Quarterly Report • Nov 1, 2007
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INTERIM REPORT, THIRD QUARTER 2007 QUARTERLY REPORT PER 30 SEPTEMBER 2007
"Cocoa Butter Equivalents (CBE) growth and synergies have been the main factors contributing to the improvement in results", says CEO Jerker Hartwall in a comment to the report.
| SEK million |
Q 3 | Q 3 | Q 1-3 | Q 1-3 | Rolling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2006 | 2007 | 2006 | 12 months |
|
| Net sales | 3,360 | 2,476 | 9,296 | 7,872 | 12,353 |
| Gross contribution, excluding IAS 39 | 750 | 663 | 2,213 | 1,976 | 2,960 |
| Operating profit excluding IAS 39 | 161 | 127 | 475 | 347 | 583 |
| Non-recurring items | - | -10 | -150 | -117 | - |
SEK 3.50 to SEK 4.15 per kg SEK 1.57 to SEK 1.64 per kg SEK 0.80 to SEK 0.79 per kg
Cocoa Butter Equivalents (CBE) growth and synergies have been the main factors contributing to the improvement in results.
As expected, the third quarter result showed a continuing clear improvement over the preceding year, with Cocoa Butter Equivalents (CBE) growth and synergies being the main contributory factors. Food Ingredients' results were stable, in spite of strongly rising raw materials prices. Technical Products & Feed continues to show
improved results resulting from the rationalisation measures implemented.
Growth in the market for (CBE) is strong. Capacity utilisation for chocolate fats is very high and our new, significant expansion of capacity is now ready to begin testing during the fourth quarter.
AAK is the world leader in CBE, which is why the key ingredient, shea, is a particularly crucial factor. To increase the availability of shea, a number of projects are being run to strengthen the logistics chain from West Africa to our factory in Aarhus. We are now seeing positive results from the initiatives we have taken. Over the next few years, the raw materials supply
of shea nuts could constitute a restriction on AAK's expansion in the CBE segment.
The discussions with Lantmännen on expanding crushing capacity (oil extraction) are progressing according to plan.
AAK will use its share of the output of the crushing plant for producing food oils, while Lantmännen will use its share for Biodiesel production.
Business Area Technical Products & Feed has concluded an agreement for the acquisition of the Deinking Chemicals business unit from Ciba Specialty Chemicals Oy in Finland. Products used by Deinking (removing ink from recycled paper) are based on speciality fatty acids. The acquisition represents a forward integration in the value chain. The business unit has sales of around SEK 25 million, and will exert a positive impact on results from the beginning of next year.
The second quarter's results were charged with SEK 150 million relating to a rationalisation programme primarily involving the Swedish and Danish production units, which will generate an additonal SEK 100 million in savings on a fullyear basis by late 2009. SEK 50 million of the restructuring costs will not impact cash flow.
The production facility in Aarhus will specialise in the production of speciality fats, with the focus on Cocoa Butter Alternatives. The production plant in Karlshamn will continue to develop as a multiproduction unit, concentrating on Food Ingredients, Lipids for Care and Technical Products & Feed.
Some production will gradually be switched between Aarhus and Karlshamn. This is a complex process and will not be fully implemented before the end of 2009.
The Company is expecting a clear improvement in operating profit, primarily due to cost synergies and CBE growth.
| Income statement SEK million |
Q 3 2007 |
2006 | Q 3 Change % |
Q 1-3 2007 |
Q 1-3 Change 2006 |
% | Full year 2006 |
Rolling 12 month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 3,360 | 2,476 | 36 | 9,296 | 7,872 | 18 | 10,929 | 12,353 |
| Gross contribution excl. non-recurring | ||||||||
| items and IAS 39 | 750 | 663 | 13 | 2,213 | 1,976 | 12 | 2,723 | 2,960 |
| Operating profit excl. non-recurring items | ||||||||
| and IAS 39 | 161 | 127 | 27 | 475 | 347 | 37 | 455 | 583 |
| Operating profit/loss incl. non-recurring | ||||||||
| items and IAS 39 | 224 | 108 | 107 | 352 | 232 | 52 | 342 | 462 |
| Profit/loss after net financial items | 168 | 86 | 95 | 219 | 174 | 26 | 268 | 313 |
| Profit/loss for the period after tax | 118 | 59 | 107 | 153 | 119 | 32 | 177 | 211 |
| Thereof shareholders' share | 116 | 58 | 107 | 148 | 115 | 32 | 171 | 204 |
| Earnings per share, SEK | 2.85 | 1.44 | 105 | 3.64 | 2.92 | 28 | 4.18 | 5.01 |
| Key figures |
Q 3 2007 |
Q 3 2006 |
Full year 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of outstanding shares at close of period ('000) | 41,384 | 41,384 | 41,384 |
| Thereof own shares ('000) | 516 | 589 | 539 |
| Return on capital employed, %* | 7.5 | 4.0 | 5.9 |
| Return on equity, %* | 8.4 | 2.1 | 5.5 |
| Equity per share, SEK | 54.90 | 85.59 | 56.01 |
| Net debt/equity ratio | 1.67 | 0.52 | 1.31 |
| Equity/assets ratio, % | 29 | 49 | 33 |
| Average number of employees | 2,552 | 2,539 | 2,529 |
* Rolling 12 months.
| Gross contribution** |
Q 3 | Q 3 | Q 1-3 | Q 1-3 | Full year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2007 | 2006 | 2007 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Chocolate & Confectionery Fats | 298 | 249 | 895 | 758 | 1,019 |
| Food Ingredients | 380 | 351 | 1,103 | 1,030 | 1,461 |
| Technical Products & Feed | 59 | 51 | 174 | 150 | 202 |
| Group Functions | 13 | 12 | 41 | 38 | 41 |
| Subtotal excluding IAS 39 effects | 750 | 663 | 2,213 | 1,976 | 2,723 |
| IAS 39 effects | 63 | -9 | 27 | 2 | 44 |
| Total the Group | 813 | 654 | 2,240 | 1,978 | 2,767 |
| Operating profit** |
Q 3 | Q 3 | Q 1-3 | Q 1-3 | Full year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2007 | 2006 | 2007 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Chocolate & Confectionery Fats | 83 | 38 | 250 | 137 | 164 |
| Food Ingredients | 71 | 68 | 197 | 179 | 268 |
| Technical Products & Feed | 18 | 12 | 53 | 38 | 53 |
| Group Functions | -11 | 9 | -25 | -7 | -30 |
| Subtotal excluding IAS 39 effects | 161 | 127 | 475 | 347 | 455 |
| IAS 39 effects | 63 | -9 | 27 | 2 | 44 |
| Total the Group | 224 | 118 | 502 | 349 | 499 |
** All amounts are excluding non-recurring items.
Unless otherwise specified, all amounts on pages 4-7 exclude IAS 39 effects.
The Group's net sales increased by SEK 884 million, 36 percent, due primarily to the strong increase in raw material costs. The negative currency effect totalled SEK 85 million.
Gross contribution rose by SEK 87 million, 13 percent, including a negative currency effect of SEK 14 million. Gross contribution per kilo improved, primarily due to the increased proportion of speciality products in Chocolate & Confectionery Fats and particularly because of increased CBE volumes.
Operating profit excluding IAS 39 amounted to SEK 161 (127) million, an improvement of SEK 34 million. The profit includes a negative currency effect of SEK 5 million. During the third quarter, synergy effects increased by SEK 25 million. The full effect of SEK 175 million will be realised during from and including the fourth quarter of 2007.
The result includes the effect of IAS 39 (fair value movements in raw materials and currency derivatives) which affected results by SEK 63 million. These changes in fair value affect profit/loss but have no cash flow effects.
The Group's profit after financial items amounted to SEK 168 (86) million. Net financial items totalled SEK -56 (-22) million, with an increased interest charge resulting from higher borrowing.
The Group's investment amounted to SEK 175 (111) million. The largest individual investment during the period was the expansion in CBE capacity in Aarhus.
Cash flow from operating activities before investments amounted to SEK -129 (160) million. Working capital increased by SEK 359 million, due primarily to stock building of shea for delivery next year and the effect of sharply rising raw materials prices. Cash flow after investments of SEK 175 (111) million was SEK -305 (49) million.
The Group's equity as at 30 September 2007 totalled SEK 2,277 (2,319) million and the balance sheet total was SEK 7,990 million. The equity/assets ratio was 29 (49) percent. The Group's net borrowings as at 30 September 2007 amounted to SEK 3,804 million. Unutilised credit facilities granted totalled SEK 904 million.
The average number of employees in the Group as at 30 September 2007 was 2,552 (31 December 2006, 2,529) as a result of acquisitions.
The activities of the Group Functions are primarily concerned with functions related to Group development and administration. In addition to the costs in the Parent Company, Group Functions include, the operation in Ceylon Trading. Last year's figures included non-recurring items of SEK 10 million mainly expenses related to the listing on Stockholm Stock Exchange, OMX last year.
(including Lipids for Care)
Net sales for the business area rose by SEK 239 million, 30 percent, largely as a consequence of higher Cocoa Butter Equivalents volumes.
Gross contribution improved by SEK 49 million, 20 percent in comparison with the preceding year. This improvement in price and product mix is due to a significantly higher proportion of CBE, while volumes of other simple chocolate fat replacers fell. Gross contribution per kilo improved by 21 percent, from SEK 3.36 to SEK 4.05 per kilo, due to a favourable product mix.
Results improved by SEK 45 million, 118 percent, mainly due to increased access to the CBE raw material, shea, in comparison with the preceding year. Profits for Lipids for Care also improved over the preceding year.
The price diagram below shows that the cocoa butter price - the component which CBE replaces – remains at a high level. CBE prices have also risen due to limited global supply.
Growth in the market for CBE is strong. CBE growth will be the single largest driving force in the Group's profit growth over the next few years.
Capacity utilisation for chocolate fats is very high, and our new, significant expansion of capacity is now ready to begin testing during the fourth quarter.
Despite a good supply of the key ingredient, shea, in West Africa, the management of the whole logistics chain, from tree to factory, must be improved to meet AAK's demand for raw materials.
Even though we obtained a large quantity of shea from last year's harvest, we have not obtained the quantity we require to satisfy the high demand for CBE.
To increase the availability of shea, a number of projects are being run to strengthen the logistics chain from West Africa to our factory in Aarhus. We are now seeing positive results from these initiatives.
For the next few years, the raw material supply of shea may constitute a restriction on AAK's expansion in the CBE segment. The cost of raw materials acquisition will probably increase.
| SEK million | Q 3 2007 |
Q 3 2006 |
Q 1-3 2007 |
Q 1-3 | Rolling 2006 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 1,035 | 796 | 2,784 | 2,439 | 3,696 |
| Gross contribution | 298 | 249 | 895 | 758 | 1,156 |
| Gross contribution | |||||
| per kilo | 4.05 | 3.36 | 4.15 | 3.50 | 4.00 |
| Operating profit excl. | |||||
| non-recurring items | 83 | 38 | 250 | 137 | 277 |
| Operating profit incl. | |||||
| non-recurring items | 83 | 38 | 154 | 65 | 228 |
| Volumes | |||||
| (thousand tonnes) | 74 | 74 | 216 | 217 | 289 |
Net sales for the business area rose by SEK 633 million, 48 percent, mainly as a result of significantly increased raw material prices.
Gross contribution improved by SEK 30 million, 9 percent, to SEK 380 million in comparison with the previous year. Gross contribution per kilo improved from SEK 1.59 to SEK 1.66 per kilo.
Results improved by SEK 3 million, 4 percent, due to synergy effects. Costs during the quarter were higher than in the preceding year as a result of high capacity utilisation, with high maintenance costs and increased energy prices.
The accelerating consumption of vegetable oils in the energy sector has driven up raw material prices for the Group and this trend will probably continue. This is leading to further competitive pressure in the retail sector, resulting in every player in the food industry value chain coming under strong price pressure. The need for innovative and cost-effective solutions is increasing. Rising palm prices are increasing the amount of capital the Group has tied up, especially in inventories.
During the third quarter, capacity utilisation in Continental Europe was high, with increased volumes.
Sales during the quarter rose and the product mix of speciality products improved. Operating profit increased in comparison with the preceding year.
Sales and volumes rose. Operating profit is unchanged on the previous year.
Sales, volume and operating profit improved in comparison with the previous year.
| SEK million | Q 3 2007 |
Q 3 2006 |
Q 1-3 2007 |
Q 1-3 | Rolling 2006 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 1,939 | 1,306 | 5,378 | 4,402 | 7,153 |
| Gross contribution | 380 | 351 | 1,103 | 1,030 | 1,534 |
| Gross contribution | |||||
| per kilo | 1.66 | 1.59 | 1.64 | 1.57 | 1.69 |
| Operating profit excl. | |||||
| non-recurring items | 71 | 68 | 197 | 179 | 286 |
| Operating profit incl. | |||||
| non-recurring items | 71 | 68 | 148 | 173 | 210 |
| Volumes | |||||
| (thousand tonnes) | 229 | 220 | 673 | 654 | 907 |
Net sales for the business area rose by SEK 61 million, 24 percent as a result of significantly higher volumes, particularly in Feed, along with high capacity utilisation.
Gross contribution improved by SEK 8 million, 16 percent to SEK 59 million in comparison with the previous year. This improvement was due both to increased volumes and high capacity utilisation. Gross contribution per kilo improved by 8 percent, due to an increased proportion of speciality fatty acids from SEK 0.75 to SEK 0.81 per kilo.
Profit improved by SEK 6 million, 50 percent, due mainly to high capacity utilisation and improved profits within all units. The business area has shown improved profits over the last four quarters as a result of the rationalisation measures implemented and the higher proportion of speciality fatty acids.
Rising palm oil prices served to the competition from Asia. Measures taken within the EU to increase the proportion of biomass for energy production mean that we continue to face rising raw material prices. The joint venture with Lantmännen will further strengthen AAK's competitiveness.
Both sales and profits have increased, due primarily to an increase in the proportion of speciality fatty acids.
After the end of the quarter, Tefac signed an agreement for the acquisition of the Deinking Chemicals business unit from Ciba Specialty Chemicals Oy in Finland, which will have a positive impact on results from the beginning of next year.
Binol continues to strengthen its position in the Nordic region as the leading supplier of vegetablebased lubricants, especially for the metal working industry. Both sales and volumes have improved. Overall, there has been a substantial improvement in operating profit.
Sales, volumes and operating profit have all improved.
| SEK million | Q 3 2007 |
Q 3 2006 |
Q 1-3 2007 |
Q 1-3 | Rolling 2006 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 317 | 256 | 915 | 761 | 1,211 |
| Gross contribution | 59 | 51 | 174 | 150 | 226 |
| Gross contribution | |||||
| per kilo | 0.81 | 0.75 | 0.79 | 0.80 | 0.77 |
| Operating profit excl. | |||||
| non-recurring items | 18 | 12 | 53 | 38 | 68 |
| Operating profit incl. | |||||
| non-recurring items | 18 | 12 | 48 | 38 | 55 |
| Volumes | 73 | 68 | 219 | 187 | 293 |
| (thousand tonnes) |
Sales of SEK 9,296 million (7,872), represented an increase of SEK 1,424 million, 18 percent, due mainly to significantly increased raw material prices and growth in the CBE segment.
Gross contribution rose by SEK 237 million, 12 percent, to SEK 2,213 million with 52 percent of the improvement deriving from the business area Chocolate & Confectionery fats and primarily from the CBE segment.
Gross contribution per kilo grew by 7 percent from SEK 1.87 per kilo to SEK 2.00 per kilo, largely due to increased demand for CBE volumes.
Operating profit for the period January-September, excluding non-recurring items and IAS 39, totalled SEK 475 million (347), an increase of SEK 128 million, 37 percent. Changes in exchange rates since the beginning of the year exerted negative effect of SEK 14 million on the result.
Net financial income/expense was SEK -133 million (-58), and profit after net financial income/expense amounted to SEK 219 million (174), an increase of 26 percent. The tax rate was 30 percent, and the net profit for the period was SEK 153 million (119). Earnings per share were SEK 3.64 (2.92).
Cash flow from operating activities was SEK - 126 million (127). Working capital increased by SEK 605 million, due primarily to stock building of shea for delivery next year and the effect of sharply rising raw materials prices. The Group's investments totalled SEK 520 million (372). After investments, acquisitions and disposals, cash flow was SEK -646 million (-245).
The average number of employees was 2,552 (2,529 on 31 December 2006), which represents an increase of 23 persons from the beginning of the year, mainly due to acquisitions.
With the aim of increasing forward integration and strengthening its market position in the bakery sector, AAK has acquired Croda Food Service from Croda plc. The newly acquired operation, which has sales of over SEK 230 million, is based in Oldham, Great Britain. It supplies the bakery sector with a range to products and services, as well as a speciallydesigned delivery system. The acquisition will generate profits in 2007.
In the speciality fats area for baby food, AAK has set up a joint venture (50/50), with Enzymotec, an Israeli development company that specialises in advanced lipids (speciality fats) with specific health benefits. The newlyestablished joint company, "Advanced Lipids", will be responsible for AAK's development of special lipids for baby foods.
No significant changes have taken place in relations or transactions with related parties since the annual report for 2006.
All business operations involve risk – a controlled approach to risk taking is a prerequisite in maintaining good profitability. Risk may be dependent on events in the outside world and may affect a specific sector or market. Risk may also be purely company specific.
At AAK, effective risk management is a continuing process which is carried on within the framework of operational management and forms a natural part of the day-to-day monitoring of the operation.
The AAK Group is exposed to the fierce competition which characterises the industry, as well as fluctuations in raw material prices which affect capital tied up.
The operations of the AAK Group involve exposure to significant financial risks, particularly currency and raw material price risks.
The raw materials used in the operation are agricultural products, the availability of which may therefore vary due to climatic and other external factors. The Group considers that no significant risks or uncertainties have emerged beyond those described in AAK's annual report for 2006.
This interim report has been prepared in accordance with IFRS, with the application of IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting, and the Annual Accounts Act. The accounting policies and assessment policies adopted and the basis for assessment are the same as those used in the most recent annual report.
AarhusKarlshamn AB (publ) currently owns about 98.4 percent of the share capital of the subsidiary AarhusKarlshamn Sweden AB (formerly Karlshamns AB). The minority shareholders in this company own approximately 358,000 shares in total.
The compulsory redemption procedure is expected to be completed during the fourth quarter of 2007. Through advance access to the minority shareholdings in June 2006, AarhusKarlshamn AB (publ) consolidated all shares in AarhusKarlshamn Sweden AB in the Company's accounts and the consolidated accounts.
The Financial statement 2007 will be published on 21 February, 2008.
The interim report for the first quarter 2008 will be published on 21 May, 2008.
The interim report for the second quarter 2008 will be published on 12 August, 2008.
The interim report for the third quarter 2008 will be published on 31 October, 2008.
Business Area Technical Products & Feed has concluded an agreement for the acquisition of the Deinking Chemicals business unit from Ciba Specialty Chemicals Oy in Finland. Products used by Deinking (removing ink from recycled paper) are based on speciality fatty acids. The acquisition represents a forward integration in the value chain. The business unit has sales of around SEK 25 millions and will expert a positive impact on results from the beginning of next year.
The Company's invoiced sales during the first nine months were SEK 13 million (-). The profit/loss after financial items for the Parent Company amounted to SEK -29 million (78).
Interest-bearing liabilities, minus cash and cash equivalents and interest-bearing assets, total SEK 208 million (83 as at 31 December 2006). Investments in tangible assets amounted to SEK 0 million (1).
The Parent Company's balance sheet and income statement are shown on page 14.
AarhusKarlshamn AB is the Parent Company of the AarhusKarlshamn Group. The Company has prepared its financial reports in accordance with the Annual Account Act and the Swedish Financial Accounting Standards Council's recommendation RR32:06, Reporting for Legal Entities, as stated in the Annual Report for 2006.
The Parent Company's increased borrowing since the start of the year is substantially attributable to the dividend of SEK 165 million approved by the annual general meeting.
| SEK million | Q 3 2007 |
Q 3 2006 |
Q 1-3 2007 |
Q 1-3 | Rolling 2006 12 month |
Full year 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 3,360 | 2,476 | 9,296 | 7,872 | 12,353 | 10,929 |
| Other income | 0 | -7 | 16 | 11 | 49 | 53 |
| Total operating income | 3,360 | 2,469 | 9,312 | 7,883 | 12,402 | 10,982 |
| Raw materials, consumables and | ||||||
| goods for resale | -2,505 | -1,741 | -6,943 | -5,745 | -9,259 | -8,070 |
| Other external costs | -287 | -297 | -843 | -916 | -1,113 | -1,186 |
| Cost of remuneration to employees | -252 | -245 | -864 | -760 | -1,167 | -1,063 |
| Depreciation/amortisation and impairment | -86 | -74 | -296 | -225 | -377 | -306 |
| Other expenses | -6 | -4 | -14 | -5 | -24 | -15 |
| Total operating expenses | -3,136 | -2,361 | -8,960 | -7,651 | -11,940 | -10,640 |
| Operating profit | 224 | 108 | 352 | 232 | 462 | 342 |
| Interest income | 0 | 1 | 12 | 9 | 18 | 15 |
| Interest expense | -52 | -24 | -136 | -65 | -173 | -102 |
| Other financial items | -4 | 1 | -9 | -2 | 6 | 13 |
| Profit before tax | 168 | 86 | 219 | 174 | 313 | 268 |
| Tax | -50 | -27 | -66 | -55 | -101 | -91 |
| Net profit | 118 | 59 | 153 | 119 | 211 | 177 |
| Attributable to minority share Attributable to Parent Company's |
2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 6 |
| shareholders | 116 | 58 | 148 | 115 | 204 | 171 |
| SHARE DATA | ||||||
| Number of shares, thousand | 41,384 | 41,384 | 41,384 | 41,384 | - | 41,384 |
| Thereof own shares | 516 | 589 | 516 | 589 | - | 539 |
| Earnings per share, SEK* | 2.85 | 1.44 | 3.64 | 2.92 | - | 4.18 |
| Equity per share, SEK | 54.90 | 85.59 | 54.90 | 85.59 | - | 56.01 |
| Market value on closing date | 151.00 | 199.50 | 151.00 | 199.50 | - | 201.00 |
* The calculation of earnings per share is based on a weighted average number of outstanding shares. At present, the Group has no outstanding convertible debentures or outstanding subscription options.
| SEK million | 2007-09-30 | 2006-09-30 | 2006-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Goodwill | 607 | 581 | 579 |
| Other intangible assets | 88 | 79 | 59 |
| Tangible assets | 2,876 | 2,764 | 2,751 |
| Financial assets | 153 | 129 | 165 |
| Total non-current assets | 3,724 | 3,553 | 3,554 |
| Inventories | 1,900 | 1,448 | 1,512 |
| Current receivables | 2,234 | 1,767 | 1,738 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 132 | 419 | 129 |
| Total current assets | 4,266 | 3,634 | 3,379 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 7,990 | 7,187 | 6,933 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
| Equity | 2,243 | 3,492 | 2,287 |
| Minority share | 34 | 31 | 32 |
| Total equity including minority share | 2,277 | 3,523 | 2,319 |
| Non-current liabilities | 3,710 | 1,834 | 2,716 |
| Accounts payable | 650 | 572 | 502 |
| Other current liabilities | 1,353 | 1,258 | 1,396 |
| Total current liabilities | 2,003 | 1,830 | 1,898 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 7,990 | 7,187 | 6,933 |
No changes have arisen in contingent liabilities.
| Total share | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | equity incl | ||
| SEK million | Equity | Minority | minority |
| Opening equity January 1, 2007 | 2,287 | 32 | 2,319 |
| Disposal of own shares | 5 | - | 5 |
| Translation differences | -34 | -3 | -37 |
| Dividend paid | -163 | - | -163 |
| Profit for the period | 148 | 5 | 157 |
| Closing equity September 30, 2007 | 2,243 | 34 | 2,277 |
| SEK million | Total Equity |
Minority | Total share equity incl minority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening equity January 1, 2006 | 3,504 | 50 | 3,554 |
| Acquisition of minority interest in AAK Sweden AB | -39 | -19 | -58 |
| Translation differences | -88 | -4 | -92 |
| Profit for the period | 115 | 4 | 119 |
| Closing equity September 30, 2006 | 3,492 | 31 | 3,523 |
| Q 3 | Q 3 | Q 1-3 | Q 1-3 | Full year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2007 | 2006 | 2007 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Operating activities | |||||
| Cash flow from operating activities before | |||||
| change in working capital | 230 | 138 | 479 | 336 | 502 |
| Change in working capital | -359 | 22 | -605 | -209 | -325 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | -129 | 160 | -126 | 127 | 177 |
| Investing activities | |||||
| Cash flow from investing activities | -176 | -111 | -520 | -372 | -501 |
| Financing activities | |||||
| Cash flow from financing activities | 324 | 153 | 652 | 457 | 254 |
| Cash flow for the period | 19 | 202 | 6 | 212 | -70 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at start of period | 116 | 211 | 129 | 211 | 211 |
| Exchange rate difference in cash and cash equivalents | -4 | 6 | -4 | -4 | -12 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at close of period | 131 | 419 | 131 | 419 | 129 |
Changes in working capital of SEK -605 million include unfavourable translation differences of SEK 43 million.
| SEK million | Q 3 | Q 3 | Q 1-3 | Q 1-3 | Full year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2006 | 2007 | 2006 | 2006 | |
| Net sales | 3,360 | 2,476 | 9,296 | 7,872 | 10,929 |
| Gross contribution excl. non-recurring items and IAS 39 Gross contribution, % |
750 22 |
663 27 |
2,213 24 |
1,976 25 |
2,723 25 |
| Operating profit excl. non-recurring items and IAS 39 | 161 | 127 | 475 | 347 | 455 |
| Operating margin,%, excl. non-recurring items and IAS 39 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Operating profit/loss incl. non-recurring items excl. IAS 39 | 161 | 117 | 325 | 230 | 298 |
| Operating margin, %, incl. non-recurring items excl. IAS 39 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Operating profit/loss incl. non-recurring items and IAS 39 | 224 | 108 | 352 | 232 | 342 |
| Operating margin,%, incl. non-recurring items and IAS 39 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Net profit/loss for the period | 118 | 59 | 153 | 119 | 177 |
| Attributable to Parent Company's shareholders | 116 | 58 | 148 | 115 | 171 |
| Attributable to minority share | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| Operating profit before depreciation/amortisation (EBITDA) | 310 | 182 | 648 | 457 | 648 |
| Operating cash flow after investments | -305 | 49 | -646 | -245 | -325 |
| Investments | 176 | 111 | 520 | 372 | 501 |
| - thereof acquisitions | - | - | 103 | 37 | 37 |
| Equity attributable to Parent Company's shareholders | 2,243 | 3,492 | 2,243 | 3,492 | 2,287 |
| Minority share | 34 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 32 |
| Net borrowings | 3,804 | 1.814 | 3,804 | 1,814 | 3,036 |
| Equity/assets ratio, % | 29 | 49 | 29 | 49 | 33 |
| Net debt/equity ratio, multiple | 1.67 | 0.52 | 1.67 | 0.52 | 1.31 |
| Capital employed | 6,637 | 5,856 | 6,637 | 5,856 | 5,830 |
* The amounts are excluding IAS 39 effects.
| 2006 | 2007 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | Q 1 | Q 2 | Q 3 | Q 4 Full year | Q 1 | Q 2 | Q 3 | |
| Net sales | 2,797 2,599 | 2,476 3,057 | 10,929 | 2,971 | 2,965 | 3,360 | ||
| Gross contribution | ||||||||
| incl. non-recurring items* | 675 | 567 | 663 | 745 | 2,650 | 737 | 726 | 750 |
| Gross contribution | ||||||||
| excl. non-recurring items* | 675 | 638 | 663 | 747 | 2,723 | 737 | 726 | 750 |
| Operating result excl non-recurr. items* | 119 | 101 | 127 | 108 | 455 | 162 | 152 | 161 |
| Financial items | -20 | -16 | -22 | -16 | -74 | -36 | -41 | -56 |
| Profit/loss after financial items | 106 | -18 | 86 | 94 | 268 | 128 | -77 | 168 |
| -thereof fair value movements in | ||||||||
| raw materials and currency derivatives | 12 | -1 | -9 | 42 | 44 | 2 | -38 | 63 |
| 2006 | 2007 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | Q 1 | Q 2 | Q 3 | Q 4 Full year | Q 1 | Q 2 | Q 3 | |
| Chocolate & Confectionery Fats | 287 | 222 | 249 | 261 | 1,019 | 307 | 289 | 298 |
| Food Ingredients | 331 | 348 | 351 | 431 | 1,461 | 358 | 365 | 380 |
| Technical Products & Feed | 50 | 49 | 51 | 52 | 202 | 57 | 58 | 59 |
| 2006 | 2007 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | Q 1 | Q 2 | Q 3 | Q 4 | Full year | Q 1 | Q 2 | Q 3 |
| Chocolate & Confectionery Fats | 72 | 27 | 38 | 27 | 164 | 97 | 70 | 83 |
| Food Ingredients | 45 | 66 | 68 | 89 | 268 | 55 | 72 | 71 |
| Technical Products & Feed | 12 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 53 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
| Group Functions | -10 | -6 | 9 | -23 | -30 | -7 | -8 | -11 |
| Operating profit AAK Group | 119 | 101 | 127 | 108 | 455 | 162 | 152 | 161 |
| SEK million | Q 1-3 2007 |
Q 1-3 2006 |
|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 13 | - |
| Other income | 0 | 0 |
| Total operating income | 13 | 0 |
| Other external costs | -15 | -29 |
| Personnel costs | -19 | -14 |
| Depreciation/amortisation and impairment | 0 | 0 |
| Other expenses | 0 | 0 |
| Total operating expenses | -34 | -43 |
| Operating loss | -21 | -43 |
| Interest income and similar profit/loss items | 0 | 127 |
| Interest expense | -8 | -6 |
| Profit/loss before tax | -29 | 78 |
| Tax | - | - |
| Profit/loss for the year | -29 | 78 |
| SEK million | 2007-09-30 | 2006-09-30 | 2006-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Other intangible assets | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tangible assets | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Financial assets | 5,838 | 5,852 | 5,838 |
| Total non-current assets | 5,840 | 5,854 | 5,840 |
| Current receivables | 20 | 17 | 93 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | - | - | - |
| Total current assets | 20 | 17 | 93 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 5,860 | 5,871 | 5,933 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
| Equity | 4,318 | 5,650 | 4,512 |
| Total equity | 4,318 | 5,650 | 4,512 |
| Non-current liabilities | 150 | - | - |
| Accounts payable | 1 | 10 | 4 |
| Other current liabilities | 1,391 | 211 | 1,417 |
| Total current liabilities | 1,392 | 221 | 1,421 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 5,860 | 5,871 | 5,933 |
Malmö, 1 November, 2007
Jerker Hartwall President and CEO For further information, Telephone +46 40 627 83 00
This report has not been reviewed by the Company's auditors.
The information is that which AarhusKarlshamn AB (publ) is obliged to publish under the provisions of the Stock Exchange and Clearing Operations Act and/or the Trading in Financial Instruments Act. The information was released to the media for publication on 1 November 2007 at 8.45 a.m.
SE-211 19 Malmö, Sweden
AarhusKarlshamn AB (publ) Telephone Fax E-mail Corporate ID No. Skeppsgatan 19 +46 40 627 83 00 +46 40 627 83 11 [email protected] 556669-2850
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