Interim / Quarterly Report • Aug 15, 2022
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GOFORE PLC 01 - 06/2022
Strategy execution continues to bring great results - net sales +40% and adjusted EBITA +54%
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15 AUGUST, 2022 UNAUDITED

Strategy execution continues to bring great results - net sales +40% and adjusted EBITA +54%
| Group Key Figures Summary, MEUR | H1/2022 | H1/2021 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 72.5 | 51.7 | 104.5 |
| Adjusted EBITA | 10.7 | 6.9 | 14.6 |
| Adjusted EBITA, % | 14.8% | 13.4% | 14.0% |
| EBITA | 10.2 | 6.8 | 14.5 |
| Operating Profit (EBIT) | 8.4 | 5.7 | 12.2 |
| Earnings per share (EPS)* | 0.40 | 0.27 | 0.61 |
| Number of employees at the end of period |
1,074 | 803 | 852 |
| Overall capacity; in-house and subcontracted staff (FTE), at the end ot period |
1,177 | 863 | 926 |
* EPS diluted equals to EPS undiluted
Exceptional spring in sales - Gofore very successful in public tenders as well as private sector deals
| Group Key Figures Summary, MEUR | Q2/2022 | Q2/2021 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 37.1 | 26.4 | 104.5 |
| Adjusted EBITA | 5.6 | 3.4 | 14.6 |
| Adjusted EBITA, % | 15.1% | 13.0% | 14.0% |
| FBITA | 5.6 | 3.4 | 14.5 |
| Operating Profit (EBIT) | 4.7 | 2.9 | 12.2 |
| Earnings per share (EPS)* | 0.23 | 0.13 | 0.61 |
| Number of employees at the end of period |
1,074 | 803 | 852 |
| Overall capacity; in-house and subcontracted staff (FTE), at the end of period |
1,177 | 863 | 926 |
* EPS diluted equals to EPS undiluted
All key figure calculation methods are explained in section "Calculation formulas for key figures"
Targets remain unchanged from the previous financial report.
20 % annual net sales growth, of which organic growth accounts for approximately half
15 % adjusted EBITA
DIVIDEND
At least 40 % of annual nét profit
Growth target exceeded with 40% net sales growth and 25% organic growth in H1/22
Private sector sales increased 58% in H1/22
German business picked up post-pandemic in H1, winning new deals and customers
Devecto acquisition early 2022 ideally completed private sector offering
Selected highlights of growth strategy achievements
As Gofore turns 20 years this August, we can be very proud of the kind of company we have built: positively impactful, fantastically steady in both growth and profitability, treasuring both its staff and customers and a company that has been managed with the same values for 20 years. The first half of 2022 again goes to show we are consistently just that. We also continuously evolve to match the changing world and needs of the ongoing digitalization journey of our customers.
We are very pleased with the excellent, 40% net sales growth and 54% adjusted EBITA growth for our first half-year period of 2022. Our mission to promote ethical digitalisation took steps ahead throughout January-June with great new contracts that all portray the impact we want our work to have. Even the month of June, traditionally quieter than the rest of the year in Finland, was exceptionally busy sales-wise, which promises well for the rest of the year and beyond.
Growth with our private sector customers - an important foundation of our strategy - has continued strong. In January, the acquisition of Devecto made our offering even more attractive to the big companies in the intelligent industry space that we are targeting to partner with. We've managed to deepen our relationships with important customers and have again seen almost 60% growth with the private sector. We are all looking forward to its vast opportunities of the future.
Our long-standing foundation, the public sector, is just as important. We are involved in a huge number of societally impactful projects that build a smart, inclusive and wellfunctioning society. We facilitate, design and carry out digital change for the better. Finland was recently placed number one in the EU digitalisation comparison, so we have a lot to offer to other European countries.
Our outlook on the market remains positive. We are, however, seeing a higher level of uncertainty. The geopolitical situation remains unpredictable, the corona virus endemic persistent and rising inflation affects us as well as our clients. In the reporting period, our salaries and customer prices developed in sync, and we will continue to work hard to keep a good balance. Our customers are also in the midst of uncertainty. We keep a very close ear to any signs of changes in this regard.
The world is changing faster than ever, but digitalisation is a permanent state. As we celebrate our jubilee, we are also working on updating our strategy, and intend to communicate the new strategy by the end of 2022. Goforeans have shown great desire to meet our targets and I'm sure that same ambition will also carry us in the future.
Mikael Nylund, Group CEO

| EUR thousand, unless otherwise specified | Q2/2022 | Q1/2022 | Q4/2021 | Q3/2021 | Q2/2021 | Q1/2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 37,120 | 35,398 : | 31,203 | 21,627 : |
26,446 : | 25,232 |
| Change in Net sales, % | 40% | 40% : | 29% : | 33% : | 43% : | 34% |
| Adjusted EBITA | 5,613 | 5,109 : | 4,997 | 2,706 : | 3,438 : | 3,505 |
| Adjusted EBITA, % | 15.1% : | 14.4% : | 16.0% : | 12.5% : | 13.0% : | 13.9% : |
| Change in Adjusted EBITA, % | 63% | 46% : | 53% | 44% : | 40% : | 11% : |
| Month 2022 | Net sales, MEUR (Net sales 2021) |
Number of employees at end of period |
No. of working days in Finland |
Full Time Equivalent, FTE | Subcontracting, FTE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.8 (7.5) | 993 (727) | 20 (19) | 917 (679) | 147 (109) |
| February | 11.3 (8.1) | 1,015 (736) | 20 (20) | 942 (689) | 153 (111) |
| March | 13.3 (9.7) | 1,043 (792) | 23 (23) | 968 (735) | 155 (118) |
| April | 11.5 (8.5) | 1,056 (791) | 19 (20) | 988 (743) | 156 (112) |
| May | 13,1 (8.8) | 1,068 (799) | 21 (20) | 1,004 (755) | 163 (109) |
| June | 12.5 (9.1) | 1,074 (803) | 21 (21) | 1,015 (755) | 162 (108) |
All key figure calculation methods are explained in section "Calculation formulas for key figures"
| EUR thousand, unless otherwise specified | Q2/2022 | Q2/2021 | Change | H1/2022 | H1/2021 | Change | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 37,120 | 26,446 | 10,673 | 72,518 | 51,679 | 20,839 | 104,509 |
| Change in Net sales, % | 40.4% | 42.5% | 40.3% | 38.3% | 34.1% | ||
| EBITDA | 6,162 | 4,125 | 2,037 | 11,305 | 8,115 | 3,190 | 17,062 |
| EBITDA, % | 16.6% | 15.6% | 15.6% | 15.7% | 16.3% | ||
| Adjusted EBITA | 5,613 | 3,438 | 2,175 | 10,722 | 6,943 | 3,779 | 14,646 |
| Adjusted EBITA, % | 15.1% | 13.0% | 14.8% | 13.4% | 14.0% | ||
| EBITA | 5,613 | 3,446 | 2,167 | 10,186 | 6,758 | 3,428 | 14,451 |
| EBITA, % | 15.1% | 13.0% | 14.0% | 13.1% | 13.8% | ||
| Operating Profit (EBIT) | 4,716 | 2,860 | 1,857 | 8,393 | 5,675 | 2,718 | 12,197 |
| Operating Profit (EBIT), % | 12.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% | 11.0% | 11.7% | ||
| Profit for the period | 3,592 | 1,984 | 1,609 | 6,265 | 3,944 | 2,321 | 9,073 |
| Earnings per share, EPS (undiluted) * | 0.23 | 0.13 | 0.10 | 0.40 | 0.27 | 0.13 | 0.61 |
| Return on equity (ROE), % | 21.0% | 17.5% | 19.0% | 17.2% | 18.6% | ||
| Return on investment (ROI), % | 21.2% | 18.3% | 20.2% | 18.2% | 19.1% | ||
| Equity ratio, % | 55.7% | 57.1% | 55.7% | 57.1% | 61.5% | ||
| Net gearing, % | -23.5% | -30.6% | -23.5% | -30.6% | -41.1% | ||
| Number of employees at the end of period | 1,074 | 803 | 271 | 1,074 | 803 | 271 | 852 |
| Average overall capacity, FTE | 1,003 | 751 | 252 | 973 | 726 | 246 | 745 |
| Average subcontracting, FTE | 160 | 110 | 50 | 156 | 111 | 44 | 113 |
* EPS diluted equals to EPS undiluted
All key figure calculation methods are explained in section "Calculation formulas for key figures"
Digitalisation continues strong, but geopolitical and macro-economic uncertainties grow.
Gofore estimates digitalisation to remain a megatrend also going forward, which reinforces the demand for the cutting-edge expertise offered by Gofore in the long term. The corona virus pandemic has accelerated the digitalisation of the public and private sectors and the related investments which are further evolving from the implementation of individual digital services towards organisation-wide digital transformation and the evolution of digital capabilities. The ability and willingness of Gofore's customers to invest in digital transformation will according to company's estimation continue to depend on economic development in both the public and private sectors.
Gofore expects digitalisation investments in the Finnish public sector to continue due to the structural reform. The long-term nature of public sector IT investments and longterm cooperation agreements render demand relatively predictable.
The legislative package adopted by the Finnish Parliament in June 2021 launched the reform of social services and healthcare in Finland.
The reform itself is a momentous project, and the acute development need for digitalisation of healthcare will also feature more prominently on the agenda. The Finnish parliamentary elections in 2023 are expected to impact acute demand until a new government is formed and starts implementing their programme. The competitive landscape in the public sector has remained stable, and Gofore expect its position in the market to remain solid.
Digital investments remain a priority for private sector In Finland's private sector, digitalisation remains one of the most important priorities. IT development still partially remains an internal activity of companies and organisations, and companies and organisations hire specialists of the field for various IT tasks. Both domestic and international IT service providers continue to offer top external expertise to Finnish private sector operators.
Outlook of the export industry, being of significance for Gofore, is dependent on global demand and working supply chains. Rising uncertainty could have an effect on customers' ability to invest in digital development. Up until now, we have only seen individual cases of this. New and more digital products have been a clear priority.
Gofore's comprehensive offering is estimated to be a good fit with the private sector's demand.
Markets outside of Finland are developing broadly in line with the Finnish market. Gofore's international customers are mainly from the private sector. Uncertainty related to big global economies like Germany has grown lately.
The global shortage of talent manifests itself in the market through international companies being more active in the search for partners, also in Finland.
Competition for the best talent will continue in the IT industry. The pandemic brought forward a new way of working, eg. freelance and location-independent work. High demand for skilled workers increases risk of wage inflation, accentuated by the general inflation in the economy.
In the long term, Gofore continues to estimate its demand to grow and its services to stay competitive also in the future.





Stronger confidence of Goforeans in the company's positive development resulted in very good development in both community building and recruiting new colleagues.
| Month | No. of employees | Full-time equivalent, FTE |
Subcontracting, FTE |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 993 (727) | 917 (679) | 147 (109) |
| February | 1.015 (736) | 942 (689) | 153 (111) |
| March | 1,043 (792) | 968 (735) | 155 (118) |
| April | 1,056 (791) | 988 (743) | 156 (112) |
| Mav | 1,068 (799) | 1.004 (755) | 163 (109) |
| June | 1,074 (803) | 1,015 (755) | 162 (108) |
| July | 1,062 (797) | 1,004 (746) | 78 (38) |
14 July, 2022: Gofore adjusts the estimate of its share of the Finnish IT Center for Science tendering

| JULY KEY FIGURES |
Net sales, MEUR : |
Employees : | No. of No. of Working Days Overall Capacity, in Finland : |
ト 上 : | Subcontracting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2022 | 4.1 | 1,062 : | 21 | 1,004 | 78 : |

Gofore does intend to continue disciplined M&A by acquiring targets that fit its strategy. Industry valuations currently seem to be on a high level, however Gofore sees a lot of activity in the market. Gofore is an experienced and valued buyer in Finland. Hence, despite the market trend and M&A activity also taking place in Germany, M&A market risk is considered low.
The public sector is more resistant to changes in macro economy than the private sector. Negative changes in the public sector IT investments may pose challenges to Gofore. Nonetheless, considering its market position, Gofore currently sees a very low risk in the public sector.
Private companies are more vulnerable than the public sector when it comes to the current political situation or country-specific macro economy risks. The competitive environment within customer business segments can also impact private companies, which could affect Gofore's profitability and growth. Gofore currently sees a medium risk in the private sector customer segment.
The direct implications of the Russian invasion or sanctions targeted on the country continue to be low for Gofore. Gofore doesn't have business operations in Russia, Belarus or Ukraine. The conflict is possibly expected to have indirect impact through customer business risks such as inflation. These risks impacted Gofore's business very little in the reporting period, and therefore Gofore currently sees a low risk.

Impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, that turned to an endemic, have remained minor on public and private sector customer segments. Higher than normal sick leave levels have, however, affected Gofore's profitability somewhat in the reporting period, and hence despite the slowing down of the pandemic, Gofore still sees a medium risk.
Demand for skilled workforce continue to be high and increasingly also apply to digitalisation experts other than experienced technical and software developers. Due to the high demand, the risk of wage inflation has increased. Thanks to its strong employer brand and flexible ways of working, Gofore only sees a medium risk in talent acquisition as a whole.
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GOFORE
Gofore has recently developed the content of its monthly and quarterly business reviews, in an effort to further improve the company's transparency and more real-time monitoring of financial developments.
Enhancing financial and business reporting also means Gofore no longer makes guidance statements. Before, Gofore may have presented an estimate of the company's revenue or performance guidance in the financial statement release or half-year report. As of February 2022, Gofore has not provided forecasts about the revenue or profit for the financial year.
January-June 2022
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At the end of June 2021, the Group employed a total of 1,074 (803) employees. The number of personnel increased from the corresponding period in 2021 by 34%. Growth occurred particularly in Finland, as a result of the Devecto acquisition.
The number of employees in Finland amounted to 1 027 (770), and in the other countries of operation to a total of 47 (33) employees.
Gofore's offices are located in Helsinki, Espoo, Jyväskylä, Tampere, Lappeenranta, Oulu, Kajaani and Turku. Offices located outside of Finland are in Brunswick and Munich in Germany, Madrid in Spain, and Tallinn in Estonia.
On 3 January 2022, Gofore announced it had acquired the entire share capital of Devecto Oy, a company specialised in software development and testing of smart devices and machinery, and related testing systems, for 21 million euros. 70% of the purchase price in cash and 30% in the form of share consideration.
Numbers of the previously acquired CCEA Finland Oy have been consolidated in Gofore Group's comparable numbers for 2021 as of 1 March 2021.
The purchase price allocation of Devecto is presented in the section "Notes to the Accounts".
| Gofore Lead Oy | Devecto Oy | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 % | 100 % | ||||
| Gofore Germany GmbH | Gofore Spain | ||||
| 100 % | 100 % | ||||
| Qentinel Finland Oy | Gofore Estonia | ||||
| 100 % | 100 % | ||||
| CCEA Oy | Sleek Oy | ||||
| 95 % Gofore Oyj | 70 % Gofore Oyj | ||||
| 5 % Minority shareholders | 30 % Minority shareholders | ||||
| Celkee Oy 100 % CCEA Ov |
Rebase Consulting Oy 68 % Gofore Oyj 32 % Minority shareholders |
Strong growth continued, speeded up by acquisitions and organic growth
During the period of January - June 2022, Gofore's net sales increased by 40% compared to the corresponding period in 2021, amounting to EUR 72.5 (51.7) million.
Growth was attributable to the Devecto acquisition and strong organic growth. The average hourly price of services sold also increased slightly.
Net sales generated from public sector sales increased to EUR 43.5 (33.3) million. Net sales generated from the private sector grew by as much as 58% to EUR 29.1 (18.4) million. Both the Devecto and the CCEA acquisition have contributed to the private sector sales growth.
The public sector's share of total net sales was 60 (64)% and private sector 40 (36)%.
Net sales coming from Finland was EUR 65.8 (47.2) million, representing a 91 (91)% share of the Group's net sales. Other countries' share of Group net sales was 9 (9)%; EUR 6.7 (4.5) million.
Subcontracted work represented 19 (19)% share of the Group's net sales; EUR 13.9 (9.7) million.
During the period of April - June 2022, Gofore's net sales increased by 40% compared to the corresponding period in 2021 and amounted to EUR 37.1 (26.4) million.
The growth was primarily attributable to corporate acquisitions and organic growth.
Significant growth in adjusted EBITA and profit for the period; over 50% and speeded up further on 2nd quarter
During the period of January – June 2022, Gofore's adjusted EBITA increased by 54% compared to the corresponding period in 2021 and amounted to EUR 10.7 (6.9) million and accounted to 14.8 (13.4)% of net sales.
Adjusted EBITA for the period was affected by an adjustment of corporate acquisition transaction costs by EUR 0.6 million. Adjusted EBITA in the comparison period was affected by a EUR 0.2 million adjustment of acquisition transaction costs. The calculation method of the adjusted EBITA is presented separately in the section "Calculation formulas for key figures".
EBITA for January - June 2022 amounted to EUR 10.2 (6.8) million and accounted for 14.0 (13.1)% of net sales.
The proportion of personnel expenses of net sales remained at the level of the comparison period, accounting for 57.2 (57.8)%.
Personnel expenses for January - June 2022 amounted to EUR 41.5 (29.9) million. The increase is attributable to growth in the number of personnel.
Other operating expenses amounted to a total of EUR 8.1 (5.4) million and accounted for 11.1 (10.5)% of net sales. The largest expense items included other personnel expenses, ICT expenses and external services. Depreciations excluding amortizations of intangible assets related to acquisitions were EUR 1.1 (1.4) million, accounting for 1.5 (2.6)% of net sales. Depreciations and amortizations were 2.9 (2.4) million euros; 4.0 (4.7)% of net sales.
Operating profit (EBIT) in January - June 2022 amounted to EUR 8.4 (5.7) million and accounted for 11.6 (11.0)% of net sales. Finance costs and income were EUR -0.2 (-0.7) million. Costs in the comparison period were increased due to Gofore's transfer to the official list of Nasdaq Helsinki.
Profit for the financial period amounted to EUR 6.3 (3.9) million, showing 59% growth.
During the period of April - June 2022, adjusted EBITA amounted to EUR 5.6 (3.4) million; 15.1 (13.0)% of net sales. Adjusted EBITA was significantly improved during the second quarter, showing a further 63% growth.
The Group's liquidity is good and financing position strong
Gofore's equity ratio amounted to 55.7 (57.1)%, with net gearing of -23.5 (-30.6)%.
At the end of June 2022, the balance sheet total of the Gofore Group amounted to EUR 127.3 (98.6) million, of which total equity accounted for EUR 70.3 (55.7) million. At the end of the review period, interest-bearing net debt amounted to EUR -16.5 (-17.1) million.
Cash flow from operations improved over the period of January - June 2022 to EUR 10.6 (4.8) million. The cash flow from investments during the review period amounted to EUR -14.4 (-8.8) million.
Investments in subsidiary shares during the review period amounted to EUR 14.2 (8.7) million. Cash flow from financing activities during the period amounted to EUR 0.7 (16.0) million, including paid dividends of EUR-4.4 million, repayments of lease agreement liabilities for EUR -0.9 million, withdrawals of new loans for EUR 8.0 million and loan amortisations for EUR -1.9 million.
At the end of the review period, cash assets amounted to EUR 36.0 (33.4) million. At the end of the review period, Gofore Plc's unsecured loans from credit institutions amounted to EUR 16.2 (11.4) million. Gofore raised a new unsecured loan of EUR 8.0 million during the review period.
The loans are associated with the customary covenants tied to the equity ratio and interest-bearing net debt. The covenant conditions were met on 30 June 2022. In addition, Gofore has in its disposal an EUR 5 million binding, unsecured credit limit for the Group's short-term, general financing needs such as corporate acquisitions. The limit was not used during the review period.
The Business Finland supported projects on developing digital working were completed in 2021. The company's development activity in the reporting period was focused on enhancing its digital platform and enterprise resource management system.
January-June 2022
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Gofore Plc's share has been quoted on the official stock exchange list of Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd; share trading code GOFORE.
At the end of the reporting period on 30 June 2022,
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Market value at the end of June, MEUR
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Share price six month value change
26.00 Highest price, EUR
At the end of the reporting period on 30 June, 2022
· Gofore received no flagging notifications in January-June 2022 and hence, there were no changes in major shareholders' ownership
5.641 Shareholders at the end of June
56.5%
Household ownership
264% Financial and insurance institutions ownership
Gofore has had a share savings plan called CrewShare open to its entire staff since 2018. In January 2022, the Board of Directors resolved on a new plan period for 2022-2023, as well as on a new Performance Share Plan for key people.
The plan is available to all Gofore Group's employees, who are offered the possibility to save monthly and invest in shares in the company at a 10 per cent discount, if the Board of Directors of the company so decides. The accrued savings are allocated towards acquiring Gofore's shares after the expiration of the savings period.
The new plan period commenced on 1 March 2022 and ends on 28 February 2023. Employees will be offered an opportunity to save a proportion of their regular salaries (EUR 50–400 per month). The accrued savings will be used for the acquisition of the Gofore shares biannually following the publications of the Half-year Report in September 2022 and financial statements release for the year 2022 in March 2023.
A total of 645 Gofore Group employees have participated in CrewShare so far.
In January 2022, the Board of Directors of Gofore Plc also decided to establish a new share-based incentive plan for the group's key personnel. The aim is to align the objectives of the shareholders and key personnel for increasing the value of the company in the long-term, to commit the key employees to work for the company and to offer them a competitive incentive scheme that is based on earning and accumulating shares.
The Performance Share Plan 2022-2024 consists of a three-year performance period, covering the financial years in question. The Board may decide annually on new performance periods.
26 persons, including the CEO and other management team members, currently belong in this plan.
Read more: https://gofore.com/en/releases/gofore-plcgofore-resolved-on-incentive-plans-for-the-groupsemployees-and-key-personnel/
The Annual General Meeting adopted the company's financial statements for the financial period from 1 January-31 December 2021.
The Annual General Meeting confirmed a dividend of EUR 0.28 per share to be paid for the financial period 1 January— 31 December 2021. The total amount of dividend is EUR 4,303,690.16, calculated on the basis of the outstanding shares as per the day of the Annual General Meeting. The record date for the dividend distribution will be 29 March 2022 and the dividend payment date will be 5 April 2022.
It was resolved to discharge the members of the Board of Directors and the CEO from liability for the financial period of 1 January-31 December 2021.
It was resolved to adopt the Remuneration Report for the Governing Bodies.
It was resolved that the remuneration for the Chair of the Board is EUR 3,500 per month and for the members of the Board EUR 2,000 per month. In addition, it was approved that the Shareholders' Nomination Board proposes that each Board Member be paid a fee for each committee meeting as follows: The Chair of the Committee should be paid EUR 800 and the other committee members EUR 400 for each meeting. All members of the Board will be compensated for travel expenses against receipt in accordance with the company's travel policy.
The number of members of the Board of Directors It was resolved that the Board of Directors consists of six members.
The following persons were elected as the Board of Directors: Eveliina Huurre and Tapani Liimatta as new members and Mammu Kaario, Piia-Noora Kauppi, Timur Kärki and Sami Somero as old members.
It was resolved that the auditor's remuneration is paid against the invoices approved by the company.
KPMG Oy Ab was re-elected as the company's auditor for a term that will continue until the end of the next Annual General Meeting. KPMG Oy Ab has announced that Lotta Nurminen APA, would be the Auditor with principal responsibility.
All resolutions of the AGM can be seen at https://gofore.com/en/invest/governance/agm2022/
Authorising the Board of Directors to resolve on the repurchase of the Company's own shares and/or accepting them as a pledge
The Annual General Meeting authorised the Board of Directors to resolve on the acquisition of the company's own shares of a maximum of 1,534,404 shares and/or accepting the same number of the company's own shares as a pledge, in one or more tranches by using funds in the unrestricted shareholders' equity. The maximum number of shares to be acquired and/or accepted as a pledge corresponds to approximately 10% of the total number of shares of the company based on the date of the notice to the Meeting. However, the company, together with its subsidiaries, may not hold or accept as a pledge more than 10% of the total number of shares of the company at any time.
Shares will be acquired otherwise than in the proportion of shareholders' holdings in public trading arranged by Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. at market price at the time of acquisition or otherwise at market price. The authorisation is granted for the purposes of, among others, executing potential acquisitions and share-based incentive schemes or for other purposes determined by the Board of Directors and otherwise to be further assigned, to be held at the ownership of the company or to be annulled by the company. The Board of Directors decides on all other conditions for acquiring own shares and/or accepting them as a pledge.
This authorisation cancels the authorisation given by the Annual General Meeting on 26 March 2021 to resolve on the repurchase of the company's own shares. The authorisation is valid until the closing of the next Annual General Meeting, however, no longer than 30 June 2023.
Authorising the Board of Directors to resolve on the issuance of shares and the issuance of option rights and other special rights entitling to shares
The Annual General Meeting authorised the Board of Directors to resolve on the issuance of shares as well as the issuance of option rights and other special rights entitling to shares referred to in chapter 10, section 1 of the Finnish Limited Liability Companies Act, in one or several tranches, either against payment or without payment.
The total number of shares to be issued, including shares under options and other special rights, may amount to a maximum of 2,301,606 shares, equivalent to approximately 15% of the total number of shares of the company on the date of the notice to the meeting. The Board of Directors may decide to issue new shares or to transfer own shares that may be held by the company.
The authorisation entitles the Board of Directors to decide on all terms and conditions related to the issuance of shares and the issuance of option rights and special rights entitling to shares, including the right to deviate from the shareholders' pre-emptive subscription rights. The authorisation is to be used as consideration for acquisitions, partly as a company incentive scheme or for other purposes determined by the Board of Directors.
The authorisation is valid until 30 June 2023. The authorisation revokes all previous unused authorisations of the Board of Directors to resolve on the issuance of shares, issuance of share options and issuance of other special rights entitling to shares.
1 Jan - 30 Jun 2022 Tables Section
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| EUR Thousand | Q2/2022 | Q2/2021 | Change | H1/2022 | H1/2021 | Change | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 37,120 | 26,446 | 40% | 72,518 | 51,679 | 40% | 104,509 |
| Production for own use | 61 | 48 | 28% | 95 | 104 | -9% | 140 |
| Other operating income | 1 | 20 | -94% | 26 | 80 | -67% | 128 |
| Materials and services | -5,987 | -4,111 | 46% | -11,809 | -8,414 | 40% | -17,547 |
| Employee benefit expenses | -21,255 | -15,713 | 35% | -41,451 | -29,888 | 39% | -58,943 |
| Depreciations, amortisations and impairment | -1,446 | -1,265 | 14% | -2,912 | -2,440 | 19% | -4,865 |
| Other operating expenses | -3,777 | -2,565 | 47% | -8,075 | -5,446 | 48% | -11,226 |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 4,716 | 2,860 | 65% | 8,393 | 5,675 | 48% | 12,197 |
| Finance costs | -94 | -463 | -80% | -221 | -756 | -71% | -902 |
| Finance income | 4 | 14 | -70% | 7 | 23 | -70% | 40 |
| Profit before tax | 4,627 | 2,411 | 92% | 8,179 | 4,942 | 65% | 11,335 |
| Income tax | -1,035 | -427 | 142% | -1,913 | -098 | 92% | -2,261 |
| Profit for the financial period | 3,592 | 1,984 | 81% | 6,265 | 3,944 | 59% | 9,073 |
| Other Comprehensive Income | |||||||
| Net other comprehensive profit or loss to be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods | |||||||
| Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations | O | 3 | -100% | O | న | -100% | 12 |
| Cash flow hedges | 117 | 0 | 0% | 282 | 0 | 0% | O |
| Other comprehensive income, net of tax | 117 | 3 | 3239% | 282 | 3 | 7963% | 12 |
| Total comprehensive income for the financial period | 3,709 | 1,987 | 87% | 6,547 | 3,948 | 66% | 9,086 |
| Profit/loss for the financial period attributable to: | |||||||
| Equity holders of the parent | 3,537 | 1,951 | 81% | 6,156 | 3,905 | 58% | 8,953 |
| Non-controlling interests | 55 | 33 | 67% | 109 | ਤਰ | 179% | 120 |
| 3,592 | 1,984 | 81% | 6,265 | 3,944 | 59% | 9,073 | |
| Total comprehensive income for the financial period attributable to: | |||||||
| Equity holders of the parent | 3,654 | 1,954 | 87% | 6,438 | 3,908 | 65% | 8,966 |
| Non-controlling interests | 55 | 33 | 67% | 109 | ਤੇ ਭ | 179% | 120 |
| 3,709 | 1,987 | 87% | 6,547 | 3,948 | 66% | 9,086 | |
| Earnings per share (EPS) | |||||||
| Earnings per share, undiluted | 0.23 | 0.13 | 0.10 | 0.40 | 0.27 | 0.13 | 0.61 |
| Earnings per share, diluted | 0.23 | 0.13 | 0.10 | 0.40 | 0.27 | 0.13 | 0.61 |
| EUR thousand | H1/2022 | H1/2021 | Change | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||||
| Non-current assets | ||||
| Goodwill | 41,316 | 26,897 | 54% | 26,897 |
| Other intangible assets | 19,126 | 12,469 | 53% | 11,257 |
| Tangible assets | 507 | 451 | 12% | 427 |
| Right-of-use assets | 3,803 | 5,511 | -31% | 4,409 |
| Other receivables | 491 | 764 | -36% | 1 |
| Deferred tax assets | 63 | 19 | 224% | 37 |
| Total non-current assets | 65,307 | 46,111 | 42% | 43,029 |
| Current assets | ||||
| Trade receivables | 21,626 | 14,219 | 52% | 15,980 |
| Contract assets | 1,111 | 1,286 | -14% | 709 |
| Other current assets | 2,709 | 2,744 | -1% | 2,346 |
| Income tax receivables | 18 | 253 | -93% | 144 |
| Securities | 519 | 563 | -8% | 575 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 36,037 | 33,399 | 8% | 39,114 |
| Total current assets | 62,021 | 52,464 | 18% | 58,869 |
| Total assets | 127,328 | 98,575 | 29% | 101,898 |
| EUR thousand | H1/2022 | H1/2021 | Change | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity and liabilities | ||||
| Equity | ||||
| Share capital | 80 | 80 | 0% | 80 |
| Translation differences | 0 | -9 | -100% | 0 |
| Other reserves | 282 | O | 0% | O |
| Fund for unrestricted equity | 46,843 | 39,743 | 18% | 40,103 |
| Retained earnings | 22,760 | 15,646 | 45% | 20,822 |
| Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent |
69,965 | 55,460 | 26% | 61,005 |
| Non-controlling interests | 296 | 223 | 33% | 304 |
| Total equity | 70,261 | 55,683 | 26% | 61,309 |
| Non-current liabilities | ||||
| Interest-bearing loans and borrowings | 12,436 | 8,750 | 42% | 7,450 |
| Other payables | 148 | 765 | -81% | O |
| Lease liabilities | 1,976 | 3,477 | -43% | 2,644 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 3,736 | 2,345 | 59% | 2,111 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 18,295 | 15,337 | 19% | 12,205 |
| Current liabilities | ||||
| Trade and other payables | 17,812 | 11,309 | 57% | 11,199 |
| Contract liabilities | 1,269 | 982 | 29% | 2,217 |
| Interest-bearing loans and borrowings | 3,743 | 2,600 | 44% | 2,600 |
| Lease liabilities | 1,869 | 2,077 | -10% | 1,807 |
| Accrued expenses | 13,182 | 10,119 | 30% | 10,028 |
| Income tax payable | 898 | 468 | 92% | 533 |
| Total current liabilities | 38,772 | 27,555 | 41% | 28,384 |
| Total liabilities | 57,067 | 42,892 | 33% | 40,589 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 127,328 | 98,575 | 29% | 101,898 |
| 2022 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR thousand | Share capital | Fund for unrestricted equity |
Reserve for fair value |
Translation differences |
Retained earnings | Total | Non-controlling interests |
Total equity |
| Equity on 1.1.2022 | 80 | 40,103 | 0 : | o | 20,822 | 61,005 | 304 | 61,309 |
| Profit for the period | 6,156 | 6,156 | 109 | 6,265 | ||||
| Other comprehensive income | 282 | 282 | 282 | |||||
| Total comprehensive income | o | 0 : | 282 | O | 6,156 | 6,438 | 109 | 6,547 |
| Share-based payments | 425 | 86 | 512 | 512 | ||||
| Dividends | -4,304 | -4,304 | -131 | -4,434 | ||||
| Share issue | O | O | ||||||
| Acquisition of a subsidiary paid in shares | 6,315 | 6,315 | 6,315 | |||||
| Acquisition of non-controlling interests | O | -1 | - | 14 | 13 | |||
| Equity on 30.06.2022 | 80 | 46,843 | 282 | o | 22,760 | 69,965 | 296 | 70,261 |
| 2021 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR thousand | Share capital | Fund for unrestricted equity |
Reserve for fair value |
Translation differences |
Retained earnings | Total | Non-controlling interests |
Total equity |
| Equity on 1.1.2021 | 80 | 20,515 | -12 | 15,476 | 36,059 | 23 | 36,082 | |
| Profit for the period | 3,905 | 3,905 | ਤਰ | 3,944 | ||||
| Other comprehensive income | റന | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||||
| Total comprehensive income | o | o | o | מ | 3,905 | 3,908 | 39 | 3,948 |
| Share-based payments | 211 | 64 | 275 | 275 | ||||
| Dividends | -3,373 | -3,373 | -3,373 | |||||
| Share issue | 19,017 | -425 | 18,592 | യ | 18,600 | |||
| Acquisition of a subsidiary paid in shares | O | |||||||
| Acquisition of non-controlling interests | -1 | -1 | 152 | 151 | ||||
| Equity on 30.06.2021 | 80 | 39,743 | o | -ချ | 15,646 | 55,460 | 223 | 55,683 |
| Operating activities | |
|---|---|
| Profit before tax 4,942 65% 8,179 |
11,335 |
| Adjustments to reconcile profit before tax to net cash flows: | |
| Depreciation and impairment 2,912 2,440 19% |
4,865 |
| Finance income and expenses 214 -71% 733 |
862 |
| Other adjustments 566 303 87% |
762 |
| Change in working capital 812 -1,770 -146% |
-334 |
| Interest received and paid -153 58% -97 |
-226 |
| Other financial items O -657 -100% |
-666 |
| 81% Income tax paid -1,936 -1,068 |
-2,410 |
| Net cash flow from operating activities 4,826 119% 10,593 |
14,187 |
| Net cashflow from investing activities | |
| Proceeds from sale of tangible assets 53 O 0% |
5 |
| Purchase of intangible assets -95 -104 -9% |
-140 |
| Purchase of tangible assets 586% -152 -22 |
-60 |
| Acquisition of a subsidiary, net of cash acquired -14,174 -8,665 64% |
-9,853 |
| Net cash flow from investing activities 63% -14,368 -8,791 |
-10,047 |
| Net cash flow from financing activities | |
| -1 Treasury shares acquired O 0% |
-1 |
| Repayment of lease liabilities -946 -14% -1,100 |
-2,189 |
| Proceeds from borrowings 8,000 167% 3,000 |
3,000 |
| Repayment of borrowings -1,925 -1,150 67% |
-2,450 |
| Financial instruments -10 O 0% |
O |
| O Share issue 19,017 -100% |
19,017 |
| O Transaction costs on issue of shares -425 -100% |
-426 |
| Dividends paid to equity holders of the parent -4,304 -3,373 28% |
-3,373 |
| Dividends paid to non-controlling interest O 0% -131 |
0 |
| Changes in non-controlling interest 14 O 0% |
O |
| Net cash flow from financing activities 698 15,969 -96% |
13,580 |
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents -3,077 -126% 12,005 |
17,719 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 39,114 21,394 83% |
21,394 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 33,399 8% 36,037 |
39,114 |
C
1 Jan - 30 Jun 2022
This half-year report was prepared in accordance with the IAS 34 Interim Reports standard. The figures presented for the half-year period are unaudited. Information concerning the full year 2021 is based on the audited financial statements for 2021.
Gofore has changed the accounting policy regarding hedge accounting under IFRS 9 regarding interest rate cap agreements as of 1 January 2022. Efficient share of fair value changes is recognized in the Income Statement's Other comprehensive income (OCI) and presented in fair value reserves in equity. The inefficient share of hedging is recognized in financial costs in profit and loss statement. Fair value reserves in equity are booked through profit and loss when the hedged item has a profit impact. Amendments to the standards taking effect in 2022 did not affect the Group. Otherwise, the half-year report is made according to the same accounting policies as the Financial Statements for 2021.
The fair values of financial assets and liabilities are materially consistent with their carrying amounts. For this reason, they are not presented separately in table format in this half-year report. Disclosures concerning sharebased payments are presented in section Corporate Governance and Share Information.
| EUR thousand, unless otherwise specified | Q2/2022 | Q2/2021 | Change, % | H1/2022 | H1/2021 | Change, % | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales by customer sector | |||||||
| Private sector sales | 15,310 | 9,844 | 56% | 29,054 | 18,417 | 58% | 36,570 |
| Public sector sales | 21,810 | 16,603 | 31% | 43,464 | 33,262 | 31% | 67,939 |
| Net sales by origin of customer | |||||||
| Finland | 33,401 | 24,287 | 38% | 65,848 | 47,187 | 40% | 95,463 |
| Other countries | 3,719 | 2,159 | 72% | 6,670 | 4,491 | 49% | 9,046 |
| Net sales by Crew / subcontracting | |||||||
| Net sales, Crew | 30,067 | 21,734 | 38% | 58,611 | 42,024 | 39% | 84,226 |
| Net sales, subcontracting | 7,052 | 4,713 | 50% | 13,907 | 9,655 | 44% | 20,283 |
| Net sales by agreement types | |||||||
| Time and material based projects | 34,370 | 23,466 | 46% | 67,103 | 46,434 | 45% | 94,199 |
| Fixed price projects | 2,149 | 2,193 | -2% | 4,112 | 3,732 | 10% | 7,544 |
| Maintenance services | 585 | 675 | -13% | 1,254 | 1,318 | -5% | 2,351 |
| Third party commissions | 15 | 113 | -86% | 50 | 195 | -74% | 416 |
| Net sales, Group total | 37,120 | 26,446 | 40% | 72,518 | 51,679 | 40% | 104,509 |
| EUR thousand | Trademarks | Customer relationships |
Non-compete | Technology agreement based intangibles |
Models and templates |
Capitalized development expenditure |
Other intangible assets |
Other intangible assets total |
Goodwill | Intangible assets total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||||||||||
| 1 January 2022 | 672 | 10,031 | 3,438 | റ്റാ | 200 | 101 | 1,035 | 15,543 | 26,897 | 42,440 |
| Additions | O | O | O | O | O | O | 95 | 95 | O | 95 |
| Business combinations | 178 | 8,286 | 1,181 | O | O | O | O | 9,645 | 14,419 | 24,065 |
| 30 June 2022 | 850 | 18,318 | 4,619 | ୧୧ | 200 | 101 | 1,130 | 25,283 | 41,316 | 66,599 |
| Amortisation and impairment | ||||||||||
| 1 January 2022 | -348 | -2,720 | -955 | -11 | -56 | -36 | -160 | -4,286 | O | -4,286 |
| Amortisations | -236 | -1,113 | -405 | -7 | -33 | -6 | -71 | -1,871 | O | -1,871 |
| 30 June 2022 | -583 | -3,833 | -1,360 | -18 | -89 | -43 | -232 | -6,157 | O | -6,157 |
| Net book value | ||||||||||
| 1 January 2022 | 324 | 7,311 | 2,483 | 55 | 144 | 64 | 875 | 11,257 | 26,897 | 38,154 |
| 30 June 2022 | 267 | 14,485 | 3,259 | 49 | 111 | 58 | 898 | 19,126 | 41,316 | 60,443 |
| EUR thousand | Trademarks | Customer relationships |
Non-compete | Technology agreement based intangibles |
Models and templates |
Capitalized development expenditure |
Other intangible assets |
Other intangible assets total |
Goodwill | Intangible assets total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||||||||||
| 1 January 2021 | 414 | 8,472 | 2,577 | o | 0 : | 0 : | 895 | 12,359 | 23,312 | 35,670 |
| Additions | O | O | O | O | O | o | 104 | 104 | O | 104 |
| Business combinations | 258 | 1,559 | 861 | 66 | 200 | 101 | O | 3,045 | 3,586 | 6,630 |
| 30 June 2021 | 672 | 10,031 | 3,438 | ୧୧ | 200 | 101 | පිරිව | 15,507 | 26,897 | 42,404 |
| Amortisation and impairment | ||||||||||
| 1 January 2021 | -69 | -1,360 | -406 | O | O | o | -17 | -1,853 | O | -1,853 |
| Amortisations | -132 | -661 | -263 | -4 | -22 | -14 | -88 | -1,186 | O | -1,186 |
| 30 June 2021 | -201 | -2,022 | -669 | -4 | -22 | -14 | -106 | -3,038 | O | -3,038 |
| Net book value | ||||||||||
| 1 January 2021 | 345 | 7,112 | 2,171 | O | O | O | 878 | 10,506 | 23,312 | 33,818 |
| 30 June 2021 | 470 | 8,010 | 2,769 | 62 | 178 | 86 | 893 | 12,469 | 26,897 | 39,366 |
| EUR thousand | Machinery & Equipment |
Other tangible assets |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | |||
| 1 January 2022 | 997 | 480 | 1,477 |
| Additions | 49 | 103 | 152 |
| Business combinations | 64 | O | O |
| Disposals | -39 | O | -39 |
| 30 June 2022 | 1,072 | 583 | 1,590 |
| Depreciation and impairment | |||
| 1 January 2022 | -815 | -235 | -1,049 |
| Depreciations charge for the year | -73 | -25 | -98 |
| Disposals | O | O | O |
| 30 June 2022 | -887 | -260 | -1,147 |
| Net book value | |||
| 1 January 2022 | 182 | 245 | 427 |
| 30 June 2022 | 184 | 323 | 443 |
| EUR thousand | Machinery & Equipment |
Other tangible assets |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | |||
| 1 January 2021 | 879 | 396 | 1,275 |
| Additions | 0 | O | O |
| Business combinations | 114 | O | 114 |
| Disposals | -5 | O | -5 |
| 30 June 2021 | 988 | 396 | 1,384 |
| Depreciation and impairment | |||
| 1 January 2021 | -631 | -184 | -815 |
| Depreciations charge for the year | -91 | -28 | -118 |
| Disposals | 0 | O | O |
| 30 June 2021 | -721 | -211 | -933 |
| Net book value | |||
| 1 January 2021 | 248 | 212 | 461 |
| 30 June 2021 | 266 | 185 | 451 |
| EUR thousand | Right-of-use assets, buildings |
Right-of-use assets, vehicles |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2022 | 4,323 | 86 | 4,409 |
| Additions | 348 | 180 | 528 |
| Disposals | -190 | -190 | |
| Depreciations for the financial year | -880 | -64 | -944 |
| 30 June 2022 | 3,602 | 201 | 3,803 |
| 1 January 2021 | 6,730 | 105 | 6,835 |
| Additions | 105 | 32 | 138 |
| Disposals | -311 | -14 | -326 |
| Depreciations for the financial year | -1,109 | -27 | -1,136 |
| 30 June 2021 | 5,414 | વેરિ | 5,511 |
| 1 January 2021 | 6,730 | 105 | 6,835 |
| Additions | 49 | 50 | 100 |
| Disposals | -311 | -17 | -329 |
| Depreciations for the financial year | -2,145 | -52 | -2,197 |
| 31 December 2021 | 4,323 | 86 | 4,409 |
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| EUR thousand | Devecto Oy | |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase price | ||
| Consideration paid in cash | 18,010 | |
| Consideration paid in shares | 6,315 | |
| Total purchase price | 24,325 | |
| Fair value of assets and liabilities recognised on acquisitions |
||
| Assets | ||
| Intangible assets | ||
| Customer relationships | 8,286 | |
| Trademarks | 178 | |
| Non-compete agreements | 1,181 | |
| Intangible assets | 9,645 | |
| Tangible assets | 64 | |
| Other assets | 2,852 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1,366 | |
| Total assets | 13,927 | |
| Liabilities | ||
| Interest and non-interest bearing liabilities | 2,092 | |
| Deferred tax liability | 1,929 | |
| Total liabilities | 4,021 | |
| Total identifiable net assets at fair value | 9,905 | |
| Goodwill arising on acquisition | 14,419 | |
| Purchase consideration transferred | 24,325 | |
| Cash flow impact of acquisitions | ||
| Consideration paid in cash | 18,010 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | -1,366 | |
| Expenses related to the acquisition | 551 | |
| Net cash flow on acquisition | 17,195 |
On 3 January, 2022, Gofore communicated it had acquired the entire share capital of Devecto, a company specialised in software development and testing of smart devices and machinery and related testing systems. The purchase price of the share capital acquired amounted to 21.2 million euros. The total purchase price, 24.3 million euros, includes the estimated earn-out price, 3.2 million euros, debt-free price of business operations, 20 million euros, and the compensation for net cash and net working capital adjustment of 1.2 million euros. Gofore Plc paid 70% of the purchase price in cash and 30% in the form of share consideration. Also, an earnout has been agreed upon, based on Devecto's profit for the year 2022.
The preliminary purchase price allocation of Devecto Oy acquisition is presented here. The calculation is based on the management judgement for the fair values of acquired assets and liabilities as well as possible contingent consideration. Management has made a judgement regarding the possible earn-out for the year 2022. The judgement amounts to 3.2 million euros. The maximum earnout shall amount to 5 million euros and, in case it materializes, will be payable in the form of cash consideration during the first half of 2023.
Final decision concerning the purchase price allocation will be made within 12 months from the acquisition.
During the reporting period 0.3 million euros of contingent consideration, amounting 3.5 million euros at acquisition date, has been paid as working capital adjustment. Contingent consideration liability on 30 June, 2022 was 3.2 million euros.
Gofore applies ESMA (European Securities and Markets Authority) guidelines on alternative performance measures effective from 2016.
Gofore uses and presents the following alternative performance measures to better illustrate the operative development of its business: - operating profit before amortization of PPA (EBITA), EBITDA, ROI, ROE, equity ratio and net gearing. PPA amortizations arise from assets recognized in fair value in acquired business combinations.
The items included in the EBITA and adjusted EBITA consist of the following:
| EUR thousand, unless otherwise specified | Q2/2022 | Q2/2021 | Change, % | H1/2022 | H1/2021 | Change, % | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusted EBITA and EBITDA | |||||||
| EBIT | 4,716 | 2,860 | 65% | 8,393 | 5,675 | 48% | 12,197 |
| Amortisation of intangible assets identified in PPA | 896 | 586 | 53% | 1,793 | 1,083 | 66% | 2,254 |
| EBITA | 5,613 | 3,446 | 63% | 10,186 | 6,758 | 51% | 14,451 |
| Transaction costs from business combinations | O | 2 | -100% | 551 | 195 | >100% | 195 |
| Restructuring costs | O | -10 | -100% | O | -10 | -100% | -1 |
| Gains or losses from sales of fixed assets | 0 | 0 | -14 | O | O | ||
| Adjusted EBITA | 5,613 | 3,438 - | 63% | 10,722 | 6,943 | 54% | 14,646 |
| EBIT | 4,716 | 2,860 | 65% | 8,393 | 5,675 | 48% | 12,197 |
| Depreciations | 550 | 679 | -19% | 1,119 | 1,357 | -18% | 2,610 |
| Amortisation of intangible assets identified in PPA | 896 | 586 | 53% | 1,793 | 1,083 | 66% | 2,254 |
| EBITDA | 6,162 | 4,125 | 49% | 11,305 | 8,115 | 39% | 17,062 |
Gofore Plc had unsecured loans of EUR 16.2 (11.4) million at the end of the review period. Gofore raised a new EUR 8.0 million unsecured loan during the period. The loans are associated with the conventional covenants tied to the equity ratio and interest-bearing net debt. The covenant conditions were met on 30 June 2022.
Gofore Plc has also a binding, unsecured revolving credit facility of EUR 5 million for the short-term general financing needs of the Group, such as corporate acquisitions. The credit facility remained undrawn throughout the review period.
The company has made interest rate cap agreements of EUR 9.7 million nominal value to hedge its floating rate loans. Cash flow hedge accounting is applied to those agreements. Efficient share of fair value changes is recognized into OCI and presented in fair value reserves in equity. Interest rate cap agreements are valid until 2 March 2026 and 29 December 2028. The fair value of cap
agreements were EUR 352 thousand. The fair value of cap agreements was EUR -1 thousand on 31 December 2021.
There were no sales, purchases, receivables or payables with related parties during the review period. The remuneration of the Board of Directors, Group CEO and members of the Group executive management team is published in the annual financial statements.
Gofore Plc holds an unsecured operative guarantee limit of EUR 1 million of which EUR 427 thousand is in use at 30.6.2022. The company has made a 10-year rental commitment to new business premises at the end of 2020. Estimated time for the new premises is at the end of 2023.
Gofore has given a negative pledge on its financial loans.
| Figure | Definition |
|---|---|
| EBITDA | Operating profit + depreciations and amortization |
| EBITDA margin, % | Operating profit + depreciations and amortization divided by net sales and multiplied by a hundred |
| Operating profit before amortization of intangible assets identified in PPA and impairment of goodwill (EBITA) |
Operating profit + amortization of intangible assets identified in purchase price allocation (PPA) + impairment of goodwill |
| Operating profit before amortization of intangible assets identified in PPA and impairment of goodwill (EBITA) margin, % |
Operating profit + amortization of intangible assets identified in purchase price allocation (PPA) + impairment of goodwill divided by net sales and multiplied by a hundred |
| Operating profit (EBIT) margin, % | Operating profit divided by net sales and multiplied by a hundred |
| Earnings per share (EPS), diluted, euros | Profit for the period attributable for shareholders of the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the financial period adjusted for share issues, multiplied by a hundred |
| Return on equity (ROE), % | Profit for the period (annualised) divided by average total equity, multiplied by a hundred |
| Return on investment (ROI), % | Profit before taxes (annualised) + financial expenses (annualised) divided by average total equity + average interest-bearing loans and borrowings, multiplied by a hundred |
| Equity ratio, % | Total equity divided by balance sheet total – advances received, multiplied by a hundred |
| Net gearing, % | Non-current interest-bearing liabilities + Non-current lease liabilities + Current interest-bearing liabilities + Current lease liabilities – Cash and cash equivalents – Other rights of ownership under Current and Non-current investments, divided by total equity and multiplied by a hundred |
| Figure | Definition |
|---|---|
| Full-time Equivalent, FTE | Overall capacity of the Group's personnel, converted into a value corresponding to the number of full-time employees. The figure includes the entire personnel, regardless of the figure is not affected by annual leave, time-off in lieu of overtime, sick leave or other short-term absences. Part-time agreements and other long- term deviations from normal working hours reduce the amount of overall capacity in comparison with the total number of employees. The capacity of acquired companies' personnel has been considered as of the acquisition date. |
| Subcontracting, FTE | Subcontracting, FTE (Full Time Equivalent) figure shows the overall amount of subcontracting used in invoiced work, converted into a value corresponding to the number of full-time employees. Subcontracting used by acquired companies has been included as of the acquisition date. |
| Number of employees, at the end of the period | The number of employees at the end of the review period |
| Attrition rate | The number of resigned employees times the number of staff at the reporting period. Therefore, attrition rate numbers from time periods of different lengths are not comparable. |
| Adjusted EBITA | Reported EBITA + (+ goodwill impairment +/- costs/gains directly related to acquiring business combinations + restructuring costs of business structure - gains of fixed assets + losses of sales of fixed assets), |
| Organic growth | Organic growth is defined by comparing the quarterly net sales in the Group income statement with the net sales of the previous reporting period's corresponding quarter. The growth is comparable Group structure using the Group structure of the of reporting to calculate pro forma net sales for the corresponding period. The pro forma net sales include the impact of acquisitions and divestments and is unaudited. |
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