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Kapsch TrafficCom AG

Quarterly Report Feb 29, 2012

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Report on the first three quarters of fiscal year 2011/12.

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Kapsch TrafficCom Group – Key Figures.

FY12 Q1-Q3 (first three quarters of fiscal year 2011/12): 1 April – 31 December 2011

FY12 Q3 (third quarter of fiscal year 2011/12): 1 October – 31 December 2011

All figures presented in million EUR unless otherwise stated

Earnings Data FY12 Q1-Q3 FY11 Q1-Q3 +/- FY12 Q3 FY11 Q3 +/- FY11
Revenues 408.2 258.5 58 % 129.4 111.9 16 % 388.6
EBITDA 50.6 31.7 59 % 1.8 7.8 -77 % 62.5
EBITDA margin (in %) 12.4 12.3 1.4 7.0 16.1
EBIT 37.4 23.2 61 % -2.7 5.0 -155 % 48.9
EBIT margin (in %) 9.2 9.0 -2.1 4.4 12.6
Profit before tax 33.1 23.6 40 % 1.6 4.6 -65 % 41.3
Profit for the period 24.7 16.8 47 % 2.3 2.2 4 % 28.4
Earnings per share 1 1.40 1.09 28 % 0.05 0.18 -69 % 1.81
Free cash flow 2 -23.8 16.3 -246 % 21.4 37.5 -43 % -19.9
Capital expenditure 3 8.4 5.8 45 % 2.6 3.2 -20 % 8.3
Employees 4 2,790 1,756 59 % 2,167
On-board units (in million units) 7.98 2.88 178 % 2.27 1.38 65 % 5.20
Business Segments FY12 Q1-Q3 FY11 Q1-Q3 +/- FY12 Q3 FY11 Q3 +/- FY11
Road Solution Projects (RSP):
Revenues (% of revenues) 181.0 (44 %) 105.9 (41 %) 71 % 58.1 (45 %) 53.1 (47 %) 9 % 158.9 (41 %)
EBIT (EBIT margin) 2.0 (1.1 %) -4.5 (-4.3 %) -143 % -5.5 (-9.5 %) -5.3 (-10.0%) 4 % 0.1 (0.1 %)
Services, System Extensions,
Components Sales (SEC):
Revenues (% of revenues) 220.3 (54 %) 147.8 (57 %) 49 % 67.1 (52 %) 57.6 (51 %) 17 % 223.3 (57 %)
EBIT (EBIT margin) 34.9 (15.8 %) 27.4 (18.5 %) 27 % 2.5 (3.7 %) 10.2 (17.7 %) -76 % 48.3 (21.6 %)
Others (OTH):
Revenues (% of revenues) 6.9 (2 %) 4.7 (2 %) 45 % 4.2 (3 %) 1.3 (1 %) 228 % 6.4 (2 %)
EBIT (EBIT margin) 0.5 (7.6 %) 0.3 (6.8 %) 63 % 0.3 (8.0 %) 0.1 (8.9 %) 195 % 0.4 (6.7 %)
Revenues by Regions (% of revenues) FY12 Q1-Q3 FY11 Q1-Q3 +/- FY12 Q3 FY11 Q3 +/- FY11
Austria 23.5 (6 %) 26.9 (10 %) -12 % 10.9 (8 %) 10.8 (10 %) 0 % 37.5 (10 %)
Europe (excl. Austria) 235.0 (58 %) 121.4 (47 %) 94 % 79.5 (61 %) 47.3 (42 %) 68 % 182.0 (47 %)
Americas 49.0 (12 %) 11.4 (4 %) 328 % 13.2 (10 %) 8.1 (7 %) 64 % 27.6 (7 %)
Rest of World 100.7 (25 %) 98.8 (38 %) 2 % 25.8 (20 %) 45.7 (41 %) -44 % 141.5 (36 %)
Balance Sheet Data 31 Dec. 2011 31 Dec. 2010 +/- 31 March 2011
Total assets 516.4 432.9 19 % 450.1
Total equity 5 238.2 176.4 35 % 191.5
Equity ratio 5 (in %) 46.1 40.8 42.5
Net assets (+)/ net debt (-) -50.5 -9.5 430 % -47.2
Capital employed 359.6 270.2 33 % 288.7
Net working capital 226.7 129.6 75 % 175.9
Stock Exchange Data 6 FY12 Q3 FY12 Q2 +/- FY12 Q3 FY12 Q2 +/-
Number of shares 6 (in million) 13.0 13.0 0 % Closing price 6 (in EUR) 58.50 49.64 18 %
Free float 6 (in %) 35.8 35.8 0 % Market capitalization 6,8 760.50 645.26 18 %
Ø trading volume 7 (in shares) 11,356 31,055 -63 % Share performance (in %) 17.85 -19.67

1 earnings per share (EPS) in FY12 Q1-Q3 relate to a weighted average number of 12.7 million shares and in FY11 relate to 12.2 million outstanding shares; EPS calculated from the profit for the period attributable to the equity holders of the company

2 operating cash flow minus capital expenditure from operations (excl. payments for acquisition of companies and purchases of securities and investments)

3 capital expenditure from operations (excl. payments for acquisition of companies and purchases of securities and investments)

4 as of end of period

5 incl. minority interests 6 FY12 Q3 as of 31 December 2011, FY12 Q2 as of 30 September 2011;

for additional information on the share see page 5

7 average daily trading volume (double counting)

8 in million EUR

Disclaimer

Certain statements contained in this report constitute "forward-looking statements". These statements, which contain the words "believe", "intend", "expect" and words of similar meaning, reflect management's beliefs and expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. As a result, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The company disclaims any obligation to publicly announce the result of any revisions to the forward-looking statements made herein, except where it would be required to do so under applicable law. Slight differences in calculations may arise due to the rounding of individual items and percentages. The English translation is for convenience; only the German text is binding.

Letter from the CEO.

Georg Kapsch, Chief Executive Officer

Dear shareholders,

This interim report demonstrates that the Kapsch TrafficCom Group was able to successfully continue its growth of the past years during the first three quarters of the fiscal year 2011/12. Our new and existing projects as well as our acquisition of the Canadian and American Mark IV IVHS companies in November 2010 enabled a significant increase in our revenues and EBIT. In the past three quarters, we have exceeded the total annual sales of the previous year and achieved successes on many levels that support our future and continued growth.

At the start of the third quarter, we reached a basic agreement with Asfinag Mautservice GmbH regarding the extension of the current operation and maintenance contract for the nationwide electronic truck tolling system in Austria through the end of the year 2018. At the end of December, we were also awarded the contract for maintenance and toll-based operation of a section of the Don highway M-4 in Russia as part of a joint venture with Mostotrest, the largest Russian infrastructure and bridge building company. In addition to a toll collection system, we will install a traffic information and management system to enhance the traffic safety and control. The operation agreement has a term of ten years plus an extension option for an additional three years. In addition to the expected effects on revenue and profits, we also see this as a first, important step into the Russian market.

In the first three quarters of 2011/12, the Kapsch TrafficCom Group achieved revenues totaling EUR 408.2 million, representing an increase of 58 % over the same period of the previous year. At EUR 37.4 million, the EBIT for the past nine months exceeds the previous year's value by 61 %, raising the EBIT margin slightly to 9.2 %. Our project business in the segment Road Solution Projects (RSP) also exhibited a clear improvement, as did the segment Services, System Extensions, Components Sales (SEC). This growth is also reflected in the all-time high of 8.0 million on-board units delivered during the past nine months, far surpassing the 2.9 million units delivered in the same period of the previous year.

Despite these outstanding developments and the continued project outlook, we were not satisfied with the third quarter. Delays in the ongoing projects in Poland and South Africa meant that we already posted the costs but not yet the full corresponding revenue from the operation of the systems. As a result of this as well as due to negative currency exchange effects not yet realized, the EBIT was negative in the third quarter at EUR -2.7 million.

In our major project in Poland, completion of the acceptance process for the nationwide electronic toll collection system is not expected until the fourth quarter of our fiscal year, significantly later than we anticipated even at the end of the second quarter. Despite the extremely short implementation time, the system was put into operation on 3 July 2011, just two days later than planned, and completed in stages by the end of December. Since then, we have been paying the ongoing costs for the operation of the system but have received only reduced operating performance. Payment of the still outstanding receivables has also been delayed because the system acceptance is a prerequisite for these payments.

In South Africa, we have been working toward commissioning of the toll collection system for multi-lane free-flow traffic in the Gauteng province on 15 February 2012, and have begun the mobilization phase for operation. As a result of new rate discussions with the government, however, our customer was forced to postpone the system start again during the third quarter to 30 April 2012.

Our market expansion in the U.S.A. continues. After Kapsch TrafficCom IVHS was selected in July 2011 by the E-Z Pass® Group as supplier for the new ten-year technology and service contract, we have since been working with the 24 toll authorities to finalize the contracts. We are also participating in additional tenders in the U.S.A.

In October 2011, we began work in Portugal on the installation of an electronic toll collection system for multi-lane free-flow traffic over a 100 km stretch, which should be completed in stages by October 2013.

It is expected that our offer for the tender regarding a nationwide electronic truck toll collection system in Slovenia can be submitted in March following a postponement. We currently anticipate a decision on this tender to be made in the first half of 2012. Additional tenders for nationwide toll collection systems are currently in planning in Hungary and Denmark.

In terms of projects, the fourth quarter of our current fiscal year is characterized by the acceptance of the Polish toll collection system, the continued developments in South Africa as well as other existing and potential projects. For some time, we have been engaged in talks regarding another major order on which a decision should be made in the coming days. We are also currently intensely involved in the further development of the Kapsch TrafficCom Group. Our strong growth in recent years and the planned continuation of this growth require us to adapt our organizational structures. In recent months, we have defined our strategy for the coming five years, up to 2016, and are now beginning its implementation. On one hand, our goal is to adapt our organization to the growth we are experiencing in order to increase our efficiency; on the other, we see additional growth prospects in the expansion of our fields of business. On the basis of our strategic plans as well as existing and expected implementation and operation projects, we continue to see a future with great potential, which we intend to capitalize on.

Sincerely,

Georg Kapsch Chief Executive Officer

The Kapsch TrafficCom Share.

The shares of Kapsch TrafficCom are listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange and are included in the ATX Prime Index. In the first three quarters of the fiscal year, the share price exhibited high volatility and initially developed similarly to the general situation on the international stock markets. After a price drop at the start of August, the share recovered briefly before falling to its lowest level during the reporting period of EUR 45.22 on 4 October. After this point, however, the price rose continuously at a rate significantly stronger than the relevant comparison indexes. On 29 December 2011, the Kapsch TrafficCom share closed at EUR 58.50, 6 % below the price on 31 March 2011, while the ATX Prime Index lost 23 % of its value over the same time period.

In connection with the capital increase on 27 July 2011, the number of shares increased from 12.2 million to 13 million. The free float (including the shares of Erwin Toplak, COO) has since been 35.8 %. Capital Research and Management Company, which until recently held over 5 % of the voting rights via funds, informed the company in February 2012 that it had fallen below the 5 % threshold. KAPSCH-Group Beteiligungs GmbH holds roughly 64.2 % of the shares since the capital increase. Based on the final share price of EUR 58.50, Kapsch TrafficCom had a market capitalization of EUR 760.5 million on 31 December 2011.

Share price development in the first three quarters of the fiscal year 2011/12

Closing price of the Kapsch TrafficCom share (KTCG) and closing value of the ATX Prime Index on 31 March 2011, each indexed to 100.

Information on the share Financial calendar
Investor Relations Officer Marcus Handl 17 July 2012 Results of FY12
Shareholders' Telephone +43 (0)50811 1120 24 August 2012 Annual General Meeting for FY12
E-Mail [email protected] 24 August 2012 Interim report for FY13 Q1
Website www.kapschtraffic.com 31 August 2012 Deduction of dividends for FY12 (ex-day)
Stock Exchange Vienna, Prime Market 7 September 2012 First day of payment for FY12 dividends
ISIN / Trading Symbol AT000KAPSCH9 / KTCG
Reuters / Bloomberg KTCG.VI / KTCG AV

Analysis of results and balance sheet.

Revenues and earnings.

The revenues of the Kapsch TrafficCom Group were at EUR 408.2 million in the first nine months of the current fiscal year 2011/12 (FY12 Q1-Q3), up by 57.9 % from EUR 258.5 million compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year (FY11 Q1-Q3). This positive trend was attributable to the two major segments, Road Solution Projects (RSP) and Services, System Extensions, Components Sales (SEC), both of which recorded significant increases.

Revenues by segment in the first three quarters of the current fiscal year were as follows:

  • The segment Road Solution Projects (RSP) recorded revenues of EUR 181.0 million, up by 70.9 % after EUR 105.9 million in the same period of the previous fiscal year. The main driver for this positive development was the ongoing implementation of the nationwide toll collection system in Poland. Moreover, the project for the implementation of an electronic toll collection system for the operator ASCENDI in Portugal and the realization of the Australian Airport Link project contributed increased revenues. In contrast to the previous year's period, no major extensions for the nationwide electronic truck toll collection system in the Czech Republic were contracted or realized.
  • In the segment Services, System Extensions and Components Sales (SEC), revenues increased by 49.0 % from EUR 147.8 million in first nine months of the previous fiscal year to EUR 220.3 million this year. The most important factors for this development were the revenues from the mobilization phase for the electronic toll collection system in the South African Gauteng province and the associated deliveries of on-board units as well as the revenues of the Canadian and American IVHS subsidiaries (formerly Mark IV IVHS) acquired in November 2010. Both the ongoing operations of the nationwide truck toll collection system in the Czech Republic and the ongoing operations and maintenance of the nationwide truck toll collection system in Austria also exhibited increased revenues.

The number of on-board units delivered reached the all-time high of 8.0 million units (FY11 Q1-Q3: 2.9 million units), attributable to the deliveries for the South African project and the nationwide toll collection system in Poland as well as to the Canadian and American IVHS subsidiaries (formerly Mark IV IVHS) acquired in November 2010.

■ The segment Others (OTH) recorded revenues of EUR 6.9 million (FY11 Q1-Q3: EUR 4.7 million), an increase of 45.3 %. This is mainly attributable to deliveries for GSM-R orders by Kapsch CarrierCom.

In the first three quarters of the current fiscal year, Kapsch TrafficCom Group reported an operating result (EBIT) of EUR 37.4 million, up by 61.1 % compared with the same period in the previous year (EUR 23.2 million). This result was impacted negatively by exchange rate effects remaining largely unrealized. Operating results (EBIT) by segment were as follows:

  • The segment RSP recorded an EBIT of EUR 2.0 million after EUR -4.5 million in the same period of the previous fiscal year. This represents an EBIT margin of 1.1 %. This improvement can primarily be attributed to the nationwide toll collection system in Poland even though negatively influenced by the lower exchange rate of the Polish zloty to the euro. The ongoing expenditures for expansion into new markets such as the U.S., Slovenia, Russia and Singapore weighted down the results.
  • The EBIT for the segment SEC was EUR 34.9 million (FY11 Q1-Q3: EUR 27.4 million) corresponding to an EBIT margin of 15.8 %, which was 2.7 percentage points lower than the previous year (FY11 Q1-Q3: 18.5 %). This improvement mainly resulted from the delay in the start of the South African project and the limited start of the Polish project, resulting in the fact that the recurring revenues from these operation projects were not received in their full amounts.
  • The segment OTH showed a positive EBIT of EUR 0.5 million (FY11 Q1-Q3: EUR 0.3 million). The EBIT of this segment is still marginal.

Kapsch TrafficCom recorded a financial result of EUR -4.3 million in the period under consideration (FY11 Q1-Q3: EUR 0.4 million). Finance income increased slightly due to not yet realized exchange rate gains. Finance costs rose as a result of exchange rate losses, which largely remained unrealized, essentially resulting from the financing of the projects in Poland and South Africa. Increased interest expenses in connection with the corporate bond issued last year and the financing of the nationwide toll collection project in Poland were additional reasons for the higher finance costs. Due to these developments, the profit before taxes and consequently the profit for the period as well as the earnings per share exhibited lower growth rates than the operating result (EBIT).

Financial position and cash flows.

Total assets increased as a consequence of the augmented project business to EUR 516.4 million as of 31 December 2011 (31 March 2011: EUR 450.1 million). Total equity reached EUR 238.2 million, EUR 46.7 million above the previous year's figure of EUR 191.5 (31 March 2011), mainly due to the capital increase at the end of July 2011 as well as the profit of the year to date amounting to EUR 19.4 million. On this basis, the equity ratio of the Kapsch TrafficCom Group increased to 46.1 % as of 31 December 2011 (31 March 2011: 42.5 %) despite an increase in total assets and the high project-related net working capital.

The most significant changes in assets were due to the increase in inventories relative to 31 March 2011 by EUR 16.0 million to reach EUR 65.4 million in connection with the nationwide electronic toll collection system in Poland. The higher trade receivables (31 December 2011: EUR 226.1 million; 31 March 2011: EUR 190.9 million) resulted predominantly from receivables from the project in Poland and the South African Gauteng project.

On the liabilities side, the most significant changes were in the increased current liabilities, which were mainly influenced by the current financial liabilities increasing from EUR 23.1 million to EUR 47.2 million due largely to utilization of the credit line for the project in Poland.

Net cash flow from operating activities declined to EUR -15.4 million in the first nine months of the current fiscal year, compared to EUR 22.1 million in the same period of the previous fiscal year. Mainly the rise in trade receivables and other current assets as well as the increase in inventories were responsible for this development, also leading to a further increase of the net working capital. This could not be compensated by the significantly improved operating result (EBIT). The net cash flow from investing activities was determined by the expansion of production facilities, modernization of office premises and the acquisition of securities. The free cash flow declined to EUR -23.8 million after EUR 16.3 million in the same period of the previous fiscal year. The capital increase at the end of July 2011 and the drawdown of a short-term credit for the project in Poland positively affected the net cash flow from financing activities, while the payment of dividends lowered the result.

Cash and cash equivalents were increased to EUR 63.0 million as of 31 December 2011, compared to EUR 42.0 million as of 31 March 2011. The increase in short-term financial liabilities could not be offset by the increased cash and cash equivalents, leading to marginally higher net debts of EUR 50.5 million as of 31 December 2011 compared to EUR 47.2 million as of 31 March 2011.

Events occuring after 31 December 2011.

No major events occurred after 31 December 2011.

Condensed consolidated interim financial information as of 31 Dec. 2011.*)

Kapsch TrafficCom Group –

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

All amounts in TEUR Note FY12 Q3 FY11 Q3 FY12 Q1-Q3 FY11 Q1-Q3
Revenue (4) 129,402 111,938 408,210 258,481
Other operating income 2,496 1,225 9,192 3,283
Changes in finished and unfinished goods and work in progress 5,421 -2,750 14,649 -1,512
Cost of materials and other production services -78,628 -59,726 -219,926 -123,220
Staff costs -31,054 -22,212 -87,958 -59,291
Amortization of intangible assets and depreciation of property,
plant and equipment
-4,509 -2,817 -13,182 -8,534
Other operating expenses -25,868 -20,694 -73,603 -45,995
Operating result (4) -2,740 4,963 37,383 23,212
Finance income 4,219 1,819 8,194 5,160
Finance costs 156 -2,143 -12,483 -4,794
Financial result 4,375 -324 -4,289 367
Result from associates 0 0 -32 0
Profit before income taxes 1,635 4,638 33,061 23,579
Income taxes (10) 680 -2,412 -8,350 -6,755
Profit for the period 2,316 2,227 24,711 16,824
Other comprehensive income for the period
Gains/losses recognized directly in equity:
Available-for-sale financial assets 1,071 629 -737 -2,726
Currency translation differences -1,087 283 -4,601 2,226
Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive income 57 -62 -7 -227
Other comprehensive income for the period net of tax (11) 41 849 -5,346 -727
Total comprehensive income for the period 2,357 3,076 19,366 16,097
Profit attributable to:
Equity holders of the company 712 2,165 17,715 13,333
Minority interests 1,603 62 6,996 3,491
2,316 2,227 24,711 16,824
Total comprehensive income attributable to:
Equity holders of the company 580 2,753 13,238 12,049
Minority interests 1,777 323 6,128 4,047
2,357 3,076 19,366 16,097
Earnings per share from the profit for the period attributable
to the equity holders of the Company (in EUR) 0.05 0.18 1.40 1.09

Earnings per share of FY12 Q1-Q3 relate to a weighted average number of 12.7 million shares, in FY11 Q1-Q3 relate to 12.2 million outstanding shares.

The notes on the following pages form an integral part of this condensed interim financial information.

*) The condensed consolidated interim report has neither been audited nor been reviewed by an auditor.

Kapsch TrafficCom Group – Consolidated balance sheet.

All amounts in TEUR Note 31 December 2011 31 March 2011
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment (5) 20,634 19,404
Intangible assets (5) 83,376 88,687
Other non-current financial assets and investments 39,048 34,490
Other non-current assets 5,532 9,018
Deferred tax assets 5,264 8,110
153,855 159,709
Current assets
Inventories 65,438 49,485
Trade receivables and other current assets 226,138 190,885
Other current financial assets 7,947 8,037
Cash and cash equivalents 62,985 42,001
362,508 290,407
Total assets 516,363 450,116
EQUITY
Capital and reserves attributable to equity holders of the company
Share capital (6) 13,000 12,200
Capital reserve 117,509 70,077
Retained earnings and other reserves 94,394 94,066
224,903 176,343
Minority interests 13,281 15,171
Total equity 238,184 191,513
LIABILITIES
Non-current liabilities
Non-current financial liabilities (7) 74,288 74,112
Liabilities from post-employment benefits to employees (8) 16,337 16,315
Non-current provisions (9) 660 686
Other non-current liabilities 7,240 10,423
Deferred income tax liabilities 12,265 15,876
110,791 117,412
Current liabilities
Trade payables 72,791 72,531
Other liabilities and deferred income 39,183 36,881
Current tax payables 4,980 3,973
Current financial liabilities (7) 47,174 23,083
Current provisions (9) 3,260 4,722
167,388 141,191
Total liabilities 278,179 258,603
Total equity and liabilities 516,363 450,116

The notes on the following pages form an integral part of this condensed interim financial information.

Kapsch TrafficCom Group – Consolidated statement of changes in equity.

All amounts in TEUR
Attributable to equity holders of the Company Minority
interests
Total equity
Share capital Capital reserve Consolidated
retained earnings
and other reserves
Carrying amount as of 31 March 2010 12,200 70,077 80,937 5,035 168,249
Dividend for 2009/10 -9,150 -3,248 -12,398
Total comprehensive income 12,049 4,047 16,097
Effects from business combinations and
the acquisition of minority interests
-827 5,285 4,458
Carrying amount as of 31 Dec. 2010 12,200 70,077 83,009 11,119 176,405
Carrying amount as of 31 March 2011 12,200 70,077 94,066 15,171 191,513
Proceed from shares issued 800 47,432 48,232
Dividend for 2010/11 -13,000 -8,017 -21,017
Total comprehensive income 13,238 6,128 19,366
Contributions from shareholders 91 0 91
Carrying amount as of 31 Dec. 2011 13,000 117,509 94,394 13,281 238,184

The notes on the following pages form an integral part of this condensed interim financial information.

Kapsch TrafficCom Group – Consolidated cash flow statement.

All amounts in TEUR FY12 Q3 FY11 Q3 FY12 Q1-Q3 FY11 Q1-Q3
Cash flow from operating activities
Operating result -2,740 4,963 37,383 23,212
Adjustments for non-cash items and other reconciliations:
Depreciation and amortization 4,509 2,817 13,182 8,534
Increase/decrease in obligations for post-employment benefits 132 -39 23 -114
Increase/decrease in other non-current liabilities and provisions 22 -9 48 -28
Increase/decrease in other non-current receivables and assets -1,112 319 -427 319
Increase/decrease in trade payables (non-current) -3,322 931 -4,173 2,868
Increase/decrease in trade receivables (non-current) -356 1,601 4,532 -1,636
Other (net) 4,194 290 -3,834 309
Changes in net current assets: 1,327 10,873 46,733 33,463
Increase/decrease in trade receivables and other assets 17,650 10,998 -34,621 -27,241
Increase/decrease in inventories -5,507 1,632 -15,953 1,760
Increase/decrease in trade payables and other current payables 13,550 20,723 2,561 22,790
Increase/decrease in current provisions -453 -1,126 -1,462 -2,529
25,240 32,227 -49,475 -5,219
Cash flow from operations 26,568 43,100 -2,742 28,244
Interest received 511 334 909 742
Interest payments -1,750 -1,133 -4,839 -2,093
Net payments of income taxes -1,364 -1,509 -8,741 -4,789
Net cash flow from operating activities 23,964 40,793 -15,414 22,104
Cash flow from investing activities
Purchases of property, plant and equipment -2,304 -1,875 -7,215 -4,278
Purchases of intangible assets -290 -1,368 -1,172 -1,523
Purchases of securities and investments -3,099 0 -4,781 0
Payments for acquisition of companies (net of cash acquired) 0 -50,630 0 -51,892
Payments for acquisition of shares in companies consolidated at equity 0 -1,000 0 -1,000
Payments for acquisition of minority interests 0 0 -32 0
Proceeds from the disposal of shares in subsidiaries 0 0 0 36
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets -2 202 281 233
Net cash flow from investing activities -5,695 -54,671 -12,919 -58,424
Cash flow from financing activities
Proceeds from shares issued and contribution from shareholder 0 0 48,322 0
Dividends paid to company shareholders 0 0 -13,000 -9,150
Dividends paid to minority shareholders of group companies -976 -2,645 -8,017 -3,248
Increase in non-current financial liabilities 41 73,861 176 74,127
Decrease in non-current financial liabilities 0 0 0 -72
Increase in current financial liabilities 6,817 -1,528 30,037 1,010
Decrease in current financial liabilities -2,840 -205 -5,919 -586
Net cash flow from financing activities 3,042 69,483 51,600 62,081
Net increase/decrease in cash and cash equivalents 21,311 55,605 23,267 25,761
Change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 42,233 19,240 42,001 47,743
Net increase/decrease in cash and cash equivalents 21,311 55,605 23,267 25,761
Currency translation differences on cash and cash equivalents -559 1,550 -2,283 2,891
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 62,985 76,396 62,985 76,396

The notes on the following pages form an integral part of this condensed interim financial information.

Kapsch TrafficCom Group – Selected notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial information.

1. General information.

The Kapsch TrafficCom Group is an international supplier of superior intelligent transportation systems (ITS).

The business activities of the Kapsch TrafficCom Group are subdivided into the following three segments:

  • Road Solution Projects (RSP)
  • Services, System Extensions, Components Sales (SEC)
  • Others (OTH)

The segment Road Solution Projects (RSP) relates to the installation of ITS solutions.

The segment Services, System Extensions, Components Sales (SEC) relates to the sale of services (maintenance and operation) and components in the area of ITS solutions.

The segment Others (OTH) relates to the non-core business activities conducted by the subsidiary Kapsch Components GmbH & Co KG. In this segment, engineering solutions, electronic manufacturing and logistics services are offered to affiliated entities and third parties.

2. Basis of preparation.

This condensed interim financial information for the first three quarters of the current fiscal year 2011/12 ended 31 December 2011 has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 "Interim financial reporting". The interim condensed financial report should be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2011.

3. Accounting policies.

The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2011, as described in the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2011.

In this condensed interim financial information for the first three quarters of the current fiscal year 2011/12, no new IFRSs and IFRICs have been adopted.

4. Segment information.

FY12 Q1-Q3
All amounts in TEUR
Road Solution
Projects
Services,
System Extensions,
Components Sales
Others Consolidated Group
Revenue 180,980 220,340 6,890 408,210
Operating result 1,964 34,894 525 37,383
FY11 Q1-Q3
All amounts in TEUR
Road Solution
Projects
Services,
System Extensions,
Components Sales
Others Consolidated Group
Revenue 105,903 147,836 4,741 258,481
Operating result -4,530 27,420 322 23,212

The following table contains all single external customers which contributed more than 10 % to the total revenues of the period and additionally shows the information of the contributed operating segment.

FY12 Q1-Q3
All amounts in TEUR
Revenue Road Solution
Projects
Services,
System Extensions,
Components Sales
Customer 1 136,500 x
Customer 2 65,310 x x
Customer 3 59,605 x x
FY11 Q1-Q3
All amounts in TEUR
Revenue Road Solution
Projects
Services,
System Extensions,
Components Sales
Customer 1 0
Customer 2 80,489 x x
Customer 3 56,510 x x

5. Capital expenditure.

FY12 Q1-Q3
All amounts in TEUR
Tangible and
intangible assets
Carrying amount as of 31 March 2011 108,092
Additions 8,387
Disposals -219
Depreciation, amortization, impairments and other movements -13,182
Currency translation differences 932
Carrying amount as of 31 December 2011 104,010
FY11 Q1-Q3
All amounts in TEUR
Tangible and
intangible assets
Carrying amount as of 31 March 2010 44,352
Additions 51,849
Disposals -288
Addition resulting from company acquisition 12,346
Depreciation, amortization, impairments and other movements -8,536
Currency translation differences 445
Carrying amount as of 31 December 2010 100,169

6. Share capital.

After placement of 800,000 new shares on 27 July 2011, the registered share capital of the company amounts to EUR 13,000,000. The placement price has been determined at EUR 61.25 per share, resulting in gross proceeds of EUR 49.0 million to the Kapsch TrafficCom Group. The total number of ordinary shares issued is 13,000,000. The shares are ordinary bearer shares and have no par value.

7. Financial liabilities.

All amounts in TEUR 31 Dec. 2011 31 March 2011 31 Dec. 2010 31 March 2010
Non-current 74,288 74,112 84,115 10,060
Current 47,174 23,083 9,662 9,237
Total 121,462 97,195 93,777 19,297

Movements in borrowings are analysed as follows:

FY12 Q1-Q3
All amounts in TEUR
Non-current Current Total
Carrying amount as of 31 March 2011 74,112 23,083 97,195
Additions 176 30,037 30,213
Repayments of borrowings 0 -5,919 -5,919
Currency translation differences 0 -27 -27
Carrying amount as of 31 December 2011 74,288 47,174 121,462

The additions in current financial assets mainly relate to the tolling project in Poland.

FY11 Q1-Q3
All amounts in TEUR
Non-current Current Total
Carrying amount as of 31 March 2010 10,060 9,237 19,297
Additions 74,127 1,010 75,137
Repayments of borrowings -72 -586 -658
Currency translation differences 0 1 1
Carrying amount as of 31 December 2010 84,115 9,662 93,777

8. Liabilities from post-employment benefits to employees.

All amounts in TEUR 31 Dec. 2011 31 March 2011 31 Dec. 2010 31 March 2010
Termination benefits 6,003 5,912 5,582 5,561
Pension benefits 10,334 10,403 10,223 8,755
Total 16,337 16,315 15,805 14,316

Termination benefits

The obligation to set up a provision for termination benefits is based on the respective labor law.

Pension benefits

Liabilities for pension benefits recognized at the balance sheet date relate to retirees only. All pension agreements are based on past service cost and are, except for the pension plans of KTC IVHS, not covered by external plan assets (funds). In addition, contributions are paid to an external pension fund for employees of the Group.

9. Provisions.

All amounts in TEUR 31 Dec. 2011 31 March 2011 31 Dec. 2010 31 March 2010
Non-current 660 686 555 583
Current 3,260 4,722 4,316 6,845
Total 3,920 5,408 4,871 7,428
FY12 Q1-Q3
All amounts in TEUR
31 March 2011 Utilization/
disposal
Addition Currency
translation
differences
31 Dec. 2011
Obligations from anniversary bonuses 605 -27 24 0 602
Other 81 -25 0 2 58
Non-current provisions, total 686 -52 24 2 660
Warranties 1,480 -25 0 4 1,459
Legal fees, costs of litigation and contract risks 1,442 -1,059 0 -17 366
Other 1,800 -1,003 636 1 1,435
Current provisions, total 4,722 -2,087 636 -12 3,260
Total 5,408 -2,139 660 -9 3,920
31 March 2010 Utilization/
disposal
Addition Currency
translation
differences
31 Dec. 2010
583 -29 2 0 555
583 -29 2 0 555
2,361 -222 16 162 2,317
710 -710 0 0 0
891 -54 0 11 848
2,883 -2,358 594 32 1,151
6,845 -3,344 610 205 4,316
7,428 -3,374 612 205 4,871

10. Income taxes.

Income taxes relate to current taxes and to deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities. Applying the Austrian corporate tax rate of 25 % to the Group's pre-tax result gives the theoretical value for the tax expense/income. The effective tax expense/income differs from the above due to, among others, different tax regimes in the various countries, the treatment of tax losses, tax allowances and permanent differences.

In the first three quarters of FY12, the tax rate is 25 % (FY11 Q1-Q3: 29 %). For the full year FY12, management expects an effective tax rate of approximately 25 %.

11. Other comprehensive income.

FY12 Q1-Q3
All amounts in TEUR
Before tax Tax expense/income After tax
Fair value gains/losses relating to available-for-sale financial assets:
Fair value gains/losses not realized in the current period -737 -7 -745
Currency translation differences -4,601 -4,601
Fair value gains/losses recognized in equity -5,338 -7 -5,346

The fair value gains/losses not realized amounting to TEUR -767 relate to the investment in Q-Free ASA, Norway (FY11 Q1-Q3: TEUR -3,634).

FY11 Q1-Q3
All amounts in TEUR
Before tax Tax expense/income After tax
Fair value gains/losses relating to available-for-sale financial assets:
Fair value gains/losses not realized in the current period -2,726 -227 -2,953
Currency translation differences 2,226 2,226
Fair value gains/losses recognized in equity -501 -227 -727

12. Contingent liabilities and other commitments.

The Group's contingent liabilities primarily result from large scale projects. Other commitments mainly relate to contract and warranty bonds, bank guarantees, performance and bid bonds and sureties.

Details for contingent liabilities and other commitments are as follows:

All amounts in TEUR 31 Dec. 2011 31 March 2011
Contract, warranty, performance and bid bonds
City Highway Sydney and Melbourne 2,921 2,306
Truck tolling system Austria 8,500 12,500
Truck tolling system Czech Republic 4,626 9,414
Tolling projects in South Africa: Gauteng, Marian Hill, Huguenot 111,381 120,208
Tolling project Poland 40,171 24,656
Tolling project Portugal 1,820 0
Other 865 967
170,283 170,051
Bank guarantees 1,984 1,975
Sureties 523 544
Total 172,791 172,570

13. Related parties.

All amounts in TEUR Sales to related
parties Q1-Q3
Sales from related
parties Q1-Q3
Amounts owed
by related parties
31 December
Amounts owed
to related parties
31 December
Affiliated companies outside the FY12 4,813 17,860 5,366 8,643
Kapsch TrafficCom Group FY11 1,171 11,595 4,750 2,569
FY12 31 3,399 0 9,352
Others FY11 0 2,964 0 9,415

The members of the management and supervisory boards have management functions or are members in supervisory boards of other companies of the Kapsch Group.

14. Events occurring after 31 December 2011.

No major events occured after 31 December 2011.

Vienna, 29 February 2012

Executive Board

Georg Kapsch Erwin Toplak André Laux Chief Executive Officer Chief Operating Officer Executive Board member

Kapsch TrafficCom is an international supplier of superior intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and primarily supplies electronic toll collection systems. With its end-to-end solution portfolio, Kapsch TrafficCom covers the entire value creation chain of its customers, from products and systems to integration and operations as a one-stop shop. It also offers solutions for urban traffic management as well as for traffic safety and security. Add-on applications to these solutions complement the offering. With references in 41 countries on all 5 continents, Kapsch TrafficCom has positioned itself among the internationally recognized suppliers of intelligent transportation systems. Kapsch TrafficCom AG is headquartered in Vienna, Austria, and has subsidiaries and representative offices in 27 countries.

Kapsch TrafficCom AG | Am Europlatz 2 | 1120 Vienna | Austria | www.kapschtraffic.com Investor Relations | Marcus Handl | Phone +43 50 811 1120 | Fax +43 50 811 99 1120 | E-mail [email protected] Public Relations | Katharina Riedl | Phone +43 50 811 1705 | Fax +43 50 811 99 1710 | E-mail [email protected]

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