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Exel Composites Oyj

Quarterly Report Oct 23, 2015

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Exel Composites Plc's Interim Report for January 1 – September 30, 2015

Q3 2015 in brief

  • Net sales were 18.0 MEUR (Q3/2014: 19.0 MEUR)
  • Operating profit was 0.5 MEUR (1.9 MEUR including an impairment of -0.5 MEUR), and was 2.6 (9.9) per cent of net sales
  • Net cash flow from operating activities was positive at +0.5 (+3.8) MEUR
  • Fully diluted earnings per share were 0.01 (0.07) EUR

January – September 2015 in brief

  • Net sales were 60.9 MEUR, up by 4.6 per cent on the previous year (1-9/2014: 58.2 MEUR)
  • Operating profit was 3.8 MEUR including -0.3 MEUR non-recurring items (6.8 MEUR including an impairment of -0.5 MEUR), and was 6.3 (11.7) per cent of net sales
  • Net cash flow from operating activities was positive at +2.9 (+6.9) MEUR
  • Fully diluted earnings per share were 0.20 (0.36) EUR

Outlook for full year 2015

The market has remained stable and we can see positive signs in the Company's key market segments. However, uncertainties relating to general growth prospects in the economy continue. The Company implements its new strategy by reinforcing the organization, especially in sales resources, product development and operations development, and by increasing its capacity. These efforts are expected to reduce the 2015 operating profit margin compared to 2014, but will position the Company better for long-term profitable growth.

President and CEO Riku Kytömäki:

Exel Composites' operating profit decreased to EUR 0.5 (1.9) million in the third quarter of 2015. Profitability was impacted by higher operating costs mainly attributable to the additional resources required to implement the long-term growth strategy. The Company has continued the screening process of potential acquisition targets. We have continued the implementation of the new group-wide ERP-system, which is expected to be rolled out to all business units during 2016.

We recorded delays in orders from some key customers in the second quarter and this continued also in the third quarter. New customer acquisitions partly mitigated the weak sales development of some key customers. Consequently, profitability in the third quarter was affected by lower sales volumes than in the corresponding period last year. The Company has taken further actions to control costs and to drive sales. Myself, management and the entire organization are taking extra efforts to accelerate the generation of new orders. The long-term market fundamentals remain attractive as customers are considering replacing existing materials with composites. This transition will position Exel Composites for long-term profitable growth.

1.7. –
30.9.
2015
1.7. –
30.9.
2014
Change,
%
1.1. –
30.9.
2015
1.1.–
30.9.
2014
Change % 1.1. –
31.12.
2014
Net sales 18.0 19.0 -5.0 60.9 58.2 4.6 79.3
Operating profit 0.5 1.9 -75.1 3.8 6.8 -44.2 8.9
% of net sales 2.6 9.9 6.3 11.7 11.2
Profit for the
period
0.1 0.9 -91.2 2.4 4.2 -42.5 5.7

CONSOLIDATED KEY FIGURES, EUR million

Shareholders'
equity 29.9 28.6 4.7 29.9 28.6 4.7 29.7
Net interest
bearing liabilities -0.4 -1.0 65.0 -0.4 -1.0 65.0 -2.6
Capital
employed 38.0 38.4 -0.9 38.0 38.4 -0.9 35.3
Return on equity,
% 1.0 12.8 10.9 22.0 21.7
Return on capital
employed, % 4.8 19.5 13.8 24.7 25.2
Equity ratio, % 56.2 53.1 56.2 53.1 56.9
Net gearing, % -1.2 -3.5 -1.2 -3.5 -8.7
Earnings per
share, EUR 0.01 0.07 0.20 0.36 0.48
Earnings per
share, diluted,
EUR 0.01 0.07 0.20 0.36 0.48
Equity per share,
EUR 2.51 2.40 2.51 2.40 2.50

Order intake and order backlog July – September 2015

Order intake in the third quarter of 2015 decreased to EUR 18.7 (20.8) from the corresponding period in 2014. The Group's order backlog on 30 September 2015 was EUR 14.3 (15.7) million.

Sales review July – September 2015

Group net sales decreased by 5.0 per cent to EUR 18.0 (19.0) million compared to the corresponding period in 2014.

Net sales decreased in the largest region, Europe, by 10.3 per cent compared to the corresponding period in 2014. Net sales in the APAC region increased by 28.6 per cent. Net sales in the region Rest of the world decreased by 16.7 per cent compared to the corresponding period in 2014.

Net sales of Industrial applications decreased by 9.2 per cent to EUR 9.8 million from EUR 10.8 million in the corresponding period in 2014. Net sales of Construction and Infrastructure applications were up by 6.3 per cent to EUR 4.7 (4.3) million compared to the corresponding period in 2014. Net sales of Other applications decreased by 6.0 per cent to EUR 3.6 (3.9) million compared to the corresponding period in 2014.

Order intake January – September 2015

Order intake decreased by 1.6 per cent to EUR 62.9 (63.9) million compared to the corresponding period in 2014.

Sales review January – September 2015

Group net sales increased by 4.6 per cent from the corresponding period in 2014 from EUR 58.2 million to EUR 60.9 million.

Net sales increased in Europe and APAC and decreased in the region Rest of the world in January – September 2015. In the largest region, Europe, net sales increased by 1.9 per cent compared to the corresponding period in 2014. Net sales in the APAC region increased by 32.1 per cent and in the region Rest of the world net sales decreased by 36.4 per cent compared to the corresponding period in 2014.

Net sales of Industrial applications increased by 7.2 per cent to EUR 36.2 million from EUR 33.8 million in the corresponding period in 2014. Net sales of Construction and Infrastructure applications were up by 8.1 per cent to EUR 13.9 (12.8) million compared to the corresponding period in 2014. Net sales of Other applications decreased by 6.9 per cent to EUR 10.8 (11.6) million compared to the corresponding period in 2014.

Net sales by Region

MEUR 1.7. –
30.9.
2015
1.7. –
30.9.
2014
Change,
%
1.1. –
30.9.
2015
1.1. –
30.9.
2014
Change,
%
1.1. –
31.12.
2014
Europe 14.0 15.6 -10.3 48.8 47.9 1.9 64.6
APAC 3.6 2.8 28.6 10.7 8.1 32.1 11.8
Rest of world 0.5 0.6 -16.7 1.4 2.2 -36.4 2.9
Total 18.0 19.0 -5.0 60.9 58.2 4.6 79.3

Net sales by Customer Industry

MEUR 1.7. –
30.9.
2015
1.7. –
30.9.
2014
Change,
%
1.1. –
30.9.
2015
1.1. –
30.9.
2014
Change,
%
1.1. –
31.12.
2014
Construction and
infrastructure
Industrial
4.7 4.3 6.3 13.9 12.8 8.1 17.4
applications 9.8 10.8 -9.2 36.2 33.8 7.2 47.5
Other applications 3.6 3.9 -6.0 10.8 11.6 -6.9 14.3
Total 18.0 19.0 -5.0 60.9 58.2 4.6 79.3

Financial performance

July – September 2015

The Group's operating profit decreased to EUR 0.5 million (EUR 1.9 million after impairment of EUR -0.5 million) and was 2.6 (9.9) per cent of net sales. Profitability was impacted by higher operational costs due to increased resources relating to the implementation of the long-term growth strategy. Profitability was also affected by lower than expected volumes resulting from delayed orders from some customers.

January – September 2015

The Group's operating profit in January – September 2015 decreased to EUR 3.8 million including EUR -0.3 million non-recurring items (EUR 6.8 million after impairment of EUR -0.5 million) and was 6.3 (11.7) per cent of net sales. Non-recurring items amounting to EUR -0.3 million relate to M&A screening costs.

The profitability of the Australian unit has improved compared to the corresponding period last year, but is not yet at a satisfactory level. Corrective actions are ongoing. The focus is on generating more sales.

The Group's net financial items during the period under review were EUR -0.3 (-0.4) million. The Group's profit before taxes was EUR 3.5 (6.5) million and profit after taxes EUR 2.4 (4.2) million.

Financial position

Net cash flow from operating activities in January – September 2015 was positive at EUR +2.9 (+6.9) million. Cash flow before financing, but after capital expenditure, amounted to EUR 0.1 (4.4) million. The capital expenditure on fixed assets amounted to EUR 2.8 (2.4) million. Capital expenditure was financed with cash flow from business operations. At the end of the period under review, the Group's liquid assets stood at EUR 8.5 (10.8) million.

The Group's consolidated total assets at the end of the third quarter were EUR 53.4 (53.8) million. Interest-

bearing liabilities amounted to EUR 8.2 (9.8) million. Net interest-bearing liabilities were EUR -0.4 (-1.0) million.

Equity at the end of the third quarter was EUR 29.9 (28.6) million and equity ratio 56.2 (53.1) per cent. The net gearing ratio was -1.2 (-3.5) per cent.

Fully diluted total earnings per share were EUR 0.20 (0.36). Return on capital employed was 13.8 (24.7) per cent. Return on equity was 10.9 (22.0) per cent.

Business development and strategy implementation

The Company has continued the screening process of potential acquisition targets. We have continued the implementation of the new group-wide ERP-system, which is expected to be rolled out to all business units during 2016.

Research and development

Research and development costs totaled EUR 1.4 (1.3) million in January – September 2015, representing 2.2 (2.2) per cent of net sales. The main projects were connected with the development of new products and customer applications.

Shares and share performance

Exel Composites' share is listed in the Small Cap segment of the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd. in the Industrials sector.

At the end of September 2015, Exel Composites' share capital was EUR 2,141,431.74 and the number of shares was 11,896,843 each having the counter-book value of EUR 0.18. There were no changes in the share capital during the period under review. There is only one class of shares and all shares are freely assignable under Finnish law.

Exel Composites did not hold any of its own shares during the period under review.

During the period under review the highest share price quoted was EUR 9.85 (8.17) and the lowest EUR 6.56 (5.56). The share price closed at EUR 6.64 (7.79). The average share price during the period under review was EUR 8.90 (6.31).

A total of 2,168,132 (5,455,363) shares were traded during the period under review, which represents 18.2 (45.9) per cent of the average number of shares. On 30 September 2015, Exel Composites' market capitalization was EUR 79.0 (92.7) million.

Shareholders and disclosures

Exel Composites had a total of 3,011 (2,666) shareholders on 30 September 2015. Information on Exel Composites' shareholders is available on the Company website at www.exelcomposites.com.

Exel Composites did not receive any flagging announcements during the third quarter of 2015.

Significant related-party transactions

Exel Composites' permanent public insiders include Exel Composites' Board members, the President and CEO and the members of the Group Management Team. No significant related-party transactions were conducted by the Group or the permanent insiders during the period under review.

Organization and personnel

The number of employees on 30 September 2015 was 495 (442), of whom 213 (205) worked in Finland and 282 (237) in other countries. The average number of personnel in January – September 2015 was 500 (427).

Health, safety and environment

Special attention is given to occupational health and safety also in 2015. The Group is rolling out the Occupational Health and Safety Management System OHSAS 18001 over all sites.

Major near-term risks and uncertainties

The Company has added resources to pursue the long-term growth strategy. As a result, the operating cost level has increased. The most significant near-term business risk relates to the possibility of sales growth not materializing according to forecast and the resulting negative impact to the profitability of the Company. In addition, the general economic development, government regulations and financial crisis in the Euro area remain risks for Exel Composites. The profitability of the Australian operations is not satisfying despite the implemented turnaround measures. Further corrective actions and restructuring costs can have an impact on the profitability.

Raw material prices, energy cost and other cost increases may continue to put pressure on profitability. The new European Community's anti-dumping tariffs imposed on Chinese glass fiber may have a negative effect on the result in terms of increased raw material prices. Currency rate changes, price competition and alternative competing materials may also have a negative effect on the result. The availability and cost of financing may continue to have an effect on the demand and increase the risk of credit losses.

Outlook for full year 2015

The market has remained stable and we can see positive signs in the Company's key market segments. However, uncertainties relating to general growth prospects in the economy continue. The Company implements its new strategy by reinforcing the organization, especially in sales resources, product development and operations development, and by increasing its capacity. These efforts are expected to reduce the 2015 operating profit margin compared to 2014, but will position the Company better for long-term profitable growth.

Financial results briefing

Exel Composites will hold a financial results briefing regarding the interim report today 23 October 2015 at 12.30 p.m. at Scandic Hotel Simonkenttä's Tapiola meeting room at the address of Simonkatu 9, Helsinki, Finland.

Forward-looking statements

Certain statements in this report, which are not historical facts, including, without limitation, those regarding expectations for general economic development and market situation; regarding customer industry profitability and investment willingness; regarding Company growth, development and profitability; regarding cost savings; regarding fluctuations in exchange rates and interest levels; regarding the success of pending and future acquisitions and restructurings; and statements preceded by "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "foresees" or similar expressions are forward-looking statements.

These statements are based on current expectations and currently known facts. Therefore, they involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from results currently expected by the Company.

Other unknown or unpredictable factors or underlying assumptions subsequently proving to be incorrect could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Exel Composites does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent legally required.

Vantaa, 23 October 2015

Board of Directors of Exel Composites Plc

For further information, please contact:

Mr. Riku Kytömäki, President and CEO tel. +358 50 511 8288, or email [email protected] Mr. Mikko Kettunen, CFO tel. +358 50 3477 462, or email [email protected]

Distribution NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd. Main news media www.exelcomposites.com

Exel Composites in brief

Exel Composites (www.exelcomposites.com) is a leading composite technology company that designs, manufactures and markets composite products and solutions for demanding applications. Exel Composites provides superior customer experience through continuous innovation, world-class operations and long-term partnerships.

The core of the operations is based on own, internally developed composite technology, product range based on it and strong market position in selected segments with a strong quality and brand image. Profitable growth is pursued by a relentless search for new applications and development in co-operation with customers. The personnel's expertise and high level of technology play a major role in Exel Composites' operations.

Exel Composites Plc share is listed in NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd.

Summary of Financial Statements and notes to the Financial Statements 1 January – 30 September 2015

Accounting principles:

This Interim Report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting. The same accounting policies have been followed as in the previous Financial Statements.

Preparation of financial statements in accordance with the IFRS standards requires Exel Composites' management to make estimates and assumptions that have an effect on the amount of assets and liabilities on the balance sheet at the closing date as well as the amounts of income and expenses for the financial period. In addition, the management must exercise its judgement regarding the application of accounting policies. Since the estimates and assumptions are based on the views at the date of the Financial Statements, they include risks and uncertainties. The actual results may differ from the estimates and assumptions.

The amounts presented in the income statement and balance sheet are Group figures. The amounts presented in the release are rounded, so the sum of individual figures may differ from the sum reported.

The interim report is unaudited.

EUR
thousand
1.7. –
30.9.
2015
1.7. –
30.9.
2014
Change,
%
1.1. –
30.9.
2015
1.1. –
30.9.
2014
Change,
%
1.1. –
31.12
2014
Net sales 18,006 18,950 -5.0 60,853 58,182 4.6 79,253
Materials and
services
Employee
-6,819 -6,876 0.8 -22,368 -21,142 -5.8 -29,134
benefit
expenses
Depreciation
-6,005 -5,595 -7.3 -19,188 -16,623 -15.4 -22,691
and
impairment
-721 -1,167 38.2 -2,157 -2,484 13.2 -3,115

CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME STATEMENT

Other
operating
expenses
-4,033 -3,621 -11.4 -13,525 -11,660 -16.0 -16,133
Other
operating
income
38 185 -79.5 190 545 -65.1 707
Operating
profit
466 1,875 -75.1 3,805 6,818 -44.2 8,887
Net financial
items
-209 -22 -850.0 -324 -369 12.2 -430
Profit before
tax
257 1,853 -86.1 3,481 6,449 -46.0 8,457
Income taxes -180 -962 81.3 -1,046 -2,212 52.7 -2,754
Profit/loss for
the period
78 891 -91.2 2,435 4,237 -42.5 5,702
Other
comprehensiv
e income:
Other
comprehensiv
e income to
be
reclassified to
profit or loss
in subsequent
periods:
Exchange
differences on
translating
foreign
operations
Income tax
relating to
components
of other
comprehensiv
e income
-1,053 552 -290.8 116 1,484 -92.2 1,370
Items that will
not be
classified to
profit or loss
Defined
benefit plan
actuarial
gains
(+/)/loss(-),
net tax
Other
comprehensiv
e income, net
of tax
0
-1,053
0
552
-290.8 0
116
0
1,484
-92.2 -90
1,280
Total
comprehensiv
e income
-975 1,443 -167.6 2,551 5,721 -55.4 6,983
Profit/loss
attributable to:
Equity holders
of the parent
company
78 891 -91.2 2,435 4,237 -42.5 5,702
Comprehensi
ve income
attributable to:
Equity holders
of the parent
company
-975 1,443 -167.6 2,551 5,721 -55.4 6,983
Earnings per
share, diluted
and undiluted,
EUR
0.01 0.07 0.20 0.36 0.48
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
EUR thousand 30.9.2015 30.9.2014 Change 31.12.2014
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Goodwill
Other intangible assets
9,165 486 9,873
634
-708
-148
9,676
686
Tangible assets
Deferred tax assets
Other non-current assets
13,590 294
82
11,263
237
72
2,327
57
10
12,533
285
74
Non-current assets total 23,617 22,078 1,538 23,253
Current assets
Inventories
Trade and other receivables
Cash at bank and in hand
Current assets total
10,407
10,902
8,505
29,814
9,869
11,001
10,846
31,716
538
-99
-2,341
-1,902
10,034
10,906
8,218
29,158
Total assets
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
53,431 53,794 -363 52,411

Shareholders´ equity

Share capital 2,141 2,141 0 2,141
Other reserves 79 72 7 79
Invested unrestricted equity fund 2,539 2,539 0 2,539
Translation differences 3,650 3,648 2 3,534
Retained earnings 19,047 15,924 3,123 15,724
Profit for the period 2,435 4,237 -1,802 5,702
Total equity attributable to equity
holders of the parent company 29,891 28,561 1,330 29,720
Total equity 29,891 28,561 1,330 29,720
Non-current liabilities
Interest-bearing liabilities 3,629 4,328 -699 4,623
Interest-free liabilities 479 440 39 454
Deferred tax liabilities 507 472 35 505
Current liabilities
Interest-bearing liabilities 4,523 5,506 -983 1,000
Trade and other non-current
liabilities
14,402 14,488 -86 16,110
Total liabilities 23,540 25,233 -1,693 22,692
Total equity and liabilities 53,431 53,794 -363 52,411

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

EUR thousand Share
Capital
Other
Reserv
es
Invested
Unrestrict
ed
Equity
Fund
Translati
on
Differenc
es
Retained
Earnings
Total
Balance at 1
January 2014
2,141 72 2,539 2,164 15,924 22,841
Comprehensive
result
Other items
Dividend
1,484
0
4,237
0
0
5,721
0
0
Balance at 30
September 2014
2,141 72 2,539 3,648 20,161 28,561
Balance at 1st
January 2015
2,141 79 2,539 3,534 21,426 29,720
Comprehensive
result
Other items
Dividend
116 2,435
0
-2,379
2,551
0
-2,379
Balance at 30
September 2015 2,141 79 2,539 3,650 21,482 29,891

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT

EUR thousand 1.1. –
30.9.
2015
1.1. –
30.9.
2014
Change 1.1. –
31.12.
2014
Cash Flow from Operating Activities
Profit for the period
Adjustments
Change in working capital
2,435
3,847
-1,486
4,237
5,931
-1,366
-1,802
-2,084
-120
5,702
7,425
455
Cash Flow Generated by Operations
Interest paid
Interest received
Other financial items
Income taxes paid
4,796
-59
6
-266
-1,569
8,802
-143
45
-143
-1,708
-4,006
84
-39
-123
139
13,582
-167
56
-328
-2,464
Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities 2,908 6,853 -3,945 10,679
Cash Flow from Investing Activities
Capital expenditure
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets
-2,765
0
-2,406
0
-359
0
-4,354
0
Cash Flow from Investing Activities -2,765 -2,406 -359 -4,354
Cash Flow from Financing
Share issue
Proceeds from long-term borrowings
Instalments of long-term borrowings
Change in short-term loans
Instalments of finance lease liabilities
Additional capital repayment
Dividends paid
Net Cash Flow from Financing
Change in Liquid Funds
Liquid funds in the beginning of period
Change in liquid funds
Liquid funds at the end of period
0
0
-1,000
3,523
0
0
-2,379
144
287
8,218
287
8,505
0
5,000
-2,840
-5,194
-5
0
0
-3,039
1,408
9,438
1,408
10,846
0
-5,000
1,840
8,717
5
0
-2,379
3,183
-1,121
-1,220
-1,121
-2,341
0
5,000
-2,840
-9,700
-5
0
0
-7,545
-1,220
9,438
-1,220
8,218
QUARTERLY KEY FIGURES
EUR thousand III/
2015
II/
2015
I/
2015
IV/
2014
III/
2014
II/
2014
I/
2014
Net sales 18,006 21,352 21,495 21,071 18,950 21,420 17,811
Materials and
services
Employee
-6,819 -7,778 -7,771 -7,992 -6,876 -8,290 -5,976
benefit
expenses
Depreciation
-6,005 -6,733 -6,450 -6,068 -5,595 -5,635 -5,393
and
impairment
-721 -725 -711 -631 -1,167 -654 -663
Operating
expenses
Other
-4,033 -4,937 -4,556 -4,473 -3,621 -3,949 -4,089
operating
income
38 169 -16 162 185 161 200
Operating
profit
466 1,348 1,991 2,069 1,875 3,054 1,890
Net financial
items
-209 -187 72 -62 -22 -118 -229
Profit before
taxes
257 1,161 2,063 2,007 1,853 2,935 1,661
Income taxes -180 -361 -506 -542 -962 -706 -545
Profit/loss for
the period
78 800 1,557 1,466 891 2,229 1,116
Earnings per
share, EUR
Earnings per
0.01 0.07 0.13 0.12 0.07 0.19 0.09
share, EUR,
diluted
Average
0.01 0.07 0.13 0.12 0.07 0.19 0.09
number of
shares,
undiluted,
1,000 shares
Average
11,897 11,897 11,897 11,897 11,897 11,897 11,897
number of
shares,
diluted,
1,000 shares
11,897 11,897 11,897 11,897 11,897 11,897 11,897
Average
number of
personnel 500 513 487 451 437 427 418
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
EUR thousand 30.9.2015 30.9.2014
On own behalf

Mortgages 2,783 2,733 Corporate mortgages 12,500 12,500

Lease liabilities
Other commitments
6
6
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Nominal values
30.9.2015
30.9.2014
EUR thousand
Interest rate derivatives
Interest rate swaps
2,400
3,000
CONSOLIDATED KEY FIGURES
EUR thousand
1.1. –
1.1. –
Change, %
30.9.
30.9.
2015
2014
Continuing operations
Net sales
60,853
58,182
4.6
Operating profit
3,805
6,818
-44.2
% of net sales
6.3
11.7
Profit before tax
3,481
6,449
-46.0
% of net sales
5.7
11.1
Profit for the period
2,435
4,237
-42.5
% of net sales
4.0
7.3
Shareholders' equity
29,891
28,561
4.7
Interest-bearing liabilities
8,152
9,834
-17.1
Cash and cash equivalents
8,505
10,846
-21.6
Net interest-bearing liabilities
-354
-1,012
65.0
Capital employed
38,043
38,395
-0.9
Return on equity, %
10.9
22.0
Return on capital employed, %
13.8
24.7
Equity ratio, %
56.2
53.1
Net gearing, %
-1.2
-3,5
Capital expenditure
2,765
2,406
14.9
% of net sales
4.5
4.1
Research and development costs
1,363
1,284
6.2
% of net sales
2.2
2.2
Order intake
62,908
63,904
-1.6
Order backlog
14,259
15,697
-9.2
Earnings per share, EUR
0.20
0.36
- in next 12 months
- in next 1-5 years
951
853
721
1,111
1.1. –
31.12.
2014
79,253
8,887
11.2
8,457
10.7
5,702
7.2
29,720
5,623
8,218
-2,595
35,342
21.7
25.2
56.9
-8.7
4,354
5.5
1,837
2.3
82,327
12,833
Equity per share, EUR
2.51
2.40
Earnings per share, EUR, diluted 0.20 0.36 0.48
0.48
2.50

Average number of shares

- cumulative 11,897 11,897 0.0 11,897
- cumulative, diluted 11,897 11,897 0.0 11,897
Average number of employees 500 427 17.1 433

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