Quarterly Report • May 23, 2011
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Dear Stockholders,
We are also starting in an extremely successful position in 2011. We can summarize the first quarter with this message and again point to substantially increased sales and a decisively improved result. We are thus continuing our trend of many years of increasing sales with simultaneously increasing profits.
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The first quarter was characterized very strongly by project introductions and successful new contracts. We already went into live operation in 13 new hospitals in January and we able to show that the NEXUS team can also handle the increased project volume in the customary high quality. The largest share of new projects was in Germany, where we introduced the new NEXUS / HIS. However, we were also able to introduce our NEXUS / HIS system successfully in the Benghazi Medical Center in Benghazi (Libya) and support medical processes there before the start of disturbances there. In the area of diagnostic systems, we also had a successful start into the year with the introduction of several NEXUS / RIS and NEXUS / PATHOLOGY.
We were able to conclude new contracts in the area of NEXUS / HIS with the hospitals Krankenhaus Dominikus (Duesseldorf), Dreifaltigkeitskrankenhaus (Cologne) und mit der Fabricius Klinik (Remscheid). Numerous new projects were acquired for the product "Swiss DRG", our software for encoding the new Swiss invoicing rules, in Switzerland in the first quarter. We also started the year very successful in radiology with an order from the German military and one from Mönchengladbach. The number of our orders on hand increased further in the first quarter.
A lot of demands are being put on our product developments with further enhancements dealing with all aspects of NEXUS / HIS, but also in the areas of international billing software (,net billing) as well as developments related to the "New Generation Platform". We are maintaining the fast pace of our innovations, because we are convinced that we are only at the start of this development, in which hospitals nationally and internationally will invest strongly in software that increases efficiency. We want to keep our lead here.
We have concluded an interesting cooperative venture in the area of endoscopic surgery with the Olympus Company. With our OP software, we support the setting up of endoscopic operation theaters of the Olympus Company and handle the complete medical workflow within this solution.
Following the publication of the present report, we announced acquisition of a share in the DOMIS Company. NEXUS AG acquired 62% of the shares of DOMIS AG, Altishofen, Switzerland on 10 May 2011 with the signing of the purchase contract. With approximately 63 employees, DOMIS primarily develops software solutions for nursing and geriatric institutions and is considered the market leader in this segment in Switzerland. The company had sales of somewhat more than € 5.0 million in this area in 2010. NEXUS is strengthening its product position within long-term care with the acquisition. This is an area that is becoming increasingly important and that will be a focal point in the further development of hospital information systems in connection with acute care in hospitals in the future.
Sales increased from EUR 10.3 million to EUR 11.7 million (+13.4%) during the first three months.
The operating result before taxes improved by approx. 36% to KEUR 1,126 following KEUR 828 in the previous year.
The balance relations have not changed decisively compared to Dec. 31, 2010. Accounts receivable increased analog to business development by 7% to approx. € 12.7 million. At the same time, liquid funds including securities increased by € 3.0 million to € 23.7 million. Other reserves increased by approx. € 0.2 million to approx € 1.5 million.
We also consider the development of the price of NEXUS stocks to be positive. Following increased capital market communication from the end of 2010, the discrepancy between the development of our business and that of our stock price declined considerably.
Dear Shareholders, our company NEXUS is in a very good position today! Our market and production position is excellent, and we are confident that we can continue in this way and maybe even advance more quickly. It is very good news that we see substantial potential for further increases in all company areas and markets. We are determined to take advantage of this potential. This is a challenge and an incentive that drives us forward.
Sincerely
Dr. Ingo Behrendt CEO
NEXUS Group sales increased from KEUR 10,328 to KEUR 11,710 (+13.4%) in the first three months of the year 2011. Both the segments "Healthcare Software" and "Healthcare Service" developed well in the past quarter. Sales in the area of "Healthcare Service" increased by 2.8% to KEUR 1,260 following KEUR 1,226 in the period of the previous year. Sales in the segment of "Healthcare Software" increased by 14.8% from KEUR 9,102 to KEUR 10,450 compared to the same period of the previous year.
Sales in other countries increased to KEUR 4,593 from KEUR 3,930 in the previous year. Sales increased especially strongly in Switzerland. As a result, the share of sales outside of Germany was 39.2% following 38.1% in the previous year. This value demonstrates the high regard for our systems outside of Germany too.
| sales by regions |
01/01/ - 03/31/10 |
01/01/ - 03/31/11 |
∆ in % |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEUR | KEUR | ||
| Germany | 6,397 | 7.,17 | 11.3 |
| Switzerland | 2,769 | 3,687 | 33.2 |
| Austria | 445 | 547 | 22.9 |
| Italy | 0 | 2 | - |
| Rest of world / USA | 716 | 357 | 50.1 |
| total | 10,328 | 11,710 | 13.4 |
| sales by divisions |
01/01/ - 03/31/10 |
01/01/ - 03/31/11 |
∆ in % |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEUR | KEUR | ||
| Healthcare Software | 9,102 | 10,450 | 14.8 |
| Healthcare Service | 1,226 | 1,260 | 2.8 |
| total | 10,328 | 11,710 | 13.4 |
The positive development of the operating result of last year continued during the reporting period. The Group result increased greatly by 60.8% to KEUR 1,074 (previous year: KEUR 668), and the result before taxes improved by 36.0% to KEUR 1,126 (previous year: KEUR 828).
The EBITDA increased by KEUR 338 in the first quarter 2011 to KEUR 2,400 (previous year KEUR 2,062: +16.0%).
The very good development of results in the first quarter are mainly due to the fact that a number of projects could be invoiced and the share of recurring revenues has increased considerably.
The operative cash flow developed correspondingly well. Compared to the previous year, it increased by KEUR 387 from KEUR 3,641 to KEUR 4,028 (+10.6%). Liquid funds increased compared to the end of the year 2010 by 3.0 million euros in the first quarter and amounted to 23.7 million euros following approx. 20.7 million euros on 31 December 2010.
The "Healthcare Software" segment achieved a result of KEUR 799 in the first three months 2011 following KEUR 660 in the same period of 2010. The "Healthcare Service" segment was also able to close clearly higher than the level of the previous year at KEUR 275 (KEUR 168).
The number of employees increased by 14 compared to the previous year to the current number of 373. The increase in was mainly in the Healthcare Software area.
The new Radiology Information System NEXUS / RIS is based on modern software architecture, which enables fast workflows and short paths. Especially the prefigured findings of examinations provide radiologists with valuable support to structure their daily work correspondingly professionally and consequently save time. In addition, there are also many additional features that are very useful for smooth workflows.
In line with the "Y" strategy, NEXUS has combined the best of two existing radiology product lines and developed the new NEXUS / RIS from them. For example, the radiology file from the known Inoris can be found in the new RIS as well as the known status chart and the requirements tree from .med RIS. Thanks to the "Y" strategy, which combines the two existing system in a new, uniform technology, existing customers can be provided convenient and easy transition to the new software. We are currently working on the last new functions, so that the new NEXUS / RIS can be presented to the market at the German Radiology Congress at the beginning of June and be available for customers starting from the end of 2011.
The new RIS supports radiology specialists through the complete radiology process, which a patient goes through from initial X-ray until diagnosis and treatment documentation. All patient data are recorded in the radiology file, and the Scheduler enables tight scheduling and the most optimum utilization of equipment possible. The data are available at all times, including for several doctors simultaneously. This simplifies interdisciplinary consultations. The
The new ergonomic feature is called a WORKSPACE: Clear structures, flexibility and adaptability enable shorter workflows and save time.
Scheduler generates an order for an appointment, which is transmitted to the appropriate equipment. As a result, the radiology staff knows which images have to be recorded for the respective patient. Scheduling management using graphs provides an improved planning overview and consequently resource utilization.
In addition to the freely configurable wordlists and the radiology patient file, the new system also provides additional relief for workloads. The greatest innovation in the new RIS is that you can do without rigid entry masks. Depending on the examination type, users can arrange the individual plug-ins in the WORKSPACE as they are needed for the pending examination. That means that no clicking through until you obtain the desired information and no bothersome toggling back and forth between different windows. Users can even create their own WORKSPACE and clearly arrange the information required using the plug-ins for a CT, for example. Each WORKSPACE is saved and can be retrieved with one click at the next examination. The new NEXUS / RIS makes it possible to optimize processes with the invention of WORKSPACES, which can be customized.
As already in the Hospital Information Systems, NEXUS has designed the new RIS so that it can be upgraded with additional modules. As a result, flexible and step-by-step introduction is possible. The scope of functions is rounded out by the possibility of integrating HIS functions such as laboratory and material management, which are not typical for RIS, into the solution. As HIS/RIS producer, NEXUS can provide this unique feature easily involving little work.
NEXUS stocks started the year 2011 at a price of € 4.50 and began to increase in value immediately by approx. € 1 to € 5.50 at the end of January. After an approx. two-week consolidation phase in this range, the price of NEXUS stocks rose to the € 6 mark on 10 February.
| General stockholders meeting, Stuttgart (D) | 01. June |
|---|---|
| Half-year Report | 22. August |
| Quarterly Report - third quarter | 07. November |
| German equity forum, Frankfurt (D) | 21. - 23. November |
| Deutscher Roentgenkongress, Berlin | 01.-04. June |
| Jahrestagung Pathologie, Leipzig | 16.-19. June |
| eHealthCare Kongress, Nottwil (CH) | 21. - 22. September |
| MEDICA & BeraterDialog, Duesseldorf | 16. - 19. November |
| DGPPN, Berlin | 23. - 26. November |
Following a volatile phase between the middle of February and the middle of April during which the performance fluctuated between € 5 and € 6 with even a short time below the € 5 threshold, the price rose above the € 6 mark on 18 April 2011. The stocks had their strongest increase phase between 7 April (€ 5.30) and 21 April (€ 6.80), which corresponds to +28.3%. NEXUS stocks passed the € 7 mark on 2 May 2011. The stocks are currently in this price range. NEXUS stocks have gained in value by approx. 50% since the beginning of the year. The DAX Index recorded growth of approx. 7% during the same period. Finally, it must be pointed out that NEXUS stocks were able to achieve this positive development with increased sales in securities trade, which documents sustainable performance.
The director's holders of the Supervisory Board and the Executive Board are as follows on 31 March 2011 in comparison to the previous year:
Despite the good increase rates of the previous years, we again succeeded in increasing sales by more than 13% and our result before taxes by approx. 36% in the first quarter. With that, we have been able to continue the positive trend of the past years and even reinforce it.
We are also confident for the further course of this year and want to increase our sales and results continually. Our confidence to continue this development is essentially based on our high number of orders on hand and especially the positive feedback, which we obtain about our products and projects from the market. The interest of customers for new, innovative software solutions remains unabated, and we are certain that the NEXUS team has positioned itself very successfully in this competitive field. These are the reasons why we believe strongly in our company and our future. As every company with a growth strategy, we are faced with substantial challenges over the next months. We have many projects, which we will implement in our customarily high degree of quality. We have large development projects, which are critical for our future. However, we are ready to do the work necessary to meet these challenges and are determined to achieve our goals.
| Number of stocks owned |
Numbers of options |
|
|---|---|---|
| SUPERVISORY BOARD |
||
| Dr. jur. Hans-Joachim König |
101,239 Prev. year 81,099) |
0 Previous year (0) |
| Prof. Dr. Alexander Pocsay |
121.500 Prev. year (121.500) |
0 Previous year (0) |
| Erwin Hauser | 15.000 Prev. year (15.000) |
0 Previous year (0) |
| Prof. Dr. Ulrich Krystek | 0 Previous year (0) |
0 Previous year (0) |
| Master of Business Administration (FH) Wolfgang Dörflinger |
0 Previous year (0) |
0 Previous year (0) |
| Matthias Gaebler | 0 Previous year (0) |
0 Previous year (0) |
| EXECUTIVE BOARD |
||
| Dr. Ingo Behrendt | 169.000 | 0 |
| (MBA) | Prev. year (112.000) | Prev. year (149.154) |
|---|---|---|
| 135.350 | 0 | |
| Ralf Heilig (MBA) | Prev. year (129.350) | Previous year (0) |
| Edgar Kuner | 253.051 | 0 |
| (Graduate Engineer) | Prev. year (264.051) | Previous year (0) |
This interim report from the NEXUS Group of 31st March 2011 has been prepared in keeping with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as they are applied in the EU. The interpretation of the International Financial Reporting Interpretation Committee (IFRIC) has been taken into account.
The regulations of IAS 34 have been observed in the interim report of 31st March 2011. This refers to a summarized report, which does not contain all information of an IFRS Group Financial Statement, and consequently this report should be read in connection with the Appendix of the Group Financial Statement 2010. The same accounting and valuation methods were used in the Group Financial Statement for the business year 2010.
The report has not been audited.
| GRO UP Statement of Income and Accumulated Earnings |
03/31/2011 | 03/31/2010 |
|---|---|---|
| KEUR | KEUR | |
| Revenue | 11,710 | 10,328 |
| Increase/decrease in finished goods and work in progress | 0 | 0 |
| Development work capitalized | 992 | 1,014 |
| Other operating income | 335 | 312 |
| Cost of materials including purchased services | 1,931 | 1,734 |
| Personnel costs | 6,395 | 5,609 |
| Depreciation | 1,419 | 1,334 |
| Other operating expenses | 2,311 | 2,248 |
| OPERATING RES ULT |
981 | 729 |
| Result from investments valuated at equity | 0 | 0 |
| Finance Income | 155 | 103 |
| Finance Expenses | 10 | 4 |
| Result before tax on profit | 1,126 | 828 |
| Taxes on profit | 52 | 160 |
| Consolidated sur plus | 1,074 | 668 |
| Actuarial profits and losses (after taxes on profit) | 6 | -9 |
| Differences from the conversion of foreign currency (after taxes on profit) | -275 | 6 |
| Market value changes from assets available for sale (after taxes on profit) | -1 | 81 |
| Other Over all Result | -270 | 78 |
| Over all Result of the Period | 804 | 746 |
| Of the period result, attributed to: | ||
| - Stockholders of NEXUS AG | 1,059 | 628 |
| - Minority interests | 15 | 40 |
| Of the overall result, attributed to: | ||
| - Stockholders of NEXUS AG - Minority interests |
789 15 |
706 40 |
| Period result per share in KEUR | ||
| Weighted average of issued shares in circulation (in thousands) | 14,171 | 13,797 |
| - simple | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| - diluted | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| assets | 03/31/2011 | 12/31/2010 |
|---|---|---|
| KEUR | KEUR | |
| LONG -TERM ASSETS |
||
| Goodwill | 12,686 | 12,739 |
| Other intangible assets | 16,701 | 17,044 |
| Fixed assets | 1,123 | 1,129 |
| Shares in affiliated companies | 98 | 98 |
| Credited deferred taxes | 2,263 | 2,232 |
| Other financial assets | 63 | 125 |
| TOTAL OF LONG -TERM ASSETS |
32,934 | 33,421 |
| SHORT -TERM ASSETS |
||
| Inventories | 231 | 151 |
| Trade receivables and other receivables | 13,148 | 11,870 |
| Receivables from tax on profits | 63 | 137 |
| Other non-financial assets | 1,813 | 683 |
| Other financial assets | 3,425 | 3,499 |
| Cash and balance in bank | 21,619 | 18,575 |
| Total of Sh ort-Term Assets | 40,299 | 34,915 |
| TOTA L ASSETS |
73,233 | 68,336 |
| equity anD liaBilities | 03/31/2011 | 12/31/2010 |
|---|---|---|
| KEUR | KEUR | |
| CAPITAL AND ACCR UALS |
||
| Subscribed capital | 14,171 | 14,171 |
| Capital reserves | 18,778 | 18,778 |
| Net loss for the year | 19,263 | 15,816 |
| Consolidated net income | 1,059 | 3,447 |
| Other cumulated Group result | 6 | 276 |
| Own shares | -27 | -26 |
| EQUITY CAPITAL ATTRIB UTABLE TO STOC KHOLDERS OF THE PARENT COMPANY |
53,250 | 52,462 |
| Minority interests | 344 | 334 |
| Total EQUITY | 53,594 | 52,796 |
| Long-term debts | ||
| Pension obligations | 1,185 | 1,219 |
| Debited deferred taxes | 748 | 706 |
| Other financial debts | 281 | 256 |
| Total of long-term debts | 2,214 | 2,181 |
| SHORT -TERM DEBTS |
||
| Accruals | 1,517 | 1,344 |
| Financial liabilities | 8 | 0 |
| Trade accounts payable | 2,470 | 2,536 |
| Liabilities from tax on profit | 1,033 | 114 |
| Deferred revenue liability | 4,763 | 19 |
| Other non-financial debts | 6,183 | 7,054 |
| Other financial debts | 1,451 | 2,292 |
| Total of Short-Term Debts | 17,425 | 13,359 |
| Total assets | 73,233 | 68,336 |
| CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT |
2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| KEUR | KEUR | |
| 1. Cash Flow from Current Business Transactions | ||
| Group annual result before tax on income | 1,126 | 828 |
| Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets and plant, equipment and other fixed assets | 1,419 | 1,334 |
| Other expenses/income with no impact on cash | 9 | 1 |
| Increase/decrease in inventories | -80 | 13 |
| Profit/loss from loss of assets | 0 | 0 |
| Profit/loss from disposal of securities | 0 | 0 |
| Increase/decrease in trade receivables and other assets that cannot be allocated to investing or financing activities |
-1,571 | -2,631 |
| Increases and decreases of accruals insofar as not entered in equity capital | 366 | 603 |
| Increase/decrease in trade receivables and other liabilities that cannot be allocated to investing or financing activities |
2,625 | 3,185 |
| Paid interest | -1 | -4 |
| Received interest | 72 | 119 |
| Income taxes paid | -27 | -1 |
| Income taxes received | 90 | 194 |
| 4,028 | 3,641 | |
| 2. Cash Flow from Investment Activities | ||
| Cash paid for investments in intangible and fixed assets | -992 | -1,324 |
| Cash received from disposal of fixed assets | 0 | 0 |
| Purchase of companies after deduction of acquired payment means | 0 | 0 |
| Cash received disposal of securities | 0 | 0 |
| -992 | -1,324 | |
| 3. Cash Flow from Financing Activities | ||
| Amount paid out for redeeming loans | 8 | -290 |
| 8 | -290 | |
| 4. Amount of cash and cash equivalents at end of period | ||
| Cash relevant changes in cash and cash equivalents (sum of 1 + 2 + 3) | 3,044 | 2,027 |
| Change in currency conversion adjustment | 0 | -1 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of fiscal year | 18,575 | 9,538 |
| 21,619 | 11,564 | |
| 5. Composition of cash and cash equivalents | ||
| Cash on hand | 21,619 | 11,564 |
| Bank liabilities due on demand | 0 | 0 |
| 21,619 | 11,564 |
| Group Equity Change Statement |
capital ubscribed S |
reserves apital C |
provisions ther O |
from conversion diference curency quity E |
financial for nstruments eserve BR I |
pensions for eserve R |
loss forward onsolidated carry C |
profit onsolidated deficit / C |
hares wn S O |
to attributable parent cap , of stockh , quity E |
interest inority M |
equity otal T |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEUR | KEUR | KEUR | KEUR | KEUR | KEUR | KEUR | KEUR | KEUR | KEUR | KEUR | KEUR | KEUR | |
| Consolidated equity as of 12/31/2009 |
13,805 | 39,523 | 0 | 59 | -558 | -109 | -8,014 | 2,119 | -26 | 46.799 | 243 | 47.042 | 6,860 |
| Transfer of 2009 consolidated loss to consolidated loss carry-forward |
2,119 | -2,119 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
| Total of the result entered directly into equity capital |
6 | 81 | -9 | 78 | 78 | ||||||||
| Profit before tax 03/31/2010 | 628 | 628 | 40 | 668 | |||||||||
| Overall Result of the Period |
0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 81 | -9 | 2,119 | 628 | 0 | 706 | 40 | 746 | |
| Stock-based payment | |||||||||||||
| Consolidated equity as of 03/31/2010 |
13,805 | 39,523 | 0 | 65 | -477 | -118 | -5,897 | 628 | -26 | 47.505 | 283 | 47.788 | 6,860 |
| Consolidated equity as of 12/31/2010 |
14,171 | 18,778 | 0 | 916 | -10 | -630 | 15.816 | 3,447 | -26 | 52.462 | 334 | 52.796 | 6,622 |
| Profit before tax 2010 entered directly in accumulated deficit |
3,447 | -3,447 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
| Total of the result entered directly into equity capital |
-276 | 0 | 7 | -1 | -270 | -270 | |||||||
| Profit before tax 03/31/2011 | 1,059 | 1,059 | 10 | 1,069 | |||||||||
| Overall Result of the Period |
0 | 0 | 0 | -276 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1,059 | -1 | 789 | 10 | 799 | |
| Stock-based payment | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||
| Consolidated equity as of 03/31/2011 |
14,171 | 18,778 | 0 | 640 | -10 | -623 | 19,263 | 1,059 | -27 | 53,251 | 344 | 53,595 | 6,622 |
To the best of our knowledge, and in accordance with the applicable reporting principles for interim financial reporting, the interim consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view ot the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the group, and the interim management report of the group includes a fair review of the development and performance of the business and the position of the group, together with a description ot the principal opportunities and risks associated with the expected development of the group for the remaining months of the financial year.
Villingen-Schwenningen, May 23th, 2011
NEXUS AG Executive Board
NEXUS AG, Auf der Steig 6, D-78052 Villingen-Schwenningen Telefon +49 (0)7721 8482 -0, Fax +49 (0)7721 8482-888 www.nexus-ag.de, [email protected]
| 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEUR | % | KEUR | KEUR | |
| umsatz und ergebnis | ||||
| Umsatz | 5.930 | 6.326 | -395 | -496 |
| Umsatz HC-Software | 3 | 4 | -1 | 4 |
| Umsatz HC-Service | 0 | 56 | -56 | 13 |
| Umsatz Inland | 46 | 29 | – | – |
| Umsatz Inland | ||||
| Umland Ausland | ||||
| Konzernergebnis vor Ertragsteuern | ||||
| Konzernjahresüberschuss | ||||
| EBITDA | ||||
| Ergebnis pro Aktie | -3.493 | -2.450 | 452 | 479 |
| Investitionen und abschreibungen | 2.486 | 3.965 | 0 | 0 |
| Investitionen in immaterielle Vermögenswerte und Sachanlagen |
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| Abschreibungen | 2.515 | 2.502 | -13 | -293 |
| Vermögen, eigenkapital und verbindlichkeiten |
37 | 28 | -9 | 17 |
| Bilanzsumme | 14 | 20 | 6 | -20 |
| Anlagevermögen | 1.234 | 1.279 | 234 | 533 |
| Umlaufvermögen / kurzfristige Vermögenswerte | 137 | 156 | 19 | -96 |
| Netto-Liquidität | 0 | 37 | 37 | -37 |
| Eigenkapital | 764 | 855 | 91 | 162 |
| Eigenkapitalquote (in %) | 34 | 83 | 39 | -61 |
| Verbindlichkeiten gegenüber Kreditinstituten | -224 | -398 | – | – |
| Kurzfristige Verbindlichkeiten | 4.511 | 4.562 | 404 | 205 |
| Kennzahlen | 1.018 | 2.112 | -48 | -274 |
| Cash Flow aus laufender Geschäftstätigkeit | ||||
| Cash Flow aus Investitionstätigkeiten | ||||
| Anwender der NEXUS-Lösgungen | ||||
| mitarbeiter (Zu m stichtag) |
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