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ATOSS Software AG — Earnings Release 2010
May 17, 2010
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2010.1 Quarterly Report Q1.2010
"Our goal is to sharpen our customers' competitive edge with modern workforce management solutions."
Dear Shareholders,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
The first quarter of 2010 has seen a continuation of the successful pattern of development achieved over the past four years. With sales matching the record level set in 2009, we have once again substantially increased our profitability. The operating margin of 23 percent represents a new all-time high!
And let us not forget that in the years 2007 and 2008 ATOSS grew at a rate that far outpaced the market, and continued to do so in the face of challenging conditions in 2009. The IT market slumped by 5 percent in 2009, whereas our sales increased by 8 percent. We were successful in decoupling ATOSS from the general trend and gaining additional market share.
This growth is founded on our strategy which combines sustained investment in research and development with the acquisition of prime reference customers and a stable financial policy. In the first quarter this strategy proved successful once again, as we acquired prominent new clients, concluded further international installations with and for our customers and developed our network of partners.
With sales unchanged relative to last year at EUR 7.1 million, the operating result increased by 9 percent to EUR 1.7 million. Also worthy of note was the cash flow generated in the first quarter. Recorded at EUR 3.1 million, it was more than enough to compensate for the outflow of liquidity for the purchase of real estate at the beginning of the year. On March 31, 2010 ATOSS was able to report liquidity in the amount of EUR 20.2 million and an equity ratio unchanged at 57 percent despite the increase in the balance sheet total.
For the current financial year as a whole we have set ourselves the target of matching the record results achieved in 2009, while at the same time increasing our investment in research and development.
Vast potential to add value
For some years now the attention of corporate decisionmakers has been increasingly drawn to the demand-driven deployment of human resources as a means of obtaining a strategic competitive advantage in the battle for profitability and market share. Workforce management is no longer a niche market.
Our business is to exploit the unused potential to add value. For our corporate clients this potential is vast. It is never a question of simply addressing the challenges of today, but rather of meeting the continuously rising demands of tomorrow. What's more, when deploying workforce management it is essential to take not only account of business aspirations in connection with legal requirements and negotiated pay agreements, but also to factor in employee interests. We give our clients the right tools to deal with the complexity they face and to benefit from this by turning it into increased productivity.
In the first quarter alone ATOSS has added three prominent retail enterprises to its client list. All of them were convinced by the performance of our products and solutions, the competence of our staff and the security of their investment.
Our objectives for the current year 2010 are clear. As a matter of priority we will expand our technology and product leadership and continue to acquire reference customers in specific sectors. We will further deepen our sector-specific expertise, and we will maintain our successful financial strategy.
A look beyond the year 2010
With an expected growth rate of 8.5 percent and a volume of 1.52 billion US dollars, the workforce management market will be a growth market in 2011. We intend to participate in this development and we shall therefore accelerate our endeavors aimed at international expansion.
There is still considerable potential for growth in the German-speaking territories. We enjoy a first-class position in these regions, where we are clearly distinguished by our financial stability, references, consulting skills and technology. We therefore expect to continue to prevail in the face of competition and add to our share of the market. What's more, our products are already in use in 23 countries within and outside of Europe, in a total of eight languages. In the premium market in particular we see great potential in the medium term for ATOSS to pursue international growth. We shall maintain our proven practice of accompanying our customers as they expand abroad, and we will consciously continue to waive the establishment of costly representative offices. This procedure has served us supremely well to date.
The profitability we have achieved in the first quarter with a margin of 23 percent clearly shows that our medium-term aspiration expressed in past years to record sustained margins in excess of 20 percent is realistic. Consequently, we will not deviate from our strategy. Our expenditure on research and development will be maintained at the high level of 20 percent of sales in order to ensure that ATOSS remains able to grasp the huge opportunities presented by the market for workforce management, now and in future. Therefore, we will continue to create the potential to add value, for our clients as well as for ATOSS Software AG and its employees and shareholders.
The employees of ATOSS play their part each day in ensuring that our company consolidates and expands its position as the specialist in workforce management with products that lead the field in technology and with outstanding sector-specific expertise and solutions. We would like to express our thanks to them, and we look forward to what will surely be an exciting financial year 2010. Our thanks are due in equal measure to our customers and shareholders for their confidence in us.
Letter to Shareholders
Andreas F.J. Obereder and Christof Leiber, ATOSS Software AG
Yours truly,
Andreas F.J. Obereder Christof Leiber Chief Executive Officer Member of the
Board of Management
Facts Overview
Economic background
Economy on course for moderate recovery ICT sector expects to see global growth of 4.6% Software market forecast to put on 4.9%
ATOSS Software AG
Further substantial increase in profitability with continuing record sales Target: 2010 results on a par with last year's record level
| CONSOLIDATED OVERVIEW AS PER IFRS: 3-MONTH COMPARISON IN EUR '000 | 01.01.2010 | Proportion of | 01.01.2009 | Proportion of | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - 31.03.2010 | total revenues | - 31.03.2009 | total revenues | 2010 / 2009 | |
| Software | 4,352 | 61% | 4,188 | 59% | 4% |
| Software licenses | 1,628 | 23% | 1,575 | 22% | 3% |
| Software maintenance | 2,724 | 38% | 2,613 | 37% | 4% |
| Consulting | 1,889 | 26% | 1,992 | 28% | -5% |
| Hardware | 540 | 8% | 564 | 8% | -4% |
| Others | 367 | 5% | 388 | 5% | -5% |
| Total sales revenues | 7,148 | 100% | 7,132 | 100% | 0% |
| EBITDA | 1,785 | 25% | 1,610 | 23% | 11% |
| EBIT | 1,663 | 23% | 1,520 | 21% | 9% |
| EBT | 1,693 | 24% | 1,607 | 23% | 5% |
| Net income | 1,153 | 16% | 1,080 | 15% | 7% |
| Cash flow | 3,116 | 44% | 2,782 | 39% | 12% |
| Liquidity 1,2 | 20,249 | 16,680 | 21% | ||
| EPS (EUR) | 0.29 | 0.27 | 7% | ||
| Employees 3 | 236 | 220 | 7% | ||
| CONSOLIDATED OVERVIEW AS PER IFRS: QUARTERLY COMPARISON IN EUR '000 | |||||
| Q1/10 | Q4/09 | Q3/09 | Q2/09 | ||
| Software | 4,352 | Q1/09 | |||
| Software licenses | 4,331 | 4,090 | 4,162 | 4,188 | |
| Software maintenance | 1,628 | 1,590 | 1,425 | 1,551 | 1,575 |
| 2,724 | 2,741 | 2,666 | 2,612 | 2,613 | |
| Consulting | 1,889 | 2,382 | 1,986 | 2,157 | 1,992 |
| Hardware | 540 | 726 | 666 | 345 | 564 |
| Others | 367 | 257 | 491 | 361 | 388 |
| Total sales revenues | 7,148 | 7,696 | 7,233 | 7,026 | 7,132 |
| EBITDA | 1,785 | 1,239 | 1,557 | 1,498 | 1,610 |
| EBIT | 1,663 | 1,132 | 1,463 | 1,405 | 1,520 |
| EBIT margin | 23% | 15% | 20% | 20% | 21% |
| EBT | 1,693 | 1,260 | 1,516 | 1,472 | 1,607 |
| Net income | 1,153 | 867 | 1,023 | 995 | 1,080 |
| Cash flow | 3,116 | 386 | 3,695 | 748 | 2,782 |
| Liquidity 1,2 | 20,249 | 19,328 | 19,182 | 15,549 | 16,680 |
| 01.01.2010 - 31.03.2010 |
Proportion of total revenues |
01.01.2009 - 31.03.2009 |
Proportion of total revenues |
Change 2010 / 2009 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software | 4,352 | 61% | 4,188 | 59% | 4% |
| Software licenses | 1,628 | 23% | 1,575 | 22% | 3% |
| Software maintenance | 2,724 | 38% | 2,613 | 37% | 4% |
| Consulting | 1,889 | 26% | 1,992 | 28% | -5% |
| Hardware | 540 | 8% | 564 | 8% | -4% |
| Others | 367 | 5% | 388 | 5% | -5% |
| Total sales revenues | 7,148 | 100% | 7,132 | 100% | 0% |
| EBITDA | 1,785 | 25% | 1,610 | 23% | 11% |
| EBIT | 1,663 | 23% | 1,520 | 21% | 9% |
| EBT | 1,693 | 24% | 1,607 | 23% | 5% |
| Net income | 1,153 | 16% | 1,080 | 15% | 7% |
| Cash flow | 3,116 | 44% | 2,782 | 39% | 12% |
| Liquidity 1,2 | 20,249 | 16,680 | 21% | ||
| EPS (EUR) | 0.29 | 0.27 | 7% | ||
| Employees 3 | 236 | 220 | 7% | ||
| CONSOLIDATED OVERVIEW AS PER IFRS: QUARTERLY COMPARISON IN EUR '000 | |||||
| Q1/10 | Q4/09 | Q3/09 | Q2/09 | Q1/09 | |
| Software | 4,352 | 4,331 | 4,090 | 4,162 | 4,188 |
| Software licenses | 1,628 | 1,590 | 1,425 | 1,551 | 1,575 |
| Software maintenance | 2,724 | 2,741 | 2,666 | 2,612 | 2,613 |
| Consulting | 1,889 | 2,382 | 1,986 | 2,157 | 1,992 |
| Hardware | 540 | 726 | 666 | 345 | 564 |
| Others | 367 | 257 | 491 | 361 | 388 |
| Total sales revenues | 7,148 | 7,696 | 7,233 | 7,026 | 7,132 |
| EBITDA | 1,785 | 1,239 | 1,557 | 1,498 | 1,610 |
| EBIT | 1,663 | 1,132 | 1,463 | 1,405 | 1,520 |
| EBIT margin | 23% | 15% | 20% | 20% | 21% |
| EBT | 1,693 | 1,260 | 1,516 | 1,472 | 1,607 |
| Net income | 1,153 | 867 | 1,023 | 995 | 1,080 |
| Cash flow | 3,116 | 386 | 3,695 | 748 | 2,782 |
| Liquidity 1,2 | 20,249 | 19,328 | 19,182 | 15,549 | 16,680 |
| EPS (EUR) | 0.29 | 0.22 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0,27 |
| Employees 3 | 236 | 234 | 232 | 224 | 220 |
1 Cash and marketable securities; 2 Dividend of EUR 0.44 per share paid on 04.05.2009; 3 At the end of the quarter
Consistent positive performance – ATOSS looks back on 10 years on the stock market
ATOSS Software AG shares were first listed on the Neuer Markt, as it was then known, some 10 years ago on March 21, 2000. In the three years that followed, the company and its shareholders initially experienced the drastic destruction of value that spread throughout the entire market segment; whereas in recent years despite the financial crisis and the ensuing recession our share price has developed strongly and substantially outperformed the relevant benchmarks.
Having put on 68 percent in 2009, with a marked increase in liquidity in Xetra trading and on the floor in Frankfurt, the share price has performed well with buoyant turnover in the first quarter of 2010. By March 31 the price had risen over 24 percent to EUR 15.25.
Since the beginning of last year the price of ATOSS stock has now doubled, compared with growth of just 44 percent of the DAXsubsector Software Performance Index.
Transparent and dependable dividend policy
Early in 2003, ATOSS announced a long-term dividend policy to which the company has adhered to this day. Our shareholders are rewarded with a substantial share in the company's success. In times of barely measurable returns on money market investments and high-grade bonds, an attractive dividend is all the more important and lends the stock a certain degree of stability.
ATOSS has achieved its early goal and established itself as a technology stock with a strong dividend yield. Let us not forget that in 2003 the Management Board was treading new ground with its professed intention. A software company with generous liquidity that paid a dividend was at odds with the spirit of the times. For all the negative experiences notched up by investors, the "in" thing to do was to retain every euro to finance growth, fund acquisitions by raising capital in kind or borrowing money, and avoid accruing liquidity in order not to reduce the return on equity.
Analysts continue to take a positive view, media response remains strong
SES Research GmbH, a Warburg Group company, published its latest analysis of ATOSS in April 2010 in a note which stressed the company's outstanding development. The analysts repeated their unchanged buy recommendation, lifting the upside target from EUR 16 to EUR 19. SES emphasizes the fact that a weak economy necessitates the optimization of staff deployment as an important aid to business suc-
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cess – which is why ATOSS in recent years has broadened its customer base so substantially. Despite the crisis in 2009 the company once again reported growth in sales and earnings, and occupies a leading position in the software segment for workforce management and personnel resource planning. Among the factors that give ATOSS an advantage over its competitors is the sheer number of our customer references, our specialization in solutions tailored to specific sectors and the fact that our products are non-manufacturer-dependent and compatible with a wide variety of software environments.
The very extensive and positive attention that ATOSS has enjoyed from the press and stock market services has continued in the first quarter of 2010. As it does every year, the company has again included a contact form in the printed version of the agenda for the annual general meeting on April 30, 2010. This practice has been welcomed by shareholders, and inquiries confirm that ATOSS has in this way gained many new investors. Not only has considerable interest been expressed by private individuals, we are also aware of new commitments by institutional investors.
Long-term success is reserved for those who can afford not to chase short-term profits
If one considers how the capital markets and the global economy have developed in the 10 years since ATOSS came to the stock market, it is clear that the excesses and overheated anomalies have consistently been driven by greed and the quest for ultra-short term profits. ATOSS by contrast pursues a strategy geared to the long term. That includes resisting pressures that run counter to our convictions and not submitting to short-term fashion trends.
For investors who can identify with this approach, the investment in ATOSS has proven worthwhile. Share price gains, largely tax-free special distributions and a dividend that has risen steadily over the years have collectively delivered a high return.
The company will stand by its strategy. It comprises the factors that have contributed to our success in recent years: Profitable growth, conservative accounting, highly transparent reporting and excellent figures. Dependability for employees, customers and shareholders.
| CONSOLIDATED OVERVIEW AS PER IFRS: QUARTERLY COMPARISON IN EUR | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1/10 | Q4/09 | Q3/09 | Q2/09 | Q1/09 | |
| High | 15.49 | 13.80 | 12.65 | 10.00 | 7.80 |
| Low | 11.85 | 11.60 | 8.85 | 7.42 | 6.80 |
| Share price at end of quarter | 15.25 | 12.15 | 12.65 | 9.20 | 7.52 |
| Treasury stock | 64,099 | 65,099 | 65,099 | 72,099 | 73,099 |
| Dividend paid per share | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.44 | 0.00 |
| Cash flow per share | 0.79 | 0.10 | 0.93 | 0.19 | 0.70 |
| Liquidity per share | 5.11 | 4.80 | 4.85 | 3.93 | 4.22 |
| EPS | 0.29 | 0.22 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.27 |
| EPS (diluted) | 0.29 | 0.22 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.27 |
"ATOSS Software AG has continued to consistently develop its market position in the first quarter of the current fiscal year. Our customers profit from our consulting skills and solutions, as well as from our in-depth experience garnered from around 4,000 projects."
Group Management Report
4. Product development
ATOSS continues to intensively pursue the development of both new and existing products. Research and development costs rose by 4 percent in the first three months to stand at EUR 1.4 million. R&D costs as a proportion of overall sales amounted to 20 percent (previous year: 19 percent).
The company continues to refrain from capitalizing the expense of developing new products. All expenditure for this purpose is recognized in the income statement in the period in which it is incurred.
5. Employees
Over the past twelve months the number of employees has risen by 7 percent from 220 to 236. On March 31, 2010 ATOSS employed 96 software developers (previous year: 86), with a further 68 staff employed in consulting (previous year: 64), 35 in sales and marketing (previous year: 33) and 37 in administration (previous year: 37).
Personnel costs for the first three months of the current financial year increased slightly to EUR 3.6 million (previous year: EUR 3.5 million).
6. Risks associated with future development
There has been no change in the company's risk structure relative to the description contained in the consolidated financial statements to December 31, 2009.
As in the past, the company's investment policy continues to focus on preserving the value of freely available resources.
7. Events after the reporting period
The annual general meeting on April 30, 2010 adopted the proposal put forward by the Management and Supervisory Boards and approved a dividend of EUR 0.50 per share in circulation which was duly paid on May 3, 2010. The total distribution amounted to EUR 2.0 million.
There have been no further reportable events of particular significance since March 31, 2010.
1. Business and conditions: Confidence returning at high-tech SMEs
According to the OECD Economic Outlook interim report for the G7 group of industrialized nations, the German economy has weathered the crisis. Germany, France and Italy are reportedly recording slow but steady growth. The OECD forecasts that growth in the second quarter is likely to accelerate from 0.9 to 1.9 percent.
The Spring 2010 Joint Economic Forecast published by the Ifo Institute also speaks of a progressive recovery in the global economy and describes the crisis as gradually overcome. The Ifo business climate index for Germany's manufacturing industry once again improved strongly in April. Companies are substantially more confident about their present business situation than was previously the case. This is the second consecutive such improvement. The Ifo Institute estimates that gross domestic product will grow by 0.9 percent in 2010, and by 1.3 percent in 2011.
High-tech SMEs also view the economic situation with greater confidence. According to the quarterly survey by industry association BITKOM, the mood in the high-tech sector has brightened considerably. 59 percent of IT and telecoms companies in Germany expected their sales to increase in the first quarter of 2010.
The BITKOM sector index has jumped 41 points since the previous quarter to stand at plus 35, indicating a clear perception of rising demand in the information technology business in particular.
BITKOM is forecasting an increase of 1.4 percent in IT sales in Germany in 2010. Software industry sales are forecast to grow by 0.9 percent. The deciding factor is that the investment backlog has now eased and companies are once again investing in new IT systems.
While these trends both in the economy as a whole and in the IT environment reflect increases as compared to considerably lower figures of the preceding year, ATOSS has recorded substantial growth in the past year. Against this background, the company expects business developments in 2010 to match the levels reached last year, with companies still reticent in their investment decisions.
2. Earnings situation: Last year's record level achieved
In the first quarter of 2010 in a repeat of last year's record performance ATOSS recorded sales revenues totaling EUR 7.1 million (previous year: EUR 7.1 million). Sales of software licenses rose by 4 percent from EUR 4.2 million to EUR 4.4 million. Software maintenance, too, continued to develop positively with turnover also increasing by 4 percent from EUR 2.6 million to EUR 2.7 million.
By comparison the strong growth in consulting seen in previous years has eased, with revenues slipping 5 percent from EUR 2.0 million to EUR 1.9 million.
The operating profit (EBIT) at EUR 1.7 million developed strongly, increasing by 9 percent over the previous year's figure of EUR 1.5 million.
Earnings after taxes to March 31, 2010 came in at EUR 1.2 million, representing growth of 7 percent relative to the EUR 1.1 million recorded in the same period last year. Earnings per share accordingly rose from EUR 0.27 to EUR 0.29.
Orders on hand for software licenses on March 31, 2010 amounted to EUR 3.5 million, slightly below last year's figure of EUR 3.7 million. Despite the difficult economic environment, by long-term comparison the strong order remains in record territory and serves as a guarantee of a continuing sound and stable business situation.
3. Net assets and financial position
Operating cash flow developed strongly during the first three months, rising to EUR 3.1 million compared with EUR 2.8 million last year. Liquidity (cash and marketable securities) was increased from EUR 19.3 million to EUR 20.2 million, despite the outflow of EUR 2.1 million at the beginning of January to cover the purchase of our business premises in Meerbusch.
Liquidity per share on March 31, 2010 accordingly stood at EUR 5.11 (previous year: EUR 4.22).
In addition to net earnings, positive factors impacting cash flow included in particular an increase in deferred revenues due to the invoicing of maintenance charges and a reduction in trade accounts receivable. Compared with last year receivables have declined by EUR 1.4 million, falling from EUR 4.3 million in 2009 to EUR 2.9 million this year.
As a result of the gratifying development in business, the equity ratio amounts to 57 percent of total capital. The company thus remains extremely well capitalized, with solvency assured at all times.
8. Outlook
In view of the continuing positive development in all of the company's performance indicators both in the fourth quarter of 2009 and in the first three months of 2010, the Management Board expects business to match the level set last year. On the other hand, the Board does not expect to see any improvement in the collective corporate appetite for investment in the coming quarters, on the contrary the order intake is more likely to decline.
| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET TO 31.03.2010 IN EUR | ||
|---|---|---|
| Assets | 31.03.2010 | 31.12.2009 |
| Non-current assets | ||
| Tangible fixed assets (net) | 2,887,334 | 794,681 |
| Intangible assets (net) | 97,091 | 113,214 |
| Deferred taxes | 165,980 | 249,984 |
| Total non-current assets | 3,150,405 | 1,157,879 |
| Current assets | ||
| Inventories | 8,611 | 8,712 |
| Trade accounts receivable (net) | 2,889,621 | 4,281,893 |
| Other current assets | 1,512,474 | 923,700 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 20,248,852 | 19,328,060 |
| Total current assets | 24,659,558 | 24,542,365 |
| Total assets | 27,809,963 | 25,700,244 |
| Equity and liabilities | 31.03.2010 | 31.12.2009 |
| Capital and reserves | ||
| Subscribed capital | 4,025,667 | 4,025,667 |
| Capital reserve | -309,793 | -301,013 |
| Treasury stock | -478,284 | -491,034 |
| Unappropriated net income | 12,631,192 | 11,478,130 |
| Total equity | 15,868,782 | 14,711,750 |
| Non-current liabilities | ||
| Convertible bonds | 15,000 | 16,000 |
| Pension provisions | 1,891,563 | 1,882,275 |
| Deferred taxes | 1,097,717 | 753,508 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 3,004,280 | 2,651,783 |
| Current liabilities | ||
| Trade accounts payable | 579,974 | 685,546 |
| Short-term accruals | 2,015,438 | 3,735,599 |
| Deferred revenues | 5,699,375 | 3,204,066 |
| Tax provisions | 102,489 | 100,129 |
| Other current liabilities | 539,625 | 611,371 |
| Total current liabilities | 8,936,901 | 8,336,711 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 27,809,963 | 25,700,244 |
Balance Sheet
Cash Flow Statement
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT FROM 01.01. TO 31.03.2010 IN EUR
| 01.01.2010 - 31.03.2010 |
01.01.2009 - 31.03.2009 |
|
|---|---|---|
| Net profit | 1,153,062 | 1,080,107 |
| Depreciation of fixed assets | 122,225 | 89,794 |
| Gain/loss on the disposal of fixed assets | 511 | -42,188 |
| Changes in deferred taxes | 428,213 | 39,970 |
| Change in pension provision | 9,289 | -8,914 |
| Change in net current assets | ||
| Trade accounts receivable | 1,392,271 | -644,763 |
| Inventories and other current assets | -588,673 | -360,277 |
| Trade accounts payable | 392,025 | -138,638 |
| Short-term accruals | -1,720,163 | -1,275,394 |
| Deferred revenues | 1,997,713 | 3,729,191 |
| Tax provisions | 2,360 | 22,915 |
| Other current liabilities | -72,746 | 291,159 |
| Cash flow generated through business operations (1) | 3,116,087 | 2,781,961 |
| Cash flow from investment activities | ||
| Acquisition of tangible and intangible assets | -2,199,265 | -114,397 |
| Disposal of tangible fixed assets | 0 | 42,200 |
| Cash flow generated through investment activities (2) | -2,199,265 | -72,197 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | ||
| Expenditure for the purchase of treasury stock | 0 | -30,416 |
| Income from the sale of treasury stock | 3,970 | 0 |
| Dividend payments | 0 | 0 |
| Cash flow generated through financing activities (3) | 3,970 | 30,416 |
| Changes in liquidity 1 – total of (1) to (3) |
920,792 | 2,679,348 |
| Liquidity 1 at the beginning of the period |
19,328,060 | 14,000,411 |
| Liquidity 1 at the end of the period |
20,248,852 | 16,679,759 |
| CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT FROM 01.01. TO 31.03.2010 IN EUR | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterly report | 3-month report | |||
| 01.01.2010 - 31.03.2010 |
01.01.2009 - 31.03.2009 |
01.01.2010 - 31.03.2010 |
01.01.2009 - 31.03.2009 |
|
| Sales revenues | 7,147,867 | 7,131,508 | 7,147,867 | 7,131,508 |
| Cost of sales | -2,144,403 | -2,096,940 | -2,144,403 | -2,096,940 |
| Gross profit on sales | 5,003,464 | 5,034,568 | 5,003,464 | 5,034,568 |
| Selling costs | -1,286,461 | -1,448,660 | -1,286,461 | -1,448,660 |
| Administration costs | -646,661 | -612,700 | -646,661 | -612,700 |
| Research and development costs | -1,425,741 | 1,369,191 | -1,425,741 | 1,369,191 |
| Other operating income | 26,627 | 22,208 | 26,627 | 22,208 |
| Other operating expenses | -8,378 | -105,744 | -8,378 | -105,744 |
| Operating result (EBIT) | 1,662,850 | 1,520,481 | 1,662,850 | 1,520,481 |
| Interest and similar income | 49,527 | 96,631 | 49,527 | 96,631 |
| Interest and similar expenses | -19,046 | -10,550 | -19,046 | -10,550 |
| Earnings before taxes | 1,693,331 | 1,606,562 | 1,693,331 | 1,606,562 |
| Taxes on income and earnings | -540,269 | -526,455 | -540,269 | -526,455 |
| Net profit | 1,153,062 | 1,080,107 | 1,153,062 | 1,080,107 |
| Earnings per share (undiluted) | 0.29 | 0.27 | 0.29 | 0.27 |
| Earnings per share (diluted) | 0.29 | 0.27 | 0.29 | 0.27 |
| Average number of shares in circulation (undiluted) |
3,960,979 | 3,952,979 | 3,960,979 | 3,952,979 |
| Average number of shares in circulation (diluted) |
3,976,568 | 3,976,979 | 3,976,568 | 3,976,979 |
Income Statement
Statement of Comprehensive Income
1 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FROM 01.01. TO 31.03.2010 IN EUR Liquidity: Cash and marketable securities
| 01.01.2010 - 31.03.2010 |
01.01.2009 - 31.03.2009 |
|
|---|---|---|
| Net income for the year | 1,153,062 | 1,080,107 |
| Change in equity not recognized in profit or loss | 3,970 | -30,416 |
| Other income for the period after taxes | 3,970 | -30,416 |
| Comprehensive income after taxes | 1,157,032 | 1,049,691 |
| CHANGES IN CONSOLIDATED EQUITY AS OF 31.03.2010 IN EUR | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subscribed capital |
Capital reserve | Treasury stock | Unapp. ret. earnings |
Total | |
| As of 01.01.2009 | 4,025,667 | -248,453 | -562,618 | 9,252,962 | 12,467,558 |
| Net profit | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,080,107 | 1,080,107 |
| Sale of treasury stock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Purchase of treasury stock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dividend | 0 | 0 | -30,416 | 0 | -30,416 |
| As of 31.03.2009 | 4,025,667 | -248,453 | -593,034 | 10,333,069 | 13,517,249 |
| As of 01.01.2010 | 4,025,667 | -301,013 | -491,034 | 11,478,130 | 14,711,750 |
| Net profit | 0 | 1,153,062 | 1,153,062 | ||
| Sale of treasury stock | 0 | -8,780 | 12,750 | 3,970 | |
| Purchase of treasury stock | 0 | ||||
| Dividend | 0 | ||||
| As of 30.03.2010 | 4,025,667 | -309,793 | -478,284 | 12,631,192 | 15,868,782 |
One share represents 1 euro of subscribed capital.
Statement of Changes in Equity
1. General
The present report has been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in compliance with IAS 1.14. In particular the report complies with the provisions contained in IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting". The requirements contained in German Accounting Standard (DRS) No. 6 regarding interim reporting have likewise been fulfilled.
In accordance with IAS 34.20, the present statements include a consolidated balance sheet, consolidated income statement, consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated cash flow statement, a statement of changes in consolidated equity and explanatory notes to the consolidated statements.
The same financial accounting, valuation and computation methods have been applied as in the case of the annual financial statements.
The Management Board is satisfied that the impression of the economic situation of the company, its net assets, financial position, earnings situation and cash flow conveyed by the present quarterly financial statements accords with the true facts. This interim report has not undergone an auditor's inspection or statutory audit.
2. Reporting period
The present interim report was prepared to March 31, 2010, for the reporting period from January 1, 2010 to that date.
- Currency
All figures are stated in euro. Figures are rounded up to whole euro units.
- Group of consolidated companies In addition to the parent company ATOSS Software AG, Munich, the consolidated financial statements to March 31, 2010 also include all subsidiary companies:
ATOSS CSD Software GmbH, Cham, Germany ATOSS Software Ges.mbH, Vienna, Austria ATOSS Software AG, Zurich, Switzerland
ATOSS Software S.R.L., Timisoara, Romania
These companies are fully consolidated.
5. Changes in equity
The development in equity is evident from the statement of changes in consolidated equity.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
"ATOSS prevails with a sustained strategy that is mirrored in both our superlative financial strength as well as our outstanding powers of innovation."
6. Treasury stock
In the first three months of the financial year 1,000 treasury shares were dispensed in response to the exercise of convertible bonds. On March 31, 2010 the company held 64,099 treasury shares acquired at an average price of EUR 7.46. Treasury stock is reported as a separate equity item at cost of acquisition.
7. Sales revenues
The company's sales revenues were composed as follows:
| EUR | 01.01.2010 - 31.03.2010 |
01.01.2009 - 31.03.2009 |
|---|---|---|
| Software licenses | 1,628,030 | 1,575,022 |
| Software maintenance | 2,723,883 | 2,612,598 |
| Total software | 4,351,913 | 4,187,620 |
| Consulting | 1,888,504 | 1,992,286 |
| Hardware | 540,064 | 563,534 |
| Others | 367,386 | 388,068 |
| Total sales revenues | 7,147,867 | 7,131,508 |
The geographic breakdown of sales revenues was as follows:
| EUR | 01.01.2010 - 31.03.2010 |
01.01.2009 - 31.03.2009 |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 6,472,072 | 6,713,483 |
| Austria | 398,370 | 236,843 |
| Switzerland | 129,164 | 103,432 |
| German-speaking territories in total | 6,999,606 | 7,053,758 |
| Other countries | 148,261 | 77,750 |
| Total sales revenues | 7,147,867 | 7,131,508 |
8. Personnel costs
The consolidated personnel costs to March 31, 2010 were composed as follows:
| EUR | 01.01.2010 - 31.03.2010 |
01.01.2009 - 31.03.2009 |
|---|---|---|
| Wages and salaries | 2,948,451 | 2,909,169 |
| Social security contributions and expenditure on retirement pensions and welfare | 661,803 | 550,933 |
| Total personnel costs | 3,610,254 | 3,460,102 |
9. Other operating income and expenses
In the first three months of the current financial year the company recorded other operating income in the amount of EUR 26,627 (previous year: EUR 22,208). This was essentially comprised of rental income and income from differences in exchange rates. The other operating expenses amounting to EUR 8,378 (previous year: EUR 105,744) essentially concerned expenses of exchange rate differences and bad debts.
10. Financial investment income and expenditure
In the first three months of the current financial year the company recorded income in the amount of EUR 49,527 (previous year: EUR 96,631) from financial investments. This essentially comprised interest on fixed-term deposits.
Also in the first three months of 2010 the company recorded expenditure on financial investments in the amount of EUR 19,046 (previous year: EUR 10,550). This essentially concerned expenditure in connection with pension provisions.
11. Tax expenses
Consolidated tax expenses to March 31, 2010 were comprised as follows:
| EUR | 01.01.2010 - 31.03.2010 |
01.01.2009 - 31.03.2009 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-tax earnings as per IFRS | 1,693,331 | 1,606,562 |
| Expected tax charge (2009: 32.98%, 2008: 32.98%) | -558,461 | -529,844 |
| Non-deductible operating expenses | -3,788 | -20,695 |
| Tax refunds for previous years | 3,858 | 0 |
| Differences in tax rates at consolidated companies | 18,122 | 24,084 |
| Actual group tax charge | -540,269 | -526,455 |
12. Earnings per share
The figure for earnings per share is arrived at by dividing the result for the period in the amount of EUR 1,153,062 by the weighted average number of shares outstanding. From January 1 to March 31, 2010 there were an average of 3,960,979 shares in circulation. Thus earnings per share for this period amounted to EUR 0.29, in comparison with EUR 0.27 in the first three months of last year.
In order to calculate diluted earnings per share, the result for the period must be adjusted to allow for the interest cost relating to convertible bonds in the amount of EUR 78 (previous year: EUR 120). In addition the average number of shares outstanding is increased with the inclusion of shares potentially issued as a result of convertible bonds. From January 01 to March 31, 2010 there were an average of 15,000 convertible bonds in circulation. Thus the diluted earnings per share for this period amounted to EUR 0.29, in comparison with EUR 0.27 in the preceding year.
13. Segment reporting
The company has only one uniform business segment which comprises the creation, sale and implementation of software solutions directed towards the efficient deployment of personnel.
The individual software solutions comprise:
ATOSS Staff Efficiency Suite (ASES) and ATOSS Startup Edition (ASE):
ASES and ASE are worforce management and personnel resource planning solutions for customers of all sizes in all industries. These software solutions are generally accompanied by other services covering implementation and training. In addition consulting services are rendered with the object of making meaningful use of the available scope and developing optimum solutions for the efficient deployment of personnel under specific operating conditions and in consideration of works agreements and industry-wide pay deals. The company also sells hardware components for time recording and access control purposes. ASES/ASE software is used in conjunction with all major standard system platforms and databases. Moreover thanks to the extensive facility to define customer-specific parameters these solutions are capable of satisfying even the most sophisticated requirements of customers of all sizes in all industries.
ATOSS Time Control (ATC):
ATC offers a software solution to workforce management and personnel resource planning for small and medium-sized customers as well as large but decentrally organized clients. Likewise in conjunction with ATC, ATOSS offers software implementation and training as well as consulting services. Merchandise including hardware and recording media is also available. ATC software is installed on the Microsoft Windows system platform in association with standard SQL databases and is particularly user-friendly and convenient for small to medium-sized customers as well as large decentralized organizations.
| EUR | 01.01.2010 - 31.03.2010 |
01.01.2009 - 31.03.2009 |
|---|---|---|
| Sales revenues | ||
| ATOSS Staff Efficiency Suite (ASES) and ATOSS Startup Edition (ASE) | 6,577,824 | 6,647,451 |
| ATOSS Time Control (ATC) | 570,043 | 484,057 |
| Total sales revenues | 7,147,867 | 7,131,508 |
| Operating result (EBIT) | ||
| ATOSS Staff Efficiency Suite (ASES) and ATOSS Startup Edition (ASE) | 1,584,037 | 1,522,014 |
| ATOSS Time Control (ATC) | 78,813 | -1,533 |
| Total operating result (EBIT) | 1,662,850 | 1,520,481 |
14. Employees
On March 31, 2010 the company had 236 employees.
| 31.03.2010 | 31.03.2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Development | 96 | 86 |
| Consulting | 68 | 64 |
| Sales and marketing | 35 | 33 |
| Administration | 37 | 37 |
| Total | 236 | 220 |
15. Board of Management
The company's Management Board continued to comprise two members:
| Andreas F.J. Obereder | Chief Executive Officer |
|---|---|
| Christof Leiber | Member of the Board of Management |
16. Supervisory Board
The company's Supervisory Board as of March 31, 2010 comprised three members:
| Peter Kirn | Chairman | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fritz Fleischmann | Deputy Chairman | ||
| Rolf Baron Vielhauer von Hohenhau | Member of the Supervisory Board |
17. Shares held by board members
On the reporting date of March 31, 2010 board members held the following numbers of ATOSS shares:
| 31.03.2010 | 31.12.2009 | 30.09.2009 | 30.06.2009 | 31.03.2009 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andreas F.J. Obereder | 1,981,184 | 1,981,184 | 1,981,184 | 1,981,184 | 1,981,184 |
| Peter Kirn | 19,760 | 19,760 | 19,760 | 29,760 | 29,760 |
18. Convertible bonds held by board members
On March 31, 2010 board members held the following number of bonds convertible into ATOSS shares:
| 31.03.2010 | 31.12.2009 | 30.09.2009 | 30.06.2009 | 31.03.2009 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christof Leiber | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5,000 | 5,000 |
19. Convertible bonds
In the first three months of financial year 2010 some 1,000 convertible bonds were exercised. As of March 31, 2010 there were 15,000 convertible bonds outstanding.
Details of outstanding convertible bonds held by board members and employees are summarized in the following table:
| Exercise price in EUR |
Outstanding options |
Contractual validity in years |
Possible rights remaining to be exercised as of 31.03.2010 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employees | ||||
| 3.52 | 4,000 | 0.5 | 4,000 | |
| 3.97 | 2,000 | 1.6 | 2,000 | |
| 6.18 | 9,000 | 1.2 | 9,000 | |
| Total | 15,000 | 15,000 |
20. Notifiable participating interests
In the first three months of financial year 2010 the company received no notifications regarding changes in participating interests pursuant to Sections 21 ff. of the German Securities Trading Act.
21. Business transactions with closely related persons
Payment in the amount of EUR 2,050,000 plus ancillary costs was made in January 2010 for the purchase of the real estate property acquired in the preceding year from the wife of the Chief Executive Officer. An expert report was obtained to ascertain the value of the property. The purchase of this property and the resulting positive impact on results were discussed at a meeting of the Supervisory Board on December 1, 2010. The Supervisory Board passed a resolution approving the purchase. Ownership and liability transferred to the company on January 1, 2010 at which point in time the lease came to an end.
Moreover the wife of the Chief Executive Officer provides services to the company. In the first three months of the financial year 2010 the value of these services amounted to EUR 2,236 (previous year: EUR 2,184).
The company is satisfied that the terms agreed for these transactions are standard market terms.
22. Events after the reporting period
The annual general meeting of ATOSS Software AG took place on April 30, 2010. The meeting adopted the proposal put forward by the Management and Supervisory Boards and approved a dividend of EUR 0.50 per share which was duly paid on May 3, 2010. The total distribution amounted to EUR 1,980,784.
We hereby give an assurance to the best of our knowledge and belief that in accordance with the applicable interim reporting standards these interim consolidated financial statements convey an impression of the net assets, financial position and earnings situation of the Group which accords with the true facts; and that the development in business including the results and the situation of the Group are so described in the interim consolidated management report as to convey an impression which likewise accords with the true facts; and that the essential opportunities and risks associated with the anticipated development of the Group in the remainder of the financial year are so described.
This report contains forward-looking statements that are based on the conviction of the Management Board of ATOSS Software AG and reflect current assumptions and estimations. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many facts that cannot currently be predicted may cause the actual performance and earnings of ATOSS Software AG to develop in a different manner. This could for example include the non-acceptance of newly introduced products or services, changes in the general economic and business climate, a failure to achieve efficiency and cost-reduction targets or changes in business strategy.
The Management Board is firmly convinced that the expectations embodied in these forward-looking statements are sound and realistic. Should, however, the above-mentioned or other unforeseeable risks materialize, ATOSS Software AG Munich, May 17, 2010 cannot guarantee that the expressed expectations will prove to be correct.
Andreas F.J. Obereder Christof Leiber Chief Executive Officer Member of the Board
of Management
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Austria ATOSS Software Ges.mbH, Vienna Fon +43.1.7 17 28-334
Switzerland ATOSS Software AG, Zurich Fon +41.44.308 39-56
Romania ATOSS Software SRL, Timisoara Fon +40.356.71 01 82
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