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Basler AG — Interim / Quarterly Report 2006
Nov 29, 2006
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Quarterly Report Q3/2006
BASLER VISION TECHNOLOGIES
Quarterly Report Q3/2006
The Quarter at a Glance:
- Nine-month results exceed previous year's figures: turnover € 38.0 million, up 14%; net earnings € 3.0 million, up 35%, and incoming orders € 40.3 million, up 14%
- 24% increase in Q3/2006 turnover over previous year's third quarter – above-average 30% rise in Q3/2006 net earnings to € 1.5 million
- Business portfolio expanded to include inspection solutions for the solar market
- Distribution location launched in Japan
- 2006 forecast unchanged with double digit growth in turnover and strong disproportionate increase in net-income
| Key Data: | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3/2006 | Q3/2005 | +/- in % | Q1-3/2006 | Q1-3/2005 | +/- in % | |||
| Turnover | ||||||||
| Group | 15.1 | 12.2 | € mill. | +24% | 38.0 | 33.4 | € mill. | +14% |
| Vision Systems | 9.3 | 7.9 | € mill. | +18% | 20.6 | 21.9 | € mill. | -6% |
| Vision Components | 5.8 | 4.3 | € mill. | +35% | 17.4 | 11.5 | € mill. | +51% |
| Orders | ||||||||
| Incoming Orders | 10.2 | 11.9 | € mill. | -14% | 40.3 | 35.5 | € mill. | +14% |
| Results | ||||||||
| Gross Margin | 52 | 52 | % | +/-0% | 53 | 50 | % | + 3% |
| EBITDA | 4.0 | 3.0 | € mill. | +33% | 9.5 | 7.0 | € mill. | +36% |
| EBIT | 2.5 | 1.8 | € mill. | +39% | 5.4 | 3.7 | € mill. | +46% |
| EBT | 2.3 | 1.7 | € mill. | +35% | 5.0 | 3.3 | € mill. | +52% |
| Net Results | 1.5 | 1.2 | € mill. | +25% | 3.0 | 2.3 | € mill. | +30% |
| Net Margin | 10 | 10 | % | +/-0% | 8 | 7 | % | +1% |
| Number of Shares | 3.5 | 3.5 | mill. | 3.5 | 3.5 | mill. | ||
| Earning per Share | 0,43 | 0,33 | € | 0,87 | 0,64 | € | ||
| Cash | ||||||||
| Cash funds (as of cut-off date) | 1.8 | 1.5 | € mill. | +20% | ||||
| Balance Sheet (as of cut-off date) | ||||||||
| Equity Capital | 25.0 | 22.0 | € mill. | +14% | ||||
| Equity Capital Ratio | 54 | 53 | € mill. | +1% | ||||
| Staff (as of cut-off date) | ||||||||
| Number of Staff | 304 | 309 | -2% | |||||
| Shares (as of cut-off date) | ||||||||
| Share Price (XETRA) | 13,38 | 14,59 | € | -8% | ||||
| Market Cap | 46.8 | 51.1 | € mill. |
Dates 2006/2007
Financial Events
- March 2007
Trade Shows and Conferences
Vision Components
07.-09. November 2006
06.-08. Dezember 2006
Events
Release of results for the Year 2006, Ahrensburg, Germany
Vision Show, Stuttgart, Germany
International Technical Exhibition on Image Technology and Equipment, Yokohama, Japan
Basler AG | Quarterly Report Q3/2006
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
Basler AG has had a very successful third quarter 2006 during which essential decisions for the company's future were prepared and implemented. With respect to the implementation of our corporate strategy, further milestones have been reached in the form of the achieved results, the launching of new products and solutions and our entry into new regional markets.
Turnover and Incoming Orders
In the third quarter, group turnover rose to € 15.1 million, representing growth of 24% compared to the same quarter last year (€ 12.2 million). Total turnover for the first three quarters 2006 came to € 38.0 million, a rise of 14% over the previous year's comparable period (Q1-3 / 2005: € 33.4 million).
Incoming orders in the first three quarters of 2006 amounted to € 40.3 million (Q1-3/2005: € 35.5 million). In consequence of the balance sheet date, incoming orders in the third quarter amounted to € 10.2 million (Q3/2005: € 11.9 million, -14%).
Earnings
The company's favourable cost situation, both with respect to the use of materials and the non-turnover-dependent areas, has led to a disproportionate rise in earnings. In the first three quarters of 2006, gross earnings amounted to € 20.3 million combined with a 53% gross margin (Q1-3/2005: € 16.7 million, 50%). With gross earnings of € 7.8 million (Q3/2005: € 6.4 million, +22%), the third quarter gross margin stabilised at the satisfactory previous year's level (Q3/2005: 52%).
In the first three quarters of 2006, net earnings rose to € 3.0 million and earnings per share to € 0.87 (Q1-3/2005: € 2.3 million, +30%, earnings per share: € 0.64). Compared to the previous year's third quarter, Q3 2006 net earnings increased by 25% to € 1.5 million (Q3/2005: € 1.2 million). This corresponds to quarterly earnings per share of € 0.43 (Q3/2005: € 0.33).
Divisional Information
The Vision Systems division (inspection systems for industrial mass production) recorded third quarter 2006 turnover of € 9.3 million. This figure represents a 18% increase in turnover over the previous year's third quarter (Q3/2005: € 7.9 million). Hence, in the first three quarters of 2006, the division generated turnover of € 20.6 million (Q1-3/2005: € 21.9 million, -6%).
Incoming orders in the Vision Systems division amounted to € 5.0 million, representing a 38% drop compared to the previous year's quarter (Q3/2005: € 8.0 million). Total incoming orders in the first three quarters amounted to € 23.1 million (Q1-3/2005: € 23.7 million, -3%).
Development in Vision Systems turnover shows the impact of various currents. On the one hand, business with inspection solutions for the optical storage media industry continues to be sluggish, mainly because a substantial demand for the new storage-intensive "blue" data storage formats – the BluRay-Disk – has yet to develop. Major impulses for investment in production equipment are to be first expected in this sector in 2007.
Neither has the investment climate for inspection systems for the rubber and elastomer industries improved to a noticeable degree. In this sector, Basler has been recording a stable and very substantial 80% market share, which has recently been shored up by the delivery of the 300th system since the launch of the product group. The market situation is expected to improve from the end of the year onwards.
As regards inspection systems for the flat screen industry, we continue to benefit from increasing demand for our high-performance products in the field of inspection systems for display flat glass inspection, which has allowed us to defend our over 60% market share in this sector. In line with our promising product strategy, we are gradually equipping the industry's further product stages with new inspection solutions. This includes both the inspection of polarisation foils for use in flat screen displays and the latest product line for the inspection of so-called "Color Filters" which are responsible for colour quality in the finished flat screen display. In the last quarter, AU Optronics, one of the leading vendors in this sector, awarded Basler a strategically important contract, parts of which have already been delivered. This contract confirms Basler's chances for success in the sector.
Since the start of the third quarter, the Vision Systems division has expanded its activities to include inspection solutions for the photovoltaic industry. These new products offer manufacturers of raw wafers and solar cells fully automatic solutions for important quality control tasks which until now could not be automated. The solutions are integrated into the production process. The main benefit of the products is an increase in efficiency and a reduced consumption of silicon which is difficult to procure.
The solar industry is one of the fastest growing markets in the world. Sales of solar enterprises are expected to quadruple to more than €15,000 million by 2020 in Germany alone. The fast growing demand for silicon as a raw material has led to a shortage and a consequential price rise that makes more efficient usage of the raw material an essential factor for the success of solar manufacturers. This is where the Basler inspection systems come into play: using leading in-house component technology in the field of cameras, computers and software,
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Quarterly Report Q3/2006
the Basler inspection systems can sort out defective raw wafers and solar cells and thus prevent any unnecessary further refinement. At the same time, the test systems supply valuable data which can be used to continuously improve production facilities. In this way, the Basler solutions support the manufacturers in their efforts to reduce consumption of raw materials by using thinner raw wafers and to improve the overall output of very capital-intensive production facilities.
The new products were presented to the public for the first time at the European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition in Dresden, Germany (4 - 8 September 2006). On this occasion, Basler was also awarded its first contract from a globally leading solar cell manufacturer. In addition, test installations are successfully operating at several manufacturers. First substantial sales of solar inspection systems are expected in the financial year 2007.
Divisional earnings before taxes, interest and income from investments amounted to € 0.9 million compared to earnings of € 1.5 million in the previous year's quarter. In the first three quarters of 2006, the Vision Systems division recorded earnings of € 0.7 million (Q1-3/2005: € 2.3 million).
The Vision Components division continued to benefit from its successful product strategy and stable demand for digital high-performance cameras. In the course of the third quarter, the innovation campaign launched in the second quarter with the introduction of the new Basler pioneer camera family continued. Compared to conventional competitive models, Basler pioneer cameras excel with a 25% higher picture rate at a comparative resolution of up to 2 million pixels. The cameras, which are based on the new "Gigabit Ethernet" data transfer standard, are housed in a casing measuring 29x44 mm, making them the most compact models in their performance class.
In the third quarter, turnover in the Vision Components division recorded a further substantial increase to € 5.8 million, exceeding the previous year's quarter by 35% (Q3/2005: € 4.3 million). Hence, turnover in the first three quarters of 2006 rose to € 17.4 million (Q1-3/2005: € 11.5 million, +51%).
At € 5.2 million, incoming orders in the Vision Components division rose by 30% vis-à-vis the previous year's quarter (Q3/2005: € 4.0 million). All in all, incoming orders in the first three quarters amounted to € 17.2 million (Q1-3/2005: € 11.9 million, +45%), thereby exceeding the previous year's total incoming orders after only nine months.
At € 1.4 million, division earnings before interest, taxes and income from investments represented a 56% increase (Q3/2005: € 0.9 million). In the first three quarters of 2006, EBIT amounted to € 4.6 million (Q1-3/2005: € 2.0 million, +130%).
Locations
In the third quarter, we added a distribution office in Japan to our Asian activities, making Japan Basler's fifth Asian location beside Taiwan, Singapore, Shanghai and Korea. As the biggest single picture processing market, Japan represents a highly promising sales territory in particular for Vision Components products. Demand for our high-quality camera solutions comes especially from the local semi-conductor and electronic industry. At the ITE 06 Vision Technology fair that will take place in Yokohama at the start of December, Basler will present itself for the first time to an audience of Japanese experts. Last year, close to 20,000 visitors attended the fair, making it one of the biggest industry events of the year.
Research & Development
High investment in research and development (R&D) is one of the key factors underpinning our success on Vision Technology markets. More than half of our turnover comes from products that are less than two years old. Third quarter 2006 outlay for R&D adjusted for capitalisation of immaterial assets came to € 1.2 million (Q3/2005: € 1.0 million). R&D costs for the first three quarters of 2006 balanced at € 3.2 million (Q1-3/2005: € 2.9 million).
Staff
As of 30 September 2006, our staff numbered 304 employees, representing a 2% drop from the previous year (30 September 2005: 309).
Distribution of staff across company divisions and locations is as follows:
- Group headquarters in Ahrensburg 258 (Q3/2005: 270)
- Basler Inc. (USA) 16 (Q3/2005: 14).
- Basler Asia Pte. Ltd. (Singapore) 9 (Q3/2005: 7)
- Basler Vision Technologies Inc. (Taiwan) 21 (Q3/2005: 18) including staff members from the Basler offices in Japan, Shanghai and South Korea
Cash
The operative cash flow for the first three quarters of 2006 came to € 4.1 million, with the growth-related increase in current assets being mainly responsible for the drop. Free cash flow in the first three quarters of 2006 came to € -2.1 million (previous year € -2.5 million). Liquid funds as of 30 September 2006 amounted to € 1.8 million (30 September 2005: € 1.5 million).
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Shares
As of 30 September 2006 the Management and Supervisory Board held the following shares and options:
| Shares | Options | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30.09.2006 | 30.06.2006 | 30.09.2006 | 30.06.2006 | |
| Supervisory Board | ||||
| N. Basler (Chairman) | 1.8 Mill. | 1.8 Mill. | 106,907 | 106,907 |
| K. Ellegast (Vice-Chairman) | 3,000 | 3,000 | - | - |
| E. Kottkamp | - | - | - | - |
| Managing Board | ||||
| Dr.-Ing. D. Ley (Chairman) | 135,282 | 135,282 | 23,800 | 23,800 |
| J. P. Jennings | 2,000 | - | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| P. Krumhoff | 500 | 500 | 4,557 | 4,557 |
As of 30 September 2006 the following employee options are in Cirulation from the Convertible Bond of 31 July 2004:
| Issued | 159,036 |
| In circulation as of 30.06.2005 | 159,036 |
| Granted | - |
| Exercised | - |
| Expired since 30.06.2005 | - |
| In circulation as of 30.09.2006 | 159,036 |
Corporate Governance – Declaration
The Management Board and the Supervisory Board hereby declare that the recommendations of the Government Commission of the Corporate Governance Codex in the version of 12 June 2006 have been complied with and shall be complied with in future.
Excepted from this are the following recommendations:
Sub-section 5.3.1. – Formation of Committees by the Supervisory Board
The Supervisory Board does not form any committees. Reflecting the size of the company, the Supervisory Board of Basler AG consists of three persons. This composition ensures that efficient work shall be done whilst also complying with the generally accepted minimum requirement for the formation of a board which is set at three persons.
Sub-section 5.4.7. – Remuneration of Members of the Supervisory Board
Remuneration of members of the Supervisory Board is set forth in the Articles of Incorporation. Therein special consideration is given to the chair and vice-chair of the Supervisory Board. In the light of the present level of fixed remuneration, the company does not intend to add a variable component to the remuneration of members of the Supervisory Board.
The Declaration of Commitment to the Codex and the Declaration of Compliance is continually updated and may be accessed on the Investor Relations pages of the Basler AG web site at www.baslerweb.com/aktie. If you have any questions regarding the Corporate Governance Codex, please contact the Basler AG Compliance Officer who shall be pleased to assist you:
Christian Höck, Tel. + 49 (0) 4102-463 175, [email protected]
Outlook
In the third quarter, we have taken important steps on the way towards implementing our growth strategy. Regional expansion via the new sales office in Japan and expansion of business activities via our entry into the solar market are important requirements for the company's growth in the coming years.
The Vision Systems division will continue to benefit from the positive demand trend in the flat screen market. Due to the high average order volume in the flat screen inspection systems field, both incoming orders and turnover may continue to fluctuate in consequence of the balance sheet date.
Demand for our Vision Components products will continue to follow a positive trend. The newly introduced camera models with the innovative Gigabit Ethernet connection standard in particular will create additional demand.
For the overall year 2006 we are expecting a double digit turnover growth with a strong disproportionate increase in net income. We are estimating revenues of up to Euro 53 mill. and a net result of up to Euro 4 mill. (2005: Euro 2.4 mill.) for the full year 2006.
The Management Board

Quarterly Report Q3/2006
Consolidated Profit and Loss Statement
as of 30.09.2006 according to IFRS*
| In € thousand, result per share in € | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3/2006 | ||||
| 01.07.- | ||||
| 30.09.2006 | Q3/2005 | |||
| 01.07.- | ||||
| 30.09.2005 | Q1-3/2006 | |||
| 01.01.- | ||||
| 30.09.2006 | Q1-3/2005 | |||
| 01.01.- | ||||
| 30.09.2005 | ||||
| Sales | 15,113 | 12,212 | 38,038 | 33,440 |
| Cost of Sales | -7,300 | -5,826 | -17,721 | -16,784 |
| Gross profit | 7,813 | 6,386 | 20,317 | 16,656 |
| Sales and marketing expenses | -2,414 | -1,853 | -6,676 | -5,395 |
| General and administrative expenses | -2,138 | -2,095 | -6,277 | -5,807 |
| Research and development expenses | ||||
| Costs | -1,690 | -1,842 | -5,171 | -5,989 |
| Capitalization of intangible assets | 1,676 | 1,830 | 5,309 | 5,717 |
| Deduction for depreciation on | ||||
| capitalized intangible assets | -1,204 | -939 | -3,310 | -2,602 |
| Research and Development expenses balanced | -1,218 | -951 | -3,172 | -2,874 |
| Other income | 423 | 298 | 1,185 | 1,071 |
| Operating results | 2,466 | 1,785 | 5,377 | 3,651 |
| Interest results | -183 | -117 | -432 | -333 |
| Result before income taxes | 2,283 | 1,668 | 4,945 | 3,318 |
| Income taxes | -767 | -502 | -1,908 | -1,061 |
| Group net income for period | 1,516 | 1,166 | 3,037 | 2,257 |
| Number of shares | 3,500,000 | 3,500,000 | 3,500,000 | 3,500,000 |
| Result per share | 0.43 | 0.33 | 0.87 | 0.64 |
| Number of shares (diluted) | 3,714,285 | 3,714,285 | 3,714,285 | 3,714,285 |
| Dilution effect out of corporate bond | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 |
| Fully diluted result per share | 0.42 | 0.33 | 0.83 | 0.54 |
- unaudited
Basler AG | Quarterly Report Q3/2006
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow
as of 30.09.2006 according to IFRS*
| in € thousand | ||
|---|---|---|
| 01.01.-30.09.2006 | 01.01.-30.09.2005 | |
| Group net profit | 3,037 | 2,257 |
| Depreciation of fixed and intangible assets | 4,132 | 3,354 |
| Payments for interests | 358 | 417 |
| Increase/decrease in provisions | 236 | -887 |
| Changes in deferred taxes | 1,355 | 748 |
| Invalid payment changes in shareholder's equity | 20 | 55 |
| Result from disposal of equipment | 4 | 26 |
| Inventories | -1,886 | 1,747 |
| Trade accounts receivable | -1,841 | -1,458 |
| Other assets, which are not assigned to investing or financing activities | -257 | -38 |
| Advanced payments received | -313 | -1,012 |
| Accounts payable | -349 | -264 |
| Other liabilities, which are not assigned to investing or financing activities | -353 | -363 |
| Cash Flow from operating activities | 4,143 | 4,582 |
| Revenue from disposal of equipment | 13 | 41 |
| Purchase of equipment | -6,252 | -7,078 |
| Cash Flow from investing activities | -6,239 | -7,037 |
| Free Cash Flow | -2,096 | -2,455 |
| Increase in cash received by bank loan | 900 | 1,100 |
| Payments of interests | -358 | -417 |
| Cash Flow from financing activities | 542 | 683 |
| Net change in cash | -1,554 | -1,772 |
| Cash at beginning of period | 3,326 | 3,291 |
| Cash at at end of period | 1,772 | 1,519 |
| Changes in cash and cash equivalents at end of period | ||
| Paid out for interests | 1,772 | 1,519 |
| Paid out for taxes | 0 | 38 |
- unaudited
Quarterly Report Q3/2006
Consolidated Balance Sheet
as of 30.09.2006 according to IFRS®
| Assets in € thousand | as at 30.09.2006 | as at 31.12.2005 |
|---|---|---|
| Long-term assets | ||
| Fixed assets | ||
| Tangible assets | 2,657 | 2,643 |
| Other intangible assets | 1,212 | 1,117 |
| Capitalization of development | 12,785 | 10,785 |
| Total fixed assets | 16,654 | 14,545 |
| Deferred fixed assets | 9,570 | 8,613 |
| Total long-term assets | 26,224 | 23,158 |
| Short-term assets | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1,772 | 3,326 |
| Short-term accounts | ||
| Trade receivables | 5,415 | 4,908 |
| Percentage of Completion receivables | 4,437 | 3,104 |
| Total short-term receivables | 9,852 | 8,012 |
| Inventories | ||
| Finished goods and commodities | 1,497 | 1,282 |
| Work in process and semi-finished goods | 1,378 | 736 |
| Raw materials and supplies | 4,916 | 3,859 |
| Merchandise | 226 | 253 |
| Total inventories | 8,017 | 6,130 |
| Other accounts and financial assets | 866 | 615 |
| Total short-term assets | 20,507 | 18,083 |
| Total assets | 46,731 | 41,241 |
- unaudited
Basler AG | Quarterly Report Q3/2006
Consolidated Balance Sheet
as of 30.09.2006 according to IFRS*
| Liabilities in € thousand | as at 31.09.2006 | as at 31.12.2005 |
|---|---|---|
| Shareholder's equity | ||
| Subscribed capital | 3,500 | 3,500 |
| Capital reserve | 1,268 | 1,268 |
| Equation of currency exchange | 117 | 97 |
| Accumulated earnings | 20,144 | 17,106 |
| Total shareholder's equity | 25,029 | 21,971 |
| Liabilities | ||
| Long-term liabilities | ||
| Silent partnership | 1,023 | 1,023 |
| Convertible bond | 0 | 2,727 |
| Long-term loans | 511 | 526 |
| Long-term liabilities to shareholders | 0 | 30 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 8,062 | 5,751 |
| Total long-term liabilities | 9,596 | 10,057 |
| Short-term liabilities | ||
| Convertible bond | 2,727 | 0 |
| Short-term liabilities to banks | 5,000 | 4,100 |
| Notes payable to shareholder's equity | 202 | 136 |
| Advanced payments received | 215 | 528 |
| Trade accounts payable | 1,243 | 1,592 |
| Other liabilities | 510 | 884 |
| Tax provisions | 512 | 436 |
| Provisions | 1,697 | 1,537 |
| Total short-term liabilities | 12,106 | 9,213 |
| Total liabilities | 21,702 | 19,270 |
| Total | 46,731 | 41,241 |
- unaudited
Quarterly Report Q3/2006
Primary Group Segment Information according to IFRS*
Third Quarter 2006
| in € thousand | Vision Systems | Vision Components | Reconciliation | Group | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3/2006 | Q3/2005 | Q3/2006 | Q3/2005 | Q3/2006 | Q3/2005 | Q3/2006 | Q3/2005 | |
| Segment revenues | 9,294 | 7,933 | 5,820 | 4,279 | 0 | 0 | 15,114 | 12,212 |
| Segment results (EBIT) | 889 | 1,462 | 1,374 | 894 | 204 | -571 | 2,467 | 1,785 |
| Segment investments | 919 | 1,223 | 922 | 841 | 125 | 160 | 1,966 | 2,224 |
| Segment depreciations | 810 | 599 | 453 | 362 | 224 | 237 | 1,487 | 1,198 |
First Nine Months 2006
| in € thousand | Vision Systems | Vision Components | Reconciliation | Group | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1-3/2006 | Q1-3/2005 | Q1-3/2006 | Q1-3/2005 | Q1-3/2006 | Q1-3/2005 | Q1-3/2006 | Q1-3/2005 | |
| Segment revenues | 20,640 | 21,923 | 17,398 | 11,517 | 0 | 0 | 38,038 | 33,440 |
| Segment results (EBIT) | 689 | 2,252 | 4,638 | 2,044 | 50 | -645 | 5,377 | 3,651 |
| Segment assets | 19,261 | 17,682 | 12,112 | 9,013 | 3,150 | 2,705 | 34,523 | 29,400 |
| Segment liabilities | 218 | 526 | 24 | 0 | 742 | 3,582 | 984 | 4,108 |
| Segment investments | 3,005 | 3,834 | 2,696 | 2,431 | 551 | 813 | 6,252 | 7,078 |
| Segment depreciations | 2,215 | 1,833 | 1,260 | 891 | 657 | 630 | 4,132 | 3,354 |
- unaudited
Secondary Group Segment Information according to IFRS*
Third Quarter 2006
| in € thousand | Europe | Reconciliation | Group | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3/2006 | Q3/2005 | Q3/2006 | Q3/2005 | Q3/2006 | Q3/2005 | |
| Segment revenues | 15,113 | 12,212 | 0 | 0 | 15,113 | 12,212 |
| Segment investments | 1,841 | 2,064 | 125 | 160 | 1,966 | 2,224 |
- unaudited
First Nine Months 2006
| in € thousand | Europe | Reconciliation | Group | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1-3/2006 | Q1-3/2005 | Q1-3/2006 | Q1-3/2005 | Q1-3/2006 | Q1-3/2005 | |
| Segment revenues | 38,038 | 33,440 | 0 | 0 | 38,038 | 33,440 |
| Segment assets | 31,373 | 26,695 | 3,150 | 2,705 | 34,523 | 29,400 |
| Segment investments | 5,701 | 6,265 | 551 | 813 | 6,252 | 7,078 |
- unaudited
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Consolidated Changes in Statement of Shareholder's Equity as of 30.09.2006 according to IFRS*
| in € thousand | Nominal capital | Capital reserve | Equation of currency exchange | Accumulated earnings | Sum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shareholder's equity as of 01.01.2005 | 3,500 | 1,268 | 90 | 14,726 | 19,584 |
| Difference from currency conversion | 58 | 58 | |||
| Group net profit for year | 2,257 | 2,257 | |||
| Shareholder's equity as of 30.09.2005 | 3,500 | 1,268 | 148 | 16,983 | 21,899 |
| Difference from currency conversion | -51 | -51 | |||
| Group net profit for year | 123 | 123 | |||
| Shareholder's equity as of 31.12.2005 | 3,500 | 1,268 | 97 | 17,106 | 21,971 |
| Difference from currency conversion | 20 | 20 | |||
| Group net profit for year | 3,037 | 3,037 | |||
| Shareholder's equity as of 30.09.2006 | 3,500 | 1,268 | 117 | 20,144 | 25,029 |
- unaudited
Company Profile
Basler AG is one of the leading companies in the area of Vision Technology. Vision Technology consists of computer-based vision systems, which automatically take decisions on the basis of picture information, and cameras (vision components), which in turn are fitted into vision systems.
The number of applications for machine vision systems is already high and will continue to grow. At present, vision technology is predominantly used in industrial production, e.g. for mechanic quality control, measurement, identification and monitoring. Together, these applications are referred to as Machine Vision. Concrete examples of applications include, among others, PCB monitoring in the electronics production field, surface inspection in the plastic sheeting production field, flat-screen monitors or wafers, optical character recognition for letter sorting and document reading, print image control in the packaging industry and residual material sorting. The uses of Vision Technology in industry include automatic, thorough 100% quality control, increased production efficiency and the reduction of production costs of end products.
The company, which was founded by Norbert Basler in 1988, currently employs approx 300 staff and has a total of 7 sites in the USA, Europe and Asia, making it an international enterprise. The stock corporation has two divisions reflecting the current structure of our product's applications.
The Vision Systems division develops and sells turn-key quality control solutions in three sectors: The display inspection unit provides customers with inspection concepts for the flat-screen production process.
Optical media inspection primarily manufactures inspection systems for the production of optical data (e.g. DVDs). Sealing inspection's portfolio mainly addresses the rubber and elastomer industries. Furthermore we deliver inspection solutions to the solar market.
The second division is Vision Components. This division develops and sells standard components that can be used in numerous industrial sectors largely independently of concrete applications. The core component of the division's portfolio is digital cameras used in industrial applications.
On the back of this combined system and component business, we intend to grow into one of the biggest Vision Technology companies worldwide. To achieve this aim, we intend to increase sales by an average 20% per year on a profitable basis involving a two-digit pre-tax margin. The two main factors leading to success on this growth path are our multi-sector strategy and sustainable investment in research and technology. Our multi-sector strategy makes us less sensitive to fluctuations in individual markets and puts us in a better position to offset demand cycles. Due to our consistently high investment in research & development, we are meanwhile generating more than half of our sales with products that are less than two years old. This high level of investment gives us advantages over our competitors and guarantees profitability.
Basler AG - Zentrale An der Strusbek 60 - 62 D-22926 Ahrensburg Germany Fon.: +49 4102 463-0 Fax: +49 4102 463-109
Basler, Inc. 740 Springdale Drive Exton, Pa 19341, USA Fon.: +1 610 280-0171 Fax: +1 610 280-7608
Basler, Asia Pte.Ltd. 25 International Business Park
02 - 06 German Center
Singapore 609916 Fon.: +65 6425 0472 Fax: +65 6425 0473
Basler Shanghai Representative Office Room #12H, No. 288, Cao Xi Bei Road, Xu Hui District Shanghai, 200030 China Fon.: +86 21 64 31 11 88 Fax: +86 21 64 31 11 88
Basler Vision Technologies, Taiwan Inc. 3F, No.87-6, Guangming 6th Rd. Jhubei City, Hsinchu County 302, Taiwan/R.O.C. Fon.: +886 3 5583955 Fax: +886 3 5583956
Basler Japan Representative Office #603 24-8 Yamashitacho Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0023 Japan Fon.: +81 (0)45-227-6210 Fax: +81 (0)45-227-6220
Basler Korea Representative Office 889-2 Ssang Yong-dong 7th Floor at Deawoo Tower ChungNam, Choon ChungNam-do Fon: +82 41 578 27 17
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