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Ework Group — Interim / Quarterly Report 2012
Jul 27, 2012
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Interim Report January – June 2012
SECOND QUARTER 2012 COMPARED WITH 2011
- Net sales rose by 31 percent to SEK 877.2 million (670.9)
- Operating profit increased by 9 percent to SEK 16.0 million (14.7)
- Order intake was SEK 1,090 million (893), representing an increase of 22 percent
- Earnings per share after tax were SEK 0.71 (0.65)
- New framework agreements were signed during the period, including with the City of Gothenburg, the Swedish Prison and Probation Service, and PostNord in Sweden and Denmark.
FI R ST HALF-YEAR 2012 COM PAR E D WITH 2011
- Net sales rose by 36 percent to SEK 1,747.0 million (1,281.2)
- Operating profit increased by 18 percent to SEK 30.0 million (25.4)
- Demand for eWork's services was good. The sales mix contained a higher proportion of outsourcing and takeover contracts, which explains the lower operating margin.
| SEK million | Apr–Jun 2012 |
Apr–Jun 2011 |
Jan–Jun 2012 |
Jan–Jun 2011 |
Rolling 4 quarters, Jul 2011–Jun 2012 |
Full-Year 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 877.2 | 670.9 | 1,747.0 | 1,281.2 | 3,077.7 | 2,611.8 |
| Operating profit | 16.0 | 14.7 | 30.0 | 25.4 | 60.6 | 56.0 |
| Profit before tax | 16.2 | 15.1 | 30.2 | 25.7 | 61.1 | 56.7 |
| Profit after tax | 11.9 | 10.9 | 22.3 | 18.7 | 45.2 | 41.6 |
| Cash flow, operating activities | 26.0 | –7.9 | 45.4 | –8.4 | 90.5 | 36.7 |
| Operating margin, % | 1.8 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| Equity/assets ratio, % | 10.8 | 13.6 | 10.8 | 13.6 | 10.8 | 15.2 |
| Earnings per share before dilution (SEK) | 0.71 | 0.65 | 1.34 | 1.12 | 2.70 | 2.49 |
| Earnings per share after dilution (SEK) | 0.71 | 0.65 | 1.33 | 1.11 | 2.69 | 2.48 |
| Max number of consultants on assignment | 3,003 | 2,244 | 3,003 | 2,244 | 3,003 | 2,369 |
| Average number of employees | 147 | 125 | 150 | 121 | 145 | 131 |
| Sales per employee (SEK thousand) | 5,967 | 5,367 | 11,647 | 10,588 | 21,225 | 19,938 |
NET SALES AND OPERATING PROFIT
OR D E R I NTAKE
CEO commentary
The first halfyear lived up to our expectations of continued growth with profitability. Sales increased by 31 percent compared with the very strong first half-year 2011. For the first time, net sales exceeded 3 billion kronor on a rolling four-quarter basis. Demand was relatively stable, although a little more irregular than previously. We have not noted any additional weakening further to the moderate slowdown experienced in the second half-year 2011.
Demand for our client offer continues to be strong, and which we continue to develop. We believe that we are taking market shares in a market where consultant purchasers continue to consolidate and rationalise their requirements. Our outsourcing offer in particular attracted considerable interest during the period. It should be borne in mind that the assignments are complex and involve relatively long sales-process cycles.
We have now worked for two quarters with our major assignment for Sony Mobile Communications, and the related experiences are mutually positive. The cooperation procedures have started to be well-established and eWork provided new consultants during the period. In Norway, we have a similar business arrangement with another of our clients, although less extensive but strategically important for continued success. Together, these assignments now represent a model and reference for talks with a number of other major consultant purchasers, where we discuss how we can help them rationalise their consultant services.
Interest in our outsourcing offer is particularly strong in the Öresund region, where we believe that we can benefit from a higher degree of coordination between operations in Malmö and Copenhagen and thereby create good synergies and effective deliveries. The coordination for improved efficiency is being led by our new CEO for the Danish operations, Zoran Covic, who joined us during the period. Zoran has considerable experience of outsourcing operations within the IT sector in the Öresund region.
We said on the eve of 2012 that the market situation is more difficult to appraise than previously. We will not make a more detailed assessment of the market outlook prior to the second half-year, but nonetheless observe that so far this year the market has been relatively stable. We maintain our opinion of eWork's potential for continued growth within this market.
Stockholm, 27 July 2012
Claes Ruthberg President and CEO
Market and operations
MARKET
The Nordic consultant market continued to be stable in the second quarter further to a moderate slowdown at the end of last year. eWork believes that the IT consultant market was unchanged compared with last year, but that the market segment for consultant brokers grew and continued to take market shares within the consultant market.
In general, both demand and prices were stable, although certain clients and regions were more cautious. The Finnish market in particular continued to be weak, but with stable prices.
The trend of consultant purchasers consolidating their needs to fewer suppliers continued. This has historically been a strong driving force for eWork's growth, and the trend created continued business opportunities for eWork during the period. In Sweden, which has the most consolidated market, developments led to greater interest in large assignments.
The trend was also quite distinct in Denmark and Norway for major assignments. Interest in takeover contracts also increased, where an existing consultant delivery is taken over by eWork. In Finland, the available market is being broadened by focusing on technical consultants.
eWork maintains ongoing statistics of the number of incoming inquiries, which provide early indications of fluctuations in demand. The number of applicants per assignment was stable at a relatively high level established in the first half-year, which indicates that the available capacity in the consultant market continues to be good.
eWork carried out its recurrent eWork-barometer during the period, where consultants are asked about their expectations regarding future developments. This confirmed the picture of slightly weaker demand, although with relative stability.
Our conclusion is that the market continues to be difficult to appraise, and that we need to be prepared for further slowdowns. However, available indicators are so far relatively stable and there are no clear signs of an immediate downturn.
THE GROUP'S NET SALES
The Group's net sales for the second quarter rose by 31 percent to SEK 877.2 million (670.9). Net sales for the first half-year 2012 increased by 36 percent to SEK 1,747.0 million (1,281.2).
All geographic units contributed to the increase in sales. The Group's net sales grew more than the estimated overall market growth, and eWork thereby took market shares in the established consultant market.
THE GROUP'S PROFIT
The Group's operating profit for the second quarter rose by 9 percent to SEK 16.0 million (14.7), and for the first half-year 2012 amounted to SEK 30.0 million (25.4), representing an improvement of 18 percent.
The improvement in profitability is due primarily to the substantial increase in sales compared with the same period last year. That the period's increase in profitability is lower percentage-wise than the rise in net sales is due to the growth being essentially composed of outsourcing contracts with high volume but lower margins than standard contracts. The proportion of takeover contracts also has an effect on margins.
The profit after financial items amounted to SEK 16.2 million (15.1) for the second quarter 2012, and SEK 30.2 million (25.7) for the first half-year 2012. The profit after tax was SEK 11.9 million (10.9) for the second quarter 2012, and SEK 22.3 million (18.7) for the first half-year 2012.
BREAKDOWN OF SALES
MAXI M U M N U M B E R OF CON SU LTANTS ON ASSIGNMENT
The Group's positive operating results can principally be attributed to the Swedish operations, although Finland and Norway also contributed positively. In order to enable a more correct monitoring of results, the Group's subsidiaries have been charged as of 2012 with group-wise costs, which are allocated among the companies in more detail than previously. Last year's comparative figures have subsequently been restated.
OPERATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS
The Group's sales developed positively in the second quarter, and the order intake amounted to SEK 1,090 million (893), representing a rise of 7 percent. The number of consultants on assignment was 3,003 representing the highest number recorded so far. New outsourcing assignments, other major volume assignments, and standard contracts all contributed to growth.
The quarter was marked by a continued number of large assignments.
The internal process of rationalising and coordinating joint functions at Nordic level continued. An important development project regarding IT support that was initiated prior to the current financial year has continued as planned. The investment is expected to enable further economies of scale.
SWEDEN
Developments were positive in Sweden with rising sales and improved profitability. The quarter's net sales increased by 34 percent to SEK 687.1 million (512.9), and net sales for the first half-year increased by 43 percent to SEK 1,382.0 million (967.2).
Standard contracts also developed positively, although the sales mix contained a larger proportion of takeover contracts compared with the second quarter 2011.
Demand for management consultants continued to be positive. At the same time, a greater effort regarding technical consultants is being made primarily from Finland, although these competence areas still represent a low proportion of the sales mix. New framework agreements for management consultants have been signed, among others, with the Swedish Prison and Probation Service, PostNord in Sweden and Denmark, and the City of Gothenburg.
The operating profit amounted to SEK 15.1 million (14.4) for the second quarter, and SEK 29.0 million (25.5) for the first half-year. The increase is due to a higher level of invoicing, although outsourcing assignments have a different profile than standard contracts and thereby contribute less to the operating margin, particularly in the introductory phase of an assignment.
FINLAND
In Finland, net sales for the second quarter amounted to SEK 82.9 million (81.2), and for the first half-year to SEK 160.3 million (157.4). Operations have stabilised and costs have been adapted to the prevailing sales level. The operating profit rose slightly compared with the second quarter last year to SEK 0.8 million (0.6), and to SEK 1.3 million (0.5) for the first half-year.
The Finnish market is characterised by a wait-and-see situation, but is relatively stable. An investment in market cultivation within technical consulting has been initiated, where eWork's available market is being broadened within an attractive market segment.
DENMARK
Net sales amounted to SEK 38.2 million (35.3) in the second quarter, and rose to SEK 81.9 million (69.3) in the first half-year. Trends were positive, although certain major clients showed some restraint during the period.
An operating loss returned in the second quarter with SEK–0.5 million (0.0), resulting in a loss of SEK –0.3 million (–0.3) for the first half-year.
Clients showed greater interest in consolidating their purchases in the long-term with fewer suppliers, and eWork has identified significant potential for its outsourcing offer. The framework agreement signed during the period with PostNord embraces both Sweden and Denmark.
NORWAY
Operations in Norway continued to see positive sales trends. Net sales for the quarter rose by 66 percent to SEK 68.9 million (41.6), due mainly to important commitments within the telecom sector and the public sector. An operating profit of SEK 0.5 million (–0.2) was achieved for the period. The proportion of takeover contracts and outsourcing contracts continued to be relatively high, which explains the comparatively poor profitability in relation to sales.
Net sales for the first half-year amounted to SEK 122.8 million (87.3), representing an increase of 40 percent. The operating result for the first half-year was breakeven SEK 0.0 million (–0.3).
The market continued to be favourable and the number of consultants on assignment continued to increase. eWork has received considerable interest from clients and potential clients regarding consolidation of the number of suppliers. A framework agreement was signed during the period with one of the country's leading consultant integrators.
FINANCIAL POSITION
The equity/assets ratio was 10.8 percent (13.6) as at 30 June 2012. The lower ratio is due to higher working capital further to the increase in sales.
Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 26.0 million (–7.9) in the second quarter, and to SEK 45.4 million (–8.4) for the first half-year. Fluctuations in the working capital at different reporting dates are mainly due to that all payments from clients and to consultants take place at month-end. For this reason, a small timing difference of incoming payments can have a large effect on cash flow at a particular point in time.
The Group's net interest-bearing assets totalled SEK 128.5 million (71.7) at the end of the period.
WORKFORCE
The number of employees in the Group continues to increase compared with last year, further to higher demand in the market. However, the number of staff declined by 5 persons in the second quarter 2012 compared with the first quarter 2012 due to certain replacement recruitments being postponed to the third quarter.
The average number of permanent employees in the Group in the second quarter 2012 was 147 (125). This figure does not include consultants employed on a project basis. Such consultants with an ongoing client assignment are now included under "Cost of consultants on assignment" as part of operating costs. Comparative figures have been subsequently adjusted.
PARENT COMPANY
The Parent Company's net sales for the second quarter amounted to SEK 687.1 million (512.9). The profit before financial items was SEK 15.1 million (14.4), and the profit after tax was SEK 11.2 million (11.3).
The Parent Company's net sales for the first halfyear were SEK 1,382.0 million (967.2). The profit before financial items amounted to SEK 29.0 million (25.5), and the profit after tax was SEK 21.2 million (19.2).
The Parent Company's equity at the end of the quarter amounted to SEK 104.8 million (87.1), and the equity/assets ratio was 12.7 percent (16.2). In general, reference is made when applicable to items concerning the Group contained in this report.
MATERIAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTY FACTORS
eWork's material business risks, both for the Group as well as the Parent Company, consist of reduced demand for consultancy services, difficulties in attracting and retaining skilled staff, credit risks, and to a less extent currency risks. The Company does not see any new material business risks in the next six months.
A more detailed description of material business risks and uncertainty factors is set forth in eWork's annual report.
EVE NTS FU RTH E R TO TH E E N D OF TH E REPORTING PERIOD
No events of a material nature have arisen further to the end of the reporting period.
LI ST OF S HAR E HOLD E R S, eWork's five LARGEST OWNERS
| Name | No. of shares Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Salénia AB | 4,147,546 | 24.8 |
| Magnus Berglind (endowment insurance) | 3,000,000 | 17.9 |
| Creades AB | 2,736,153 | 16.4 |
| PSG Small Cap | 892,631 | 5.3 |
| Claes Ruthberg | 607,200 | 3.6 |
SHARE PRICE AND TURNOVER
OUTLOOK
The Company maintains it's appraisal for 2012 set forth in the year-end report 2011:
The market situation is more uncertain than last year. The trend of clients implementing rationalisation measures, such as the consolidation of the number of suppliers, still prevails. Demand for IT and business-development consultants is expected to continue to be good. Demand for outsourcing projects, where all of a client's consultant contracts are subcontracted to one party, is expected to increase.
eWork believes that it possesses the prerequisites to continue to develop well. A contributory factor is eWork's structure capital in the form of a large and growing number of framework agreements together with a consultant base of more than 50,000 consultants. eWork continues to broaden the product portfolio with supplementary offers with the objective of improving competitiveness and deepening relations with existing clients.
Continued rationalisations and economies of scale
through increased volumes are expected to positively contribute to profitability. Furthermore, assignments where the client outsources their consultant purchases to eWork lead to a good rise in sales, albeit with lower margins.
All in all, the Board of Directors is of the opinion that eWork is expected to grow more than the market, and report higher sales and improved operating results in 2012 compared with 2011.
REPORTING CALENDAR
23 October 2012 Interim report July-September 2012 14 February 2013 Year-end report 2012
CONTACT D ETAI LS
Further information is available from: Claes Ruthberg, President and CEO +46 8 50 60 55 00
Ulf Henning, CFO +46 8 50 60 55 00, +46 70 555 35 54
The Board of Directors and the CEO hereby certify that this interim report for the first half-year 2012 gives a true and fair view of the Company's and the Group's operations, financial position and profits, and describes significant risks and uncertainties faced by the Company and the companies within the Group.
Stockholm, 27 July 2012
Staffan Salén Chairman of the Board
Magnus Berglind Board Member
Sven Hagströmer Board Member
Erik Törnberg Board Member
Jeanette Almberg Board Member
Dan Berlin Board Member
Anna Storåkers Board Member
Claes Ruthberg President and CEO
This report has not been examined by the Company's auditor.
Information disclosed in this interim report is that which eWork Scandinavia AB (publ) will publish pursuant to the Swedish Securities Market Act. Such information will be submitted for publication at 08.00 hrs (CET) on 27 July 2012.
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
| Rolling | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr – | 1 Apr – | 1 Jan – | 1 Jan – | 4 quarters | |||
| 30 Jun | 30 Jun | 30 Jun | 30 Jun | Jul 2011– | Full-year | ||
| SEK thousand | Note | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | Jun 2012 | 2011 |
| Operating income | |||||||
| Net sales | 1 | 877,165 | 670,937 | 1,747,037 | 1,281,192 | 3,077,669 | 2,611,824 |
| Other operating income | - | - | 1 | - | 5 | 4 | |
| Total operating income | 877,165 | 670,937 | 1,747,038 | 1,281,192 | 3,077,674 | 2,611,828 | |
| Operating costs | |||||||
| Cost of consultants on assignment | –817,246 | –616,083 | –1,628,404 | –1,178,107 | –2,874,764 –2,424,467 | ||
| Other external costs | –10,584 | –10,327 | –21,114 | –19,886 | –39,025 | –37,797 | |
| Personnel costs | –33,022 | –29,572 | –67,012 | –57,308 | –102,298 | –92,594 | |
| Depreciation and write-downs of | |||||||
| property, plant & equipment and | |||||||
| intangible non-current assets | –292 | –231 | –553 | –459 | –1,029 | –935 | |
| Total operating costs | –861,144 | –656,213 | –1,717,083 | –1,255,760 | –3,017,117 –2,555,793 | ||
| Operating profit | 16,021 | 14,724 | 29,955 | 25,432 | 60,557 | 56,035 | |
| Profit/loss on financial items | |||||||
| Financial income | 273 | 395 | 465 | 395 | 1,145 | 997 | |
| Financial costs | –141 | –17 | –249 | –96 | –565 | –335 | |
| Net financial items | 132 | 378 | 216 | 299 | 580 | 662 | |
| Profit after financial items | 16,153 | 15,102 | 30,171 | 25,731 | 61,137 | 56,697 | |
| Tax | –4,253 | –4,197 | –7,829 | –7,005 | –15,921 | –15,096 | |
| Profit for the period | 11,900 | 10,905 | 22,342 | 18,726 | 45,216 | 41,601 | |
| Other comprehensive income/costs | |||||||
| Translation differences for the period | |||||||
| regarding non-Swedish operations | –281 | 1,188 | –799 | 888 | –1,860 | –173 | |
| Other comprehensive income/costs | |||||||
| for the period | –281 | 1,188 | –799 | 888 | –1,860 | –173 | |
| COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | |||||||
| FOR THE PERIOD | 11,619 | 12,093 | 21,543 | 19,614 | 43,356 | 41,428 | |
| Earnings per share | |||||||
| Before dilution (SEK) | 0.71 | 0.65 | 1.34 | 1.12 | 2.70 | 2.49 | |
| After dilution (SEK) | 0.71 | 0.65 | 1.33 | 1.11 | 2.69 | 2.48 | |
| Number of shares outstanding | |||||||
| at end of the period: | |||||||
| Before dilution (thousands) | 16,725 | 16,725 | 16,725 | 16,725 | 16,725 | 16,725 | |
| After dilution (thousands) | 16,781 | 16,804 | 16,781 | 16,804 | 16,781 | 16,750 | |
| Average number of outstanding shares: | |||||||
| Before dilution (thousands) | 16,725 | 16,725 | 16,725 | 16,725 | 16,725 | 16,725 | |
| After dilution (thousands) | 16,796 | 16,817 | 16,794 | 16,793 | 16,773 | 16,773 |
Consolidated statement of financial position
| SEK thousand | 30 Jun 2012 |
30 Jun 2011 |
31 Dec 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Non-current assets | |||
| Intangible non-current assets | 1,349 | 1,816 | 1,656 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 1,433 | 648 | 1,418 |
| Non-current receivables | 875 | 281 | 459 |
| Deferred tax recoverable | 3,311 | 3,431 | 3,389 |
| Total non-current assets | 6,968 | 6,176 | 6,922 |
| Omsättningstillgångar | |||
| Accounts receivable - trade | 817,509 | 593,173 | 616,874 |
| Prepaid expenses and accrued income | 17,971 | 8,058 | 9,607 |
| Other receivables | 563 | 1,708 | 3,104 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 128,526 | 71,730 | 115,450 |
| Total current assets | 964,569 | 674,669 | 745,035 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 971,537 | 680,845 | 751,957 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
| Equity | |||
| Share capital | 2,174 | 2,174 | 2,174 |
| Other paid-up capital | 54,643 | 54,259 | 54,643 |
| Reserves | –4,690 | –2,830 | –3,891 |
| Retained earnings including profit for the period | 53,090 | 38,815 | 61,689 |
| Total equity | 105,217 | 92,418 | 114,615 |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Accounts payable - trade | 820,090 | 552,003 | 592,601 |
| Tax liabilities | 8,194 | 597 | 5,567 |
| Other liabilities | 18,739 | 17,499 | 19,866 |
| Accrued expenses and deferred income | 19,297 | 18,328 | 19,308 |
| Total current liabilities | 866,320 | 588,427 | 637,342 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 971,537 | 680,845 | 751,957 |
Consolidated statement of changes in equity
| Other | Retained | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share | paid-up | Translation | earnings incl. | Total | |
| SEK thousand | capital | capital | reserve | profit for period | equity |
| Equity brought forward 01.01.2011 | 2,174 | 54,259 | –3,718 | 39,321 | 92,036 |
| Comprehensive income for the period | |||||
| Profit for the period | 18,726 | 18,726 | |||
| Other comprehensive income/costs for the period | 888 | 888 | |||
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 888 | 18,726 | 19,614 | ||
| Transactions with the Group's shareholders | |||||
| Dividends | –19,233 | –19,233 | |||
| Equity carried forward 30.06.2011 | 2,174 | 54,259 | –2,830 | 38,814 | 92,417 |
| Equity brought forward 01.07.2011 | 2,174 | 54,259 | –2,830 | 38,814 | 92,417 |
| Comprehensive income for the period | |||||
| Profit for the period | 22,875 | 22,875 | |||
| Other comprehensive income/costs for the period | –1,061 | –1,061 | |||
| Total comprehensive income for the period | –1,061 | 22,875 | 21,814 | ||
| Transactions with the Group's shareholders | |||||
| Premiums received upon issue of warrants | 384 | 384 | |||
| Equity carried forward 31.12.2011 | 2,174 | 54,643 | –3,891 | 61,689 | 114,615 |
| Equity brought forward 01.01.2012 | 2,174 | 54,643 | –3,891 | 61,689 | 114,615 |
| Periodens totalresultat | |||||
| Profit for the period | 22,342 | 22,342 | |||
| Other comprehensive income/costs for the period | –799 | –799 | |||
| Total comprehensive income for the period | –799 | 22,342 | 21,543 | ||
| Transactions with the Group's shareholders | |||||
| Dividends | –30,941 | –30,941 | |||
| Equity carried forward 30.06.2012 | 2,174 | 54,643 | –4,690 | 53,090 | 105,217 |
Consolidated statement of cash flows
| Rolling | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr – | 1 Apr – | 1 Jan – | 1 Jan – | 4 quarters | ||
| 30 Jun | 30 Jun | 30 Jun | 30 Jun | Jul 2011– | Full-year | |
| SEK thousand | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | Jun 2012 | 2011 |
| Operating activities | ||||||
| Profit after financial items | 16,153 | 15,102 | 30,171 | 25,731 | 61,137 | 56,697 |
| Adjustment for non-cash items | 292 | 231 | 553 | 459 | 1,029 | 935 |
| Income taxes paid | –2,606 | –2,843 | –5,220 | –5,285 | –8,865 | –8,930 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | ||||||
| before changes in working capital | 13,839 | 12,490 | 25,504 | 20,905 | 53,301 | 48,702 |
| Cash flow from changes in working capital | ||||||
| Increase (–)/Decrease (+) in operating receivables | –31,837 | –75,288 | –206,457 | –136,333 | –233,104 | –162,980 |
| Increase (+)/Decrease (–) in operating liabilities | 43,992 | 54,874 | 226,353 | 107,068 | 270,297 | 151,012 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 25,994 | –7,924 | 45,400 | –8,360 | 90,494 | 36,734 |
| Investing activities | ||||||
| Acquisition of property, plant and equipment | –209 | –200 | –209 | –200 | –1,101 | –1,092 |
| Acquisition of intangible non-current assets | –53 | –180 | –53 | –349 | –246 | –542 |
| Acquisition of financial assets | –233 | - | –413 | - | –594 | –181 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | –495 | –380 | –675 | –549 | –1,941 | –1,815 |
| Financing activities | ||||||
| Warrants program | - | - | - | - | 384 | 384 |
| Dividends paid to shareholders of Parent Company | –30,941 | –19,233 | –30,941 | –19,233 | –30,941 | –19,233 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | –30,941 | –19,233 | –30,941 | –19,233 | –30,557 | –18,849 |
| Cash flow for the period | –5,442 | –27,537 | 13,784 | –28,142 | 57,996 | 16,070 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 134,225 | 98,141 | 115,450 | 99,032 | 71,730 | 99,032 |
| Exchange-rate differences | –257 | 1,126 | –708 | 840 | –1,200 | 348 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 128,526 | 71,730 | 128,526 | 71,730 | 128,526 | 115,450 |
Key performance data
| Rolling | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr – | 1 Apr – | 1 Jan – | 1 Jan – | 4 quarters | ||
| 30 Jun | 30 Jun | 30 Jun | 30 Jun | Jul 2011– | Full-year | |
| 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | Jun 2012 | 2011 | |
| Sales growth, % | 30.7 | 45.1 | 36.4 | 45.1 | 34.7 | 37.2 |
| Operating margin, % | 1.8 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| Return on equity, % | 10.4 | 11.3 | 20.3 | 20.3 | 45.8 | 40.3 |
| Equity per share, SEK | 6.26 | 5.50 | 6.27 | 5.50 | 6.27 | 6.85 |
| Cash flow from operating activities per share, SEK | 1.55 | –0.47 | 2.70 | –0.50 | 5.40 | 2.19 |
| Equity/assets ratio, % | 10.8 | 13.6 | 10.8 | 13.6 | 10.8 | 15.2 |
| Acid test ratio, % | 111 | 115 | 111 | 115 | 111 | 117 |
| Average number of employees | 147 | 125 | 150 | 121 | 145 | 131 |
| Sales per employee, SEK thousand | 5,967 | 5,367 | 11,647 | 10,588 | 21,225 | 19,938 |
Parent Company's income statement
| Rolling | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr – | 1 Apr – | 1 Jan – | 1 Jan – | 4 quarters | ||
| 30 Jun | 30 Jun | 30 Jun | 30 Jun | Jul 2011– | Full-year | |
| SEK thousand | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | Jun 2012 | 2011 |
| Operating income | ||||||
| Net sales | 687,102 | 512,873 | 1,382,019 | 967,167 | 2,390,332 | 1,975,480 |
| Other operating income | 2,604 | 2,142 | 5,194 | 4,273 | 8,747 | 7,826 |
| Total operating income | 689,706 | 515,015 | 1,387,213 | 971,440 | 2,399,079 | 1,983,306 |
| Operating costs | ||||||
| Cost of consultants on assignment | –640,477 | –469,500 | –1,289,079 | –886,846 | –2,212,652 | –1,810,420 |
| Other external costs | –8,301 | –7,874 | –16,297 | –15,396 | –30,744 | –29,843 |
| Personnel costs | –25,532 | –23,000 | –52,362 | –43,324 | –98,253 | –89,214 |
| Depreciation and write-down of property, plant & | ||||||
| equipment and intangible non-current assets | –255 | –207 | –506 | –413 | –947 | –854 |
| Total operating costs | –674,565 | –500,581 | –1,358,244 | –945,979 | –2,342,596 | –1,930,331 |
| Operating profit | 15,141 | 14,434 | 28,969 | 25,461 | 56,483 | 52,975 |
| Profit/loss from financial items | ||||||
| Profit from shares in Group companies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6,540 | 6,540 |
| Interest income and similar items | 274 | 1,002 | 466 | 853 | 1,440 | 1,823 |
| Interest expense and similar items | –235 | –20 | –645 | –65 | –1,095 | –511 |
| Profit after financial items | 15,180 | 15,416 | 28,790 | 26,249 | 63,368 | 60,827 |
| Tax | –4,017 | –4,137 | –7,632 | –7,024 | –15,131 | –14,523 |
| PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD * | 11,163 | 11,279 | 21,158 | 19,225 | 48,237 | 46,304 |
* The profit for the period corresponds to the period's comprehensive income
Parent Company's balance sheet
| SEK thousand | 30 Jun 2012 |
30 Jun 2011 |
31Dec 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Non-current assets | |||
| Intangible non-current assets | 1,349 | 1,816 | 1,656 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 1,109 | 432 | 1,255 |
| Financial non-current assets | |||
| Shares in Group companies | 15,829 | 15,829 | 15,829 |
| Other non-current receivables | - | 51 | - |
| Total financial non-current assets | 15,829 | 15,880 | 15,829 |
| Total non-current assets | 18,287 | 18,128 | 18,740 |
| Current assets | |||
| Accounts receivable - trade | 666,185 | 439,435 | 472,670 |
| Receivables from Group companies | 32,503 | 22,033 | 30,329 |
| Other receivables | 140 | 144 | 286 |
| Prepaid expenses and accrued income | 9,468 | 4,408 | 5,011 |
| Cash and bank balances | 88,798 | 54,846 | 87,091 |
| Total current assets | 797,094 | 520,866 | 595,387 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 815,381 | 538,994 | 614,127 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
| Equity | |||
| Restricted equity | |||
| Share capital (16,724,600 shares with par value of SEK 0.13) | 2,174 | 2,174 | 2,174 |
| Statutory reserve | 6,355 | 6,355 | 6,355 |
| Total restricted equity | 8,529 | 8,529 | 8,529 |
| Non-restricted equity | |||
| Share premium reserve | 48,682 | 48,297 | 48,682 |
| Retained earnings | 26,450 | 11,088 | 11,087 |
| Profit for the period | 21,158 | 19,225 | 46,304 |
| Total non-restricted equityl | 96,290 | 78,610 | 106,073 |
| Total equity | 104,819 | 87,139 | 114,602 |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Accounts payable - trade | 675,081 | 425,985 | 468,999 |
| Tax liabilities | 9,441 | 1,212 | 6,296 |
| Other liabilities | 10,792 | 11,074 | 9,896 |
| Accrued expenses and deferred income | 15,248 | 13,584 | 14,334 |
| Total current liabilities | 710,562 | 451,855 | 499,525 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 815,381 | 538,994 | 614,127 |
Parent Company's pledged assets and contingent liabilities
| 30 Jun | 30 Jun | 31 Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK thousand | 2012 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Pledged assets | None | None | None |
| Contingent liabilities | None | None | None |
Notes to the financial statements
ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
The interim report for the Group has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting as well as the appropriate provisions of the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. The interim report for the Parent Company has been prepared in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. The same accounting principles and basis of calculation have been applied as in the 2011 Annual Report.
Note 1 GROUP OPERATING SEGMENTS
| Sweden | Finland | Denmark | Norway | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK thousand | Jan–Jun 2012 |
Jan–Jun 2011 |
Jan–Jun 2012 |
Jan–Jun 2011 |
Jan–Jun 2012 |
Jan–Jun 2011 |
Jan–Jun 2012 |
Jan–Jun 2011 |
Jan–Jun 2012 |
Jan–Jun 2011 |
| Income from clients | 1,382,019 | 967,167 | 160,320 | 157,440 | 81,942 | 69,257 | 122,755 | 87,328 | 1,747,037 | 1,281,192 |
| Profit per segment | 54,101 | 43,970 | 3,527 | 2,595 | 997 | 530 | 1,653 | 1,118 | 60,278 | 48,213 |
| Group-wise expenses | –25,131 | –18,509 | –2,243 | –2,057 | –1,259 | –800 | –1,691 | –1,415 | –30,324 | –22,781 |
| Operating profit/loss | 28,970 | 25,461 | 1,284 | 538 | –262 | –270 | –38 | –297 | 29,954 | 25,432 |
| Net financial items | 216 | 299 | ||||||||
| Profit/loss for the period before tax |
30,171 | 25,731 |
January–June 2012 compared with 2011
| April–June 2012 compared with 2011 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -- | -- | ------------------------------------ | -- | -- | -- |
| Sweden | Finland | Denmark | Norway | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK thousand | Apr–Jun | Apr–Jun | Apr–Jun | Apr–Jun | Apr–Jun | Apr–Jun | Apr–Jun | Apr–Jun | Apr–Jun | Apr–Jun |
| 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Income from clients | 687,102 | 512,873 | 82,934 | 81,158 | 38,232 | 35,341 | 68,897 | 41,566 | 877,165 | 670,938 |
| Profit per segment | 27,726 | 23,631 | 1,941 | 1,612 | 148 | 354 | 1,392 | 490 | 31,207 | 26,087 |
| Group-wise expenses | –12,584 | –9,197 | –1,121 | –1,043 | –627 | –399 | –855 | –725 | –15,187 | –11,363 |
| Operating profit/loss | 15,142 | 14,434 | 820 | 569 | –479 | –45 | 537 | –235 | 16,020 | 14,724 |
| Net financial items | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 132 | 378 |
| Profit/loss for the period before tax |
16,152 | 15,102 |
B US I N E SS CONCE PT
eWork's business concept is to cost-efficiently provide the client with consultants who have the right specialist competence for each assignment, and to manage the related administration, quality assurance and follow-up. Correspondingly, consultants that sell their services via eWork are provided with challenging and profitable assignments
BUSINESS MODEL
eWork does not have any consultants on the payroll, but instead collaborates with experienced, competent and specialist people, many of whom come from small consulting firms. eWork has a unique network of consultants where an objective and professional selection is made upon each inquiry. eWork's business model is based on a unique matching method that enables purchasers to rapidly find consultants with optimal skills on site. eWork is a contractual partner with the client, and enters into an equivalent agreement with the consultant, in addition to managing all administration and monitoring of each assignment.
eWork's GLOSSARY
Completion frequency Contracted assignments in relation to received consultant inquiries.
| Consultant broker | Companies that provide consultant purchasers with consultants who are not their employees, by entering into an agreement with both the client and the consultant. |
|---|---|
| Framework agreement | An agreement with the consultant purchaser that enables eWork to provide consultants for particular requirements, although most often without a gua ranteed volume. |
| Outsourcing | Form of cooperation where eWork's role is to act as the client's purchasing agent for consultant delivery. When all of the client's consultant purchases are contracted via eWork we call it Single Sourcing. |
| Specific selection | The client selects a specific consultant for an assignment, but contracts the consultant via eWork. |
| Standard contract | eWork finds the right consultant for the client at the right price and at the right time for a new assignment. |
| Takeover contracts | eWork takes over an existing consultant agreement during an ongoing consultant delivery. |
eWork Scandinavia AB is a complete consultant supplier with more than 3,000 consultants on assignment within the fields of IT, telecoms, technology, and business development. Based in Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Norway, eWork provides consultants globally. eWork's business concept is founded on a network of more than 50,000 consultants as well as framework agreements with more than 125 clients among the Nordic region's leading companies active in most sectors.
The Company's share is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm.