Earnings Release • Nov 29, 2007
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| Operational performance | Operating results | Operational outlook |
|---|---|---|
| First-time order in New Zealand worth about EUR 10.7m |
Adjusted EBIT in FY08-Q2 up 37 % compared to FY07-Q2 |
Successful prequalifi cation for nationwide truck tolling system in Hungary |
| Orders in South Africa and Chile | SEC segment revenues in FY08-Q2 up 75 % compared to FY07-Q2 |
Start of prequalifi cation for nationwide truck tolling system in Slovakia |
| First half sales of nearly 1.0 million on-board units (OBUs) almost match total for whole of previous fi scal year |
Net debt of EUR 12.5m as of 31 March 2007 transformed into net assets of EUR 27.1m as of 30 September 2007 |
Extension of nationwide truck tolling system in Czech Republic under negotiation |
| Operating Figures (cumulative) | FY08-Q2 | FY07-Q2 | +/- % | FY07 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | in million EUR | 68.8 | 72.6 | -5 % | 198.6 |
| EBITDA 2) | in million EUR | 9.6 | 7.6 | 26 % | 30.8 |
| EBIT | in million EUR | 6.7 | 5.6 | 21 % | 26.9 |
| EBIT adjusted2) | in million EUR | 7.6 | 5.6 | 37 % | 26.9 |
| Profi t before tax | in million EUR | 8.6 | 5.8 | 48 % | 27.0 |
| Profi t after tax | in million EUR | 6.3 | 4.3 | 47 % | 20.3 |
| Earnings per share 3) | in EUR | 0.47 | 0.44 | 7 % | 2.04 |
| Earnings per share 3), adjusted 2) | in EUR | 0.54 | 0.44 | 24 % | 2.04 |
| Free Cashfl ow 4) | in million EUR | -21.3 | -4.1 | >100 % | -4.3 |
| Capital Expenditure 5) | in million EUR | -2.0 | -1.2 | 61 % | -2.3 |
| Financial Ratios | 30 September 2007 | 31 March 2007 | +/- % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Equity 6) | in million EUR | 109.1 | 45.6 | >100 % |
| Net assets (+) /-debt (-) 7) | in million EUR | 27.1 | -12.5 | <-100 % |
| Capital Employed | in million EUR | 140.4 | 78.2 | 79 % |
| Total Assets | in million EUR | 286.0 | 227.2 | 26 % |
| Employees as of 30 September 2007 | 781 | 774 | 1 % |
| Key Capital Market Data 8) | FY08-Q2 | Information on the Share/Financial Calendar | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offer price per share on 25 June 2007 | in EUR | 32.0 | Stock exchange/ISIN Vienna, Prime Market/AT000KAPSCH9 | |
| Number of shares as of 30 Sep 2007 | in million | 12.2 | Trading Symbol | KTCG, (Reuters) KTCG.VI (Bloomberg) KTCG AV |
| Free fl oat as of 30 Sep 2007 | in % | 30.3 | 27 February 2008 | Interim Financial Report FY08-Q3 (IAS34) |
| Closing price as of 30 Sep 2007 | in EUR | 38.5 | 18 June 2008 | Preliminary Results FY08 |
| Market Capitalization as of 30 Sep 2007 | in million EUR | 469.6 | 10 July 2008 | Annual General Meeting |
1) only continuing operations
2) adjusted by non-recurring items (see item 11 under notes in condensed consolidated interim fi nancial information as of 30 September 2007)
3) earnings per share in FY08-Q2 related to 12.2 million shares, in FY07-Q2 related to 10.0 million shares
4) operating cashfl ow minus capital expenditure from operations (excl. acquisitions and securities) 5) capital expenditure from operations (excl. acquisitions and securities)
6) incl. minority interests
7) excl. long-therm securities (see item 6 under notes in condensed consolidated interim fi nancial information as of 30 September 2007)
8) for additional capital market data see page 6
RSP – Road Solutions Projects
SEC – Services, System Extensions, Components Sales OTH – Others
CEE – Central & Eastern Europe (incl. Austria) Americas – USA, Canada, Latin America
Georg Kapsch, Chief Executive Offi cer Erwin Toplak, Chief Operating Offi cer
I am delighted to report that Kapsch Traffi cCom recorded adjusted EBIT of EUR 7.6 million for the fi rst half of the current fi scal year, up 37 % compared to the same period of the previous fi scal year. Profi t before tax was up even more, by 48 % to EUR 8.6 million.
The performance of the SEC (Services, System Extensions, Components Sales) segment was particularly strong, with a 75 % jump in revenues to EUR 50.4 million. This was primarily attributable to recurring revenues from the technical and commercial operation of the nationwide truck tolling system in the Czech Republic and a high volume of components sales. First half sales of nearly 1.0 million on-board units (OBUs) are almost at the same level as those for the whole of the previous fi scal year.
With respect to the consolidated balance sheet, I would like to point out that net debt of EUR 12.5 million as of 31 March 2007 has been transformed into net assets of EUR 27.1 million as of 30 September 2007, due in part to our successful initial public offering. Total equity during the same period increased by 139 %, reaching EUR 109.1 million as of 30 September 2007 (31 March 2007: EUR 45.6 million) with an equity ratio of 38 %.
Adjusted EBIT in FY08-Q2 up 37 % compared to FY07-Q2
SEC segment revenues in FY08-Q2 up 75 % compared to FY07-Q2
First half sales of nearly 1.0m onboard units (OBUs) almost match total for whole of previous fi scal year
Net debt of EUR 12.5m as of 31 March 2007 transformed into net assets of EUR 27.1m as of 30 September 2007
A very pleasant addition was made to our list of reference customers: New Zealand is the latest country to decide for its fi rst fully electronic tolling system worth about EUR 10.7 million. Kapsch Traffi cCom New Zealand Ltd. – a subsidiary of Kapsch Traffi cCom AB, Sweden – has been contracted to implement a multi-lane free-fl ow system. New Zealand now joins its neighbour Australia – a leading country in the introduction of fully electronic road tolling systems – as a user of road traffi c telematics solutions from Kapsch Traffi cCom.
Our subsidiary Kapsch Traffi cCom Südafrika (Pty) Ltd. has already won its fi rst contract just a few months after its formation in March: Tolcon Lehumo (Pty) Ltd. placed an order with the South African company for the development, construction and turnkey implementation of a road tolling system worth more than EUR 1.0 million. Kapsch Traffi cCom South Africa will be responsible for the maintenance upon completion. Massive demand for road traffi c telematics solutions in South Africa is not just driven by the 2010 FIFA World Cup. We have identifi ed considerable potential in the country, which we aim to make the most of. To this end, we strengthened our presence in the country in October 2007 – after the end of the period covered by this interim report – with a joint venture with South African company Traffi c Management Technologies (TMT). TMT is a leading supplier of intelligent traffi c management systems. Its systems are customized to local needs, and are the perfect complement to Kapsch Traffi cCom's portfolio of products and solutions. The joint venture, in which each partner holds an 50 % interest, will operate as ETC (Pty) Ltd. (Electronic Tolling Coordination and Operations).
Kapsch Traffi cCom was successful in Chile for the fi fth time, winning a contract from Sociedad Concesionaria Túnel San Cristóbal S.A. (a Hochtief and Dragados joint venture) for the development, construction and turnkey implementation of a fully electronic road tolling system worth about EUR 1.4 million. Once it has been implemented, Kapsch Traffi cCom will continue to be responsible for the maintenance of the system.
There is more good news from closer to home, too. We prequalifi ed to tender for a nationwide truck tolling system in Hungary. The prequalifi cation for a nationwide truck tolling system in Slovakia has also begun.
For the Czech Republic, the tolling stations on those "fi rst class roads" were defi ned which will go into operation on 1 January 2008.
Assuming that economies worldwide continue to perform satisfactorily, and given the growing interest around the world in tolling systems and road traffi c telematics, we take a thoroughly optimistic view of our future prospects.
With all best wishes
Georg Kapsch
First-time order in New Zealand worth about EUR 10.7m
Successful prequalifi cation for nationwide truck tolling system in Hungary; Start of prequalifi cation for nationwide truck tolling system in Slovakia
Expansion of nationwide truck tolling system in the Czech Republic in negotiation
Looking forward with optimism
Certain statements contained in this report constitute "forward-looking statements." These statements, which contain the words "believe", "intend", "expect" and words of similar meaning, refl ect management's beliefs and expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. As a result, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The company disclaims any obligation to publicly announce the result of any revisions to the forward-looking statements made herein, except where it would be required to do so under applicable law.
The Kapsch Traffi cCom AG share continued its initial upward trend, reaching an intraday high of EUR 43.75, compared with the offer price per share of EUR 32.00 on 25 June 2007. As of 30 September 2007, the share price was EUR 38.49, up 2.91 %, compared to the closing price as of 30 June (EUR 36.51). The share price signifi cantly outperformed the ATX Prime, which declined by approximately 10.7 % during the same period. Since the initial public offering, the price of the share has climbed 20.3 %, as of 30 September 2007, while the ATX Prime was down about 10 %.
Based on a closing price of EUR 38.49 per share as of 30 September 2007 and the number of outstanding shares in circulation unchanged at 12.2 million, Kapsch Traffi cCom's market capitalization as of the end of the fi scal half year was EUR 469.6m. The ownership structure remained unchanged during the period under review: 30.3 % of the shares were in free fl oat, whereas the remaining 69.7 % continued to be held by KAPSCH-Group Beteiligungs GmbH. Schroder Investment Management Limited informed us, that as of 15 August 2007 it held 5.12 % of the Kapsch Traffi cCom AG voting rights.
1) Offer price on 25 June 2007 and closing value for ATX Prime on 25 June 2007, each indexed to 100 2) Closing price as of 30 June 2007 and closing value for ATX Prime as of 30 June 2007, each indexed to 100
| Capital Market Data in FY08-Q2 and since IPO | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offer price per share on 25 June 2007 | in EUR | 32.00 | Highest closing price 4 July 2007 | in EUR | 42.00 |
| Closing price as at 30 June 2007 | in EUR | 36.51 | Lowest closing price 17 August 2007 | in EUR | 35.50 |
| Closing price as at 30 September 2007 | in EUR | 38.49 | Intraday high 4 July 2007 | in EUR | 43.75 |
| Performance in FY08-Q2 | in % | 2.91 | Intraday low 17 August 2007 | in EUR | 33.00 |
| Performance since IPO | in % | 20.30 | Average daily trading volume 1) | in shares | 47,783 |
| Performance of ATX Prime in FY08-Q2 | in % | -10.7 | |||
| Performance of ATX Prime since | |||||
| Kapsch Traffi cCom IPO | in % | -10 | 1) Double counting |
All amounts in TEUR
| Note | FY08-Q2 | FY07-Q2 | FY08-Q2 cum. | FY07-Q2 cum. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuing Operations | |||||
| REVENUES | (4) | 34,956 | 45,312 | 68,799 | 72,636 |
| Other operating income | 208 | -59 | 694 | -56 | |
| Changes in fi nished and unfi nished goods and work | |||||
| in progress | 5,582 | 999 | 10,932 | 937 | |
| Cost of material and other production services | -20,305 | -29,133 | -38,160 | -39,438 | |
| Staff costs | -10,298 | -8,569 | -21,478 | -17,769 | |
| Amortisation of intangible assets and depreciation of | |||||
| property, plant and equipment | -1,021 | -1,079 | -1,946 | -2,045 | |
| Other operating expenses | -6,338 | -4,876 | -12,111 | -8,685 | |
| Operating result | (4,11) | 2,784 | 2,595 | 6,730 | 5,580 |
| Finance income | 2,112 | 350 | 4,156 | 801 | |
| Finance costs | 386 | 270 | 2,253 | 576 | |
| Financial result | 1,727 | 81 | 1,903 | 225 | |
| Result from associates | 101 | 0 | -31 | 0 | |
| Profi t before tax | 4,611 | 2,675 | 8,602 | 5,805 | |
| Income taxes | (12) | -1,207 | -629 | -2,308 | -1,530 |
| Profi t after tax for the period from continuing operations |
3,405 | 2,047 | 6,294 | 4,274 | |
| Discontinued Operations | |||||
| Result from discontinued operations | (15) | 0 | 127 | 0 | -304 |
| Profi t for the period | 3,405 | 2,173 | 6,294 | 3,971 | |
| Attributable to: | 2,929 | 2,204 | 5,680 | 4,063 | |
| Equity holders of the Company | 475 | -31 | 614 | -93 | |
| Minority interest | 3,405 | 2,173 | 6,294 | 3,971 | |
| Earnings per share for profi t from continuing | |||||
| operations attributable to the equity holders of the | |||||
| company (expressed in euro per share) | (13) | 0.24 | 0.21 | 0.47 | 0.44 |
Earnings per share in FY08-Q2 related to 12,2 million shares; in FY07-Q2 related to 10,0 million shares. The notes on the following pages form an integral part of this condensed consolidated interim fi nancial information.
All amounts in TEUR
| ASSETS Note |
30 Sep 2007 | 31 March 2007 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-current assets | ||
| Property, plant and equipment (5) |
6,411 | 6,148 |
| Intangible assets (5) |
8,613 | 9,269 |
| Shares in associates | 223 | 254 |
| Other financial assets | 3,585 | 3,619 |
| Other non-current assets | 61,584 | 81,694 |
| Deferred tax assets | 8,777 | 8,660 |
| 89,193 | 109,644 | |
| Current assets | ||
| Inventories | 33,392 | 19,900 |
| Trade receivables and other assets | 104,948 | 77,460 |
| Other current fi nancial assets (6) |
29,770 | 0 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 28,651 | 20,183 |
| 196,761 | 117,543 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 285,954 | 227,187 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | ||
| Equity | ||
| Share capital (7) |
12,200 | 10,000 |
| Capital Reserve | 70,705 | 5,325 |
| Currency translation differences | 778 | 914 |
| Unrealised gains/losses from securities | -345 | -114 |
| Consolidated profit/loss and other reserves | 24,810 | 29,130 |
| 108,147 | 45,256 | |
| Minority interests | 977 | 340 |
| Total Equity | 109,124 | 45,595 |
| Non-current liabilities | ||
| Non-current financial liabilities (8) |
16,262 | 10,523 |
| Liabilities from post-employment benefits to employees (9) |
14,334 | 14,552 |
| Non-current provisions (10) |
1,634 | 1,684 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 28,806 | 26,886 |
| Deferred tax liability | 2,294 | 2,466 |
| 63,330 | 56,111 | |
| Current liabilities | ||
| Trade and other current payables | 40,342 | 40,524 |
| Other liabilities and deferred income | 39,041 | 42,249 |
| Current tax payables | 6,567 | 5,123 |
| Current financial liabilities (8) |
15,033 | 22,124 |
| Current provisions (10) |
12,517 | 15,462 |
| 113,500 | 125,481 | |
| Total Liabilities | 176,830 | 181,592 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 285,954 | 227,187 |
The notes on the following pages form an integral part of this condensed consolidated interim fi nancial information.
| Attributable to equity holders of the Company | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share capital |
Capital reserve |
Currency translation differences |
Fair value valuation reserve |
Consoli dated retained earnings & other reserves |
Minority Interest |
Total equity |
|
| Carrying amount at 1 April 2007 | 10,000 | 5,325 | 914 | -114 | 29,130 | 340 | 45,595 |
| Currency translation differences | -137 | 23 | -114 | ||||
| Fair value gains/losses realised (net of tax) |
-231 | -231 | |||||
| Net income/expenses recognized directly in equity |
-137 | -231 | 23 | -345 | |||
| Increase in share capital due to IPO | 2,200 | 2,200 | |||||
| Increase in capital reserve due to IPO less IPO costs |
65,379 | 65,379 | |||||
| Dividend relating to 2006/07 | -10,000 | -10,000 | |||||
| Profi t for the year | 5,680 | 614 | 6,294 | ||||
| Carrying amount at 30 Sep 2007 | 12,200 | 70,705 | 778 | -345 | 24,810 | 977 | 109,124 |
| Carrying amount at 1 April 2006 | 10,000 | 5,325 | 1,272 | -57 | 21,722 | 789 | 39,051 |
| Currency translation differences | -88 | -4 | -92 | ||||
| Fair value gains/losses realised | |||||||
| Fair value gains/losses realised (net of tax) |
28 | 28 | |||||
| Net income/expenses recognized | |||||||
| directly in equity | -88 | 28 | -4 | -64 | |||
| Acquisition of minority interest | -716 | -280 | -996 | ||||
| Dividend relating to 2005/06 | -10,000 | 0 | -10,000 | ||||
| Profi t for the year | 4,063 | -93 | 3,971 | ||||
| Carrying amount at 30 Sep 2007 | 10,000 | 5,325 | 1,184 | -30 | 15,069 | 413 | 31,962 |
The notes on the following pages form an integral part of this condensed consolidated interim fi nancial information.
all amount in TEUR
| Cash fl ow from operating activities | FY08-Q2 | FY07-Q2 | FY08-Q2 cum. | FY07-Q2 cum. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating result | 2,784 | 2,595 | 6,730 | 5,580 |
| Adjustments for non-cash items and other reconciliations | ||||
| Depreciation and amortisation | 1,021 | 1,079 | 1,946 | 2,045 |
| Increase/decrease in obligations for post-employment benefi ts | -139 | -60 | -218 | -24 |
| Change in other non-current liabilities and provisions | -52 | -17 | -51 | 33 |
| Increase/decrease in non-current trade receivables | 20,620 | 0 | 20,110 | 0 |
| Increase/decrease in non-current trade payables | 2,189 | 20 | 1,920 | 104 |
| Other (net) | 45 | 78 | 47 | -705 |
| 26,468 | 3,695 | 30,483 | 7,032 | |
| Changes in net current assets | ||||
| Increase/decrease in trade receivables and other assets | -34,621 | -26,787 | -27,488 | -24,891 |
| Increase/decrease in inventories | -8,173 | -2,182 | -13,492 | -3,825 |
| Increase/decrease in trade payables and other current payables | 5,234 | 19,761 | -3,389 | 19,580 |
| Increase/decrease in current provisions | -68 | -52 | -2,944 | -49 |
| -37,628 | -9,260 | -47,314 | -9,186 | |
| Cash generated from operations | -11,160 | -5,565 | -16,830 | -2,154 |
| Interest received | 451 | 231 | 607 | 490 |
| Interest payments | -1,138 | -263 | -1,952 | -464 |
| Payments/refund of income taxes | -1,203 | -712 | -1,153 | 96 |
| Net cash fl ow from operating activities from | ||||
| continuing operations | -13,050 | -6,309 | -19,329 | -2,032 |
| Net cash fl ow from operating activities from | ||||
| discontinued operations | 0 | -1,214 | 0 | -831 |
| Net cash fl ow from operating activities – total | -13,050 | -7,523 | -19,329 | -2,863 |
| Cash fl ow used in investing activities | ||||
| Purchases of property, plant and equipment | -473 | -611 | -1,855 | -935 |
| Purchases of non-current intangible assets | -83 | -258 | -145 | -306 |
| Purchases of securities and shares | -30,000 | -4 | -30,000 | -4 |
| Payments for acquisition of companies | ||||
| (less cash and cash equivalents of these companies) | -36 | 0 | -36 | -1,880 |
| Payments for acquisition of minority interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | -996 |
| Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment and | ||||
| intangible assets | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0 |
| Proceeds from sale of securities | 96 | 1 | 553 | 196 |
| Net cash fl ow used in investing activities from | ||||
| continuing operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 126 |
| Net cash fl ow used in investing activities | ||||
| from continuing operations | -30,497 | -872 | -31,428 | -3,800 |
| Net cash fl ow used in investing activities from discontinued operations |
0 | 460 | 0 | 270 |
| Net cash fl ow used in investing activities – total | -30,497 | -413 | -31,428 | -3,530 |
| FY08-Q2 | FY07-Q2 | FY08-Q2 cum. | FY07-Q2 cum. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash fl ow used in fi nancing activities | ||||
| Contributions from shareholders | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Increase in share capital | 0 | 0 | 2,200 | 0 |
| Increase/decrease in capital reserve less IPO costs | -555 | 0 | 65,379 | 0 |
| Dividends paid to company shareholders | 0 | 0 | -7,000 | -6,500 |
| Increase/decrease in other non-current fi nancial liabilities | 1,712 | -37 | 5,740 | 196 |
| Increase/decrease in current fi nancial liabilities | 1,393 | 3,461 | -7,091 | 5,455 |
| Net cash fl ow used in fi nancing activities from | ||||
| continuing operations | 2,550 | 3,424 | 59,228 | -849 |
| Net cash fl ow used in fi nancing activities from | ||||
| discontinuing operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | -233 |
| Net cash fl ow used in fi nancing activities – total | 2,550 | 3,424 | 59,228 | -1,082 |
| Net decrease/increase in cash and cash equivalents | -40,997 | -4,511 | 8,472 | -7,475 |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period | 69,872 | 43,342 | 20,183 | 46,725 |
| Net decrease/increase in cash and cash equivalents | -40,997 | -4,511 | 8,472 | -7,475 |
| Exchange gains/losses on cash and cash equivalents | -224 | -27 | -4 | -447 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period | 28,651 | 38,804 | 28,651 | 38,804 |
The notes on the following pages form an integral part of this condensed consolidated interim fi nancial information.
The Kapsch Traffi cCom Group operates mainly in the road traffi c telematics market. It holds shares in several domestic and foreign companies. The parent company is headquartered in Vienna.
For fi nancial reporting purposes, the business activities of the Kapsch Traffi cCom Group are subdivided into the following 3 segments:
The Road Solution Projects segment relates to the installation of road traffi c telematics solutions.
The Services, System Extensions, Components Sales segment relates to the sale of services (maintenance as well as technical and commercial operation) and components in the area of traffi c telematics solutions.
The Others segment represents the non-core business. In this segment, we offer engineering solutions, electronic manufactoring and logistics services to affi liated entities and third parties, including audio solutions equipment and systems for the Austrian E-Card.
This condensed interim fi nancial information for the half-year ended 30 September 2007 has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, "Interim fi nancial reporting". The interim condensed fi nancial report should be read in conjunction with the consolidated annual fi nancial statements for the year ended 31 March 2007.
The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the consolidated annual fi nancial statements for the year ended 31 March 2007, as described in the consolidated annual fi nancial statements for the year ended 31 March 2007. In order to achieve better disclosure certain items in the comparatives have been reclassifi ed.
from continuing operations – in TEUR
| Consolidated | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY08-Q2 (cum.) | RSP | SEC | OTH | Group |
| Revenues | 13,223 | 50,398 | 5,178 | 68,799 |
| Operating Result | -823 | 7,892 | -338 | 6,730 |
| Consolidated | ||||
| FY07-Q2 (cum.) | RSP | SEC | OTH | Group |
| Revenues | 36,598 | 28,830 | 7,208 | 72,636 |
| Operating Result | 1,188 | 5,588 | -1,197 | 5,580 |
| Tangible and | |
|---|---|
| All amounts in TEUR | intangible assets |
| Opening net book amount as of 1 April 2007 | 15,417 |
| Additions | 2,182 |
| Change in consolidated entities | 6 |
| Disposals | -553 |
| Depreciation, amortisation, impairment and other movements | -1,757 |
| Currency translation differences | -271 |
| Closing net book amount as of 30 Sep 2007 | 15,024 |
| Opening net book amount as of 1 April 2006 | 15,427 |
| Additions | 3,221 |
| Change in consolidated entities | 369 |
| Disposals | -14 |
| Depreciation, amortisation, impairment and other movements | -2,265 |
| Currency translation differences | 19 |
| Closing net book amount as of 30 Sep 2006 | 16,757 |
In July 2007, Kapsch Traffi cCom AG bought fi nancial instruments (securities) in the amount of EUR 30 million, that were classifi ed as securities available for sale.
The company issued 2.2 million new no-par value ordinary bearer shares in the course of its IPO. The offer price per share was EUR 32. The shares have a notional value of EUR 1. The total number of shares is 12.2 million (of which 3.7 million are in free fl oat). The total share capital amounts to EUR 12.2 million.
| All amounts in TEUR | 30 Sep 2007 | 31 March 2007 | 30 Sep 2006 | 31 March 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-current | 16,262 | 10,523 | 933 | 1,204 |
| Current | 15,033 | 22,124 | 13,988 | 8,299 |
| Total | 31,295 | 32,646 | 14,921 | 9,503 |
Movements in borrowings were as follows:
| Opening amount as of 1 April 2007 | 32,646 |
|---|---|
| Additions | 9,593 |
| Repayments of borrowings | -10,944 |
| Currency translation | 0 |
| Closing amount as of 30 Sep 2007 | 31,295 |
| Opening amount as of1 April 2006 | 9,503 |
| Additions | 5,385 |
| Repayments of borrowings | 0 |
| Currency translation | 33 |
| Closing amount as of 30 Sep 2006 | 14,921 |
| All amounts in TEUR | 30 Sep 2007 | 31 March 2007 | 30 Sep 2006 | 31 March 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severance payments | 5,162 | 5,305 | 5,947 | 5,979 |
| Pension benefi ts | 9,172 | 9,247 | 9,244 | 9,237 |
| Total | 14,334 | 14,552 | 15,192 | 15,216 |
The obligation to set up a provision for severance payments is based on the respective labor law.
Liabilities for pension recognized at the balance sheet date relate to retirees only. All pension agreements are based on past service cost and are not covered by external plan assets (funds). In addition, contributions are paid to an external pension fund for employees of the Group.
| All amounts in TEUR | 30 Sep 2007 | 31 March 2007 | 30 Sep 2006 | 31 March 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-current provisions | 1,634 | 1,684 | 1,829 | 1,796 |
| Current provisions | 12,517 | 15,462 | 7,122 | 7,223 |
| Total | 14,151 | 17,146 | 8,951 | 9,020 |
| Change in | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| consoli | Exchange | |||||
| dated | Use/ | rate | ||||
| All amounts in TEUR | 1. Apr 2007 | entities | disposal | Additions | differences | 30. Sep 2007 |
| Obligations for anniversary bonuses | 457 | 7 | -21 | 9 | 0 | 452 |
| Costs of dismantling and removing assets | 1,227 | 0 | -46 | 0 | 0 | 1,181 |
| Non-current provisions, total | 1,684 | 7 | -66 | 9 | 0 | 1,634 |
| Warranties | 4,165 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 4,194 |
| Losses from pending transactions | ||||||
| and repairs | 881 | 0 | 0 | 142 | 0 | 1,023 |
| Legal fees, costs of litigation | ||||||
| and contract risks | 2,881 | 0 | -1,607 | 2,406 | 41 | 3,721 |
| Other | 7,535 | 0 | -5,553 | 1,585 | 12 | 3,579 |
| Current provisions, total | 15,462 | 0 | -7,160 | 4,134 | 82 | 12,517 |
| Total | 17,146 | 7 | -7,227 | 4,142 | 82 | 14,151 |
The reason for the reduction in the provisions are the changes in project work in progress and the associated changes in project risks.
| Change in | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| consoli | Exchange | |||||
| dated | Use/ | rate | ||||
| All amounts in TEUR | 1. April 2006 | entities | disposal | Additions | differences | 30. Sep 2006 |
| Obligations from anniversary bonuses | 620 | 8 | -29 | 0 | 0 | 599 |
| Costs of dismantling and removing assets | 1,176 | 100 | -46 | 0 | 0 | 1,230 |
| Non-current provisions, total | 1,796 | 108 | -75 | 0 | 0 | 1,829 |
| Warranties | 3,711 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 3,748 |
| Losses from pending transactions | ||||||
| and repairs | 793 | 0 | -102 | 0 | 0 | 691 |
| Legal fees, costs of litigation | ||||||
| and contract risks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 2,719 | 0 | -418 | 382 | 0 | 2,683 |
| Current provisions, total | 7,223 | 0 | -519 | 382 | 36 | 7,122 |
| Total | 9,020 | 108 | -594 | 382 | 36 | 8,951 |
The income statement for the fi rst half-year of FY08 includes one-time costs in connection with the IPO in the amount of TEUR 912. There were no comparable costs in the fi rst half-year of FY07.
Income tax expense is recognized on management's best estimate of the weighted average annual income tax rate expected for the full fi nancial year. The estimated tax rate for the fi rst half-year FY08 is 27 % (the estimated tax rate for the fi rst half-year FY07 was 26 %).
Earnings per share attributable to equity holders of the company arises from continuing and discontinued operations as follows:
| FY08-Q2 cum. | FY07-Q2 cum. | |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings per share for profi t from continuing operations attributable to the | ||
| equity holders of the company (expressed in euro per share) | 0.47 | 0.44 |
| Earnings per share for profi t from discontinuing operations attributable to the | ||
| equity holders of the company (expressed in euro per share) | 0.00 | -0.03 |
Earnings per share in FY08-Q2 related to 12.2 million shares, in FY07-Q2 related to 10.0 million shares.
In a general meeting held on 5 June 2007 the shareholder of the parent company Kapsch Traffi cCom AG, Vienna, resolved a dividend for the year 2006/07 in the amount of TEUR 10,000. TEUR 7,000 – thereof TEUR 3,500 from the remaining dividend for the year 2005/06 – were paid in June 2007, the remaining amount will be paid in December 2007.
Effective as of 8 March 2007, the Kapsch Traffi cCom AG disposed of its product portfolio "mobile rail communications on GSM-R technology" to Funkwerk Systems Austria GmbH, Vienna, by means of an asset deal. Activities in this business formed part of the Services, System Extensions, Component Sales segment.
As a result of the sale, the group has applied IFRS 5 in the fi nancial year ending 31 March 2007
| All amounts in TEUR | FY08-Q2 | FY07-Q2 | FY08-Q2 cum. | FY07-Q2 cum. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (a) Analysis of the result of discontinued operations | ||||
| Revenues | 0 | 2,011 | 0 | 3,158 |
| Expenses | 0 | -1,885 | 0 | -3,461 |
| Result from discontinued operations | 0 | 127 | 0 | -304 |
| (b) Cash fl ows from discontinued operations | ||||
| Net cash fl ow from operating activities | -1,214 | 0 | -831 | |
| Net cash fl ow used in investing activities | 0 | 460 | 0 | 270 |
| Net cash fl ow used in fi nancing activities | 0 | 0 | 0 | -233 |
| Total cash fl ow | 0 | -755 | 0 | -794 |
On the basis of a share purchase agreement dated 26 April 2007 the Group has acquired 100 % of the shares of VTI Industrial (Pty) Ltd., Gemiston, South Africa. The assets and liabilities arising from this acquisition, provisionally determined, are as follows:
| All amounts in TEUR | |
|---|---|
| Cash paid | 209 |
| Fair value of net assets acquired | 209 |
| Goowill | 0 |
| The assets and liabilities arising from the acquisitions | Fair value | Acquiree's carring amount |
|---|---|---|
| Intangible assets | 145 | 0 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 2 | 2 |
| Receivables and other assets | 70 | 70 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 46 | 46 |
| Payables, other liabilites and accruals | -54 | -54 |
| Net assets acquired | 209 | 64 |
The Group's contingent liabilities primarily result from major projects. Other commitments mainly relate to contract and warranty bonds, bank guarantees, performance und bid bonds, sureties and acceptance of guarantees for subsidiaries vis-à-vis third parties. Details of contingent liabilities and other commitments were as follows:
| Contract and warranty bonds | 30 Sep 2007 | 31 March 2007 |
|---|---|---|
| City Highway Santiago | 14,002 | 15,358 |
| City Highway Sydney and Melbourne | 2,081 | 7,901 |
| 16,083 | 23,259 | |
| Performance, bid and other bonds | ||
| Truck Tolling System Austria | 12,500 | 12,500 |
| Truck Trolling System Czech Republic | 48,814 | 89,424 |
| Other | 8,294 | 4,658 |
| 69,608 | 106,582 | |
| Bank guarantees | 2,998 | 12,179 |
| Sureties | 28 | 30 |
| 3,026 | 12,209 | |
| Total | 88,717 | 142,050 |
The decrease in contingent liabilities is attributable to the changes in the progress of projects.
| Sales to Related Parties |
Sales from Related Parties |
Amounts owed by Related Parties |
Amounts owed to Related Parties |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All amounts in TEUR | Q2 (cum.) | Q2 (cum.) | 30 Sep | 30 Sep | |
| Affi liated companies outside the Kapsch Traffi cCom Group | FY08 | 1,694 | 4,759 | 2,532 | 10,128 |
| FY07 | 2,983 | 6,366 | 717 | 8,614 | |
| FY08 | 24 | 667 | 0 | 9,423 | |
| Others | 11 | 631 | 0 | 9,574 |
Additionally, the related parties KAPSCH-Group Beteiligungs GmbH, Vienna, and Kapsch CarrierCom AG, Vienna, issued payment guarantees in the amount EUR 40 million and EUR 9 million, respectively, in relation to the Czech truck tolling system.
Members of the executive and supervisory boards have management functions or are member in supervisory boards of other companies of the Kapsch Group.
On 1 October payment of the fi rst installment of the truck tolling system in the Czech Republic occured in an amount of EUR 30.8 million, which resulted a signifi cant improvement in the balance sheet.
Vienna, 22 November 2007
Board of Management
Georg Kapsch, CEO Erwin Toplak, COO
Global traffi c volumes are constantly growing, with Australia, India, New Zealand South Africa, China and Latin American countries showing the fastest growth. Kapsch Traffi cCom already has a presence in all of these high-growth markets with its fully electronic and manual toll collection systems, road traffi c telematics solutions, and electronic access and parking management systems. Kapsch Traffi cCom monitors the latest requirements in these regions on an ongoing basis and very carefully, so that it is in a position to supply technical solutions tailored to the specifi c needs of the market at any time.
This condensed interim fi nancial report for the fi rst half of the 2007/08 fi scal year has been prepared in accordance with the same accounting and valuation policies as the consolidated fi nancial statements for the year ended 31 March 2007.
Revenues in the fi rst half of 2007/08 were EUR 68.8 million, slightly short (-5 %) of the EUR 72.6 million recorded in the same period of the previous fi scal year. This was primarily attributable to the volatility of our project business and this particularly in the Road Solution Projects (RSP) segment, which is also visible from the segment analysis.
In the fi rst half fi scal year the segment Services, System Extensions, Components Sales (SEC) recorded a signifi cant increase in revenues thanks to rapidly growing business volumes. At EUR 50.4 million, segment revenue for the fi rst six months was up 75 % on the same period a year earlier (H1 2006/07: EUR 28.8 million). The successful technical and commercial operation of the nationwide truck tolling system in the Czech Republic and the signifi cant increase in sales of components, particularly on-board units (OBUs) made a signifi cant contribution to the segment's encouraging performance. On the other hand, Road Solution Projects (RSP) segment's revenue decreased to EUR 13.2 million (-64 %). In the fi rst half of the previous fi scal year, revenues in an amount of EUR 33.3 million were included for the major part of the construction of phase I of the nationwide truck tolling system in the Czech Republic though. Tenders for other major projects in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) have been postponed. The Others (OTH) segment fell from EUR 7.2 million to EUR 5.2 million (down 28 %).
For the period under review, Kapsch Traffi cCom reported EBIT up from EUR 5.6 million to EUR 6.7 million. This is refl ected in the signifi cant increase in profi tability and an improvement in the EBIT margin from 8 % to 10 %. Operating results by segment were as follows:
Kapsch Traffi cCom has been listed in the Prime Market segment of the Vienna Stock Exchange since 26 June 2007. With total assets of EUR 286 million (as of 30 September 2007) and total equity of EUR 109.1 million (as of 30 September 2007), the Company's equity ratio is 38 %. After deduction of all associated expenses, the initial public offering raised EUR 65 million, which contributed to improving liquidity. Net debt as of 31 March 2007 in an amount of EUR 12.5 million was transformed into net assets of EUR 27.1 million, despite the fact that the fi rst instalment from the implementation of the nationwide truck tolling system in the Czech Republic (phase I) in the amount of EUR 30.8 million was received on 1 October 2007 and is not refl ected in the results for the fi rst half year. According to the payment plan, the next instalment of another 25 % is scheduled for the end of September 2008. Increased cash outfl ows from operating activities of EUR 19.1 million compared with outfl ows of EUR 2.9 million during the same period of the previous fi scal year are project-related increases in inventories and trade receivables, and a signifi cant decrease in trade payables. Net cash outfl ows from investment activities amounted to EUR -31.4 million (H1 2006/07: EUR -3.5 million) and are attributable to the acquisition of securities amounting to EUR 30 million. These securities do not form a long-term investment, but are held to provide liquidity in order to fi nance future projects or strategic acquisitions of companies.
In connection with the Czech truck tolling system, KAPSCH-Group Beteiligungs-GmbH and Kapsch CarrierCom AG issued payment guarantees in the amount of EUR 40 million and EUR 9 million, respectively. Details of business with related parties are discussed under note 18.
As an international group, Kapsch Traffi cCom is exposed to exchange rate and infl ation risks. The weakness of the USD plays only a minor role, as Kapsch Traffi cCom invoices in EUR, SEK or local currencies. Exchange rate risk is hedged with forward exchange contracts, if required.
Kapsch Traffi cCom gives its customers, suppliers and creditors on and off guarantees and warranties, mainly in the form of performance guarantees. Based on experience from previous projects, the associated risks are small and unlikely to materialize to any signifi cant extent.
The second half of the fi scal year will be shaped by our participation in tenders and by project awards in Australia, Chile, Hungary, Slovakia, South Africa and the United Kingdom. It should be noted that orders have already been taken in Chile, New Zealand and South Africa in the fi rst half year of the fi scal year. For the Czech Republic, the tolling stations on those "fi rst class roads" were defi ned which will go into operation on 1 January 2008. The fi rst part payment of EUR 30.8 million for phase I was made in line with the payment plan. Kapsch Traffi cCom is currently negotiating an amendment regarding the extension of the Czech nationwide truck tolling system (phase II).
We confi rm, to the best of our knowledge and belief, that according to the principles of proper interim group reporting applied, the condensed consolidated interim report prepared in accordance with the relevant accounting standards gives a true and fair view of the Group's assets and liabilities, its fi nancial position and results of operations pursuant to the requirements stipulated in the Austrian Stock Exchange Act, that the half-yearly management report for the Group presents the course of business including the results and position of the Group in such a way that a true and fair view pursuant to the requirements stipulated in the Austrian Stock Exchange Act is given and that the material risks and uncertainties regarding the Group's prospective development in the remainder of the fi nancial year are described.
The condensed consolidated interim report has neither been audited nor been reviewed by an auditor.
Vienna, 22 November 2007
Board of Management
Georg Kapsch, CEO Erwin Toplak, COO
Kapsch Traffi cCom is an international supplier of innovative road traffi c telematics systems, products and services. Its principle business is the development and supply of electronic toll collection (ETC) systems, in particular MLFF (multi-lane free-fl ow) ETC systems, and the technical and commercial operation of such systems. Kapsch Traffi cCom also supplies traffi c management systems, with a focus on road safety and traffi c control, and electronic access systems and parking management. With more than 130 installed tolling systems in 30 countries in Europe, Australia, Latin America, the Asian/Pacifi c region and South Africa, and more than nine million transponders and 11,000 equipped lanes, Kapsch Traffi cCom has positioned itself among the market leaders in ETC systems worldwide. Kapsch Traffi cCom is headquartered in Vienna, Austria, and has subsidiaries and representative offi ces in 18 countries.
Kapsch Traffi cCom AG I Wagenseilgasse 1 I A-1120 Vienna, Austria I www.kapschtraffi c.com Investor Relations I Marcus Handl I Tel.: +43 (0)50811 1122 I Fax: +43 (0)50811 99 1120 I E-Mail: ir.kapschtraffi [email protected] Public Relations I Brigitte Herdlicka I Tel.: +43 (0)50811 2705 I Fax: +43 (0)50811 99 2705 I E-Mail: [email protected]
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