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Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No 19/2021
4 November 2021
netcompany
Q3|21
Company Announcement
Nine months ended 30 September 2021
Netcompany continues to grow revenue and realised margin above 25% in Q3 2021.
Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
Summary
In Q3 2021, Netcompany grew revenue in constant currencies to DKK 790.7m – 13.8% compared to the same period last year. In reported currencies revenue grew 14.9%.
Adjusted EBITA grew 2.3% to DKK 199.9m compared to DKK 195.5m in Q3 2020, corresponding to an adjusted EBITA margin of 25.1%.
Average number of full-time employees grew by 558 from 2,827 in Q3 2020 to 3,385 in Q3 2021, corresponding to a growth of 19.8% - all organic.
Free cash flow remained strong and improved by 22% from DKK 149.9m in Q3 2020 to DKK 182.9m in Q3 2021. As a consequence of the strong cash flow Netcompany reduced bank debt by DKK 150m in Q3 2021.
At the beginning of October 2021, revenue visibility for the full year of 2021 was DKK 3,273.8m compared to DKK 2,719.9m at the same time in 2020.
For 2021, Netcompany maintains expectations to organic revenue growth in constant currencies of between 18%-20% and adjusted EBITA margin for the organic business in constant currencies to be around 23-25%. Netcompany expects adjusted EBITDA margin for the organic business in constant currencies to be around 25-27%.
Based on current expectations for full year performance and cash flow, Netcompany will initiate a share buyback programme of DKK 50m to be executed during the remaining part of 2021, which will bring the total cash redistribution to shareholders to DKK 150m in 2021.
At 31 October 2021, Netcompany completed the acquisition of Intrasoft International S.A. at an enterprise value of EUR 235m on a debt-free basis, which brings the debt leverage to around 2.7x. The acquisition is expected to increase Netcompany's non-organic revenue growth with around 9-10 percentage points and to have a dilutive impact on total adjusted EBITDA and total adjusted EBITA margins of 1-2 percentage points.
Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
"We realised revenue growth of 15% during Q3 2021 based on continued strong momentum in Denmark, UK and Norway and we increased our margins to above 25% for the quarter.
We welcomed more than 450 new Netcompany employees during the quarter and it makes me proud that we are able to attract new talent to our family that continues to grow.
The growth was accelerated in October where we completed the acquisition of Intrasoft International S.A., which will elevate Netcompany into a leading position in Europe. The combined company will have more than 6,000 employees and be a strong IT services company with leading platforms for public and private sectors including a leading presence in the EU institutions.
I am excited to welcome all Intrasoft employees and customers to our family and thrilled about the growth opportunities this presents for the future."
André Rogaczewski
NETCOMPANY CEO AND CO-FOUNDER
Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
Performance highlights Q3
Financial overview
| DKK million | Q3 2021 (reported) | Q3 2021 (constant)* | Q3 2020 | % change (reported) | % change (constant)* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 798.0 | 790.7 | 694.7 | 14.9% | 13.8% |
| Gross profit | 328.4 | 325.8 | 293.3 | 12.0% | 11.1% |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 221.1 | 219.4 | 212.0 | 4.3% | 3.5% |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin | 27.7% | 27.7% | 30.5% | -2.8pp | -2.8pp |
| Adjusted EBITA | 199.9 | 198.4 | 195.5 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Adjusted EBITA margin | 25.1% | 25.1% | 28.1% | -3.1pp | -3.0pp |
| EBITA | 169.9 | 168.4 | 195.5 | -13.1% | -13.9% |
| EBITA margin | 21.3% | 21.3% | 28.1% | -6.8pp | -6.8pp |
| Operating profit | 160.9 | 159.4 | 170.2 | -5.5% | -6.3% |
| Operating profit margin | 20.2% | 20.2% | 24.5% | -4.3pp | -4.3pp |
| Net profit / loss | 108.6 | 107.1 | 128.1 | -15.2% | -16.4% |
| Free cash flow | 182.9 | N/A | 149.9 | 22.0% | N/A |
| Cash conversion rate | 158.3% | N/A | 101.4% | 56.8pp | N/A |
*Constant currencies measured using average exchange rates for Q3 2020
- Revenue increased by 14.9% to DKK 798m in reported currencies and by 13.8% in constant currencies.
- Gross profit margin was 41.2% against 42.2% in Q3 2020.
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Adjusted EBITA margin was 25.1% against 28.1% in Q3 2020.
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Free cash flow remained strong and improved by 22% to DKK 182.9m.
- Cash conversion rate was 158.3% and normalised for tax payment conversion rate was 118.5%.
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Debt leverage to 12 months rolling adjusted EBITA was 0.7x.
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Strong free cash flow was used to reduce bank debt with DKK 150m.
Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
Performance highlights 9 months
Financial overview
| DKK million | YTD 2021 (reported) | YTD 2021 (constant)* | YTD 2020 | % change (reported) | % change (constant)* | Total 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 2,479.8 | 2,465.1 | 2,065.8 | 20.0% | 19.3% | 2,838.6 |
| Gross profit | 947.4 | 940.8 | 827.6 | 14.5% | 13.7% | 1,155.2 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 642.5 | 637.2 | 569.2 | 12.9% | 11.9% | 809.4 |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin | 25.9% | 25.9% | 27.6% | -1.6pp | -1.7pp | 28.5% |
| Adjusted EBITA | 582.9 | 577.7 | 520.9 | 11.9% | 10.9% | 744.4 |
| Adjusted EBITA margin | 23.5% | 23.4% | 25.2% | -1.7pp | -1.8pp | 26.2% |
| EBITA | 552.9 | 547.7 | 520.9 | 6.1% | 5.2% | 744.4 |
| EBITA margin | 22.3% | 22.2% | 25.2% | -2.9pp | -3.0pp | 26.2% |
| Operating profit | 525.7 | 520.6 | 445.0 | 18.1% | 17.0% | 644.9 |
| Operating profit margin | 21.2% | 21.1% | 21.5% | -0.3pp | -0.4pp | 22.7% |
| Net profit / loss | 420.5 | 415.5 | 316.9 | 32.7% | 31.1% | 321.9 |
| Free cash flow | 273.3 | N/A | 348.1 | -21.5% | N/A | 557.0 |
| Cash conversion rate | 61.9% | N/A | 92.6% | -30.7pp | N/A | 139.4% |
*Constant currencies measured using average exchange rates for 2020
- Revenue increased by 20% to DKK 2,479.8m in reported currencies and by 19.3% in constant currencies.
- Gross profit margin was 38.2% against 40.1% for the same period in 2020.
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Adjusted EBITA yielded a margin of 23.5% against 25.2% for the same period in 2020.
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Free cash flow was negatively impacted by a one-off payment to the Danish Vacation Fund of DKK 96.9m.
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Fair value adjustment of the investment in the Netherlands reflects a decrease of the total purchase price and impacted net profit positively by DKK 49.5m in Q1 2021.
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Free cash flow was DKK 273.3m for the first nine months of 2021 compared to DKK 348.1m for the first nine months of 2020. Adjusted for the payment to the Danish Vacation Fund free cash flow was DKK 370.3m
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Normalised cash conversion rate was 59.2%. Adjusted for the payment to the Danish Vacation Fund, the fair value adjustment to the contingent purchase price and on account income tax payments cash conversion rate was 91.4%
Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
Conference call details
In connection with the publication of the results for Q3 2021, Netcompany will host a conference call on 4 November 2021 at 11.00 CEST.
The conference call will be held in English and can be followed live via the company's website; www.netcompany.com
| Dial-in details for investors and analysts | Additional information |
|---|---|
| DK | |
| +45 82 33 31 94 | André Rogaczewski, CEO |
| +45 70 13 14 40 | |
| UK | |
| +44 333 300 9265 | Thomas Johansen, CFO |
| +45 51 19 32 24 | |
| US | |
| +1 631 913 1422 | |
| Confirmation code | |
| 56435484 | |
| Webcast Player URL | |
| https://streams.eventcdn.net/netcompany/2021q3 |
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Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
Financial highlights and key figures
| DKK million | Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | % change Q3 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 | % change YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income statement | ||||||
| Revenue | ||||||
| Public | 461.6 | 436.3 | 5.8% | 1,451.9 | 1,311.8 | 10.7% |
| Private | 336.4 | 258.4 | 30.2% | 1,028.0 | 754.0 | 36.3% |
| Revenue by segments, total | 798.0 | 694.7 | 14.9% | 2,479.8 | 2,065.8 | 20.0% |
| Development | 488.4 | 380.1 | 28.5% | 1,519.1 | 1,083.3 | 40.2% |
| Maintenance | 309.6 | 314.6 | -1.6% | 960.7 | 982.6 | -2.2% |
| Revenue by types, total | 798.0 | 694.7 | 14.9% | 2,479.8 | 2,065.8 | 20.0% |
| Organic | 798.0 | 694.7 | 14.9% | 2,479.8 | 2,039.7 | 21.6% |
| Acquisition | 0.0 | 0.0 | N/A | 0.0 | 26.2 | -100.0% |
| Revenue by growth, total | 798.0 | 694.7 | 14.9% | 2,479.8 | 2,065.8 | 20.0% |
| Special items | -30.0 | 0.0 | N/A | -30.0 | -0.0 | N/A |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 221.1 | 212.0 | 4.3% | 642.5 | 569.2 | 12.9% |
| Adjusted EBITA | 199.9 | 195.5 | 2.3% | 582.9 | 520.9 | 11.9% |
| EBITA | 169.9 | 195.5 | -13.1% | 552.9 | 520.9 | 6.1% |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 160.9 | 170.2 | -5.5% | 525.7 | 445.0 | 18.1% |
| Net financials | -6.2 | -6.2 | -1.5% | -19.5 | -41.5 | -53.0% |
| Net profit / loss | 108.6 | 128.1 | -15.2% | 420.5 | 316.9 | 32.7% |
| Financial position | ||||||
| Capex | -7.1 | -5.3 | 35.3% | -30.3 | -20.2 | 50.4% |
| Total assets | 4,127.7 | 3,875.9 | 6.5% | 4,127.7 | 3,875.9 | 6.5% |
| Equity | 2,781.8 | 2,413.8 | 15.2% | 2,781.8 | 2,413.8 | 15.2% |
| Dividends Paid | 0.0 | 0.0 | N/A | -49.1 | 0.0 | N/A |
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 16.3 | -62.7 | -126.0% | -167.9 | 113.1 | -248.4% |
| Free cash flow | 182.9 | 149.9 | 22.0% | 273.3 | 348.1 | -21.5% |
| Free cash flow (tax normalised) | 136.9 | 115.0 | 19.1% | 261.5 | 326.8 | -20.0% |
Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
CONTINUED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY FIGURES
| DKK million | Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | % change Q3 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 | % change YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings per share | ||||||
| Earnings per share (DKK) | 2.21 | 2.61 | -15.1% | 8.57 | 6.45 | 32.8% |
| Diluted earnings per share (DKK) | 2.19 | 2.60 | -15.7% | 8.47 | 6.43 | 31.7% |
| Employees | ||||||
| Average number of full-time employees | 3,385 | 2,827 | 19.8% | 3,244 | 2,691 | 20.5% |
| Financial ratios | ||||||
| Revenue growth | 14.9% | 17.3% | -2.5pp | 20.0% | 15.9% | 4.2pp |
| Gross profit margin | 41.2% | 42.2% | -1.1pp | 38.2% | 40.1% | -1.9pp |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin | 27.7% | 30.5% | -2.8pp | 25.9% | 27.6% | -1.6pp |
| Adjusted EBITA margin | 25.1% | 28.1% | -3.1pp | 23.5% | 25.2% | -1.7pp |
| EBITA margin | 21.3% | 28.1% | -6.8pp | 22.3% | 25.2% | -2.9pp |
| Operating profit margin | 20.2% | 24.5% | -4.3pp | 21.2% | 21.5% | -0.3pp |
| Effective tax rate | 27.2% | 21.9% | 5.3pp | 22.0% | 21.5% | 0.5pp |
| Return on equity | 4.2% | 5.9% | -1.7pp | 16.2% | 14.5% | 1.7pp |
| Solvency ratio | 67.4% | 62.3% | 5.1pp | 67.4% | 62.3% | 5.1pp |
| ROIC | 3.6% | 4.4% | -0.8pp | 13.8% | 10.9% | 2.9pp |
| ROIC (Adjusted for Goodwill) | 13.8% | 19.8% | -6.0pp | 53.5% | 49.1% | 4.4pp |
| Cash conversion rate | 158.3% | 101.4% | 56.8pp | 61.9% | 92.6% | -30.7pp |
| Cash conversion rate (tax normalised) | 118.5% | 77.8% | 40.7pp | 59.2% | 86.9% | -27.7pp |
Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
Performance overview Q3
| DKK million | Q3 2021 (reported) | Q3 2021 (constant)* | Q3 2020 | % change (reported) | % change (constant)* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 798.0 | 790.7 | 694.7 | 14.9% | 13.8% |
| Cost of services | -469.6 | -464.9 | -401.4 | 17.0% | 15.8% |
| Gross profit | 328.4 | 325.8 | 293.3 | 12.0% | 11.1% |
| Gross profit margin | 41.2% | 41.2% | 42.2% | -1.1pp | -1.0pp |
| Sales and marketing costs | -5.7 | -5.6 | -4.3 | 32.5% | 31.4% |
| Administrative costs | -122.8 | -121.7 | -93.6 | 31.3% | 30.1% |
| Adjusted EBITA | 199.9 | 198.4 | 195.5 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Adjusted EBITA margin | 25.1% | 25.1% | 28.1% | -3.1pp | -3.0pp |
| Special items | -30.0 | -30.0 | 0.0 | N/A | N/A |
| EBITA | 169.9 | 168.4 | 195.5 | -13.1% | -13.9% |
| EBITA margin | 21.3% | 21.3% | 28.1% | -6.8pp | -6.8pp |
| Amortisation | -9.0 | -9.0 | -25.3 | -64.4% | -64.4% |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 160.9 | 159.4 | 170.2 | -5.5% | -6.3% |
| Operating profit margin | 20.2% | 20.2% | 24.5% | -4.3pp | -4.3pp |
| Net financials | -6.2 | -6.1 | -6.2 | -1.5% | -1.7% |
| Income / loss from investment in joint venture | -5.6 | -5.6 | 0.0 | N/A | N/A |
| Profit / loss before tax | 149.2 | 147.7 | 163.9 | -9.0% | -9.9% |
| Tax | -40.6 | -40.5 | -35.9 | 13.2% | 13.0% |
| Effective tax rate | 27.2% | 27.5% | 21.9% | 5.3pp | 5.6pp |
| Net profit / loss | 108.6 | 107.1 | 128.1 | -15.2% | -16.4% |
*Constant currencies measured using average exchange rates for Q3 2020
Reported revenue grew 14.9% (constant 13.8%) in Q3 2021 to DKK 798m, of which all was organic. Growth was driven by all units except the Netherlands.
Client facing FTEs grew by 19.8% as a consequence of continued strong underlying client activity in all business units apart from the Netherlands – as also seen in Q2 2021. Utilisation remained at a satisfying high level during the quarter.
In line with expectations, deferred vacation from the first half of 2021 was to a large extent held during Q3 2021, which offset the revenue growth by around 2%. In addition, gradual reopening of the countries, in which Netcompany operates, continued to increase the number of face-to-face employee activities, which led to increased administrative costs, as expected.
Gross profit margin was 41.2% in Q3 2021, which was slightly lower than the same period last year where gross profit margin was 42.2%. As in Q2 2021, the amount of
Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
CONTINUED PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW Q3

freelancers used in Denmark and the cross utilisation of Danish resources on international projects, both impacted margins negatively, however, at a lower rate than in Q2. The delay of decisions on a number of large tenders in the Netherlands and an adjustment to one fixed fee project impacted the margin negatively too. However, the strong performance in the UK operation somewhat offset these negative margin impacts.
Sales and marketing costs increased by 32.5% from DKK 4.3m in Q3 2020 to DKK 5.7m in Q3 2021 as a result of increased marketing activities especially outside of Denmark.
Administrative costs increased by 31.3% as a natural consequence of the gradual reopening of the countries where Netcompany operates, which was fully in line with our expectations. Additionally, the relocation to the new office in Oslo increased administration costs further compared to the same quarter last year. In addition, a higher than normal recruitment of "partner level" resources increased recruitment costs.
Adjusted EBITA increased by DKK 4.4m equal to 2.3% in Q3 2021. From Q2 2021 to Q3 2021, adjusted EBITA margin increased by 4.9 percentage points compared to an increase of 4.2 percentage points for the same sequential period last year.
Special items of DKK 30m related to the acquisition of Intrasoft International S.A. and covered accrued estimated costs for due diligence work performed, and additional work related to the preparation of the purchase price allocation and audit hereof as well as other costs related to the transaction.
Adjusted EBITA margin was
25.1%
Amortisation of DKK 9m was in line with the level of amortisation in Q2 2021.
Net financial costs of DKK 6.2m was in line with the same period last year. The loss from investment in joint venture related to the internally calculated profit on the revenue generated under the development phase in the JV "Smarter Airports" and was in line with previous quarters.
Net profit for the period was lower than the same period last year, negatively impacted by special items of DKK 30m, which explains the higher tax rate as special items are non-tax deductible. Net profit margin was 13.6%. Normalised net profit margin was 18.2% compared to 18.4% for the same period in 2020.
Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
Performance overview 9 months
| DKK million | YTD 2021 (reported) | YTD 2021 (constant)* | YTD 2020 | % change (reported) | % change (constant)* | Total 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 2,479.8 | 2,465.1 | 2,065.8 | 20.0% | 19.3% | 2,838.6 |
| Cost of services | -1,532.4 | -1,524.3 | -1,238.3 | 23.8% | 23.1% | -1,683.4 |
| Gross profit | 947.4 | 940.8 | 827.6 | 14.5% | 13.7% | 1,155.2 |
| Gross profit margin | 38.2% | 38.2% | 40.1% | -1.9pp | -1.9pp | 40.7% |
| Sales and marketing costs | -17.9 | -17.8 | -12.5 | 43.2% | 42.5% | -17.1 |
| Administrative costs | -346.6 | -345.2 | -294.2 | 17.8% | 17.4% | -393.7 |
| Adjusted EBITA | 582.9 | 577.7 | 520.9 | 11.9% | 10.9% | 744.4 |
| Adjusted EBITA margin | 23.5% | 23.4% | 25.2% | -1.7pp | -1.8pp | 26.2% |
| Special items | -30.0 | -30.0 | -0.0 | N/A | N/A | -0.0 |
| EBITA | 552.9 | 547.7 | 520.9 | 6.1% | 5.2% | 744.4 |
| EBITA margin | 22.3% | 22.2% | 25.2% | -2.9pp | -3.0pp | 26.2% |
| Amortisation | -27.2 | -27.2 | -75.9 | -64.2% | -64.2% | -99.4 |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 525.7 | 520.6 | 445.0 | 18.1% | 17.0% | 644.9 |
| Operating profit margin | 21.2% | 21.1% | 21.5% | -0.3pp | -0.4pp | 22.7% |
| Net financials | -19.5 | -19.5 | -41.5 | -53.0% | -53.1% | -47.0 |
| Fair value adjustment of contingent consideration | 49.5 | 49.5 | 0.0 | N/A | N/A | -141.3 |
| Income / loss from investment in joint venture | -16.8 | -16.8 | 0.0 | N/A | N/A | -5.0 |
| Profit / loss before tax | 538.9 | 533.7 | 403.4 | 33.6% | 32.3% | 451.7 |
| Tax | -118.4 | -118.2 | -86.5 | 36.8% | 36.6% | -129.8 |
| Effective tax rate | 22.0% | 22.1% | 21.5% | 0.5pp | 0.7pp | 28.7% |
| Net profit / loss | 420.5 | 415.5 | 316.9 | 32.7% | 31.1% | 321.9 |
*Constant currencies measured using average exchange rates for 2020
Reported revenue grew by 20.0% (constant 19.3%) to DKK 2,479.8m in the first nine months of 2021, which was all organic. Revenue was driven by high activity level throughout the Group apart from the Netherlands where the delay of forming a new government delayed the decision making on new large IT projects, impacting Netcompany Netherlands negatively.
Gross profit margin was 38.2%, which was slightly lower than the same period last year driven by higher usage of Danish resources on international projects, higher usage of freelancers in Denmark and a combination of underutilisation of resources in the Netherlands and an adjustment to a specific fixed fee project in the Netherlands too. Sales and marketing and administrative costs increased by 43.2% and 17.8%, respectively, as a result of increased awareness campaigns outside of Denmark and more face-to-face activities following the gradual reopening of societies after easing of COVID-19 related restrictions.
Adjusted EBITA margin was 23.5% and special items of DKK 30m was accrued related to the acquisition of Intrasoft International S.A.
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Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
Business Segments Q3
Segment information related to operating entities
| DKK million | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constant (2020 rate) | Group | Q3 2021 | |||
| Denmark | Norway | UK | Netherlands | ||
| Revenue from external customers | 790.7 | 623.7 | 56.3 | 93.3 | 17.3 |
| Gross profit | 325.8 | 286.1 | 12.6 | 27.0 | 1.1 |
| Gross profit margin | 41.2% | 45.9% | 22.3% | 29.0% | 6.3% |
| Local admin costs | -116.8 | -81.5 | -10.8 | -16.1 | -9.4 |
| Adjusted EBITA before allocated cost from HQ | 208.9 | 204.5 | 1.7 | 10.9 | -8.3 |
| Adjusted EBITA margin before allocated cost from HQ | 26.4% | 32.8% | 3.1% | 11.7% | -47.9% |
| Allocated costs from HQ | -10.5 | -7.8 | -0.9 | -1.4 | -0.4 |
| Special Items, allocated | -30.0 | -22.5 | -2.8 | -3.6 | -1.1 |
| EBITA | 168.4 | 174.3 | -1.9 | 5.9 | -9.9 |
| Client facing FTEs | 3,171 | 2,358 | 277 | 395 | 140 |
*Constant currencies measured using average exchange rates for Q3 2020
| DKK million | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported | Group | Q3 2020 | |||
| Denmark | Norway | UK | Netherlands | ||
| Revenue from external customers | 694.7 | 543.1 | 44.0 | 78.7 | 29.0 |
| Gross profit | 293.3 | 264.7 | 8.9 | 9.1 | 10.6 |
| Gross profit margin | 42.2% | 48.7% | 20.3% | 11.6% | 36.4% |
| Local admin costs | -88.1 | -65.3 | -6.1 | -12.2 | -4.5 |
| Adjusted EBITA before allocated cost from HQ | 205.3 | 199.5 | 2.8 | -3.1 | 6.1 |
| Adjusted EBITA margin before allocated cost from HQ | 29.5% | 36.7% | 6.4% | -3.9% | 20.9% |
| Allocated costs from HQ | -9.8 | -7.0 | -0.6 | -1.6 | -0.6 |
| Special Items, allocated | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| EBITA | 195.5 | 192.5 | 2.2 | -4.7 | 5.5 |
| Client facing FTEs | 2,644 | 1,886 | 243 | 382 | 133 |


Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
CONTINUED BUSINESS SEGMENTS Q3
Group revenue increased 13.8% in constant currencies in Q3 2021 to DKK 790.7m. The growth was driven by Norway, UK and Denmark, which grew 28%, 18.6% and 14.9%, respectively, whereas revenue in the Netherlands declined by 40.2%.
Revenue growth in Denmark was mainly driven by the private segment that grew 27.6%, whereas the public segment grew 7.3%. The strong growth in the private segment and lower growth in the public segment followed the pattern seen in the previous quarters and was a result of the continued focus on the private segment, based on the projects currently coming to the market in that segment.
The lower growth in the public segment should not be seen as the end of digitalisation in the public segment, however, more as a temporary slowdown in tenders coming to market, which is expected to pick up again towards 2022.
Revenue growth was somewhat offset by vacation, which included deferred vacation from the first half of 2021 now being taken. In addition – and in line
with performance in Q2 – a number of Danish resources are still engaged on projects in Norway, UK and the Netherlands and hence generating revenue in those units rather than in the Danish operating unit.

Revenue in Norway grew by
In Norway, revenue growth of 28% was driven by a strong growth of 46.3% in the public segment and 6.6% growth in the private segment, however, this was for both segments to a certain extent based on soft comparable figures from Q3 last year. Nevertheless, public segment activities remain high in Norway, still fuelled by the major wins towards the end of 2020. Tender activity in the public segment remains high and the recent establishment of a second office in Norway in Trondheim was a result of increased focus on public digitalisation.
The growth in the private segment was related to a couple of larger existing customers expanding their engagement. As seen in the private segment in Denmark, future activity level in the private segment in Norway is increasing too.
Revenue growth in the UK of 18.6% was solely driven by growth in the private segment, which grew 47.5% whereas revenue in the public segment was on level with the same period last year.
The growth in the private segment was a result of both existing customers bringing their activity back to levels seen prior to COVID-19 and new customers won during the first half of 2021 generating revenue in Q3 2021.
In the public segment, activity continues to be high with the NHS and new tenders, under the framework contract entered last year, continuously coming to the market.
Contrary to the other markets, the Netherlands realised a decline of 40.2% in revenue in Q3 2021, which was below expectations. In Q3 2021, more than 96%
of revenue in the Netherlands was within the public segment, which is not expected to change in the near-term. The development in the Netherlands was caused by a combination of delay in decisions on new projects following the general election in February this year, and an adjustment to a fixed fee project in the Netherlands impacting Q3 with the accumulated effect for Q2 and Q3 2021. Adjusted for these two factors revenue would have been on the same level in the Netherlands in Q3 compared with Q3 2020.
To accelerate focus on the go-to market activities in the Netherlands, a new country manager and an additional partner was recruited externally. The pipeline in the Netherlands remain solid and is expected to be sufficient to support sustainable growth going forward.
Gross profit margin for the Group decreased by 1 percentage point to 41.2% in constant currencies. The decrease was driven by some of the same effects as seen in the previous quarter related to increased usage of freelancers and higher cross utilisation of Danish resources. In ad-
Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
CONTINUED BUSINESS SEGMENTS Q3
dition, the performance in the Netherlands impacted gross profit margin negatively by around 1 percentage point, whereas the performance in the UK impacted margin positively.
In Denmark, gross profit margin declined by 2.9 percentage points to 45.9% compared to a drop in gross profit margin of 5.7 percentage points to 38.7% in Q2 2021. The relatively smaller margin impact in Denmark in Q3 2021 was caused by a relatively lower amount of freelancers being utilised and a lower absolute amount of Danish resources cross utilised than in Q2, thereby generating revenue on higher margin projects in Denmark rather than working on international projects, which would have had a dilutive impact on Group margin.
In addition, more illness was observed in Q3 2021 following the vaccination of our employees and a general higher level of "influenza like" sickness as a natural consequence of societies being fully open in Denmark.
Gross profit margin in Norway increased
by 2 percentage points based on better utilisation than in the same period last year. If it had not been for the usage of Danish resources on Norwegian projects, margins would have improved further. Margins on a few projects in the private segment were in Q3 particular negatively impacted by this fact. However, in long term the usage of Danish resources in the other units will improve the delivery quality, the tender writing and increase the ability to continue to hire more resources locally.
In the UK, gross profit margin increased by 17.4 percentage points mainly as a result of significantly increased utilisation across projects, illustrated by the fact that client facing FTEs only grew by 3.6% compared to an 18.6% increase in revenue.
This improvement in particular in the public segment stood out leading to an improvement in margin from 8.8% in Q3 2020 to 32.7% in Q3 2021. In the private segment gross margin improved from 14.9% to 26.1%.
In addition, the proportion of Danish re
sources allocated to UK projects declined somewhat, mainly as the COVID-app solution to the NHS was delivered.
Gross profit margin in the Netherlands was below expectations at 6.3% compared to 36.4% for the same period last year. Two reasons led to the lower margin in Q3. The main reason related to the delay in awarding public projects and deciding on ongoing tender activities, which caused a high proportion of resources being unutilised impacting gross profit negatively. In addition, the adjustment to one fixed fee project also reduced gross profit margin. Together the two reasons reduced gross profit by around DKK 10m.
Adjusted EBITA for the Group was 26.4% compared to 29.5% in the same period last year. The lower adjusted EBITA margin followed the trend from Q2 2021 and was based on the same reasons - continued reopening of societies leading to increased employee related spending. In addition, office relocation in Oslo in Norway and additional costs for recruitment of partners and other senior resources in all units impacted margins negatively.
In Denmark, adjusted EBITA margin was 32.8% compared to 36.7% in Q3 2020. In addition to the gross profit margin impact, increased costs for employee face-to-face activities, increased marketing spend, and higher usage of external recruiters reduced the adjusted EBITA margin in Q3.
The adjusted EBITA margin in Norway decreased to 3.1% compared to 6.4% in the same period last year mainly driven by costs for the new office in Oslo.
In the UK, adjusted EBITA margin increased from negative 3.9% in Q3 2020 to positive 11.7% in Q3 2021 as a result of improved gross profit. Additional costs related to employee activities impacted administrative costs negatively - as expected.
The adjusted EBITA margin in the Netherlands was negative 47.9% driven by effects to gross profit margin. The performance was below expectations and appropriate actions have been taken to ensure that future performance will improve and to ensure that the vast opportunity that does exists in the Dutch market will be realised.
Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
Business Segments 9 months
Segment information related to operating entities
| DKK million | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constant (2020 rate) | Group | Denmark | YTD 2021 | ||
| Norway | UK | Netherlands | |||
| Revenue from external customers | 2,465.1 | 1,916.5 | 190.9 | 298.1 | 59.5 |
| Gross profit | 940.8 | 813.2 | 48.5 | 71.6 | 7.5 |
| Gross profit margin | 38.2% | 42.4% | 25.4% | 24.0% | 12.6% |
| Local admin costs | -335.3 | -240.4 | -29.3 | -45.5 | -20.1 |
| Adjusted EBITA before allocated cost from HQ | 605.4 | 572.7 | 19.2 | 26.1 | -12.5 |
| Adjusted EBITA margin before allocated cost from HQ | 24.6% | 29.9% | 10.0% | 8.8% | -21.1% |
| Allocated costs from HQ | -27.7 | -20.3 | -2.4 | -3.9 | -1.1 |
| Special Items, allocated | -30.0 | -22.5 | -2.8 | -3.6 | -1.1 |
| EBITA | 547.7 | 529.9 | 14.0 | 18.6 | -14.8 |
| Client facing FTEs | 3,046 | 2,245 | 261 | 402 | 139 |
*Constant currencies measured using average exchange rates for 2020
| DKK million | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported | Group | Denmark | YTD 2020 | ||
| Norway | UK | Netherlands | |||
| Revenue from external customers | 2,065.8 | 1,599.3 | 141.7 | 257.1 | 67.8 |
| Gross profit | 827.6 | 729.8 | 29.3 | 44.7 | 23.7 |
| Gross profit margin | 40.1% | 45.6% | 20.7% | 17.4% | 35.0% |
| Local admin costs | -274.2 | -204.2 | -19.0 | -36.8 | -14.2 |
| Adjusted EBITA before allocated cost from HQ | 553.3 | 525.6 | 10.3 | 7.9 | 9.5 |
| Adjusted EBITA margin before allocated cost from HQ | 26.8% | 32.9% | 7.3% | 3.1% | 14.0% |
| Allocated costs from HQ | -32.4 | -22.1 | -4.0 | -4.9 | -1.4 |
| Special Items, allocated | -0.0 | -0.0 | -0.0 | -0.0 | -0.0 |
| EBITA | 520.9 | 503.5 | 6.3 | 3.0 | 8.1 |
| Client facing FTEs | 2,512 | 1,794 | 230 | 378 | 109 |


Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
CONTINUED BUSINESS SEGMENTS 9 MONTHS
Group revenue increased 19.3% in constant currencies in the first nine months of 2021 to DKK 2,465.1m of which all was organic. Revenue growth was primarily driven by the Norwegian and Danish operations that grew 34.8% and 19.8%, respectively. The UK operation grew 15.9%, whereas revenue declined by 12.2% in the Dutch operation.
Revenue growth was
19.3%
Where revenue growth in the first six months was positively impacted by deferral of vacation among a large proportion of Netcompany employees, the opposite was the case in the recent third quarter, which brought revenue growth down as more of the deferred vacation was taken. In addition, the performance in the Netherlands, which was below expectations, also impacted revenue growth negatively for the first nine months of 2021. Adjusted for the negative impact from adjustments
to a fixed fee project and the delay of large public tenders, revenue growth in the Netherlands would have been around 10% for the recent nine months rather than the decline of 12.2% as reported.
Gross profit margin was
38.2%
Gross profit margin for the Group was 1.9 percentage points lower for the first nine months of 2021 compared to the same period last year. Gross profit margin were lower in Denmark due to a higher level of freelancers and higher level of business development, while gross profit margins increased in both Norway and UK. In the Netherlands, gross profit margins were significantly reduced as a consequence of delay in tender activities and adjustments to a fixed fee project.
Adjusted EBITA margin for the Group was 24.6% for the first nine month compared
Adjusted EBITA before allocated costs from HQ was
24.6%
to 26.8% for the same period last year. The main reasons for the slightly lower adjusted EBITA margin was - apart from the lower gross profit margin - increased employee related costs as more face-to-face activities were held, increased marketing costs and increased cost related to a new office in Oslo.
Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
Currency exposures
Netcompany is exposed to exchange rate risk in the countries where Netcompany has its sales activities outside Denmark, which means Norway, UK and the Netherlands and to a lesser extent, exchange rate risk in Poland and Vietnam, which are used as sourcing centres and therefore do not have an exchange rate risk related to sales activities, but only net costs exposures. As most of Netcompany's sales are in DKK, it implies limited foreign exchange risk due to the ultimate parent company's functional and reporting currency being in DKK.
Netcompany's policy is to hedge any exchange risk net exposure, that would yield a +2/-2 percentage points EBIT margin impact from a 10%/-10% change in that given currency. The graphs illustrate the development in the currency exchange rates used for Netcompany's main currencies.
| Local currency million | Q3 2021 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DKK | NOK | GBP | EUR | VND | PLN | |
| Revenue | 623.7 | 80.8 | 11.3 | 2.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| EBIT | 151.0 | -2.8 | 0.7 | -1.0 | 3,087.5 | 2.9 |
| Net result | 101.3 | -2.5 | 0.6 | -1.1 | 2,436.0 | 2.1 |
| Local currency million | Q3 2020 | |||||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| DKK | NOK | GBP | EUR | VND | PLN | |
| Revenue | 543.1 | 63.1 | 9.6 | 3.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| EBIT | 170.9 | 4.8 | -1.0 | 0.6 | 2,569.1 | 2.1 |
| Net result | 128.6 | 3.6 | -0.8 | 0.5 | 1,901.3 | 1.5 |
| Local currency million | YTD 2021 | |||||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| DKK | NOK | GBP | EUR | VND | PLN | |
| Revenue | 1,916.5 | 273.9 | 35.4 | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| EBIT | 490.7 | 12.3 | 1.1 | -1.7 | 9,849.2 | 8.2 |
| Net result | 393.9 | 9.3 | 0.9 | -1.6 | 8,060.3 | 6.1 |
| Local currency million | YTD 2020 | |||||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| DKK | NOK | GBP | EUR | VND | PLN | |
| Revenue | 1,599.3 | 202.8 | 30.4 | 9.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| EBIT | 431.2 | 16.6 | -1.2 | 0.8 | 7,510.4 | 5.5 |
| Net result | 307.5 | 12.7 | -1.0 | 0.5 | 5,262.7 | 3.9 |

Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
Revenue visibility
Netcompany measures revenue visibility on a 12 month rolling basis, based on two main input parameters, which are defined as total value of committed engagements (which is comprised of fixed price engagements and service agreements), and ongoing time and material engagements with a high likelihood of conversion and/or prolongation, defined as non-contractual committed engagements.
By the beginning of October 2021, revenue visibility for 2021 amounted to DKK 3,273.8m. Of this, contractual committed revenue amounted to DKK 718.9m and non-contractual committed engagements amounted to DKK 75.1m, while realised revenue in the first nine months of 2021 amounted to DKK 2,479.8m.
Compared to the first nine months of 2020, revenue visibility improved 20.4% from DKK 2,719.9m to DKK 3,273.8m for 2021.
Revenue visibility in the public segment amounted to DKK 1,933.4m, of which contractual committed revenue amounted to
DKK million

Public segment
DKK 438.2m and non-contractual committed engagements amounted to DKK 43.3m, while realised revenue in the first nine months of 2021 amounted to DKK 1,451.9m.
Revenue visibility in the private segment amounted to DKK 1,340.5m, of which contractual committed revenue amounted to DKK 280.7m and non-contractual committed engagements amounted to DKK 31.8m, while realised revenue in the first nine months of 2021 amounted to 1,028m.
Revenue visibility does not include the value of the order backlog for Intrasoft.

Private segment

Total segment
Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
Employees
Netcompany employed an average of 3,385 FTEs in Q3 2021, which was an increase of 558 FTEs compared to Q3 2020 (2,827 FTEs).
The number of client facing employees for the Group increased by 527 from 2,644 in Q3 2020 to 3,171 in Q3 2021, while the level of non-client facing employees was 6.3% in Q3 2021 compared to 6.5% in Q3 2020.
The transition away from independent contractors towards own employees in the UK continued in Q3 2021. As of September 2021, the independent contractors in the UK operation were 16, which is 4% of the client facing FTE (18% in Q3 2020). For all practical matters, the transition of independent contractors towards own employees in the UK is considered completed.
The attrition rate for the last twelve months was 20.9%, which was an increase of 6.4 percentage points compared to the same period last year. Attrition rates in all countries increased due to a higher number of voluntary leavers in a tighter labour market post COVID-19.

Avg. FTEs increased to 3,385 during Q3 2021

Avg. FTEs increased to 3,244 during 2021

Attrition rate LTM
SEP. 2020
SEP. 2021
Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
Capital and other financial positions
Free cash flow and cash conversion rate¹
The Group generated a free cash flow of DKK 182.9m in Q3 2021 compared to DKK 149.9m in Q3 2020. Adjusted for taxes paid on account, the Group generated a free cash flow of DKK 136.9m in Q3 2021 compared to DKK 115m in Q3 2020. The increase in free cash flow was driven by the development in working capital changes compared to the same period last year, but slightly offset by a decrease in operating profit. The decrease in operating profit was caused by special items of DKK 30m in regard to the acquisition of Intrasoft International S.A. However, this did not affect free cash flow in Q3 as special items were accrued, and thereby had the reverse affect on working capital.
The working capital improved from negative DKK 56m in Q3 2020 to negative DKK 6.1m in Q3 2021. The improved working capital changes were primarily driven by the accrued DKK 30m on special items, a lower increase in work in progress in Q3 2021 of DKK 30.5m compared to an increase of DKK 70.4m in Q3 2020 and a larger decrease in trade receivables of DKK 15.4m in Q3 2021 compared to
DKK 8.7m in Q3 2020. Work in progress increased DKK 30.5m from DKK 454.6m by the end of Q2 2021 to DKK 485.1m by the end of Q3 2021. Trade receivables decreased by DKK 15.4m from DKK 602.8m by the end of Q2 2021 to DKK 587.3m by the end of Q3 2021.
Cash conversion rate was 158.3% in Q3 2021 compared to 101.4% in Q3 2020. Adjusted for the taxes paid on account, cash conversion rate increased from 77.8% in Q3 2020 to 118.5% in Q3 2021.
In the first nine months of 2021, Netcompany generated free cash flow of DKK 273.3m compared to DKK 348.1m in the first nine months of 2020. Adjusting for the payment to the Danish Vacation Fund and taxes paid on account free cash flow was DKK 358.5m, which was an increase of 9.7%. The increase was driven by improved operating results, decrease in amortisation and slightly offset by the development in the working capital changes in the first nine months of 2021 compared to the first nine months of 2020.
Cash conversion rate was 61.9% in the first
| DKK million | Not overdue | 0-30 days | 30-60 days | 60-90 days | >90 days | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade receivables, 30 Sep 2021 | 386.8 | 124.5 | 25.4 | 16.0 | 22.5 | 575.2 |
| Paid in the following month | 182.7 | 92.2 | 8.3 | 5.6 | 1.1 | 289.9 |
| % paid subsequently | 47.2% | 74.1% | 32.6% | 34.7% | 4.9% | 50.4% |
| DKK million | Not overdue | 0-30 days | 30-60 days | 60-90 days | >90 days | Total |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Trade receivables, 30 Sep 2020 | 347.6 | 93.2 | 7.6 | 2.8 | 14.6 | 465.9 |
| Paid in the following month | 152.7 | 84.8 | 5.8 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 246.2 |
| % paid subsequently | 43.9% | 91.0% | 76.0% | 82.4% | 3.5% | 52.8% |
nine months of 2021 compared to 92.6% in the first nine months of 2020. Adjusted for the payment to the Danish Vacation Fund, the fair value adjustment to the contingent purchase price of QDelft B.V. and on account income tax payments cash conversion rate was 91.4%.
Trade receivables
On 30th September 2021, trade receivables amounted to DKK 575.2m, which was an increase of 25.3% compared to the same period last year. Days sales outstanding increased from 60 days in Q3 2020 to 66 days in Q3 2021.
The overdue part of trade receivables increased from 25.4% by the end of Q3 2020 to 33% by the end of Q3 2021.
Trade receivables paid in the following month amounted to DKK 289.9m, of which DKK 107.2m was overdue as of 30 September 2021.
¹Due to local tax legislation within the Group, taxes paid on account are mainly paid in Q1 and in Q4. To adjust for this timing mismatch between expensed and paid corporate income taxes, the free cash flow should be viewed in a tax normalised manner to better reflect the underlying development in free cash flow based on operations rather than impact from local tax legislation.
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Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
CONTINUED CASH FLOW AND OTHER SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL POSITIONS
Work in progress
At 30 September 2021, Netcompany's work in progress amounted to DKK 485.1m, represented by contract work in progress of DKK 534.5m and prepayments received from customers of DKK 49.4m.
Work in progress increased by 5.2% from DKK 461.3m in Q3 2020 to DKK 485.1m in Q3 2021. In the same period, revenue increased by 14.9% from DKK 694.7m in Q3 2020 to DKK 798m in Q3 2021, while revenue for the last twelve months increased by 18.8% whereas work in progress increased by 5.2%.
The lower increase in work in progress compared to revenue growth reflects that a number of projects reached their respective payment milestones during Q3, which reduced the work in progress and increased the trade receivables. This is expected to have a positive effect on the cash flow in Q4, when collected from trade receivables.

DKK million
Funding and liquidity
In Q3 2021, Netcompany entered into an additional bank agreement facilitating the acquisition of Intrasoft International S.A. The financing agreement facilitates Netcompany with additional DKK 1,200m in available funding. The combined committed facilities constitutes a total amount of DKK 2,700m and an additional facility of DKK 400m, available only for new acquisitions. At 30 September 2021, DKK 580m of the committed lines were utilised on borrowings and DKK 199.9m on guarantees, leaving a total of DKK 2,320.1m available in unutilised funding of which DKK 720.1m can be utilised for normal operations if needed with no additional costs or covenants. A total of around DKK 1,250m is to be used for the cash part of the transaction.
Risk management
Please refer to the overview of risk factors provided by the Group in the Annual Report for 2020.
Capital structure
Netcompany considers a debt ratio between 0.5x to 1.0x as desirable. At end of Q3 2021, the debt ratio was 0.7x. As a consequence of the acquisition of Intrasoft International S.A. the debt ratio increased to around 2.7x on 31 October 2021, which complied with covenants.
Based on current expectations for full year performance and cash flow, Netcompany initiates a share buyback programme of DKK 50m to be executed during the remaining part of 2021, which will bring the total cash redistribution to shareholders to DKK 150m in 2021.
Events after the balance sheet date
After the balance sheet date, Netcompany entered an agreement with Intracom Technologies S.a. r.l. to acquire the outstanding share capital in Intrasoft International S.A. at an enterprise value of EUR 235m on a debt-free basis. The acquisition was completed on 31 October 2021, hence Intrasofts' closing balance and thereby also the initial accounting for the business combination is incomplete at the time of reporting Q3 2021.
Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
Guidance 2021
| Financial metrics in constant currencies | Updated Target 2021 | Updated Target 30/6 2021 | Original Target 2021 | Actual performance 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organic revenue growth | -18-20% | -18-20% | -15-20% | 15.5% |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin from organic businesses | -25-27% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Adjusted EBITA margin from organic businesses | -23-25% | -23-25% | -23-25% | 26.3% |
| Non-organic revenue growth | -9-10% | 0 | 0 | 1.1% |
| Non-organic adjusted EBITDA margin | -7-8% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total revenue growth | -27-30% | -18-20% | -15-20% | 16.6% |
| Total adjusted EBITDA margin | -24-26% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total adjusted EBITA margin | -21-23% | -23-25% | -23-25% | 26.1% |
Based on the performance in the first nine month of 2021 and the level of revenue visibility for the remaining part of the year, Netcompany maintains its expectation to organic revenue growth of between 18% and 20% for the full year (constant currencies) and its expectation to adjusted EBITA margin for the organic business of between 23% and 25% (constant currencies).
The guidance from the organic business is based on employees to continue to take vacation in the remaining part of 2021, which was deferred from the first half of the year. In addition, the usage of freelancers in Denmark is expected to gradually normalise during Q4 2021. The level of cross utilisation of Danish resources on international projects is expected to be on the same relative level as during Q3 2021.
On 31 October 2021, Netcompany completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Intrasoft International S.A. and, hence the acquisition will impact the reported full year numbers with non-organic revenue growth and non-organic earnings for a period of two months.
Based on current forecast and backlog for the remaining part of 2021 for Intrasoft, it is expected that the acquisition will impact non-organic revenue growth with between 9% and 10%.
Historical, a key financial metric for the acquired business has been adjusted EBITDA margin and for the remaining part of 2021 it is expected that the acquisition will generate adjusted EBITDA margin of between 7% and 8%, while adjusted EBITA margin for the acquired business is expected to be between 5% and 6%.
The value of the order backlog for the acquired business is around DKK 6.700m as of 1 November 2021.
On a consolidated basis, total revenue growth is thus expected to be between 27% and 30% (constant currencies) and total adjusted EBITDA margin is expected to be between 24% and 26% (constant currencies). Adjusted EBITDA margin from the organic business is expected to be between 25% and 27% (constant currencies).
In Q3, an accrual of DKK 30m was included in special items related to the acquisition of Intrasoft International S.A. covering costs for due diligence work, market consulting and other relevant consulting work performed. A W&I insurance was also taken out on the transaction and the costs related hereto are included in special items. The final costs related to the transaction will be calculated and expensed during Q4 2021. It is not expected that more than DKK 5m of additional cost will incur during Q4 2021 related to the transaction.
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Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
CONTINUED GUIDANCE 2021
A number of risks to our initial guidance for 2021 was given in connection with our Annual Report for 2020. The majority of those risks still exists and could impact our performance for the remaining part of 2021. However, given that less than two months of the financial year remains the likelihood for those risks to occur and significantly impact our financial performance for the year is unlikely.
Detailed financial guidance for 2022 will be provided in connection with the Annual Report 2021 to be released on 25 January 2022.
Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
Shareholder information
Capital
Netcompany's share capital is DKK 50.0m divided into 50m shares. During Q3 2021, 28,986 treasury shares were transferred to management, as the first long incentive programme (LTIP) vested. Netcompany holds 945,527 treasury shares equivalent to 1.9% of the share capital. The shares will be used to meet the Group's commitments under its LTIP.
Share-based incentive schemes / restricted stock units
In total, 356,095 RSUs were issued at 30 September 2021, of which 87,134 were granted to Executive Management and 268,961 were granted to other Key Management Personnel and other employees. The fair value of the RSUs at grant was DKK 104m. The cost related hereto is expensed over the vesting period.
A total amount of DKK 7.5m was recognised as personnel costs in the income statement in Q3 2021 and DKK 25.4m in the first nine months of 2021. In Q3 2021, the first RSU programme was exercised, and 28,986 treasury shares recognised at DKK 4.5m on equity, were transferred from reserves to management. Additional information on the holdings of Netcompany shares and restricted stock units by members of the Board of Directors and Executive Management Board is disclosed in the remuneration policy.
Contingent purchase price / restricted stock units
In connection with the acquisition of 100% of the shares of QDelft B.V. (now Netcompany Netherlands) in 2019, a total of 305,068 RSUs have been granted, which will vest in February 2023. Further 285,262 RSUs will be granted and vest in February 2023 depending on performance in the period 2020-2022.
Financial Calendar
17 January 2022
Deadline for shareholders to submit proposals for the agenda of the Annual General Meeting 2021.
25 January 2022
Annual Report for the financial year 2021.
2 March 2022
Annual General Meeting 2022.
5 May 2022
Interim report for the first 3 months of 2022.
11 August 2022
Interim report for the first 6 months of 2022.
3 November 2022
Interim report for the first 9 months 2022.
Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
Statement of the Board of Directors and Executive Management
Today, the Board of Directors and Executive Management considered and approved the interim consolidated financial statements for Netcompany Group A/S ("Netcompany" or "the company" and together with all its subsidiaries "the Group") for the period 1 January 2021 to 30 September 2021. The Q3 2021 report has not been audited or reviewed by the company's independent auditors.
The interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 as adopted by the EU and additional Danish regulations for the presentation of interim reports by listed companies. Furthermore, the interim report has been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in the Group's Annual Report for 2020.
In our opinion, the accounting policies used are appropriate, and the overall presentation of the interim consolidated financial statements gives a true and fair view
of the Group's assets, liabilities and financial position as of 30 September 2021 and of the results of the Group's operations and cash flows for the period 1 January 2021 to 30 September 2021.
We further consider that the Management's Review in the preceding pages includes a true and fair account of the development and performance of the Group, the results for the period and the financial position, as well as a description of the principal risks and uncertainties that the Group faces in accordance with Danish disclosure requirements for listed companies.
COPENHAGEN, 4 NOVEMBER 2021
Executive Management
| André Rogaczewski
CEO | Claus Jørgensen
COO | Thomas Johansen
CFO |
| --- | --- | --- |
Board of Directors
| Bo Rygaard
Chairman of the Board | Juha Christensen
Vice Chairman of the Board |
| --- | --- |
| Scanes Bentley | Hege Skryseth | Åsa Riisberg |
| --- | --- | --- |
Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
Income statement and Statement of comprehensive income
| DKK thousands | Note | Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 | Total 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income statement | ||||||
| Revenue | 1 | 798,034 | 694,733 | 2,479,840 | 2,065,841 | 2,838,590 |
| Cost of services | 2 | -469,606 | -401,405 | -1,532,399 | -1,238,285 | -1,683,372 |
| Gross profit | 328,428 | 293,328 | 947,441 | 827,556 | 1,155,218 | |
| Sales and marketing costs | -5,684 | -4,289 | -17,912 | -12,505 | -17,104 | |
| Administrative costs | 3 | -122,833 | -93,555 | -346,633 | -294,166 | -393,741 |
| Special items | 4 | -30,000 | 0 | -30,000 | -3 | -3 |
| EBITA | 169,911 | 195,484 | 552,896 | 520,882 | 744,371 | |
| Amortisation | -9,002 | -25,299 | -27,157 | -75,896 | -99,426 | |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 160,909 | 170,185 | 525,739 | 444,986 | 644,945 | |
| Financial income | 5 | 2,403 | 4,788 | 6,647 | 17,737 | 19,347 |
| Financial expenses | 5 | -8,555 | -11,031 | -26,174 | -59,286 | -66,306 |
| Fair value adjustment of contingent consideration | 0 | 0 | 49,485 | 0 | -141,268 | |
| Income / loss from investment in joint venture | -5,583 | 0 | -16,802 | 0 | -5,035 | |
| Profit / loss before tax | 149,174 | 163,942 | 538,895 | 403,436 | 451,683 | |
| Tax on the profit for the period | -40,610 | -35,861 | -118,385 | -86,548 | -129,766 | |
| Net profit / loss for the period | 108,564 | 128,081 | 420,510 | 316,888 | 321,918 | |
| Earnings per share | ||||||
| Earnings per share (DKK) | 6 | 2.21 | 2.61 | 8.57 | 6.45 | 6.56 |
| Diluted Earnings per share (DKK) | 6 | 2.19 | 2.60 | 8.47 | 6.43 | 6.53 |
Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
CONTINUED INCOME STATEMENT AND STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
| DKK thousands | Note | Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 | Total 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statement of comprehensive income | ||||||
| Net profit / loss for the period | 108,564 | 128,081 | 420,510 | 316,888 | 321,918 | |
| Other comprehensive income: | ||||||
| Foreign currency translation subsidiaries | -648 | -1,421 | 6,386 | 7,535 | 10,250 | |
| Other comprehensive income, net of tax | -648 | -1,421 | 6,386 | 7,535 | 10,250 | |
| Total comprehensive income / loss | 107,916 | 126,660 | 426,897 | 324,423 | 332,168 |
Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
Statement of financial position
| DKK thousands | Note | 30 September 2021 | 30 September 2020 | 31 December 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||||
| Intangible assets | 2,423,977 | 2,474,664 | 2,451,134 | |
| Tangible assets | 220,897 | 145,679 | 135,321 | |
| Deferred tax assets | 12,513 | 9,373 | 8,842 | |
| Other receivables | 22,575 | 17,000 | 18,482 | |
| Investment in joint venture | 78,163 | 0 | 69,965 | |
| Total non-current assets | 2,758,125 | 2,646,716 | 2,683,745 | |
| Trade receivables | 7 | 575,238 | 459,136 | 458,774 |
| Receivables from joint venture | 12,038 | 0 | 8,260 | |
| Contract work in progress | 8 | 534,479 | 490,156 | 476,603 |
| Other receivables | 52,655 | 43,243 | 53,045 | |
| Total receivables | 1,174,411 | 992,535 | 996,682 | |
| Cash | 195,117 | 236,688 | 358,996 | |
| Total current assets | 1,369,528 | 1,229,222 | 1,355,678 | |
| Total assets | 4,127,653 | 3,875,938 | 4,039,423 | |
| DKK thousands | Note | 30 September 2021 | 30 September 2020 | 31 December 2020 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Equity and liabilities | ||||
| Share capital | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | |
| Treasury shares | -220,507 | -175,000 | -175,000 | |
| Share-based remuneration | 63,387 | 35,433 | 42,478 | |
| Exchange differences on trans-lating foreign subsidiaries | 2,593 | -6,509 | -3,793 | |
| Retained earnings | 2,886,347 | 2,509,906 | 2,514,936 | |
| Total equity | 2,781,820 | 2,413,830 | 2,428,621 | |
| Borrowings | 9 | 576,810 | 760,077 | 760,556 |
| Leasing | 117,982 | 26,448 | 57,377 | |
| Other payables | 10 | 122,819 | 0 | 173,207 |
| Deferred tax liability | 55,928 | 73,063 | 66,037 | |
| Total non-current liabilities | 873,539 | 859,589 | 1,057,177 | |
| Leasing | 51,210 | 74,520 | 35,392 | |
| Prebilled invoices | 8 | 49,358 | 28,817 | 41,747 |
| Trade payables | 50,049 | 29,483 | 39,875 | |
| Other payables | 10 | 266,296 | 424,595 | 393,944 |
| Income tax payable | 55,382 | 45,105 | 42,667 | |
| Total current liabilities | 472,294 | 602,520 | 553,625 | |
| Total liabilities | 1,345,833 | 1,462,109 | 1,610,802 | |
| Total equity and liabilities | 4,127,653 | 3,875,938 | 4,039,423 |
Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
Cash Flow statement
| DKK thousands | Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 | Total 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 160,909 | 170,185 | 525,739 | 444,986 | 644,945 |
| Depreciation and amortisation | 30,161 | 41,779 | 86,782 | 124,253 | 164,431 |
| Non-cash items | 5,836 | 4,328 | 32,690 | 6,750 | 17,596 |
| Working capital changes | -6,050 | -56,013 | -199,091 | -123,712 | -103,248 |
| Total | 190,856 | 160,279 | 446,120 | 452,277 | 723,724 |
| Income taxes paid | 2,668 | -3,472 | -119,281 | -74,989 | -126,163 |
| Financial income received | 1,175 | 579 | 1,950 | 2,106 | 2,533 |
| Financial expenses paid | -4,623 | -2,171 | -25,110 | -11,113 | -19,220 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 190,076 | 155,215 | 303,679 | 368,281 | 580,873 |
| Net cash outflow on acquisition of subsidiaries | 0 | 0 | -89,405 | 0 | 0 |
| Other investments | 0 | 0 | -25,000 | 0 | -75,000 |
| Acquisition of property, plant and equipment | -7,132 | -5,271 | -30,347 | -20,178 | -23,869 |
| Other receivables (deposits) | -2,523 | -995 | -3,991 | -1,056 | -2,779 |
| Cash flow from investment activities | -9,655 | -6,266 | -148,743 | -21,235 | -101,649 |
| Dividends paid | 0 | 0 | -49,100 | 0 | 0 |
| Payment of treasury shares | 0 | 0 | -49,999 | 0 | 0 |
| Repayment of borrowings | -150,000 | -200,000 | -185,182 | -200,000 | -200,000 |
| Repayment of right of use assets | -14,109 | -11,665 | -38,581 | -33,897 | -45,652 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | -164,109 | -211,665 | -322,862 | -233,897 | -245,652 |
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 16,312 | -62,716 | -167,926 | 113,150 | 233,573 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning | 179,012 | 300,196 | 358,996 | 132,350 | 132,350 |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on the balance cash held in foreign currencies | -208 | -793 | 4,046 | -8,813 | -6,927 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end | 195,117 | 236,688 | 195,117 | 236,688 | 358,996 |
Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
Statement of changes in Equity
| DKK thousands | Share capital | Treasury shares | Share-based remuneration | Foreign currency translation subsidiaries | Retained earnings | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity at 1 July 2021 | 50,000 | -225,000 | 60,341 | 3,241 | 2,777,783 | 2,666,365 |
| Treasury Shares for the period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Share-based remuneration for the period | 0 | 4,493 | 3,046 | 0 | 0 | 7,539 |
| Profit for the period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 108,564 | 108,564 |
| Other comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | 0 | -648 | 0 | -648 |
| Equity at 30 September 2021 | 50,000 | -220,507 | 63,387 | 2,593 | 2,886,347 | 2,781,820 |
| Equity at 1 January 2021 | 50,000 | -175,000 | 42,478 | -3,793 | 2,514,936 | 2,428,621 |
| Treasury Shares for the period | 0 | -50,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -50,000 |
| Share-based remuneration for the period | 0 | 4,493 | 20,909 | 0 | 0 | 25,402 |
| Dividend paid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -49,100 | -49,100 |
| Profit for the period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 420,510 | 420,510 |
| Other comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6,386 | 0 | 6,386 |
| Equity at 30 September 2021 | 50,000 | -220,507 | 63,387 | 2,593 | 2,886,347 | 2,781,820 |
Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
CONTINUED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
| DKK thousands | Share capital | Treasury shares | Share-based remuneration | Foreign currency translation subsidiaries | Retained earnings | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity at 1 July 2020 | 50,000 | -175,000 | 29,335 | -5,088 | 2,381,825 | 2,281,072 |
| Share-based remuneration for the period | 0 | 0 | 6,098 | 0 | 0 | 6,098 |
| Profit for the period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 128,081 | 128,081 |
| Other comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1,421 | 0 | -1,421 |
| Equity at 30 September 2020 | 50,000 | -175,000 | 35,433 | -6,509 | 2,509,906 | 2,413,830 |
| Equity at 1 January 2020 | 50,000 | -175,000 | 17,724 | -14,044 | 2,193,018 | 2,071,699 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Share-based remuneration for the period | 0 | 0 | 17,709 | 0 | 0 | 17,709 |
| Profit for the period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 316,888 | 316,888 |
| Other comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7,535 | 0 | 7,535 |
| Equity at 30 September 2020 | 50,000 | -175,000 | 35,433 | -6,509 | 2,509,906 | 2,413,830 |
| Equity at 1 January 2020 | 50,000 | -175,000 | 17,724 | -14,044 | 2,193,018 | 2,071,699 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Share-based remuneration for the period | 0 | 0 | 24,754 | 0 | 0 | 24,754 |
| Profit for the period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 321,918 | 321,918 |
| Other comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10,250 | 0 | 10,250 |
| Equity at 31 December 2020 | 50,000 | -175,000 | 42,478 | -3,793 | 2,514,936 | 2,428,621 |
Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
S segment information
Public Q3
| DKK million | Group | Denmark | Norway | UK | Netherlands | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | % change | Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | |
| Revenue | 461.6 | 436.3 | 5.8% | 366.2 | 341.2 | 35.9 | 23.7 | 42.8 | 42.8 | 16.7 | 28.6 |
| Cost of service | -281.0 | -263.9 | 6.5% | -208.7 | -187.1 | -26.8 | -19.7 | -28.7 | -39.1 | -16.8 | -18.1 |
| Gross profit | 180.6 | 172.5 | 4.7% | 157.5 | 154.2 | 9.1 | 4.0 | 14.1 | 3.8 | -0.2 | 10.5 |
| Gross profit margin | 39.1% | 39.5% | -0.4pp | 43.0% | 45.2% | 25.3% | 16.9% | 33.0% | 8.8% | -1.0% | 36.7% |
| Allocated costs | -71.5 | -57.5 | 24.4% | -49.7 | -43.2 | -6.6 | -3.4 | -6.9 | -6.5 | -8.2 | -4.4 |
| Adjusted EBITA before allocated cost from HQ | 109.1 | 115.0 | -5.1% | 107.8 | 111.0 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 7.2 | -2.7 | -8.4 | 6.1 |
| Adjusted EBITA margin before allocated cost from HQ | 23.6% | 26.4% | -2.7pp | 29.4% | 32.5% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -6.2% | -50.2% | 21.2% |
| Allocated costs from HQ | -6.3 | -6.4 | -1.6% | -4.8 | -4.6 | -0.5 | -0.3 | -0.6 | -0.8 | -0.4 | -0.6 |
| Special items | -18.1 | 0.0 | N/A | -13.8 | 0.0 | -1.7 | 0.0 | -1.5 | 0.0 | -1.1 | 0.0 |
| EBITA | 84.7 | 108.6 | -22.0% | 89.2 | 106.4 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 5.2 | -3.5 | -9.9 | 5.5 |
| EBITA margin | 18.4% | 24.9% | -6.5pp | 24.4% | 31.2% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 12.1% | -8.2% | -59.4% | 19.2% |
| Amortisation | -5.4 | -16.5 | -67.5% | -4.1 | -12.0 | -0.5 | -0.9 | -0.5 | -2.2 | -0.4 | -1.5 |
| Operating profit | 79.4 | 92.1 | -13.8% | 85.2 | 94.4 | -0.2 | -0.6 | 4.7 | -5.7 | -10.3 | 4.0 |
| Operating profit margin | 17.2% | 21.1% | -3.9pp | 23.3% | 27.7% | -0.7% | -2.4% | 11.0% | -13.3% | -61.6% | 13.9% |
Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
CONTINUED
Segment information
Private Q3
| DKK million | Group | Denmark | Norway | UK | Netherlands | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | % change | Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | |
| Revenue | 336.4 | 258.4 | 30.2% | 257.5 | 201.8 | 22.4 | 20.3 | 55.8 | 35.8 | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Cost of service | -188.6 | -137.5 | 37.1% | -128.9 | -91.3 | -18.1 | -15.4 | -41.1 | -30.5 | -0.4 | -0.4 |
| Gross profit | 147.9 | 120.9 | 22.3% | 128.6 | 110.5 | 4.3 | 4.9 | 14.8 | 5.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Gross profit margin | 43.9% | 46.8% | -2.8pp | 49.9% | 54.8% | 19.1% | 24.2% | 26.4% | 14.9% | 36.7% | 20.5% |
| Allocated costs | -46.5 | -30.6 | 51.9% | -31.8 | -22.1 | -4.5 | -2.7 | -10.1 | -5.7 | -0.2 | -0.1 |
| Adjusted EBITA before allocated cost from HQ | 101.3 | 90.2 | 12.3% | 96.8 | 88.5 | -0.2 | 2.2 | 4.7 | -0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Adjusted EBITA margin before allocated cost from HQ | 30.1% | 34.9% | -4.8pp | 37.6% | 43.8% | -0.9% | 10.7% | 8.4% | -1.2% | 10.4% | 2.9% |
| Allocated costs from HQ | -4.2 | -3.4 | 25.4% | -3.0 | -2.4 | -0.4 | -0.3 | -0.8 | -0.7 | -0.0 | -0.0 |
| Special items | -11.9 | 0.0 | N/A | -8.7 | 0.0 | -1.1 | 0.0 | -2.1 | 0.0 | -0.0 | 0.0 |
| EBITA | 85.2 | 86.9 | -1.9% | 85.0 | 86.1 | -1.6 | 1.9 | 1.8 | -1.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| EBITA margin | 25.3% | 33.6% | -8.3pp | 33.0% | 42.7% | -7.3% | 9.4% | 3.2% | -3.3% | 5.2% | 0.5% |
| Amortisation | -3.6 | -8.8 | -58.6% | -2.6 | -6.1 | -0.3 | -0.7 | -0.7 | -1.9 | -0.0 | -0.0 |
| Operating profit | 81.5 | 78.1 | 4.5% | 82.4 | 80.0 | -1.9 | 1.2 | 1.0 | -3.1 | 0.0 | -0.0 |
| Operating profit margin | 24.2% | 30.2% | -6.0pp | 32.0% | 39.6% | -8.7% | 5.9% | 1.9% | -8.7% | 4.1% | -5.6% |
Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
CONTINUED
Segment information
Public 9 months
| DKK million | Group | Denmark | Norway | UK | Netherlands | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 | % change | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 | |
| Revenue | 1,451.9 | 1,311.8 | 10.7% | 1,123.1 | 1,037.5 | 115.5 | 72.0 | 155.6 | 136.0 | 57.7 | 66.4 |
| Cost of service | -948.4 | -811.2 | 16.9% | -695.1 | -596.4 | -89.6 | -59.3 | -112.9 | -112.3 | -50.8 | -43.2 |
| Gross profit | 503.5 | 500.7 | 0.6% | 428.0 | 441.0 | 25.9 | 12.7 | 42.7 | 23.7 | 6.8 | 23.2 |
| Gross profit margin | 34.7% | 38.2% | -3.5pp | 38.1% | 42.5% | 22.5% | 17.7% | 27.5% | 17.4% | 11.9% | 34.9% |
| Allocated costs | -207.9 | -181.6 | 14.5% | -148.8 | -140.1 | -18.1 | -9.8 | -21.5 | -17.7 | -19.6 | -14.0 |
| Adjusted EBITA before allocated cost from HQ | 295.6 | 319.1 | -7.3% | 279.3 | 300.9 | 7.9 | 2.9 | 21.3 | 6.0 | -12.8 | 9.2 |
| Adjusted EBITA margin before allocated cost from HQ | 20.4% | 24.3% | -4.0pp | 24.9% | 29.0% | 6.8% | 4.1% | 13.7% | 4.4% | -22.2% | 13.8% |
| Allocated costs from HQ | -16.9 | -20.9 | -18.9% | -12.6 | -15.2 | -1.4 | -1.9 | -1.8 | -2.4 | -1.1 | -1.4 |
| Special items | -18.1 | -0.0 | N/A | -13.8 | -0.0 | -1.7 | -0.0 | -1.5 | -0.0 | -1.1 | -0.0 |
| EBITA | 260.6 | 298.2 | -12.6% | 252.9 | 285.8 | 4.8 | 1.0 | 17.9 | 3.6 | -15.0 | 7.8 |
| EBITA margin | 17.9% | 22.7% | -4.8pp | 22.5% | 27.5% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 11.5% | 2.7% | -26.0% | 11.7% |
| Amortisation | -16.6 | -49.8 | -66.6% | -12.3 | -37.8 | -1.4 | -2.6 | -1.9 | -5.9 | -1.1 | -3.5 |
| Operating profit | 243.9 | 248.4 | -1.8% | 240.6 | 248.0 | 3.4 | -1.6 | 16.0 | -2.3 | -16.1 | 4.3 |
| Operating profit margin | 16.8% | 18.9% | -2.1pp | 21.4% | 23.9% | 2.9% | -2.2% | 10.3% | -1.7% | -27.9% | 6.5% |
Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
CONTINUED
Segment information
Private 9 months
| DKK million | Group | Denmark | Norway | UK | Netherlands | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 | % change | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 | |
| Revenue | 1,028.0 | 754.0 | 36.3% | 793.4 | 561.8 | 83.9 | 69.7 | 148.9 | 121.1 | 1.7 | 1.4 |
| Cost of service | -584.0 | -427.1 | 36.7% | -408.3 | -273.1 | -58.4 | -53.1 | -116.3 | -100.1 | -1.1 | -0.9 |
| Gross profit | 443.9 | 326.9 | 35.8% | 385.1 | 288.7 | 25.6 | 16.6 | 32.6 | 21.0 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Gross profit margin | 43.2% | 43.4% | -0.2pp | 48.5% | 51.4% | 30.5% | 23.8% | 21.9% | 17.3% | 37.5% | 39.4% |
| Allocated costs | -128.9 | -92.6 | 39.2% | -91.7 | -64.1 | -12.4 | -9.2 | -24.5 | -19.1 | -0.4 | -0.3 |
| Adjusted EBITA before allocated cost from HQ | 315.0 | 234.3 | 34.5% | 293.5 | 224.7 | 13.2 | 7.4 | 8.1 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| Adjusted EBITA margin before allocated cost from HQ | 30.6% | 31.1% | -0.4pp | 37.0% | 40.0% | 15.7% | 10.6% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 14.0% | 20.8% |
| Allocated costs from HQ | -10.8 | -11.5 | -6.5% | -7.7 | -6.9 | -1.0 | -2.1 | -2.0 | -2.5 | -0.0 | -0.0 |
| Special items | -11.9 | -0.0 | N/A | -8.7 | -0.0 | -1.1 | -0.0 | -2.1 | -0.0 | -0.0 | -0.0 |
| EBITA | 292.3 | 222.7 | 31.3% | 277.0 | 217.7 | 11.1 | 5.3 | 4.0 | -0.6 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| EBITA margin | 28.4% | 29.5% | -1.1pp | 34.9% | 38.8% | 13.3% | 7.7% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 11.3% | 18.9% |
| Amortisation | -10.5 | -26.1 | -59.6% | -7.6 | -17.3 | -1.0 | -2.4 | -2.0 | -6.3 | -0.0 | -0.1 |
| Operating profit | 281.8 | 196.6 | 43.3% | 269.5 | 200.4 | 10.2 | 2.9 | 2.0 | -6.9 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Operating profit margin | 27.4% | 26.1% | 1.3pp | 34.0% | 35.7% | 12.1% | 4.2% | 1.3% | -5.7% | 10.0% | 14.2% |
Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
CONTINUED Segment information
Geographical Q3
Segment information related to geographical areas
| DKK thousands | Denmark | Norway | Q3 2021 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | Netherlands | Other | Total | |||
| Revenue from external customers | 623,717 | 58,340 | 98,664 | 17,313 | 0 | 798,034 |
| EBITA, operating entities | 174,251 | -1,423 | 6,946 | -9,862 | 0 | 169,911 |
| Allocated cost | 27,700 | -531 | -667 | 942 | -27,444 | 0 |
| EBITA, reported in legal entities | 201,951 | -1,954 | 6,279 | -8,920 | -27,444 | 169,911 |
| DKK thousands | Denmark | Norway | Q3 2020 | |||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| UK | Netherlands | Other | Total | |||
| Revenue from external customers | 543,069 | 43,983 | 78,674 | 29,007 | 0 | 694,733 |
| EBITA, operating entities | 192,472 | 2,204 | -4,677 | 5,486 | 0 | 195,484 |
| Allocated cost | 1,452 | 1,129 | -3,545 | -902 | 1,867 | 0 |
| EBITA, reported in legal entities | 193,924 | 3,332 | -8,222 | 4,584 | 1,867 | 195,484 |
Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
CONTINUED Segment information
Geographical 9 months and full year
| DKK thousands | Denmark | Norway | YTD 2021 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | Netherlands | Other | Total | |||
| Revenue from external customers | 1,916,535 | 199,421 | 304,523 | 59,361 | 0 | 2,479,840 |
| EBITA, operating entities | 529,935 | 15,877 | 21,881 | -14,797 | 0 | 552,896 |
| Allocated cost | 36,076 | -6,843 | -11,960 | 1,795 | -19,068 | 0 |
| EBITA, reported in legal entities | 566,011 | 9,034 | 9,921 | -13,001 | -19,068 | 552,896 |
| DKK thousands | Denmark | Norway | YTD 2020 | |||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| UK | Netherlands | Other | Total | |||
| Revenue from external customers | 1,599,270 | 141,662 | 257,132 | 67,776 | 0 | 2,065,841 |
| EBITA, operating entities | 503,480 | 6,329 | 3,018 | 8,056 | 0 | 520,881 |
| Allocated cost | 5,904 | 5,651 | -12,580 | -2,438 | 3,464 | 0 |
| EBITA, reported in legal entities | 509,383 | 11,979 | -9,563 | 5,618 | 3,464 | 520,882 |
| DKK thousands | Denmark | Norway | Total 2020 | |||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| UK | Netherlands | Other | Total | |||
| Revenue from external customers | 2,199,865 | 199,778 | 340,315 | 98,632 | 0 | 2,838,589 |
| EBITA, operating entities | 706,183 | 11,988 | 9,377 | 16,823 | 0 | 744,370 |
| Allocated cost | 14,590 | 2,761 | -20,064 | -3,486 | 6,198 | 0 |
| EBITA, reported in legal entities | 720,773 | 14,750 | -10,687 | 13,337 | 6,198 | 744,371 |
Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
NOTE 2 Cost of services
| DKK thousands | Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 | Total 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of services | -58,432 | -59,928 | -183,286 | -189,868 | -255,491 |
| Salaries | -405,089 | -337,368 | -1,331,024 | -1,036,835 | -1,412,104 |
| Depreciation | -6,085 | -4,109 | -18,089 | -11,581 | -15,777 |
| Cost of services total | -469,606 | -401,405 | -1,532,399 | -1,238,285 | -1,683,372 |
NOTE 3 Administrative costs
| DKK thousands | Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 | Total 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative costs | -62,799 | -42,589 | -159,840 | -133,212 | -179,992 |
| Salaries | -44,960 | -38,595 | -145,258 | -124,178 | -164,520 |
| Depreciation | -15,074 | -12,371 | -41,535 | -36,776 | -49,228 |
| Administrative costs total | -122,833 | -93,555 | -346,633 | -294,166 | -393,741 |
Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
NOTE 4 Special items
| DKK thousands | Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 | Total 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costs related to M&A | -30,000 | 0 | -30,000 | -3 | -3 |
| Total special items | -30,000 | 0 | -30,000 | -3 | -3 |
NOTE 5 Financial income and expenses
| DKK thousands | Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 | Total 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Income | |||||
| Exchange rate adjustments | 2,382 | 4,769 | 6,567 | 17,676 | 19,266 |
| Other financial income | 21 | 19 | 80 | 61 | 81 |
| Financial income total | 2,403 | 4,788 | 6,647 | 17,737 | 19,347 |
| Financial expenses | |||||
| Interest expense, bank loan | -2,425 | -3,522 | -7,513 | -11,071 | -13,661 |
| Interest expense, leasing | -988 | -1,008 | -2,709 | -3,076 | -3,986 |
| Exchange rate adjustments | -3,295 | -5,181 | -8,590 | -41,346 | -43,177 |
| Other financial expenses | -1,848 | -1,321 | -7,362 | -3,792 | -5,481 |
| Financial expenses total | -8,555 | -11,031 | -26,174 | -59,286 | -66,306 |
Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
NOTE 6 Earnings per share
| DKK thousands | Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 | Total 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings per share - EPS (DKK) | 2.21 | 2.61 | 8.57 | 6.45 | 6.56 |
| Diluted earnings per share - EPS-D (DKK) | 2.19 | 2.60 | 8.47 | 6.43 | 6.53 |
| Profit | 108,564 | 128,081 | 420,510 | 316,888 | 321,918 |
| Average number of shares | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 |
| Average number of treasury shares | 951 | 900 | 925 | 900 | 900 |
| Average number of shares in circulation | 49,049 | 49,100 | 49,075 | 49,100 | 49,100 |
| Average number of outstanding restricted stock units | 574 | 243 | 585 | 200 | 215 |
| Average number of diluted shares in circulation | 49,623 | 49,343 | 49,661 | 49,300 | 49,316 |
NOTE 7 Trade receivables
| DKK thousands | 30 September 2021 | 30 September 2020 | 31 December 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not overdue | 386,822 | 347,610 | 326,415 |
| 0-30 days overdue | 124,469 | 93,247 | 99,180 |
| 31-60 days overdue | 25,445 | 7,610 | 19,876 |
| 61-90 days overdue | 15,990 | 2,830 | 4,572 |
| Over 90 days overdue | 22,512 | 14,586 | 14,562 |
| Total trade receivables excl. expected credit loss | 575,238 | 465,882 | 464,605 |
| Expected credit loss | -0 | -6,747 | -5,831 |
| Total trade receivables | 575,238 | 459,136 | 458,774 |
The Group is continuously conducting individual assessments of bad debt. If this leads to an assessment that the Group will not be able to collect the amount accounted for, an allowance for expected credit loss is made. At 30 September 2021, the Group recognised an allowance for expected credit losses of DKK 0.0m (30 September 2020: DKK 6.7m), and credit losses of DKK 5.8m have incurred during Q3 2021. The credit quality of trade receivables at 30 September 2021 is considered satisfactory.
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Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
NOTE 8
Contract work in progress
| DKK thousands | 30 September 2021 | 30 September 2020 | 31 December 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selling price of work performed on fixed price projects | 1,487,618 | 1,183,721 | 1,083,501 |
| Invoiced amount on fixed price projects | -1,002,496 | -722,381 | -648,646 |
| Total contract work in progress | 485,122 | 461,340 | 434,856 |
| Net value – stated on a contract-per-contract basis – is presented in the statement of financial position as follows: | |||
| Contract work in progress | 534,479 | 490,156 | 476,603 |
| Prebilled invoices | -49,358 | -28,817 | -41,747 |
| Total contract work in progress | 485,122 | 461,340 | 434,856 |
NOTE 9
Borrowings
| DKK thousands | Currency | Maturity | Fixed or floating interest | Loan cost | Nominal value | Carrying amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank loan | DKK | 2023 | Floating | 3,190 | 580,000 | 576,810 |
| 30 September 2021 | 3,190 | 580,000 | 576,810 | |||
| DKK thousands | Currency | Maturity | Fixed or floating interest | Loan cost | Nominal value | Carrying amount |
| Bank loan | DKK | 2023 | Floating | 5,104 | 765,182 | 760,077 |
| 30 September 2020 | 5,104 | 765,182 | 760,077 | |||
| Bank loan | DKK | 2023 | Floating | 4,626 | 765,182 | 760,556 |
| 31 December 2020 | 4,626 | 765,182 | 760,556 |
Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
NOTE 10
Other payables
| DKK thousands | 30 September 2021 | 30 September 2020 | 31 December 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wages and salaries, payroll taxes, social security costs, etc. payable | 62,613 | 52,048 | 53,235 |
| Holiday pay obligation | 87,464 | 145,530 | 144,836 |
| VAT and duties | 70,603 | 60,703 | 58,889 |
| Contingent purchase price & earn out | 122,819 | 120,441 | 261,709 |
| Other costs payable | 45,616 | 45,873 | 48,482 |
| Total other payables | 389,115 | 424,595 | 567,151 |
For further details on contingent purchase price and earn out, please refer to Annual Report 2020 note 14.
Other costs include accruals for fee, administration, sales, and other items. Other accruals liabilities have a remaining term of up to one year.
NOTE 11
Provision
| DKK thousands | Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 | Total 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onerous contracts and warranty obligations beginning of period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,525 | 3,525 |
| Decrease in the period | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3,525 | -3,525 |
| Onerous contracts and warranty obligations end of period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
NOTE 12
Income Statement classified by function
| DKK thousands | Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 | Total 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income statement | |||||
| Revenue | 798,034 | 694,733 | 2,479,840 | 2,065,841 | 2,838,590 |
| Cost of services, incl. depreciation and amortisation | -469,606 | -401,405 | -1,532,399 | -1,238,285 | -1,683,372 |
| Gross profit | 328,428 | 293,328 | 947,441 | 827,556 | 1,155,218 |
| Sales and marketing costs, incl. depreciation and amortisation | -5,684 | -4,289 | -17,912 | -12,505 | -17,104 |
| Administrative costs, incl. depreciation and amortisation | -161,835 | -118,854 | -403,790 | -370,065 | -493,170 |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 160,909 | 170,185 | 525,739 | 444,986 | 644,945 |
| Financial income | 2,403 | 4,788 | 6,647 | 17,737 | 19,347 |
| Financial expenses | -8,555 | -11,031 | -26,174 | -59,286 | -66,306 |
| Fair value adjustment of contingent consideration | 0 | 0 | 49,485 | 0 | -141,268 |
| Income / loss from investment in joint venture | -5,583 | 0 | -16,802 | 0 | -5,035 |
| Profit / loss before tax | 149,174 | 163,942 | 538,895 | 403,436 | 451,683 |
| Tax on the profit for the period | -40,610 | -35,861 | -118,385 | -86,548 | -129,766 |
| Net profit / loss for the period | 108,564 | 128,081 | 420,510 | 316,888 | 321,918 |
| Depreciation and Amortisation have been presented as follows in the income statement: | |||||
| Cost of services | -6,085 | -4,109 | -18,089 | -11,581 | -15,777 |
| Administrative costs | -24,076 | -37,670 | -68,692 | -112,672 | -148,654 |
| Depreciation and amortisation | -30,161 | -41,779 | -86,782 | -124,253 | -164,431 |
Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
NOTE 13 Collateral provided and contingent liabilities
As part of its contract commitments with customers, the Group has through its banks provided performance guarantees of DKK 199.9m (DKK 31.1m).
There are no collaterals provided for the Group's bank loan.
NOTE 14 Related party transactions
There have been no related party transactions with any significant shareholders in Q3 2021.
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Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
NOTE 15
Financial figures and highlights
| DKK million | Q3 2021 | Q2 2021 | Q1 2021 | Q4 2020 | Q3 2020 | Q2 2020 | Q1 2020 | Q4 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income statement | ||||||||
| Revenue | ||||||||
| Public | 461.6 | 488.0 | 502.3 | 465.9 | 436.3 | 442.2 | 433.3 | 406.9 |
| Private | 336.4 | 338.7 | 352.8 | 306.9 | 258.4 | 233.4 | 262.2 | 264.1 |
| Revenue by segments, total | 798.0 | 826.7 | 855.1 | 772.7 | 694.7 | 675.5 | 695.6 | 671.0 |
| Development | 488.4 | 513.2 | 517.5 | 433.7 | 380.1 | 347.4 | 355.7 | 338.9 |
| Maintenance | 309.6 | 313.5 | 337.7 | 339.1 | 314.6 | 328.1 | 339.8 | 332.1 |
| Revenue by types, total | 798.0 | 826.7 | 855.1 | 772.7 | 694.7 | 675.5 | 695.6 | 671.0 |
| Organic | 798.0 | 826.7 | 855.1 | 772.7 | 694.7 | 667.1 | 677.9 | 654.7 |
| Acquisition | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8.5 | 17.7 | 16.3 |
| Revenue by growth, total | 798.0 | 826.7 | 855.1 | 772.7 | 694.7 | 675.5 | 695.6 | 671.0 |
| Special items | -30.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -0.0 | -0.0 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 221.1 | 186.6 | 234.8 | 240.1 | 212.0 | 177.5 | 179.8 | 195.8 |
| Adjusted EBITA | 199.9 | 166.7 | 216.3 | 223.5 | 195.5 | 161.3 | 164.1 | 179.9 |
| EBITA | 169.9 | 166.7 | 216.3 | 223.5 | 195.5 | 161.3 | 164.1 | 179.8 |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 160.9 | 157.7 | 207.2 | 200.0 | 170.2 | 136.0 | 138.8 | 154.4 |
| Net financials | -6.2 | -6.7 | -6.6 | -5.4 | -6.2 | -16.2 | -19.2 | 5.1 |
| Net profit / loss | 108.6 | 112.4 | 199.5 | 5.0 | 128.1 | 96.0 | 92.8 | 125.6 |
| Financial position | ||||||||
| Capex | -7.1 | -5.0 | -18.2 | -3.7 | -5.3 | -3.3 | -11.6 | -9.1 |
| Total assets | 4,127.7 | 4,090.0 | 4,074.5 | 4,039.4 | 3,875.9 | 3,916.8 | 3,791.6 | 3,727.6 |
| Equity | 2,781.8 | 2,666.4 | 2,595.9 | 2,428.6 | 2,413.8 | 2,281.1 | 2,169.5 | 2,071.7 |
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 16.3 | -134.6 | -49.6 | 120.4 | -62.7 | 92.1 | 83.8 | -44.7 |
| Free cash flow | 182.9 | -10.2 | 100.6 | 208.9 | 149.9 | 103.1 | 95.0 | 116.8 |
| Free cash flow (tax normalised) | 136.9 | -49.2 | 173.8 | 210.5 | 115.0 | 75.7 | 136.0 | 117.4 |
Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
CONTINUED Financial figures and highlights
| DKK million | Q3 2021 | Q2 2021 | Q1 2021 | Q4 2020 | Q3 2020 | Q2 2020 | Q1 2020 | Q4 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings per share | ||||||||
| Earnings per share (DKK) | 2.21 | 2.29 | 4.06 | 0.10 | 2.61 | 1.96 | 1.89 | 2.56 |
| Diluted Earnings per share (DKK) | 2.19 | 2.26 | 4.02 | 0.10 | 2.60 | 1.95 | 1.88 | 2.55 |
| Employees | ||||||||
| Average number of full-time employees | 3,385 | 3,238 | 3,109 | 2,996 | 2,827 | 2,663 | 2,585 | 2,468 |
| Financial ratios | ||||||||
| Revenue growth | 14.9% | 22.4% | 22.9% | 15.2% | 17.3% | 13.9% | 16.4% | 23.5% |
| Gross profit margin | 41.2% | 35.5% | 38.1% | 42.4% | 42.2% | 38.4% | 39.5% | 42.3% |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin | 27.7% | 22.6% | 27.5% | 31.1% | 30.5% | 26.3% | 25.8% | 29.2% |
| Adjusted EBITA margin | 25.1% | 20.2% | 25.3% | 28.9% | 28.1% | 23.9% | 23.6% | 26.8% |
| EBITA margin | 21.3% | 20.2% | 25.3% | 28.9% | 28.1% | 23.9% | 23.6% | 26.8% |
| Operating profit margin | 20.2% | 19.1% | 24.2% | 25.9% | 24.5% | 20.1% | 19.9% | 23.0% |
| Effective tax rate | 27.2% | 22.9% | 18.2% | 89.6% | 21.9% | 19.9% | 22.4% | 21.2% |
| Return on equity | 4.2% | 4.5% | 8.4% | 0.2% | 5.9% | 4.6% | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| Solvency ratio | 67.4% | 65.2% | 63.7% | 60.1% | 62.3% | 58.2% | 57.2% | 55.6% |
| ROIC | 3.6% | 3.7% | 6.7% | 0.2% | 4.4% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 4.4% |
| ROIC (Adjusted for Goodwill) | 13.8% | 13.8% | 27.8% | 0.8% | 19.8% | 14.7% | 14.8% | 18.9% |
| Cash conversion rate | 158.3% | -8.5% | 48.7% | 893.4% | 101.4% | 89.1% | 84.4% | 80.3% |
| Cash conversion rate (tax normalised) | 118.5% | -41.2% | 84.1% | 900.4% | 77.8% | 65.4% | 120.9% | 80.7% |
Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
NOTE 16 Accounting policies
The annual consolidated financial statements of the Group are prepared in accordance with IFRS as adopted by the European Union. The interim consolidated financial statements included in this Q3 2021 financial report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 “Interim Financial Reporting” as adopted by the European Union. The accounting policies applied are consistent with those applied in the consolidated Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2020 for Netcompany Group A/S.
NOTE 17 Events after the balance sheet date
After the balance sheet date, Netcompany entered an agreement with Intracom Technologies S.a. r.l. to acquire the outstanding share capital in Intrasoft International S.A. at an enterprise value of EUR 235m on a debt-free basis.
The acquisition was completed on 31 October 2021, hence Intrasofts’ closing balance and thereby also the initial accounting for the business combination is incomplete at the time of reporting Q3 2021.
Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
Formulas
The ratios have been compiled in accordance with the following calculation formulas.
*Marked formulas have been calculated in accordance with "Recommendations & Financial Ratios" issued by the Danish Finance Society.
| Gross profit margin* | = | Gross profit x 100 | EBITDA* | = | EBIT + Depreciation and amortisation | Days sales outstanding* | = | Trade receivables x days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | Revenue | |||||||
| EBITA* | = | Operating profit + Amortisation | EPS* | = | Net profit | Return on equity* | = | Net profit x 100 |
| Average outstanding shares | Average equity | |||||||
| EBITA margin* | = | EBITA x 100 | EPS diluted* | = | Net profit | ROIC* | = | Net profit x 100 |
| Revenue | Average outstanding shares + Diluted shares | Average invested capital | ||||||
| Adjusted EBITA | = | EBITA + Special items | Free cash flow* | = | Cash flow from operating activities - Capex | ROIC (Adjusted for Goodwill)* | = | Net profit x 100 |
| Average invested capital - average Goodwill | ||||||||
| Adjusted EBITA margin | = | Adjusted EBITA x 100 | CAPEX* | = | Cost spent to buy intangible and tangible assets, excluding impact from business acquisitions | Solvency (equity ratio)* | = | Equity x 100 |
| Revenue | Total assets | |||||||
| Operating profit margin* | = | Operating profit x 100 | Cash conversion ratio | = | Free cash flow x 100 | |||
| Revenue | Net profit - amortisation and deferred tax of amortisation |
Netcompany grew revenue by 14.9% and realised 25.1% margin and continued to improve free cash flow in Q3 2021
Netcompany Group A/S
Grønningen 17, 1270 Copenhagen
Company Registration no. 39 48 89 14
Company Announcement No. 19/2021
4 November 2021
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About Netcompany
Netcompany delivers business critical IT solutions and consultancy that help our customers to achieve significant business benefits in a digitised world. Netcompany also helps our customers to manage and operate IT solutions both on location and in the cloud.