Quarterly Report • Oct 28, 2011
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Ernst Homolka, CEO
Dear shareholders, ladies and gentlemen,
The Nemetschek Group continues its profitable growth course. In the first nine months revenues rose by 9 percent and, assuming the same overall conditions, we continue to expect growth for the whole year to reach around 10 percent.
The share of repeat revenues from maintenance contracts has, in the meantime, reached 47 percent of total revenues. We were able to grow particularly in Germany, in parts of Western and Eastern Europe and in the USA and Japan. Especially in Germany business developed favourably despite the maturity of the market. The construction industry is booming here and Nemetschek is also benefiting from this. Nevertheless, 60 percent of Group revenues are generated abroad – and we wish to increase these further.
Dear shareholders, according to a study just published, in which 1600 medium-sized German companies were analysed, Nemetschek is one of the "growth and earnings stars" in Germany. In the "Top 100 – Ranking of medium-sized companies 2011" by the management consultancy Munich Strategy Group, our company achieved the 25th position – measured on revenue growth and return on earnings since 2005. We can be proud of that!
Furthermore, current figures show that our company is well on its way to achieving its targets for the whole year. Until now we have only experienced marginal effects of the deteriorating economy. However, if the economy should worsen significantly, then we are able to react in the short-term. This we have already proven in 2009.
Dear shareholders, thank you for your confidence.
Yours sincerely
Ernst Homolka CEO
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The Nemetschek share has also suffered over the last few months under the general uncertainty on the stock exchanges arising from the financial crisis. The events surrounding the debt crisis in Europe and in the USA also pushed the Nemetschek share, the price of which at EUR35.70 on July 4 was still at an all-time high, into minus. Mid August Goldman Sachs reduced the stock price target for the Nemetschek share from EUR53 to EUR47 with reference to lower growth expectations for the worldwide construction industry. On September 30, the share closed trading at EUR27.80.
Price development of the Nemetschek Share from September 1, 2010 onwards
Price development of the Nemetschek share in comparison to the TecDAX (indexed)
| in million € | September 30, 2011 | September 30, 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 117.9 | 108.3 | 9% |
| Gross profit | 114.9 | 105.4 | 9% |
| as % of revenue | 97 % | 97 % | |
| EBITDA | 27.9 | 26.5 | 5% |
| as % of revenue | 24 % | 25 % | |
| EBIT | 20.3 | 19.4 | 5% |
| as % of revenue | 17 % | 18 % | |
| Net income (Group shares) adjusted by PPA effects *) | 17.5 | 17.4 | 0% |
| per share in € | 1.82 | 1.81 | |
| Net income (group shares) | 13.3 | 13.2 | 1% |
| per share in € | 1.38 | 1.37 | |
| Net income | 14.2 | 13.7 | 4% |
| Cash flow for the period | 27.4 | 24.5 | 12% |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 24.8 | 27.6 | –10% |
| Cash flow from investing activities | –4.0 | –2.0 | 101% |
| Cash and cash equivalents **) | 31.4 | 30.6 | 2% |
| Net cash **) | 19.7 | 11.1 | 77% |
| Equity **) | 96.9 | 93.5 | 4% |
| Equity-quote **) | 60 % | 57 % | |
| Headcount as of balance sheet date **) | 1,173 | 1,076 | |
| Average number of outstanding shares (undiluted) | 9,625,000 | 9,625,000 |
In the first nine months of 2011 the Nemetschek Group remained on a growth course. Revenues climbed by 9% to EUR 117.9 million (previous year: EUR 108.3 million). The Group EBITDA increased by 5% to EUR 27.9 million (previous year: EUR 26.5 million) with an EBITDA margin of 24%. Net income rose by 4% to EUR 14.2 million (previous year: EUR 13.7 million). The Group generated cash flow for the period of EUR 27.4 million (previous year EUR 24.5 million) which is 12% higher than the prior year.
Domestic revenues rose by 8 percent
In the first nine months of 2011 maintenance revenues climbed by 13% to EUR 55.3 million (previous year: EUR 49.1 million). Thus, their share of total revenues amounts to 47% (previous year: 45%). Revenues from license sales rose by 6% to EUR 56.7 million. In the foreign markets (above all in parts of Western and Eastern Europe, USA and Japan) the Nemetschek Group was able to drive revenues up by 9% to EUR 70.5 million (previous year: EUR 64.5 million). The share of revenues from abroad was therefore the same as in the previous year at 60%. Domestic revenues in the Group increased by 8% to EUR 47.5 million (previous year: EUR 43.8 million).
In the Plan segment the Group achieved revenue growth of 8% to EUR 95.0 million (previous year: EUR 88.0 million). Similar to the previous year EBITDA amounted to EUR 19.6 million. This is equivalent to an operating margin of 21% after 22% in the previous year. With a rise in revenues of 32% the Multimedia segment continues clearly on an expansion course: revenues were up from EUR 7.7 million to EUR 10.1 million. The EBITDA climbed compared to the prior year by 59% to EUR 4.6 million (previous year: EUR 2.9 million), which represents an above-average margin of 46% (previous year: 38%).
In the Build segment revenues increased slightly by 2% to EUR 10.1 million (previous year: EUR 9.9 million). In this segment, strongly influenced by project business, a certain reservation in investment by customers was recently experienced; some contracts were postponed. EBITDA was EUR 3.3 million (previous year: EUR 3.7 million), the EBITDA margin thus amounted to 33% (previous year: 38%). The Manage business segment is currently being restructured but revenues (EUR 2.7 million), as well as the operating EBITDA (EUR 0.3 million), were still at the previous years' level.
Operating margin at 24 percent In the first nine months the Nemetschek Group achieved EBITDA of EUR 27.9 million (previous year: EUR 26.5 million). This represents an operative margin of 24% (previous year 25%).
Operating expenses rose by 9% from EUR 91.9 million to EUR 100.1 million. The personnel expenses rose by 8% from EUR 47.2 million to EUR 50.9 million. The reason for this is mainly the restructuring of employees and salaries at the Hungarian Group subsidiary Graphisoft, but also the moderate increase in personnel in several Group companies. Other operating expenses climbed by 14% from EUR 31.7 to EUR 36.1 million. In addition to the foreign currency exchange losses in the first two quarters, this is primarily due to increased dealer commissions as part of the revenue increases achieved, as well as higher marketing and distribution costs among other things, due to several product introductions.
Net income for the year amounted to EUR 14.2 million which was thus 4% above that of the prior year (EUR 13.7 million). The prior year result includes one-off income of EUR 1.6 million from the sale of shares of Docu-Ware AG. The financial result of the first nine month contains the interest income of EUR 0.3 million which is due to a changed market valuation of the interest hedge concluded as part of the financing of the Graphisoft acquisition. The earnings per share (Group shares, undiluted) amounts to EUR 1.38 (previous year: EUR 1.37).
The Nemetschek Group generated in the past nine months a period cash flow of EUR 27.4 million (previous year: EUR 24.5 million). This represents an increase of 12%. Against the background of tax prepayments made as well as the reduction of debt, the cash flow from operating activities amounted to EUR 24.8 million (previous year: EUR 27.6 million). The cash flow from investing activities amounted to EUR – 4.0 million (previous year: EUR – 2.0 million). Investments in fixed assets of EUR 3.5 million almost amounted to the prior year level (EUR 3.7 million), but in the previous year a one-off amount of EUR 1.6 million was received by the Group for the sale of the DocuWare shares. The cash flow from financing activities amounted to EUR – 19.7 million (previous year: EUR – 12.6 million) and includes the dividend distribution of EUR 9.6 million (previous year: EUR 4.8 million) and loan repayments of EUR 7.8 million (previous year: EUR 5.3 million) as well as interest payments and distributions to minorities.
Net cash position at EUR 20 million
After dividend payment and loan repayments liquid funds amounted to EUR 31.4 million (December 31, 2010: EUR 30.6 million). As a result, funds exceed the remaining loans from the Graphisoft acquisition (EUR 11.7 million) by EUR 19.7 million.
Current assets increased to EUR 64.5 million (December 31, 2010: EUR 63.1 million). The lower receivables, thanks to a consistent management of debtors, are matched by higher tax reimbursement claims, mainly from distributions received from Group subsidiaries and tax prepayments made. The non-current assets reduced as a result of the scheduled amortisation or depreciation of assets from the purchase price allocation to EUR 97.5 million (31 December 2010: EUR 102.2 million).
EUR 11.7 million of the current liabilities relates to the current portion of the bank loans from the Graphisoft acquisition. Deferred revenues increased proportionally to the maintenance fees invoiced by EUR 5.3 million to EUR 22.9 million. The balance sheet total as of September 30, 2011 amounted to EUR 162.1 million (December 31, 2010: EUR 165.3 million). Equity amounted to EUR 96.9 million (December 31, 2010: EUR 93.5 million), thus the equity ratio amounted to 60% after 57% as of December 31, 2010.
The current sole member of the managing board and CEO of Nemetschek AG, Ernst Homolka, announced on October 17, 2011 that he will not be available to extend his contract, which is valid until December 31, 2012. On October 19, 2011 the supervisory board of the company appointed Tim Alexander Lüdke to the managing board and as new CEO.
At the reporting date September 30, 2011 the Nemetschek Group employed 1,173 staff (December 31, 2010: 1,076). The background to this is the moderate recruitment announced in individual group units as well as an adjustment to the personnel statistics which took place at the beginning of 2011.
There are no significant changes compared to the information provided in the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2010.
Please see the group management report for the year ended December 31, 2010 for details on significant opportunities and risks for the prospective development of the Nemetschek Group.
There have been no material changes in the subsequent period. However, the risks described under the heading "Market" are becoming more prominent since the economic climate has deteriorated somewhat. This could have short-term and, above all, medium-term effects on the construction industry and, thus negatively affects the development of the Nemetschek Group.
for the period from January 1 to September 30, 2011 and 2010
Statement of comprehensive income
| Thousands of € | 3rd Quarter 2011 |
3rd Quarter 2010 |
9 month 2011 | 9 month 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 38,840 | 37,045 | 117,937 | 108,289 |
| Own work capitalized | 231 | 322 | 714 | 927 |
| Other operating income | 1,013 | 367 | 1,801 | 2,120 |
| Operating Income | 40,084 | 37,734 | 120,452 | 111,336 |
| Cost of materials / cost of purchased services | – 1,856 | – 2,306 | – 5,536 | – 5,922 |
| Personnel expenses | – 16,694 | – 15,785 | – 50,951 | – 47,201 |
| Depreciation of property, plant and equipment and amortization of intangible assets |
– 2,530 | – 2,386 | – 7,543 | – 7,119 |
| thereof amortization of intangible assets due to purchase price allocation | – 1,763 | – 1,763 | – 5,288 | – 5,288 |
| Other operating expenses | – 11,953 | – 10,712 | – 36,090 | – 31,671 |
| Operating expenses | –33,033 | –31,189 | –100,120 | –91,913 |
| Operating results (EBIT) | 7,051 | 6,545 | 20,332 | 19,423 |
| Interest income | – 548 | 43 | 490 | 127 |
| Interest expenses | – 409 | – 776 | – 1,363 | – 2,918 |
| Income from associates | 17 | 42 | 65 | 1,596 |
| Earnings before taxes | 6,111 | 5,854 | 19,524 | 18,228 |
| Income taxes | – 1,647 | – 1,224 | – 5,303 | – 4,496 |
| Net income for the year | 4,464 | 4,630 | 14,221 | 13,732 |
| Other comprehensive income: | ||||
| Difference from currency translation | – 345 | – 979 | – 203 | – 133 |
| Total comprehensive income for the year | 4,119 | 3,651 | 14,018 | 13,599 |
| Net income for the year attributable to: | ||||
| Equity holders of the parent | 4,238 | 4,369 | 13,257 | 13,189 |
| Minority interests | 226 | 261 | 964 | 543 |
| Net income for the year | 4,464 | 4,630 | 14,221 | 13,732 |
| Total comprehensive income for the year attributable to: | ||||
| Equity holders of the parent | 3,893 | 3,390 | 13,054 | 13,056 |
| Minority interests | 226 | 261 | 964 | 543 |
| Total comprehensive income for the year | 4,119 | 3,651 | 14,018 | 13,599 |
| Earnings per share (undiluted) in euros | 0.44 | 0.45 | 1.38 | 1.37 |
| Earnings per share (diluted) in euros | 0.44 | 0.45 | 1.38 | 1.37 |
| Average number of shares outstanding (undiluted) | 9,625,000 | 9,625,000 | 9,625,000 | 9,625,000 |
| Average number of shares outstanding (diluted) | 9,625,000 | 9,625,000 | 9,625,000 | 9,625,000 |
Nemetschek confirms the forecast for the fiscal year 2011
The development in the first nine months confirms the forecast growth in sales for the year 2011 of approx. 10%. Until now the Group has experienced only a marginal weakening of the business climate in some foreign markets and in project business. In Germany the Group was able to clearly gain ground and expects a continuation of this trend. Thus, the main association of the German construction industry upwardly adjusted its growth forecast for 2011 at the beginning of October from 4.5% to 7%. In the September survey of the Ifo Institute German architects and engineers appear very satisfied with the current business development, however their confidence diminishes with regard to the future development.
The estimates for Europe available from the industry organisation EuroConstruct are dated from mid June. According to these, only stable construction activity was expected for the whole year 2011 and for 2012 growth of 1.3%. However, it is probable that the deteriorating economy worldwide will also reach the construction industry by 2012 which could also have an impact on the growth chances of the Nemetschek Group.
For the current year the Group confirms its forecasts. If the framework conditions do not worsen considerably in the short term, then Nemetschek continues to expect an operating result (EBITDA) in the region of EUR 40 million which would represent an EBITDA margin of around 24%. The liabilities resulting from the Graphisoft acquisition will be almost completely eliminated in 2011 and, thus, the interest burden of the Group will decrease further. Consequently, net income in 2011 is expected to climb to over EUR 20 million as forecasted.
The interim financial statements of the Nemetschek Group have been prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as required to be applied in the European Union and the interpretations of the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) and of the Standing Interpretations Committee (SIC). These interim financial statements were prepared in agreement with the provisions of IAS 34. The interim financial statements as of September 30, 2011 have not been audited and have not been subject to an audit review. The same accounting policies and calculation methods are applied in the interim financial statements as in the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2010. With regard to material changes in the consolidated statement of financial position, consolidated statement of comprehensive income and consolidated cash flow statement, we refer to the report on the earnings, financial and asset situation.
The group of companies consolidated is the same as of December 31, 2010 except for the following changes:
On September 5, 2011 Graphisoft SE, Budapest, Hungary purchased 100% of the shares in Graphisoft Hong Kong Ltd., Victoria, Hong Kong. This purchase involved the payment of EUR 4 thousand. The company is included in the subconsolidation of Graphisoft SE. Nemetschek AG still holds 100% of the shares Graphisoft SE.
On August 22, 2011 NEMETSCHEK DO BRASIL SOFTWARE LTDA, São Paulo, Brazil was founded on registering the payment of the subscribed capital amounting to EUR 99 thousand in the commercial register. The company is a 100% subsidiary of Nemetschek AG.
On June 15, 2011 Nemetschek AG purchased a further 1.6% of shares in Nemetschek Fides & Partner AG, Wallisellen, Switzerland. As of June 30, 2011 Nemetschek AG held 93.3% of the shares in total. This purchase involved payments amounting to EUR 73 thousand.
Munich, October 2011 Ernst Homolka (CEO)
as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010
Statement of financial position
| ASSETS Thousands of € |
September 30, 2011 | December 31, 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Current assets | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 31,356 | 30,634 |
| Trade receivables, net | 21,353 | 22,967 |
| Inventories | 815 | 607 |
| Tax refunded claims for income taxes | 5,099 | 2,381 |
| Current financial assets | 110 | 279 |
| Other current assets | 5,816 | 6,235 |
| Current assets, total | 64,549 | 63,103 |
| Non-current assets | ||
| Property, plant and equipment | 4,495 | 4,191 |
| Intangible assets | 37,709 | 42,687 |
| Goodwill | 52,525 | 52,271 |
| Associates /investments | 1,008 | 599 |
| Deferred tax assets | 906 | 1,237 |
| Non-current financial assets | 80 | 521 |
| Other non-current assets | 809 | 709 |
| Non-current assets, total | 97,532 | 102,215 |
| Total assets | 162,081 | 165,318 |
| Equity and liabi lities Thousands of € |
September 30, 2011 | December 31, 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Current liabilities | ||
| Short-term loans and current portion of long-term loans | 11,700 | 16,000 |
| Trade payables | 2,717 | 4,550 |
| Provisions and accrued liabilities | 11,373 | 12,240 |
| Deferred revenue | 22,891 | 17,555 |
| Income tax liabilities | 3,397 | 2,760 |
| Other current liabilities | 3,855 | 5,300 |
| Current liabilities, total | 55,933 | 58,405 |
| Non-current liabilities | ||
| Long-term loans without current portion | 0 | 3,500 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 3,941 | 4,953 |
| Pensions and similar obligations | 957 | 736 |
| Non-current financial obligations | 3,430 | 3,724 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 874 | 533 |
| Non-current liabilities, total | 9,202 | 13,446 |
| Equity | ||
| Subscribed capital | 9,625 | 9,625 |
| Capital reserve | 41,360 | 41,420 |
| Revenue reserve | 52 | 52 |
| Currency translation | – 3,949 | – 3,746 |
| Retained earnings | 48,364 | 44,747 |
| Equity (Group shares) | 95,452 | 92,098 |
| Minority interests | 1,494 | 1,369 |
| Equity, total | 96,946 | 93,467 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 162,081 | 165,318 |
for the period from January 1 to September 30, 2011 and 2010
| Flow Statement | ||
|---|---|---|
| Thousands of € | 2011 | 2010 |
| Profit (before tax) | 19,524 | 18,228 |
| Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets | 7,543 | 7,119 |
| Change in pensions and similar obligations | 221 | 11 |
| Other non-cash transactions | 6 | 659 |
| Income from associates | – 65 | – 1,596 |
| Losses from disposals of fixed assets | 161 | 43 |
| Cash flow for the period | 27,390 | 24,464 |
| Interest income | – 490 | – 127 |
| Interest expenses | 1,363 | 2,918 |
| Change in other provisions and accrued liabilities | – 867 | 2,584 |
| Change in trade receivables | 1,314 | 228 |
| Change in other assets | – 143 | 747 |
| Change in trade payables | – 1,833 | – 1,696 |
| Change in other liabilities | 1,394 | 477 |
| Cash received from distributions of associates | 156 | 146 |
| Interest received | 141 | 121 |
| Income taxes received | 675 | 665 |
| Income taxes paid | – 4,345 | – 2,928 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 24,755 | 27,599 |
| Capital expenditure | – 3,484 | – 3,730 |
| Cash paid for granted loans | – 500 | 0 |
| Cash received from disposal of shares in associates | 0 | 1,646 |
| Cash received from the disposal of fixed assets | 49 | 75 |
| Cash paid for founding subsidiaries | – 103 | 0 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | –4,038 | –2,009 |
| Dividend payments | – 9,625 | – 4,813 |
| Minority interests paid | – 841 | – 450 |
| Cash paid for additional shares purchased from intercompanies | – 73 | – 370 |
| Repayments of borrowings | – 7,800 | – 5,287 |
| Interest paid | – 1,360 | – 1,671 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | –19,699 | –12,591 |
| Changes in cash and cash equivalents | 1,018 | 12,999 |
| Effect of exchange rate differences on cash and cash equivalents |
–296 | 331 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 30,634 | 22,861 |
for the period from January 1 to September 30, 2011 and 2010
| Segment reporting | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Thousands of € | Total | Elimination | Design | Build | Manage | Multimedia |
| Revenue, external | 117,937 | 95,034 | 10,074 | 2,704 | 10,125 | ||
| Intersegment revenue | 0 | – 449 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 435 | |
| Total revenue | 117,937 | –449 | 95,037 | 10,075 | 2,714 | 10,560 | |
| EBITDA | 27,875 | 19,639 | 3,322 | 272 | 4,642 | ||
| Depreciation/Amortization | – 7,543 | – 7,262 | – 107 | – 30 | – 144 | ||
| (EBIT) | Segment Operating result | 20,332 | 12,377 | 3,215 | 242 | 4,498 | |
| 2010 | Thousands of € | Total | Elimination | Design | Build | Manage | Multimedia |
| Revenue, external | 108,289 | 88,032 | 9,897 | 2,689 | 7,671 | ||
| Intersegment revenue | 0 | – 368 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 355 | |
| Total revenue | 108,289 | –368 | 88,032 | 9,905 | 2,694 | 8,026 | |
| EBITDA | 26,542 | 19,635 | 3,719 | 267 | 2,921 | ||
| Depreciation/Amortization | – 7,119 | – 6,835 | – 103 | – 42 | – 139 |
for the period from January 1 to September 30, 2011 and 2010
| Equity attributable to the parent company's shareholders | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thousands of € | Subscribed capital |
Capital reserve |
Revenue reserve |
Currency translation |
Retained earnings |
Total | Minority interests |
Total equity |
| As of January 1, 2010 |
9,625 | 41,611 | 52 | –3,804 | 30,643 | 78,127 | 1,458 | 79,585 |
| Difference from currency translation |
– 133 | – 133 | – 133 | |||||
| Net income for the year | 13,189 | 13,189 | 543 | 13,732 | ||||
| Total comprehensive income for the year |
0 | 0 | 0 | –133 | 13,189 | 13,056 | 543 | 13,599 |
| Share purchase from minorities |
– 174 | – 174 | – 69 | – 243 | ||||
| Dividend payments minorities |
– 28 | – 28 | – 422 | – 450 | ||||
| Dividend payment | – 4,813 | – 4,813 | – 4,813 | |||||
| As of September 30, 2010 |
9,625 | 41,437 | 52 | –3,937 | 38,991 | 86,168 | 1,510 | 87,678 |
| As of January 1, 2011 |
9,625 | 41,420 | 52 | –3,746 | 44,747 | 92,098 | 1,369 | 93,467 |
| Difference from currency translation |
– 203 | – 203 | – 203 | |||||
| Net income for the year | 13,257 | 13,257 | 964 | 14,221 | ||||
| Total comprehensive income for the year |
0 | 0 | 0 | –203 | 13,257 | 13,054 | 964 | 14,018 |
| Share purchase from minorities |
– 60 | – 60 | – 13 | – 73 | ||||
| Dividend payments minorities |
– 15 | – 15 | – 826 | – 841 | ||||
| Dividend payment | – 9,625 | – 9,625 | – 9,625 | |||||
| As of September 30, 2011 |
9,625 | 41,360 | 52 | –3,949 | 48,364 | 95,452 | 1,494 | 96,946 |
Important Dates 2011
| March 28, 2011 | Publication Annual Report 2010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 29, 2011 | Publication Quarterly Statement 1/2011 | |||
| May 24, 2011 | Annual General Meeting | |||
| July 29, 2011 | Publication Half Year Report 2011 | |||
| October 28, 2011 | Publication Quarterly Statement 3/2011 | |||
| November 21–23, 2011 | German Equity Forum, Frankfurt / Main |
Contact
Nemetschek AG, Munich Investor Relations, Konrad-Zuse-Platz 1, 81829 Munich
Contact: Regine Petzsch, Head of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications Tel.: +49 89 92793-1219, E-Mail: [email protected]
NEMETSCHEK Aktiengesellschaft Konrad-Zuse-Platz 1 81829 Munich Tel. +49 89 92793-0 Fax +49 89 92793-5200 [email protected] www.nemetschek.com
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