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First Sensor AG — Interim / Quarterly Report 2018
Aug 13, 2018
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Interim / Quarterly Report
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WE LEAD THE FUTURE
6M INTERIM REPORT 2018 AUGUST 13, 2018
6M INTERIM REPORT 2018 Q2 sales reach new quarterly record at € 39.9 million
Increase of 15.6% compared to Q1 2018 and Q2 2017
New quarterly high with sales of more than € 15 million in a single month for the first time
Compensation for Q1 2018 sales begun; further effects in Q3 + Q4
6M INTERIM REPORT 2018 Half-year sales as expected at +7.9%
Medical: +27.5%; expansion of the business with H series sensors (Pressure) and optical solutions (Imaging)
Industrial: +3.4%; Q1 backlog not yet fully reduced
Mobility: +3.6%; further growth as the year progresses
6M INTERIM REPORT 2018
DACH remains key region, internationalization continues
6M INTERIM REPORT 2018 EBIT margin back in 2018 target range due to high quarterly sales
10,0 % Higher overall business volume as well as improved product contribution margins lead to margin improvement compared to Q1
EBIT margin for the first half of 2018 reaches 5.5% (PY: 4.9%)
11.8 % Further effects from sales volume and efficiency programs as the year progresses
6M INTERIM REPORT 2018
Growth-related increase in inventories and receivables reduces cash flow
6M INTERIM REPORT 2018 Balance sheet structure balanced further
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Current assets reduced by dividend payment
Growth-related higher level of tied-up liquidity due to increase in inventories and trade receivables
EUR 12 million promissory note loan due reclassified to current financial liabilities
Net debt EUR 30.5 million
6M INTERIM REPORT 2018 More new hires for future growth
6M INTERIM REPORT 2018 High demand lends tailwind for H2 and further growth
More incoming orders received in Q2
Book-to-bill ratio sets course for further growth
Order backlog reaches new high of € 102.1 million; majority leads to sales in 2018
6M INTERIM REPORT 2018 Management confirms guidance 2018
6M INTERIM REPORT 2018 Opportunities and risks for our business
Opportunities Risks
- Increased demand for standard products, sensor solutions and integrated manufacturing services
- Ramp up of customer-specific solutions projects
- Increased production capacity thanks to increased shift work, new equipment and optimized production management
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Economies of scale: High monthly and quarterly sales have a positive effect on the margin
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Trade conflicts could have a negative influence on business performance
- New emissions standard could hit sales figures for passenger cars
- Higher demand for sensors could lead to shortages of some electronic components due to increased lead times on supplier site
- Increases in wages and salaries due to full employment and economic climate
- Late order placement may result in 2019 shipments
6M INTERIM REPORT 2018 Strategic Perspective for profitable growth
6M INTERIM REPORT 2018 Further progress in pushing our growth drivers
6M INTERIM REPORT 2018
Further progress in pushing our growth drivers
6M INTERIM REPORT 2018 Financial Calendar
| When? | What? |
|---|---|
| 12.11.2018 | Q3 Interim Report |
| 26./27.11.2018 | Analyst' Conference: German Equity Forum, Sheraton Airport Hotel, Frankfurt am Main |
| 21.03.2019 | Annual Report 2018 and Financial Statement Press Conference |
| 03.05.2019 | Annual General Meeting |
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WE LEAD THE FUTURE
6M Interim Report 2018
August 13, 2018
This presentation contains forward-looking statements. This presentation does not represent any solicitation to purchase shares of First Sensor AG. Rather it is intended exclusively for information purposes with regard to possible future developments at the company. All future-oriented information in this presentation was produced on the basis of probability-based planning and represents statements regarding the future which cannot be guaranteed. Rounding differences may occur.
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