15 per cent after 11,6 per cent in prior year's period. The planned result for the nine months has been exceeded.
The net income totals EUR K 5.874 compared to EUR K 3.186 last year. The undiluted earnings per share according to IFRS amount to EUR 1,13 (prior year EUR 0,61).
Temporary staffing services, interim- and project-management, permanent placement/recruitment
Revenues in this segment rose from EUR K 41.379 to EUR K 58.999, an increase of 43 per cent. Despite strong comparable figures temporary staffing achieved the highest increase with nearly unchanged charge rates. The individual services account for the following revenues:
| Amounts stated in EUR k | 9 months 2007 |
Prior year | Divergency in per cent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary staffing services | 43.949 | 29.875 | + 47 |
| Interim-/project-management | 8.580 | 7.600 | + 13 |
| Permanent placement/recruitment | 6.470 | 3.904 | + 66 |
| Total segment | 58.999 | 41.379 | + 43 |
In the second quarter of the fiscal year two new branch offices have been opened in England. In Germany two new branch offices have been opened in September. Another two were opened in October.
The result of this segment totals Euro K 11.592 compared to Euro K 7.060 of prior year.
After nine months the revenues in the segment training and education total EUR K 9.234 compared to EUR K 8.514 in prior year's period, an increase of 8 per cent.
The result of this segment was EUR K 1.561 (prior year EUR K 1.335). The improvement is primarily due to an increased number of participants in courses for International Accounting.
Report on assets, liabilities and financial position
After nine months the cash flows from operating activities total EUR K 6.358 (prior year EUR K 4.119). The increase compared to prior year is essentially impacted by the improved operating profit and the increased other liabilities and accruals whilst adverse effects came from higher corporate income tax payments and the increase of the accounts receivables.
Net capital expenditure in the reporting period amounts to EUR K 770 (prior year EUR K 421).
For profit distributions to minority shareholders of the Tax College Dr. Endriss and the Academy for International Accounting EUR K 1.004 have been paid (prior year EUR K 773). A dividend of EUR K 4.574 was paid to shareholders (prior year EUR K 1.508).
On 30 September 2007 the cash position totals EUR K 16.287.
The equity ratio is 57,4 per cent on 30 September 2007.
The number of employees on assignment totalled 1.391 at the end of September. The comparable number in the prior year was 993, an increase of 40 per cent.
The following table shows the number of employees active at the end of the quarter:
| Number of employees | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 30.09.2007 | 30.09.2006 | ||
| Employees on customer assignments (external emloyees) |
1.391 | 993 | |
| Sales staff (internal employees) |
217 | 148 | |
| Administration | 38 | 30 | |
| Total | 1.646 | 1.171 |
Report on major related party transactions
There were no material related party transactions or agreements in the reporting period.
The general business environment in Germany as described in the latest annual report did not change unfavourably for Amadeus FiRe.
Due to the impacts of the financial crisis a number of economic research institutes have slightly reduced their projections for 2007 and 2008.
Accordingly the GDP growth is estimated between 2,3 and 2,6 per cent, whilst for 2008 the estimates are in the range of 2,4 per cent. Due to the positive prospects for both economy and industry the business expectations for the Amadeus FiRe-Group are regarded positive for the remainder of the fiscal year.
No risks to the Amadeus FiRe Group's ability to continue as a going concern are apparent at present.
For further details please refer to the chapter "Risks" in the annual report 2006.
The fourth quarter has less chargeable days than the third quarter which will impact the revenues of the temporary services. In October Amadeus FiRe has opened two new branch offices in Germany. The segment training and education will have its seasonal strongest quarter. Based on a sustained strong order book the sales projections for fiscal year 2007 are increased to approximately EUR 91 m. An operational result (EBITA) of around 14 per cent is expected.
To the best of our knowledge, and in accordance with the applicable reporting principles for interim financial reporting, the interim consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the group, and the interim management report of the group includes a fair review of the development and performance of the business and the position of the group, together with a description of the principal opportunities and risks associated with the expected development of the group for the remaining months of the financial year.
Frankfurt, 18 October 2007
Günter Spahn Peter Haas Dr. Axel Endriss CEO CFO Training
| Amounts stated in EUR k | 01.01.–30.09.2007 | 01.01.–30.09.2006 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| adjusted* | ||||
| Revenues | 68.233 | 49.893 | ||
| Cost of sales | -39.899 | -29.339 | ||
| Gross profit | 28.334 | 20.554 | ||
| Selling expenses | -15.154 | -12.152 | ||
| Administrative expenses | -2.986 | -2.866 | ||
| Other operating income | 89 | 340 | ||
| Other operating expenses | -29 | -75 | ||
| Profit from operations | ||||
| before goodwill amortization | 10.254 | 5.801 | ||
| Goodwill amortization | 0 | 0 | ||
| Profit from operations | 10.254 | 5.801 | ||
| Finance cost | -110 | -122 | ||
| Finance income | 431 | 220 | ||
| Profit before tax | 10.575 | 5.899 | ||
| Income tax | -4.157 | -2.198 | ||
| Profit after tax | 6.418 | 3.701 | ||
| Profit attributable to minority interests | ||||
| disclosed under liabilities | -544 | -515 | ||
| Profit for the period | 5.874 | 3.186 | ||
| - Thereof attributable to minority interests | 0 | 0 | ||
| - Thereof attributable to shareholders | 5.874 | 3.186 | ||
| Earnings per share | ||||
| basic (euro/share) | 1,13 | 0,61 | ||
| diluted (euro/share) | 1,12 | 0,58 |
3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2007
| Amounts stated in EUR k | 01.07.–30.09.2007 | 01.07.–30.09.2006 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| adjusted* | ||||
| Revenues | 24.740 | 18.748 | ||
| Cost of sales | -13.975 | -10.706 | ||
| Gross profit | 10.765 | 8.042 | ||
| Selling expenses | -5.876 | -4.342 | ||
| Administrative expenses | -1.069 | -984 | ||
| Other operating income | 34 | 287 | ||
| Other operating expenses | -19 | -73 | ||
| Profit from operations before goodwill amortization |
3.835 | 2.930 | ||
| Goodwill amortization | 0 | 0 | ||
| Profit from operations | 3.835 | 2.930 | ||
| Finance cost | -37 | -54 | ||
| Finance income | 138 | 82 | ||
| Profit before tax | 3.936 | 2.958 | ||
| Income tax | -1.640 | -1.080 | ||
| Profit after tax | 2.296 | 1.878 | ||
| Profit attributable to minority interests disclosed under liabilities |
-209 | -324 | ||
| Profit for the period | 2.087 | 1.554 | ||
| - Thereof attributable to minority interests | 0 | 0 | ||
| - Thereof attributable to shareholders | 2.087 | 1.554 | ||
| Earnings per share | ||||
| basic (euro/share) | 0,40 | 0,30 | ||
| diluted (euro/share) | 0,40 | 0,28 |
| Amounts stated in EUR k | 30.09.2007 | 31.12.2006 |
|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||
| Non-current assets | ||
| Software | 613 | 716 |
| Goodwill | 13.937 | 13.946 |
| Property, plant & equipment | 957 | 677 |
| Advance payments | 0 | 1 |
| Deferred taxes | 689 | 822 |
| Current assets | 16.166 | 16.162 |
| Trade receivables | ||
| Other assets | 9.864 | 6.601 |
| Prepaid expenses | 740 | 693 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 426 | 727 |
| 16.287 | 15.964 | |
| Total assets | 27.317 | 23.985 |
| 43.483 | 40.147 | |
| Equity & Liabilities | ||
| Equity | ||
| Share capital | 5.198 | 5.198 |
| Capital reserve | 11.242 | 11.242 |
| Adjustment item from currency translation | -81 | -35 |
| Accumulated profit | 8.607 | 7.307 |
| Attributable to equity holders of Amadeus FiRe AG | 24.966 | 23.712 |
| Minority interests | 11 | 11 |
| 24.977 | 23.723 | |
| Non-current liabilities | ||
| Liabilities to minority interests | 4.071 | 3.961 |
| Deferred tax liablilities | 199 | 261 |
| 4.270 | 4.222 | |
| Current liabilities | ||
| Tax liabilities | 2.154 | 1.863 |
| Trade payables | 839 | 1.541 |
| Liabilities to minority interests | 768 | 1.227 |
| Other liabilities and accruals | 10.475 | 7.571 |
| 14.236 | 12.202 | |
| Total equity & liabilities | 43.483 | 40.147 |
| Amounts stated in EUR k |
Share capital |
Capital reserve |
Treasury shares |
Currency translation |
Accumulated profit |
Total | Minority interests |
Total Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As originally reported on Jan 1, 2006 |
5.295 | 12.099 | -207 | -67 | 6.549 | 23.669 | 177 | 23.846 |
| Adjustment | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.200 | -1.200 | -166 | -1.366 |
| 01.01.2006 adjusted* | 5.295 | 12.099 | -207 | -67 | 5.349 | 22.469 | 11 | 22.480 |
| Purchase of treasury shares |
0 | 0 | -747 | 0 | 0 | -747 | 0 | -747 |
| Capital decrease / redemp tion of treasury shares |
-97 | -857 | 954 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dividends paid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.508 | -1.508 | 0 | -1.508 |
| Currency translation | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Profit for the period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.187 | 3.187 | 0 | 3.187 |
| 30.09.2006 adjusted | 5.198 | 11.242 | 0 | -49 | 7.028 | 23.419 | 11 | 23.430 |
| 01.10.2006 | 5.198 | 11.242 | 0 | -49 | 7.028 | 23.419 | 11 | 23.430 |
| Currency translation | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Profit for the period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 279 | 279 | 0 | 279 |
| 31.12.2006 | 5.198 | 11.242 | 0 | -35 | 7.307 | 23.712 | 11 | 23.723 |
| 01.01.2007 | 5.198 | 11.242 | 0 | -35 | 7.307 | 23.712 | 11 | 23.723 |
| Dividends paid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4.574 | -4.574 | 0 | -4.574 |
| Currency translation | 0 | 0 | 0 | -46 | 0 | -46 | 0 | -46 |
| Profit for the period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.874 | 5.874 | 0 | 5.874 |
| 30.09.2007 | 5.198 | 11.242 | 0 | -81 | 8.607 | 24.966 | 11 | 24.977 |
| Amounts stated in EUR k | 01.01.–30.09.2007 | 01.01.–30.09.2006 adjusted* |
|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities | ||
| Profit before minority interests | 6.418 | 3.701 |
| Tax expense | 4.157 | 2.198 |
| Depreciation/amortization on non-current assets | 604 | 754 |
| Currency translation differences | -46 | 18 |
| Finance income | -431 | -220 |
| Finance costs | 110 | 122 |
| Non-cash transactions | 211 | 136 |
| Operating profit before working capital changes |
11.023 | 6.709 |
| Increase/decrease in trade and other receivables | -3.192 | -2.336 |
| Increase/decrease in deferrals | 300 | 215 |
| Increase/decrease in trade payables, other liabilities and accruals |
1.996 | 808 |
| Cash flows from operating activities | 10.127 | 5.396 |
| Interest paid | 0 | 0 |
| Income taxes paid | -3.769 | -1.277 |
| Net cash from operating activities | 6.358 | 4.119 |
| Amounts stated in EUR k | 01.01.–30.09.2007 | 01.01.–30.09.2006 adjusted* |
|---|---|---|
| Balance carried forward | 6.358 | 4.119 |
| Cash flows from investing activities | ||
| Acquisition of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment |
-777 | -449 |
| Disposals of assets | 7 | 28 |
| Interest received | 313 | 186 |
| Net cash flows used in investing activities | -457 | -235 |
| Cash flows from financing activities | ||
| Dividends for minority interests in partnerships | -868 | -613 |
| Dividends for minority interests in corporations |
-136 | -160 |
| Dividends paid | -4.574 | -1.508 |
| Cash paid | 0 | -120 |
| Repurchase of treasury shares | 0 | -747 |
| Net cash used in financing activities | -5.578 | -3.148 |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 323 | 736 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | ||
| at beginning of fiscal year | 15.964 | 12.842 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at September 30 | 16.287 | 13.578 |
| Amounts stated in EUR K |
Temporary staffing services/ interim- and project- management/permanent placement/recruitment |
Training & Education |
Elimi- nations |
Consoli dated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01.01.-30.09.2007 | ||||
| Revenues | ||||
| External revenues | 58.999 | 9.234 | 0 | 68.233 |
| Inter-segment revenues | 16 | 38 | -54 | 0 |
| Total revenue | 59.015 | 9.272 | -54 | 68.233 |
| Segment result | 11.592 | 1.561 | 27 | 13.180 |
| 01.01.-30.09.2006 | ||||
| Revenues | ||||
| External revenues | 41.379 | 8.514 | 0 | 49.893 |
| Inter-segment revenues | 21 | 0 | -21 | 0 |
| Total revenue | 41.400 | 8.514 | -21 | 49.893 |
| Segment result | 7.060 | 1.335 | 8 | 8.403 |
Amadeus FiRe AG is a stock corporation under German law based in Frankfurt am Main, Darmstädter Landstrasse 116, Germany. The Company is entered in the commercial register at the local court of Frankfurt, under HRB 45804.
Amadeus FiRe AG has been listed for official trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 4 March 1999. Amadeus FiRe AG was admitted to the Prime Standard on 31 January 2003.
The fiscal year is the calendar year.
The activities of the group companies comprise the provision of temporary personnel and temporary management services within the framework of the German Personnel Leasing Act ["Arbeitnehmerüberlassungsgesetz": AÜG], permanent placement and recruitment, interim and project management as well as the provision of training in the areas of tax, finance and accounting and financial control.
According to article 4 of the regulation (EU) No. 1606/2002 of the European Parliament and the European Council of 19 July 2002 (§ 315a I HGB) Amadeus FiRe AG is obliged to adopt the International Financial Reporting Standards. The present interim report was prepared in accordance with the IFRS published by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and with their interpretations by the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC).
The interim report was prepared in accordance with IAS 34 (Interim Financial Reporting) and GAS (German Accounting Standard)16 (near final draft).
All accounting and valuation methods were applied as in the consolidated financial statements for fiscal year 2006 ending at 31 December 2006. A detailed description of the methods applied is given in the notes to the Amadeus FiRe annual report 2006.
In the consolidated financial statements of 2006 a potential severance payment to the minority interests of Tax College Dr. Endriss was recognized. As the termination is possible in 2011 at earliest an expense for reversed discounts of EUR K 110 was accrued. Based on the expense deferred taxes of EUR K 18 were recognized. For comparison purposes last year's numbers were adjusted accordingly (interest expenses EUR K 101, deferred taxes EUR K 27). For further disclosures please refer to the chapter "Accounting and Valuation Methods" in the Annual Report 2006.
The corporate income taxes were calculated on basis of the realized earnings of the group's legal entities in the reporting period.
The Federal Parliament (Bundestag) has approved the Corporate Tax Act 2008 (Unternehmenssteuergesetz 2008 ) on 25 May 2007. The Federal Council (Bundesrat) has approved the Corporate Tax Act 2008 on 6 July 2007. Following this the Corporate Tax Act 2008 has an impact on the measurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the Amadeus Fire Group in the reporting period for the first time.
Due to the decreased corporate income tax rates the following impacts arise:
The adjustment of the deferred tax assets is an expense of EUR K 191, the adjustment of the deferred tax liabilities is a gain of EUR K 119. The net impact is a tax expense of EUR K 72.
Since the end of the fiscal year 2006 on 31 December 2006 no changes have occurred in the list of consolidated companies.
Segment reporting for geographical segments is not necessary as the company provides its services primarily in Germany and therefore operates only in one geographical segment.
According to the shareholders resolution at the general shareholders meeting on 24 May 2007 a dividend of 88 Eurocent per share was paid, in total EUR K 4.574.
This nine-months report is prepared in accordance with § 37w WpHG, but not audited pursuant to § 317 HGB. No audit review by the auditor of the annual financial statements has been executed. At the ordinary shareholder meeting held on 24 May 2007 a participant declared his opposition against the
resolutions passed by the shareholder meeting. Within the statutory period a lawsuit has been filed with the competent court in Frankfurt. The court has called a hearing for 11 December 2007.
There have been no material events subsequent to the end of the interim period.
Amadeus FiRe AG Darmstädter Landstraße 116 60598 Frankfurt Tel. +49 (0) 69/96876-180 Fax +49 (0) 69/96876-182 www.amadeus-fire.com [email protected]
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