AI Terminal

MODULE: AI_ANALYST
Interactive Q&A, Risk Assessment, Summarization
MODULE: DATA_EXTRACT
Excel Export, XBRL Parsing, Table Digitization
MODULE: PEER_COMP
Sector Benchmarking, Sentiment Analysis
SYSTEM ACCESS LOCKED
Authenticate / Register Log In

Geratherm Medical AG

Interim / Quarterly Report Aug 23, 2007

178_10-q_2007-08-23_853f529f-fed5-4624-b99f-49cf8ec8444f.pdf

Interim / Quarterly Report

Open in Viewer

Opens in native device viewer

Course of Business from 1 January to 30 June 2007

  • Turnover first half of 2007 + 1.3 %; EBIT + 11.9 %
  • EPS first half 10 cents (p. y. 8 cents) Q II 6 cents (p. y. 3 cents)
  • Extension of business area Respiratory

Dear shareholders of and interested parties in Geratherm Medical,

The business development during the second quarter 2007 proved notably better than in the comparative period of the previous year. During the second quarter, the turnover increased by 7.5 %. The gross profit grew by 12.3 % and thus even more strongly than the turnover. The operating result stood at kEUR 124 and thus clearly above that of the previous year (previous year: kEUR 23). The financial result was also able to perform better at kEUR 132, so that the result of ordinary business activities of kEUR 256 was nearly double that of the previous year's quarter. The result per share also doubled during the second quarter 2007 to reach 6 cents (previous year: 3 cents).

II/07 I/07 IV/06 III/06 II/06
Facts and Figures
(in kEUR)
Turnover 2,183 2,086 2,709 1,668 2,031
EBITDA 9.2% 9.6% 15.0% 12.4% 5.4%
EBIT 124 131 314 116 23
EPS (EUR) 0.06 0.04 0.18 0.16 0.03
Cashflow 192 187 215 187 88

Turnover development during the first half of 2007

A slight turnover growth of 1.3 % was recorded for the first half of the year. There were strong turnover increases in the markets of the USA and Asia. The turnover of EUR 4.3 million during the first half of 2007 was achieved with an export rate of 80.8 % - as in the previous year. The turnover of kEUR 820 in Germany was slightly higher than the previous year. The turnover of Geratherm was mainly generated through the foreign business.

The turnover split across the invidiual regions has remained relatively stable. There was a strong increase of 6.1 % in the US market. In Europe, there was a slight turnover drop of 5.1 %. The turnover in the region of the Middle East also developed somewhat more weakly, which was set off, however, by strong growth in Asia and Latin America. The Geratherm do Brasil subsidiary displayed strong growth, as in the previous year, and increased the turnover volume by 50.7 % to reach kEUR 440 over the first six months.

Turnover by regions 01.01.- 30.06.2007

Once again, the Analogue Diagnostics products on the basis of gallium proved the mainstays of turnover with a share of 40.5 %. The absolute turnover share continued to decrease – as planned – and stood at kEUR 1,728 for the first half. Altogether, the minus of 6.1 % for this product area was not as strong as during the first half of 2006. The turnover drop was influenced by currency exchange rates fluctuations, as a large part of the products are sold on US-dollar basis in the US-market.

The area of Digital Diagnostics was able to latch on to the growth achieved so far and recorded a plus of 7.1 % for this first half of 2007.

Turnover by segments 01.01.- 30.06.2007

The turnover share of the Other Products area also increased by 7.0 % during the first half of 2007. The new product area of Warming Systems, included in the above business area, increased with a plus of 60.2 % to reach kEUR 269 during the first half of 2007. The turnover of the Cardio area, with the apoplex medical GmbH subsidiary recorded invoiced sales of kEUR 18 for the first time. As regards the second half of 2007, we expect to see further clear increases contributed by the new business areas of Geratherm.

Earnings situation

Gross earnings from the turnover could be increased by 3.6 % to reach kEUR 2,421 during the first half of 2007. The gross margin amounted to 56.7 %. The brutto result (EBITDA) stood at kEUR 401 (previous year: kEUR 390). The operating result (EBIT) in the amount of kEUR 255 during the first half of 2007 displayed an increase of 11.9 % and was thus significantly higher than that of the previous year.

The earnings situation is still being influenced strongly negatively by the start-up losses of the new Cardio and Warming Systems business areas in the amount of kEUR 168. Without these investments, which are burdening the earnings statement of Geratherm negatively, we would be able to achieve a significantly more positive result in our regular business.

A positive financial result in the amount of kEUR 196 (previous year: kEUR 138) could be established, once again, for the first half of 2007. The interest earnings amounted to kEUR 69 (previous year: kEUR 65). In total, a result from ordinary business activity in the amount of kEUR 451 was generated from the operating result and the financial result, which was 23.4 % higher than that of the comparative period during the last year. The Group's after tax result (EAT) amounted to kEUR 469 during the first half of 2007, which corresponds with a plus of 31.0 % as compared to the same previous year's period. The earnings per share were 10 cents (previous year 8 cents).

Assets and financial situation

As in the previous period, the Geratherm Medical company featured a sound asset situation. The balance sum of EUR 17.5 million was constituted mainly by equity capital. The equity capital ratio amounted to 91.0 %. As per 30 June 2007, the company held cash and securities in the amount of EUR 7.6 million (previous year: EUR 8.4 million). The return on equity amounted to 5.9 % (previous year: 4.3 %) for the first six months of 2007.

As regards the assets, the greatest changes were recorded in the short-term assets. The finished products and goods increased by kEUR 321 to reach kEUR 1,239 as per 30 June 2007, relating to the balancing date. There was a clear decrease in the receivables from deliveries and services, which were reduced by kEUR 493 to reach kEUR 1,702 relating to the balancing date.

The cashflow from the operating activity increased significantly to reach kEUR 774 (previous year: kEUR 257) during the first six months. The cashflow from investments amounted to kEUR -2,434, which is due to investments in securities. The cashflow from financing activity amounted to kEUR -1,643. This item reflected mainly the dividend payout in the amount of EUR 1.8 million for the business year 2006. The cash balance at the end of the reporting period stood at kEUR 1,826 (previous year: kEUR 3,313).

Research and development

The research and development activities mainly concentrated on the two new areas of Warming Systems and Cardio during the first half of the year. In the area of Warming Systems, we focused on the development of a new generation of products, which we will introduce as of the middle of next year. The development expenditure will amount to approximately kEUR 200. In the Cardio area, we are continuing our efforts to broaden the scientific acceptance and to inform the medical users of the new method of detecting atrial fibrillation. Together with the University of Münster, a new supplementary trial comprising more than 100 patients could be concluded with good results.

Furthermore, an agreement could be signed with the national German "Atrial Fibrillation" network of competence. At the beginning of November 2007, apoplex medical is planning a campaign at a national level with the pharmacies of Germany, the German Apoplexy Aid Organisation (Deutsche Schlaganfallhilfe) and the Association of Office-based Cardiologists (Verband niedergelassener Kardiologen). As regards the international market, management is currently holding licensing negotiations with a major ECG manufacturer.

Miscellaneous

In June 2007, Geratherm Medical was awarded the "Frost & Sullivan Award 2007". Geratherm was decorated by Frost & Sullivan for its considerable contribution in the area of monitoring vital patient data. We were very happy to receive the Innovation Award 2007 and regard the distinction as a confirmation of the path adopted by us thus far and as an encouragement to continue in our efforts to be among the leading companies within our industry.

Within the framework of new growth opportunities outside the core business, Geratherm Respiratory was founded with an equity capital of EUR 350,000 at the beginning of May 2007. The company is currently in the phase of setting up. Geratherm holds 55 % in the company. The remainder is held by management and financial investors. The focus is currently on preparing the market launch and the development of products, which will lead to an initial turnover in the fourth quarter of 2007. The company is planning for a turnover of EUR 150,000 this year. We do not expect any start-up losses worth mentioning.

On 30 June 2007, the Geratherm Group employed a total of 76 staff members (31 December 2006: 72). 93.4 % of the staff members are employed in Germany.

At the Annual General Meeting in Frankfurt am Main on 11 June 2007, all items on the agenda were discussed and approved of by our shareholders. Geratherm Medical AG paid out to its shareholders a tax-neutral dividend in the amount of 40 cents per share for the business year of 2006 from the deposit account.

There was a planned change in the composition of the Supervisory Board. Dr Klaus Gmür retired from the Supervisory Board for reasons of old age and was replaced by Mr Firus Mettler, who was elected as a new Supervisory Board Member at the Annual General Meeting with no votes against.

For the second half of 2007, we expect a positive course of business. Turnover should develop moderately, with an over-proportionate increase in the operating earning quality.

There are risks through the changed framework conditions, such as exchange rates, raw material prices and the capital market development.

We expect the license for our warming systems to be issued by the US military air force during the second half of 2007. As regards the civilian area, we have already received the license. The Warming Systems have also been listed by the NHS (the National Health System of British hospitals) with the start of the third quarter 2007. These prerequisites should enable us to generate a significant turnover boost in the medium term.

GERATHERM AT A GLANCE

Group financial ratio Jan.-June 2007 Jan.-June 2006 Change
Sales 4,269 kEUR 4,213 kEUR 1.3 %
Export share 3,449 kEUR 3,401 kEUR 1.4 %
Export ratio 81
%
81
%
Gross profit (EBITDA) 401 kEUR 390 kEUR 2.9 %
EBITDA – Margin 9.4
%
9.3
%
1.1 %
Amortization and depreciation -146 kEUR -162 kEUR -9.8 %
Operating results (EBIT) 255 kEUR 228 kEUR 11.9 %
Result of ordinary activities 451 kEUR 366 kEUR 23.4 %
Financial results 196 kEUR 138 kEUR 42.3 %
Group period result (EAT) 469 kEUR 358 kEUR 31.0 %
Long-term assets 5,144 kEUR 5,202 kEUR -1.1 %
Short-term assets 12,368 kEUR 12,681 kEUR -2.5 %
Total assets 17,512 kEUR 17,883 kEUR -2.1 %
Equity capital 15,938 kEUR 16,493 kEUR -3.4 %
Return on equity 5.9
%
4.3
%
35.6 %
Equity ratio 91.0
%
92.2
%
-1.3 %
Cash, cash equivalents and securities 7,656 kEUR 8,393 kEUR -8.8 %
Earnings per share according to
IFRS (EPS)*
0.10 EUR 0.08 EUR 25.0 %
Earnings per Share according to
DVFA*
0.10 EUR 0.08 EUR 25.0 %
Number of employees at end of the
period
76 73 4.1 %
Individual shares
* based on individual shares in circulation
4,500,000
4,500,000
4,500,000
4,500,000

Consolidated profit and loss statement of 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2007

EUR
EUR
EUR
EUR
Sales revenues
2,183,202
2,031,827
7.5%
4,269,274
4,213,353
1.3%
Change in inventory of semi-finished and
-7,271
80,960
>-100.0%
57,399
97,277
-41.0%
finished products
Other capitalized own work
45,287
23,425
93.3%
74,018
51,195
44.6%
Other operating income
28,799
43,934
-34.4%
58,720
81,560
-28.0%
2,250,017
2,180,146
3.2%
4,459,411
4,443,385
0.4%
Cost of materials
Cost of raw materials, consumables and
Goods for resale
-925,214
-1,015,653
-8.9%
-1,888,429
-2,013,241
-6.2%
Costs of purchased services
-71,600
-49,004
46.1%
-149,981
-94,087
59.4%
-996,814
-1,064,657
-6.4%
-2,038,410
-2,107,328
-3.3%
Gross profit or loss
1,253,203
1,115,489
12.3%
2,421,001
2,336,057
3.6%
Personnel expenses
Wages and salaries
-438,687
-426,787
2.8%
-896,644
-848,017
5.7%
Social security, pension and other benefits
-99,060
-95,574
3.6%
-188,850
-191,211
-1.2%
-537,747
-522,361
2.9%
-1,085,494
-1,039,228
4.5%
Amortization of intangible assets and
-75,469
-86,860
-13.1%
-145,895
-161,705
depreciation of tangible assets
-9.8%
Other operating expenses
-516,130
-483,557
6.7%
-934,594
-907,304
3.0%
Operating result
123,857
22,711
>100.0%
255,018
227,820
11.9%
Dividend income
15,777
37,970
-58.4%
17,198
41,575
-58.6%
Income from securities trading
94,795
45,738
>100.0%
126,814
74,238
70.8%
Losses from securities trading
0
0
0
-35,069
-100.0%
Securities-related expenses
-6,760
0
-14,755
0
Other interest and similar income
30,160
30,541
-1.2%
68,845
65,273
5.5%
Interest and other expenses
-1,927
-7,727
-75.1%
-1,929
-8,205
-76.5%
Financial result
132,045
106,522
24.0%
196,173
137,812
42.3%
Profit (loss) on ordinary activities
255,902
129,233
98.0%
451,191
365,632
23.4%
Income taxes
-16,761
-16,768
0.0%
-33,521
-34,003
-1.4%
239,141
112,465
>100.0%
Net profit for the period
417,670
331,629
25.9%
Result allotted to other shareholders
-27,892
-15,592
78.9%
-51,599
-26,665
93.5%
Group period result
267,033
128,057
>100.0%
469,269
358,294
31.0%
199,326
109,571
81.9%
400,913
389,525
EBITDA
2.9%
0.06
0.03
100.0%
0.10
0.08
Earnings per share undiluted
25.0%

Consolidated balance sheet 30 June 2007

Assets 30. June 2007
EUR
31. December 2006
EUR
Change
A. Long-term assets
I. Intangible assets
1. Development costs 373,457 356,150 4.9%
2. Software 31,732 34,951 -9.2%
3. Goodwill 75,750 75,750 0.0%
480,939 466,851 3.0%
II. Tangible assets
1. Land, land rights and buildings 1,386,276 1,423,559 -2.6%
2. Technical equipment and machinery 235,747 229,035 2.9%
3. Other equipment, factory and office equipment 168,470 127,586 32.0%
4. Prepayments 0 10,895 -100.0%
1,790,493 1,791,075 0.0%
III. Deferred taxation 2,872,377 2,905,898 -1.2%
5,143,809 5,163,824 -0.4%
B. Short- term assets
I. Inventories
1. Raw materials and supplies 921,865 979,283 -5.9%
2. Unfinished goods 645,956 673,780 -4.1%
3. Finished goods and merchandise 1,239,441 918,701 34.9%
2,807,262 2,571,764 9.2%
II. Receivables and other assets
1. Trade receivables 1,701,802 2,195,113 -22.5%
2. Tax receivables 167,882 116,133 44.6%
3. Other assets 35,145 56,876 -38.2%
1,904,829 2,368,122 -19.6%
III. Securities 5,829,529 3,786,646 53.9%
IV. Cash and cash equivalents 1,826,695 5,129,570 -64.4%
12,368,315 13,856,102 -10.7%
17,512,124 19,019,926 -7.9%
Equity and Liabilities
A. Equity capital
I. Subscribed capital 4,500,000 4,500,000 0.0%
II. Capital reserves 7,570,000 7,570,000 0.0%
III. Other reserves 3,697,781 5,378,250 -31.2%
IV. Minority interest 169,812 56,616 >100.0%
15,937,593 17,504,866 -9.0%
B. Investments subsidies received 584,040 608,031 -3.9%
C. Short-term debts
1. Payments on accounts 15,757 22,451 -29.8%
2. Trade payables 378,979 282,251 34.3%
3. Tax liabilities 25,014 47,286 -47.1%
4. Other liabilities 570,741 555,041 2.8%
990,491 907,029 9.2%
17,512,124 19,019,926 -7.9%

Group cash flow statement of 01 January 2007 to 30 June 2007

Jan.-June 2007
kEUR
Jan.- June 2006
kEUR
Group period result 469 358
Earnings Minority interests -52 -26
Other costs affecting income/expenses 15 0
Dividend income -17 -42
Interest income -69 -65
Interest costs 2 8
Decrease of deferred taxes 34 34
Depreciation on fixed assets 146 162
Income from securities trading -127 -74
Losses from securities trading 0 35
Amortization of public grants and subsidies -24 -40
Losses from disposal of fixed assets 2 0
Gross cash flow 379 350
Increase of inventories -235 -221
Decrease of trade receivables and other assets 463 31
Decrease / increase in current liabilities and other liabilities 83 -2
Monies received from dividends 17 42
Monies received from interest 69 65
Cash outflow from interest -2 -8
Cash flow from operations 774 257
Cash outflow for investments in fixed assets -161 -126
Monies received based on financial assets 827 1,430
Cash outflow based on financial assets -3,100 -2,773
Cash flow from investments -2,434 -1,469
Cash inflow from minority interest 157 0
Dividend payments -1,800 -1,440
Cash flow from financing activities -1,643 -1,440
Change in cash and cash equivalents -3,303 -2,652
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the reporting period 5,129 5,965
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period 1,826 3,313

Group equity change calculation by 30. June 2007

Other reserves
Subscribed
capital
Capital
reserve
Market
valuation
reserve
Currency
conversion
reserve
Accumula
ted
earnings
Minority
interests
Equity capital
EUR EUR EUR EUR EUR EUR EUR
1. January 2006 4,500,000 7,570,000 150,816 4,542 4,834,408 62,522 17,122,288
Not realized profit/
losses from evaluation
of securities
479,366 479,366
Currency conversion in
the Group
-7 -6 -13
Dividend paid out to
shareholders
-1,440,000 -1,440,000
Income and expenses
included in equity
capital
479,366 -7 -1,440,000 -6 -960,647
Group period result 358,294 -26,665 331,629
30. June 2006 4,500,000 7,570,000 630,182 4,535 3,752,702 35,851 16,493,270
1. January 2007 4,500,000 7,570,000 78,591 2,205 5,297,454 56,616 17,504,866
Foundation of the
subsidiary Geratherm
Respiratory GmbH
157,500 157,500
Not realized profit/
losses from evaluation
of securities
-357,331 -357,331
Currency conversion in
the Group
7,593 7,295 14,888
Dividend paid out to
Shareholders
-1,800,000 -1,800,000
Income and expenses
included in equity
capital
-357,331 7,593 -1,800,000 7,295 -2,142,443
Group period result 469,269 -51,599 417,670
30. June 2007 4,500,000 7,570,000 -278,740 9,798 3,966,723 169,812 15,937,593

Segment reporting of 1 January 2007 to 30 June 2007

By Region Germany Europe USA Others Total
Jan.-
June
2007
Jan.-
June
2006
Jan.-
June
2007
Jan.-
June
2006
Jan.-
June
2007
Jan.-
June
2006
Jan.-
June
2007
Jan.-
June
2006
Jan.-
June
2007
Jan.-
June
2006
kEUR kEUR kEUR kEUR kEUR kEUR kEUR kEUR kEUR KEUR
Sales revenues 820 812 1,933 2,037 601 575 915 789 4,269 4,213
Gross profit or loss 523 507 1,063 1,096 331 309 504 424 2,421 2,336
Operating results 55 49 112 107 35 30 53 42 255 228
including:
Amortization of intangible
assets and depreciation of
tangible assets
32 35 64 76 20 21 30 30 146 162
Amortization of public grants
and subsidies
5 8 11 19 3 5 5 8 24 40
Acquisition costs of fixed
assets for the period
134 122 0 0 0 0 27 4 161 126
Book value of fixed assets 2,214 2,263 0 0 0 0 58 9 2,272 2,272
According to areas of activity Analogue
Diagnostic Products
Digital
Diagnostic Products
Others Total
Jan.-June
2007
Jan.-June
2006
Jan.-June
2007
Jan.-June
2006
Jan.-June
2007
Jan.-June
2006
Jan.-June
2007
Jan.-June
2006
kEUR kEUR kEUR kEUR kEUR kEUR kEUR KEUR
Sales revenues 1,728 1,840 1,851 1,729 690 644 4,269 4,213
Gross profit or loss 1,226 1,292 772 595 423 449 2,421 2,336
Operating results 317 257 214 121 -276 -150 255 228
Financial results 196 138
Taxes -34 -34
Minority share in results 52 26
Group period result 469 358
including:
Amortization of intangible assets and
depreciation of tangible assets
49 56 40 27 57 79 146 162
Amortization of public grants and
subsidies
10 17 10 16 4 7 24 40
Acquisition cost of fixed assets for
the period
18 27 36 0 107 99 161 126
Book value of fixed assets 754 850 287 283 1,231 1,139 2,272 2,272
Deferred taxes 2,872 2,930 2,872 2,930
Short- term assets 2,182 1,990 1,430 1,438 8,756 9,253 12,368 12,681
Total assets 2,936 2,840 1,717 1,721 12,859 13,322 17,512 17,883
Short- term liabilities 153 88 164 83 673 575 990 746
Investment subsidies received 584 643 584 643

Explanation of the IFRS Interim Group Financial Statement for the period of 1 January 2007 – 30 June 2007

Balancing and evaluation methods

The Interim Group Financial Statement of Geratherm Medical AG for the second quarter of 2007 was prepared according to the rules of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), valid on the accounting date, and pursuant to the interpretations of the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC), as they are to be applied bindingly within the European Union.

All balancing, evaluation and consolidation principles were maintained, as detailed in the Annex of the Group Financial Statement 2006.

Consolidated companies

There were changes to the group of consolidated companies during the second quarter of 2007. The consolidated companies comprise Geratherm Medical AG, GME Rechte und Beteiligungen GmbH, Geratherm Medical do Brasil Ltda., apoplex medical technologies GmbH and Geratherm Respiratory GmbH.

Company Shareholding
GME Rechte und Beteiligungen GmbH, Geschwenda/Germany 100 %
Geratherm Medical do Brasil Ltda., Sao Paulo/Brazil 51 %
apoplex medical technologies GmbH, Pirmasens/Germany 60 %
Geratherm Respiratory GmbH, Bad Kissingen/Germany 55 %

Explanations

Long-term assets

As per 30 June 2007, development cost was activated for self-developed intangible assets in the amount of kEUR 74 (previous year: kEUR 51), relating to the development of the new Stroke Risk Analyser SRA IV for the prevention of strokes as well as initial investments for the new generation of warming systems.

Further additions to the long-term assets in the amount of kEUR 87 (previous year: kEUR 75) mainly relate to substitute investments in production plant as well as other furniture and fixtures.

Short-term assets

The short-term assets display greater changes mainly in the items of securities and cash. As per 30 June 2007, the stock of securities increased by kEUR 3,100 (previous year: kEUR 2,773) through purchases. Securities were sold in the amount of kEUR 827 (previous year: kEUR 1,430). Thus, a profit in the amount of kEUR 127 (previous year: profit of kEUR 74; loss of kEUR 35) was realized. The purchasing cost as per 30 June 2007 in the amount of kEUR 6,108 (previous year: kEUR 4,450) is matched by a stock of securities evaluated as by the prices of 30 June 2007 in the amount of kEUR 5,829 (previous year: kEUR 5,080).

This results in non-realized profits and losses in the amount of kEUR -279 (previous year: kEUR 630). These are included in the item of market evaluation provisions in equity capital.

The change in the available cash was altogether kEUR -3,303 (previous year: kEUR -2,652). This is mainly due to the payment of the dividends on 12 June 2007 in the amount of kEUR 1,800 (previous year: kEUR 1,440) and the investment in the form of securities.

Equity capital

The subscribed capital of Geratherm Medical AG amounted to EUR 4,500,000 on 30 June 2007 and is split into 4,500,000 shares in the name of the bearer. The subscribed capital has been paid in full. The company did not own any own shares on 30 June 2007.

The development of the Other Provisions is included in the Group Statement of Changes in Equity.

No audit has been conducted on the half-year financial report by an auditing company.

Responsibility Statement pursuant to Section 37y WpHG (Securities Trading Act) in connection with Section 37w Para. 2 No. 3 WpHG (Securities Trading Act)

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.

Geschwenda, dated August 2007

Dr. Gert Frank Thomas Robst

Chairman of the Board Director of Sales & Marketing

Dates for futher reporting 2007

Interim Report 3rd Quarter 2007 22 November 2007

Talk to a Data Expert

Have a question? We'll get back to you promptly.