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Concentric — Investor Presentation 2014
Sep 9, 2014
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Concentric announces new financial targets and a strategy update
Financial targets
| New (over next five years) | Old (over business cycle) | |
|---|---|---|
| Organic sales growth | 6 percentage points p.a. above market* | 7% |
| Operating margin | ≥ 16% | 11% |
| Net Debt/Equity | 50%≤ND/E≤ 150% | <100% |
| Dividend payout ratio | 33% | 33% |
* Blended market growth estimated 2.5%
David Woolley, President andCEOof ConcentricABcomments:
"Concentric is now increasing its efforts to boost sales andwe have set some ambitious targets for ourselves. Wewant to grow significantly faster than the market while maintaining our high margins. We now have dedicated resources in place to identify potential acquisition targets that enhance our product offering or strengthen our geographical footprint within both engine and hydraulic products. We estimate that we can adequately serve net debt amounting to 150%of the current equity levels which implies that there is additional debt capacity of MSEK750-800 readily available for potential acquisitions without compromising our dividend policy.At the sameConcentric remains well positioned both financially and operationally to continue to grow organically."
Strategy update
Financials
- The company will continue to distribute surplus net cash in order to maintain the current gearing ratio (including pension liabilities) of at least 50%
- The company has additional debt capacity of MSEK750-800 readily available for potential acquisitions without compromising the dividend policy and stayingwithin a maximum gearing ratio of 150%of the current equity levels
- Net share buybacks are projected to be more than MSEK100 by end of Q3 2014 (MSEK62 at end of Q2 2014)
Engine products
Concentric will leverage its market leading positions to:
- Target the next generation engine platform, deriving fromtougher emission andCO2 legislation
- Exploit its innovative engine products
- 2-speedwater pump clutches: forecasted volume ∼120,000 units in 2014 and ∼200,000 units in 2016
- Alfdex oil mist separator for heavy duty engines: forecasted volume of over 400,000 units in 2014; compact separator has also been developed to meet the requirements for mediumduty engines
- Potential for variable flow oil pumps: Concentric's forecastedworldwide production volume of the conventional oil pumps for medium/heavy duty engines is ∼500,000 units in 2014
- Explore long-termgrowth opportunities by growingwith existing customers in emerging markets
Hydraulic products
Concentric will leverage its niche position to:
- Exploit innovative products that address the key market drivers such as increased energy efficiency, size reduction and noise reduction, through the IntegratedClutch, Ferra Series andCalma Series
- Significantly expand its distributor network, in particular in Europe
- Explore new market opportunities, in particular for agricultural machinery
Concentric today holds aCapital Markets Day at Västra Trädgårdsgatan 15, Stockholm. The event starts at CET09.30 and concludes at CET13.30.
For more information: David Bessant, Chief FinancialOfficer, ConcentricAB E-mail: david.bessant @concentricab.com Tel: +44 1214457783
LenaOlofsdotter, CorporateCommunications, ConcentricAB E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +46 708-326 854