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OHB SE — Interim / Quarterly Report 2009
Nov 12, 2009
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- Increase in total revenues to EUR 210.5 million (previous year: EUR 178.2 million); EBIT at EUR 13.4 million (previous year: EUR 14.9 million)
- Acquisition of Carlo Gavazzi Space (CGS), Italy, successfully completed in October 2009
- Order backlog of EUR 809.7 million as of September 30, 2009 (plus EUR 95 million from CGS as of August 31, 2009) and cash and cash equivalents of EUR 53.5 million at a high level (previous year: EUR 37.7 million)
- Kayser-Threde GmbH focusing on space technology following sale of automotive activities in October 2009
NINE-MONTH REPORT 2009
For the period from January 1 until September 30
0 Company Profile
COMPANY PROFILE
The Group
With a history spanning over 27 years, OHB Technology AG is Germany's first listed technology and space group. Five business units offer international customers sophisticated solutions and systems. In 2008, consolidated total revenues came to EUR 260 million.
Space Systems + Security
This business unit develops and fabricates low-orbiting and geostationary small satellites for research, communications and earth observation. Its manned space flight activities include the assembly and fitting of the International Space Station ISS, Columbus and ATV. The exploration segment works on studies and models for exploring our solar system, primarily the moon and Mars. Reconnaissance satellites and broadband wireless transmission of image data form core technologies for security and reconnaissance.
Payloads + Science
This business unit produces high-quality solutions targeted at space technology, the automotive industry and process control systems. Applications range from terrestrial observation and satellite navigation to scientific payloads for exploration and the ISS as well as technology testing.
Space International*
This business unit covers all space activities outside Germany. Among other things, it is active in satellite and ground segments, micro and mini satellites, manned and unmanned space systems and scientific payloads.
Space Transportation + Aerospace Structures
This business unit has established itself as a leading supplier of aerospace and aeronautical structures, additionally operating as a provider of antenna and mechatronics systems. Via this business unit, the OHB Group is the largest German supplier for the Ariane 5 program, among other things.
Telematics + Satellite Operations
OHB Technology telematics systems support the logistics industry around the world by offering efficient transport management and consignment tracking facilities. Further key activities include OEM solutions for commercial vehicle producers, among other things, and the exclusive marketing in Europe of the communication services provided by the global ORBCOMM satellite system.
*) New business unit as of October 1, 2009
OHB'S CURRENT GROUP STRUCTURE
OHB Technology AG
DEAR SHAREHOLDERS, CUSTOMERS AND BUSINESS ASSOCIATES,
in the first nine months of 2009, the OHB Group increased its total revenues by 18% over the previous year, achieving a figure of EUR 210.5 million. At the same time, consolidated net profit for the period came to EUR 6.9 million, down from EUR 8.6 million in the previous year, resulting in earnings per share of EUR 0.38 in the first nine months of 2009 (previous year: EUR 0.48).
The acquisition of Carlo Gavazzi Space S.p.A. (CGS), a successful operator in the Italian space technology market with excellent prospects of future growth, forms part of our strategic decision to increasingly concentrate on European space activities. Via CGS, the OHB Group has gained access to national space projects in Italy as well as additional European space budgets. With a market volume of around EUR 800 million p.a., Italy is the third largest European space market. At the same time, we will be extending our range with the addition of micro and mini satellites and obtaining direct access to further technologies, products and research resources. Vertical integration of CGS's core activities will allow us to harness synergistic benefits from the joint utilization of technology, thus enhancing margins on operating business. CGS has an order backlog of EUR 95 million (August 31, 2009), with space agencies ESA and ASI figuring amongst its main customers.
CGS and OHB will be pooling their resources to generate further growth in the European space market, strengthening the OHB Group's position as the third largest space system integrator in Europe. Within the Group, CGS will form the core of the new and fifth business unit known as Space International. The transaction was very largely funded through new OHB shares as part of a non-cash equity issue plus a cash component of just under EUR 6 million. The acquisition of CGS took effect in October, meaning that it is not yet included in the figures reported as of September 30, 2009. CGS will be consolidated for the first time in the fourth quarter of 2009.
A further aspect of this strategic decision entailed the decision to sell KT Automotive GmbH including its subsidiaries in China and the United States. As a result, we have parted ways with our automobile crash test activities. Accordingly, the Payloads + Science business unit will now be concentrating to a greater extent on projects and developments in the space segment.
The OHB Group's established position in the European space industry is also mirrored in its order backlog. After the record figure of EUR 829.6 million at the end of the first half of the current year, orders remained at an ongoing high level of EUR 809.7 million (excluding CGS) as of September 30, 2009, up from EUR 381.0 million for the same period one year earlier. MT Aerospace AG accounts for roughly 59% or EUR 480.7 million of the current order backlog (previous year: EUR 242.0 million).
The Management Board of the OHB Group continues to forecast consolidated total revenues of around EUR 300 million for 2009 as a whole accompanied by an increase in EBITDA to EUR 31 million and in EBIT to EUR 21 million.
We would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to our employees for their commitment beyond the call of duty. Our thanks also go out to our shareholders for their trust in the Company. Looking forward, OHB Technology will be focusing even more closely on European space activities and remains on a profitable growth trajectory.
Bremen, November 10, 2009 The Management Board
THE STOCK
Performance of stock from January 1 through October 31, 2009 (indexed)
Recovery in the global capital markets in the course of 2009
After sustaining sharp losses in the first three months of 2009, the stock markets recovered substantially as the year progressed. Following on from declines of between 20 and 25% up until March 2009, the Dow Jones, the DAX and the Nikkei achieved advances of 11 to 14% over the beginning of the year in the third quarter. These gains were underpinned by market participants' hopes that the severest effects of the economic and the financial crisis had been overcome. However, it remains to be seen whether the current signals can be considered as signs of enduring economic stabilization.
In March, OHB stock was down 24% at times. Between January and September 2009, OHB stock largely tracked the market as a whole, closing at EUR 8.71 on October 30, 2009 and thus a good 12% up on the beginning of the year. By comparison, the DAX had gained 9% as of October 30, 2009. On the other hand, the TecDAX advanced more quickly, closing 38% higher on the same day. However, since the end of 2007, the delta between OHB and the TecDAX has narrowed to 11%.
Average daily trading volumes in the first nine months of 2009 came to 10,390 shares, up from 8,270 shares in the first nine months of 2008, reflecting a sharp increase in the third quarter of this year over the previous two quarters.
0 The Stock
Research Coverage
| Bank | Date | Target price in EUR |
Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commerzbank | November 6, 2009 | 11.00 | Buy |
| VISCARDI | August 26, 2009 | 12.00 | Buy |
| HSBC Trinkaus & Burkhardt | August 13, 2009 | 11.50 | Overweight |
| Sal. Oppenheim | August 12, 2009 | 9.80 | Buy |
| DZ BANK | August 11, 2009 | 10.00 | Buy |
Increase in the number of shares due to the acquisition of Carlo Gavazi Space
The acquisition of Carlo Gavazzi Space S.p.A by OHB Technology AG was paid for by means of a cash component as well as the issue of 2,540,000 OHB Technology AG bearer shares. Accordingly, the Management Board of OHB Technology AG decided on August 10, 2009 with the Supervisory Board's approval to utilize part of the Company's 2007 Authorized Capital to increase its share capital of EUR 14,928,096 by EUR 2,540,000 to EUR 17,468,096 by issuing 2,540,000 new bearer shares with a notional value of EUR 1.00 each of the Company's share capital on a non-cash basis. The equity issue was entered in the commercial register on September 30, 2009. As the noncash contribution did not take effect until October 14, 2009, the Company's share capital remained unchanged at the amount reported on December 31, 2008 as of September 30, 2009. Accordingly, the new number of shares (17,468,096) has so far not exerted any influence on the calculation of earnings per share. Following the issue of the new equity, OHB Technology AG has a free float of 30.3%, with 69.7% of the shares held in the Fuchs family pool. The new shares are dividend-entitled from 2009 onwards. Admission to the Prime Standard of the regulated market was applied for from and granted by Deutsche Börse AG. The remaining 1,270,000 new shares will initially not be admitted to the stock market.
THE STOCK AT A GLANCE
| in EUR | Q1-Q3/2009 | Q1-Q3/2008 |
|---|---|---|
| High, Xetra | 9.51 | 13.92 |
| Low, Xetra | 5.85 | 5.00 |
| Closing price, Xetra (final trading day of the period) | 8.91 | 7.40 |
| Average daily trading volumes (Xetra + floor) | 10,391 | 8,269 |
| Market capitalization, Xetra (final trading day of the period) | 155,640,735* | 110,467,910 |
| Number of shares | 17,468,096* | 14,928,096 |
| ISIN: DE0005936124; stock market ticker : OHB; trading segment: Prime Standard | *) post capital increase |
Treasury stock
As of September 30, 2009, the Company holds a total of 66,954 treasury shares, equivalent to around 0.45% of its share capital, i.e. unchanged over the end of the first half of 2009.
sECURITIES HELD BY MEMBERS OF THE COMPANY'S MANAGEMENT BOARD AND SUPERVISORY BOARD*
| September 30, 2009 | Shares | Change in Q3 |
|---|---|---|
| Christa Fuchs, Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board | 1,500,690 | – 500,000 |
| Professor Heinz Stoewer, Member of the Supervisory Board | 1,000 | – |
| Marco R. Fuchs, Chairman of the Management Board | 1,414,796 | + 1,000,000 |
| Professor Manfred Fuchs, Member of the Management Board | 2,993,064 | – 500,000 |
| Ulrich Schulz, Member of the Management Board | 54 | – |
*) excluding the 2,540,000 new bearer shares issued on a non-cash basis due to the acquisition of CGS
GROUP MANAGEMENT REPORT
The increase of 18% in the OHB Group's total revenues in the first nine months of 2009 to EUR 210.5 million, up from EUR 178.2 million in the previous year, was primarily underpinned by strong business in the first and third quarters of 2009, which were up by 29% and 22%, respectively.
At EUR 105.1 million in the first nine months of 2009, the cost of materials exceeded the year-ago figure by just under 35%, reflecting the current business structure with project phases in which a greater proportion of the work is outsourced. Staff costs rose by 8% in the period under review, coming to EUR 65.1 million (previous year: EUR 60.2 million). Dragged down by the greater expenses, EBITDA contracted by EUR 1.3 million over the previous year to EUR 20.0 million, with EBIT standing at EUR 13.4 million (previous year: EUR 14.9 million). Reduced interest income and currency translation gains compared with the previous year caused net financial expense to widen to EUR 3.3 million (previous year: net financial expense of EUR 2.9 million). After tax, the OHB Group earned consolidated net profit of EUR 6.9 million in the first nine months of 2009 (previous year: EUR 8.6 million). This translates into earnings per share of EUR 0.38 for the period, down from EUR 0.48 in the previous year.
Cash flow from operating activities widened substantially over the previous year to EUR 12.0 million, thus reversing the previous year's net outflow of EUR 9.1 million. This was due in part to the increase in prepayments received in the first nine months of 2009. On the other hand, the net cash outflow from the Company's investing and financing activities was up on the previous year. Overall, this resulted in a cash net outflow of EUR 6.2 million (previous year: cash net outflow of EUR 18.0 million).
At EUR 809.7 million, the OHB Group's firm order backlog remained strong as of the end of the first nine months of 2009 (previous year: EUR 381.0 million), with MT Aerospace AG accounting for roughly 59% or EUR 480.7 million of this (previous year: EUR 242.0 million).
The year-on-year increase of 13% in total assets to EUR 349.1 million as of September 30, 2009 is related to the numerous projects currently in the implementation phase. On the assets side of the balance sheet, this is reflected in the substantial year-on-year increase in inventories and trade receivables to EUR 105.9 million and EUR 77.7 million, respectively (previous year: EUR 90.5 million and EUR 71.3 million, respectively). At the same time, the Group's cash and cash equivalents (net of non-current securities) climbed from EUR 37.7 million to EUR 53.5 million. On the other side of the balance sheet, current and non-current prepayments dominated and the higher trade payables accounted for a roughly equal proportion. The increase in total assets caused the equity ratio to contract to 24% as of the end of the period under review, down from 27% on September 30, 2008.
| EUR 000 | Q3/2009 | Q3/2008 | Q1-Q3/2009 | Q1-Q3/2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenues | 74,997 | 61,200 | 210,481 | 178,209 |
| EBITDA | 7,618 | 7,533 | 20,016 | 21,361 |
| EBIT | 5,585 | 5,400 | 13,398 | 14,929 |
| EBT | 4,418 | 3,975 | 10,132 | 12,047 |
| Net profit for the period (after minority interests) | 2,387 | 2,072 | 5,592 | 7,059 |
| Earnings per share (EUR) | 0.16 | 0.14 | 0.38 | 0.48 |
| Total assets as of September 30*) | 349,132 | 308,496 | 349,132 | 308,496 |
| Equity as of September 30*) | 85,258 | 83,549 | 85,258 | 83,549 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | – | – | 11,999 | – 9,080 |
| Capital expenditure | 2,746 | 1,212 | 8,301 | 4,747 |
| Headcount as of September 30 | 1,340 | 1,278 | 1,340 | 1,278 |
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
*) 2008 adjusted
SPACE SYSTEMS + SECURITY
The sharp rise in total revenues in the Space Systems+Security business unit in the first nine months of 2009 to EUR 56.2 million, up from EUR 45.1 million in the previous year, is materially due to the progresses made on the SGEO and EnMAP projects. The cost of materials and services purchased increased by a similar rate by EUR 11.0 million to EUR 33.5 million, translating into a cost-of-materials ratio of just under 60%, compared with around 50% in the previous year. Consequently, the segment's EBIT margin relative to unconsolidated total revenues contracted to 6.0% (previous year: 10.4%). EBIT came to EUR 3.4 million (previous year: EUR 4.7 million).
Proposal submitted for the next-generation weather satellites
Together with Thales, OHB-System has submitted a bid for the "Meteosat Third Generation" (MTG) project in response to the request for proposals by the European Space Agency ESA and the satellite operator Eumetsat. MTG comprises six satellites. OHB-System figures as co-prime in the bidding consortium and will be responsible for developing and constructing the six satellite platforms. In addition, it is responsible for the development and construction of two out of the total of six satellites in the program. Known as "sounders", these satellites use a payload to measure the density and proportion of liquid in cloud fields and to calculate wind strength and direction. In addition to the sounder satellites, the MTG array comprises four imager satellites fitted with optical systems which will be capable of creating the familiar weather pictures in a far greater quality. A decision on the contract is expected for January 2010.
Final phase of the Galileo bidding process commencing
The bidding process for the development and construction for the European Galileo navigation system is now entering its decisive phase. OHB-System has been asked by the European Space Agency ESA to submit a best and final offer (BaFO) for the space segment setting out all the technical and financial results of the dialog phase between ESA and OHB and constituting a final cost-optimized proposal. A decision on the contract award will then be made on this basis in December of this year.
Frank Negretti: New member of OHB-System AG's Management Board responsible for defense business
OHB-System AG's Management Board extended
Frank Negretti joined OHB-System AG's Management Board on October 1, 2009 and is responsible for the Bremen-based space technology company's defense business. Prior to joining OHB-System, Mr. Negretti held management positions at EADS Defence & Security and its predecessors over a period of 21 years.
OHB exhibiting at Russian air show MAKS
OHB-System again exhibited at the Russian aerospace and aeronautics show MAKS this year. Held on August 18 –23 in Zhokovsky near Moscow, it is the industry's largest exhibition in Eastern Europe.
OHB Technology AG selling 26% of the shares in RST
In the third quarter, OHB Technology sold 26% of the shares in RST GmbH, Salem, to its founder and coshareholder, Prof Dr Hans Martin Braun. Accordingly, it now holds 24% of this company's capital. At the same time, a contract was signed to intensify the strategic partnership. As well as this, the company's name was changed from Raumfahrt Systemtechnik to Radar Systemtechnik GmbH. In this way, RST will be able to grow independently of the OHB Group in the future.
SPACE TRANSPORTATION + AEROSPACE STRUCTURES
The Space Transportation+Aerospace Structures business unit generated unconsolidated total revenues of EUR 104.3 million in the first nine months of the year, up 8.4% on the previous year (EUR 96.2 million). However, the greater volume of external sourcing pushed EBITDA down to EUR 7.3 million, i.e. below the year-ago figure of EUR 8.4 million. Consequently, the EBIT margin narrowed to 7.0%, down from 8.8% in the previous year.
Six successful Ariane 5 launches in the year to November 2009 again confirming the system's high reliability
Within the space of a few weeks from August to the end of October of this year, three Ariane 5 launch vehicles lifted off, each carrying two satellites to their intended orbits. Given the high reliability of the launch system, the goal of executing seven launches in a single year for the first time in 2009 is likely to be achieved.
Tank development for the Gaia mission
Gaia is a space mission being planned by the European Space Agency ESA with the task of counting roughly one billion stars in our galaxy. In this way, around one percent of the stars in the Milky Way are to be measured astrometrically, photometrically and spectroscopically with a very high degree of precision. MT Aerospace's Wolverhampton facility has developed the two fuel tanks specially configured for the requirements of the fiveyear mission. After a project period of almost two years, the two tanks were delivered in July 2009.
MT Aerospace extending tank center and putting new fabrication facility into operation
In September 2009, MT Aerospace officially opened a new fabrication facility in the presence of the German Federal Minister of Economics and Technology, Dr Karl-Theordor zu Guttenberg. This new facility seeks to respond to the mounting challenges in connection with processing the latest materials in aerospace and aeronautics as well as meeting the need for additional production capacity.
The result is a production and office building with a floor area of around 2,500 square meters at the Augsburg site of the largest German components suppliers for the European Ariane 5 launch vehicle program. The new facility will be developing and producing structural components from composite materials for the aerospace and aeronautics industry. High-tech tanks for satellites and the European ATV space transporter are being integrated in several clean rooms.
MT Mecatronica Limitada established in Chile
MT Mechatronics GmbH established a subsidiary to handle the local part of the Alma antenna project in Chile. As a member of an European industrial syndicate, MT Mechatronics is supplying the azimuth section with mechanical fixtures and the electrical system for the antenna and handling the complete assembly work and putting the system into operation in Chile. Based in Santiago de Chile, MT Mecatronica Limitada is responsible for operational project execution. The establishment of this company was celebrated in a special ceremony attended by the German ambassador in Chile.
Contract awarded for the development and the series production of the A350XWB drinking water and waste water tanks
MT Aerospace has received from AOA a contract for the development and series production of both the drinking water and waste water tanks for the Airbus A350XWB. The necessary development work and preparations for the fabrication of the preliminary prototypes are currently ongoing at full speed, with the first development milestone (PDR) completed without any problems in September of this year.
This contract is providing the long-term underpinnings for MT Aerospace's aircraft tank business. According to current plans, the A350 is to go into series production in 2014 and remain in operation for at least 25 years. Once the full cadence is reached by 2017, annual production of around 140 aircrafts is planned.
PAYLOADS + SCIENCE
Suborbital microgravity rocket MAXUS: Performing experiments in gravity-free conditions
Total revenues in the Payloads + Science business unit increased substantially in the period under review, rising from EUR 30.1 million in the previous year to EUR 52.9 million in the first nine months of 2009. The cost of materials and services purchased climbed to EUR 30.0 million (previous year: EUR 9.1 million) primarily due to the progress being made on the EnMAP and TET satellite projects. Thanks to the higher total revenues, segment EBIT came to EUR 2.4 million, roughly 75% higher than in the year-ago period. At 4.5%, the EBIT margin was spot on the figure recorded in the previous year.
Development work for VEGA launch vehicle
Vega is an ESA program aimed at developing launch vehicles for small and mid-size satellites. For this purpose, a joint venture known as European Launch Vehicle (ELV) S.p.A has been established in Italy. Kayser-Threde has awarded ELV a contract for the development, construction and testing of a video and environmental monitoring system, which marks the first foray into a small-series product for carrying out additional in-flight monitoring tasks.
Additional SOFIA contracts
The SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy) research project is tasked with recording infrared radiation to explore space. For this purpose, it uses a telescope supplied by the German Space Agency (DLR) mounted to an aircraft. In addition to the contract for the provision of general support services, Kayser-Threde is also supplying further products for the impending operation of the observatory, such as a sun cover, which is to be developed and built under a contract awarded by NASA and USRA (University Space Research Association). This mechanical protection system will also be used on the planned preliminary test flights during daylight conditions to shield the telescope's primary mirror from the sun.
Further contract awarded under the ESA program for sub-orbital microgravity missions
ESA will be launching a MAXUS sub-orbital microgravity mission in spring 2010 in North Sweden. With a height of 15 meters, MAXUS-8 will be carrying various experiments on board. On its parabolic trajectory, it can reach an altitude of over 700 kilometers and generate microgravity conditions for a period of around twelve minutes. As in earlier missions, Kayser-Threde is responsible for numerous elements: payload service systems, the outer payload structures, payload integration and environmental testing as well as launch support and recovery.
TELEMATICS + SATELLITE OPERATIONS
MAN commercial vehicles – fitted with OHB telematics terminals
The unconsolidated total revenues of the Telematics + Satellite Operations business unit contracted by around EUR 0.5 million over the previous year to EUR 11.2 million in the period under review. With cost of materials virtually unchanged over the previous year, EBITDA held steady compared with the first nine months of 2008, coming to EUR 1.2 million. Amortization/depreciation expense equaled EUR 0.9 million, up on the year-ago figure of EUR 0.8 million. This resulted in EBIT of EUR 0.3 million in the first nine months of 2009 (previous year: EUR 0.4 million).
Field testing of the "Yellow Box" at DHL commenced
OHB Teledata's "Yellow Box" underwent extensive field testing in several DHL networks, demonstrating the new potential offered by modern telematics. The "Yellow Box" was developed as part of the INWEST project sponsored by the German Ministry of Economics and Technology. The result is an intelligent swap body management system aimed at reducing traffic volumes.
Using the "Yellow Box" it will be possible for cargo carriers such as swap bodies, containers and, later on, individual consignments to determine the optimum route to their destination on a largely independent basis within the INWEST system. Fitted with inexpensive and intelligent telematics systems, they will be able to exchange information amongst each other. This is already being referred to the "internet of things".
Series production for MAN Nutzfahrzeuge
Contrary to the widespread trend of a heavy decline in sales volumes, MAN has almost doubled the number of trucks with which it has been equipping telematics terminals compared with the previous year. The proportion of MAN trucks factory-fitted with telematic terminals is rising steadily.
ORBCOMM reaching a further milestone: 500,000 subscriber communicators
ORBCOMM reported a rise in the number of subscriber communicators to over 500,000 in August 2009. Within the space of a few weeks, this is an increase of 17,000 units compared with June 30, 2009. In this way, ORBCOMM is underscoring its growth strategy.
14 Consolidated Financial Statement
IFRS SEGMENT REPORT
| Q1-Q3 2009 eur 000 |
Space Systems + Security |
Payloads + Science |
Space Transpor tation + Aerospace Structures |
Telematics + Satellite Operations |
Holding company |
Consoli dation |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenues | 56,231 | 52,885 | 104,316 | 11,204 | 1,763 | – 15,918 | 210,481 |
| of which internal revenues |
10,373 | 53 | 4 | 2,404 | 0 | – 12,834 | 0 |
| Cost of materials and services purchased |
33,460 | 29,997 | 49,770 | 5,580 | 0 | – 13,695 | 105,112 |
| EBITDA | 4,936 | 3,640 | 10,203 | 1,212 | 25 | 0 | 20,016 |
| Depreciation/ amortization |
1,558 | 1,256 | 2,912 | 894 | 36 | – 38 | 6,618 |
| EBIT | 3,378 | 2,384 | 7,291 | 318 | – 11 | 38 | 13,398 |
| EBIT margin | 6.0% | 4.5% | 7.0% | 2.8% | 6.4% |
| Q1-Q3 2008 eur 000 |
Space Systems + Security |
Payloads + Science |
Space Transpor tation + Aerospace Structures |
Telematics + Satellite Operations |
Holding company |
Consoli dation |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenues | 45,088 | 30,146 | 96,157 | 11,679 | 1,633 | – 6,494 | 178,209 |
| of which internal revenues |
173 | 115 | 11 | 2,359 | 0 | – 2,658 | 0 |
| Cost of materials and services purchased |
22,455 | 9,073 | 45,541 | 5,531 | 0 | – 4,615 | 77,985 |
| EBITDA | 6,107 | 2,767 | 11,193 | 1,250 | 44 | 0 | 21,361 |
| Depreciation/ amortization |
1,428 | 1,403 | 2,777 | 834 | 28 | – 38 | 6,432 |
| EBIT | 4,679 | 1,364 | 8,416 | 416 | 16 | 38 | 14,929 |
| EBIT margin | 10.4% | 4.5% | 8.8% | 3.6% | 8.4% |
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Research and development expenditure in the first nine months of 2009 came to EUR 7.6 million, thus falling short of the year-ago figure of EUR 9.3 million.
CAPITAL SPENDING
At EUR 8.1 million in the first nine months (previous year: EUR 4.7 million), the OHB Group's capital spending was dominated by investments in the new production facility at MT Aerospace in Augsburg as well as purchases of operating and business equipment and software.
EMPLOYEES
The increase in Group headcount (excluding Carlo Gavazzi Space) to 1,340 as of September 30, 2009 (September 30, 2008: 1,278) is primarily due to capacity extensions in the Space Systems + Security and Space Transportation+ Aerospace Structures business units.
GROUP PERSONNEL STRUCTURE
| (without Carlo Gavazzi Space) | 9/30/2009 | 9/30/2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Development, System Engineering | 388 | 369 |
| Hardware Production, Mechanics, Service | 484 | 460 |
| Distribution, Project Management | 256 | 240 |
| Administration, System Administration | 162 | 164 |
| Quality Management | 50 | 45 |
| Headcount | 1,340 | 1,278 |
EVENTS AFTER THE BALANCE SHEET DATE 30 september 2009
Completion of acquisition of Carlo Gavazzi Space
The acquisition of the Carlo Gavazzi Space by the OHB Group was completed in October. An application for admission to the Prime Standard of the regulated market of half of the 2,540,000 new OHB shares issued to finance the non-cash component of this transaction was submitted and approved by Deutsche Börse AG on October 15. No admission to the stock market will initially be sought for the remaining 1,270,000 new shares.
Sale of KT Automotive GmbH
On October 22, 2009, the OHB Technology Group sold all the shares in KT Automotive GmbH, Munich, to the Kistler Group, which is domiciled in Winterthur, Switzerland. The transaction also includes the activities of the subsidiaries in China and the United States. Accordingly, the OHB Technology Group is parting ways with its automotive crash test business. As a result, the Payloads+Science business unit will now be concentrating to a greater extent on projects and developments in the space segment.
RISK AND OPPORTUNITY REPORT
The risk report included in the annual report for 2008 describes in detail the risks to the Company's business performance. There were no material changes in the OHB Technology Group's risk profile in the period under review.
OUTLOOK
The OHB Technology Group expects total revenues to increase to around EUR 300 million in 2009 as a whole, with EBITDA set to rise to EUR 31 million. EBIT (net of exceptionals) should also climb to around EUR 21 million in 2009.
consolidated financial statement
ifrs consolidated income statement
| Q1-Q3 | Q1-Q3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR 000 1. Sales |
Q3/2009 69,544 |
Q3/2008 54,790 |
2009 185,253 |
2008 155,361 |
| 2. Changes in inventories of finished goods and work in progress | 1,951 | 3,269 | 16,275 | 13,671 |
| 3. Other own work capitalized | 1,894 | 2,161 | 3,335 | 6,067 |
| 4. Other operating income | 1,608 | 980 | 5,618 | 3,110 |
| 5. Total revenues | 74,997 | 61,200 | 210,481 | 178,209 |
| 6. Cost of materials | 38,860 | 27,009 | 105,112 | 77,985 |
| 7. Staff costs | 22,101 | 20,661 | 65,100 | 60,221 |
| 8. Depreciation and amortization | 2,033 | 2,133 | 6,618 | 6,432 |
| 9. Other operating expenses | 6,418 | 5,997 | 20,253 | 18,642 |
| 10. Operating profit (EBIT) | 5,585 | 5,400 | 13,398 | 14,929 |
| 11. Other interest and similar income | 120 | 221 | 515 | 1,267 |
| 12. Interest and similar expenses | 1,255 | 1,922 | 3,841 | 4,400 |
| 13. Currency translation gains/losses | – 32 | 276 | 60 | 221 |
| 14. Net profit/loss from shares carried at equity | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15. Investment income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| 16. Net financial income | – 1,167 | – 1,425 | – 3,266 | – 2,882 |
| 17. Earnings before taxes | 4,418 | 3,975 | 10,132 | 12,047 |
| 18. Income taxes | 1,350 | 1,342 | 3,264 | 3,489 |
| 19. Consolidated net income for the period | 3,068 | 2,633 | 6,868 | 8,558 |
| 20. Minority interests | – 681 | – 561 | – 1,276 | – 1,499 |
| 21. Consolidated net income for the period after minority interests | 2,387 | 2,072 | 5,592 | 7,059 |
| 22. Consolidated profit carried forward *) | 45,894 | 42,374 | 42,689 | 37,387 |
| 23. Additions to retained earnings | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24. Consolidated profit *) | 48,281 | 44,446 | 48,281 | 44,446 |
| 25. Number of shares | 14,861,142 | 14,861,142 | 14,861,142 | 14,861,142 |
| 26. Earnings per share (basic, EUR) | 0.16 | 0.14 | 0.38 | 0.48 |
| 27. Earnings per share (diluted, EUR) | 0.16 | 0.14 | 0.38 | 0.48 |
*) 2008 adjusted
IFRS consolidated statement of comprehensive income
| EUR 000 | Q3/2009 | Q3/2008 | Q1-Q3 2009 |
Q1-Q3 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated net income for the period after minority interests | 2,387 | 2,072 | 5,592 | 7,059 |
| Other comprehensive income from financial assets | 1,418 | – 86 | 681 | – 2,494 |
| Cash Flow Hedges | – 84 | 0 | 90 | 0 |
| Deferred taxes on other comprehensive income | 26 | 0 | – 28 | 39 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 3,747 | 1,986 | 6,335 | 4,604 |
IFRS CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT
| EUR 000 | Q1-Q3/2009 | Q1-Q3/2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating EBIT | 13,398 | 14,929 |
| Non-cash income as a result of initial consolidation | 0 | 0 |
| Operating profit | 13,398 | 14,929 |
| Income taxes paid | – 3,264 | – 3,489 |
| Other non-cash expenses (+)/income (-) | 0 | 0 |
| Depreciation/amortization | 6,618 | 6,432 |
| Changes in pension provisions | 1,054 | 950 |
| Gross cash flow | 17,806 | 18,822 |
| Increase (-)/decrease (+) in own work capitalized | – 3,277 | – 5,905 |
| Increase (-)/decrease (+) in inventories | – 26,639 | – 18,153 |
| Increase (-)/decrease (+) in inventories and other assets including prepaid expenses | 5,440 | 9,279 |
| Increase (+)/decrease (-) in liabilities and current provisions | – 6,143 | – 17,288 |
| Increase (+)/decrease (-) in advance payments received on orders | 24,731 | 4,152 |
| Profit (-) Losses (+) from the disposal of non-current assets | 81 | 13 |
| Cash generated by/used in operating activities | 11,999 | – 9,080 |
| Payments made for investments in non-current assets including the acquisition of goodwill |
– 8,301 | – 4,747 |
| Changes in consolidation perimeter | 0 | 0 |
| Withdrawals from disposals of non-current assets | 0 | 0 |
| Interest and other financial income | 515 | 1,298 |
| Payments made or received in connection with items not allocated to operating or financing activities |
– 302 | – 20 |
| Cash used in investing activities | – 8,088 | – 3,469 |
| Dividend payout | – 3,715 | – 3,730 |
| Changes in reserves | 0 | 0 |
| Decrease (-) /increase (+) in financial liabilities | – 2,538 | 3,785 |
| Acquisition of treasury stock | 0 | – 93 |
| Minority interests | 0 | – 1,020 |
| Interest and other financial expenses | – 3,841 | – 4,400 |
| Cash used in financing activities | – 10,094 | – 5,458 |
| Cash changes to cash and cash equivalents | – 6,183 | – 18,007 |
| Consolidation-related changes to cash and cash equivalents | 0 | 826 |
| Currency-related changes to cash and cash equivalents | 60 | 221 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 46,565 | 43,629 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 40,442 | 26,669 |
Cash and cash equivalents including securities
| January 1 | 67,077 | 73,058 |
|---|---|---|
| Changes in cash and cash equivalents including held-for-sale securities | – 13,536 | – 28,824 |
| September 30 | 53,541 | 44,234 |
18 Consolidated Financial Statement
IFRS CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
| EUR 000 | 9/30/2009 | 12/31/2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||
| Goodwill | 8,163 | 8,163 |
| Other intangible assets | 20,729 | 19,948 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 43,037 | 39,806 |
| Shares carried at equity | 2,798 | 2,798 |
| Other financial assets | 9,863 | 8,315 |
| Non-current assets | 84,590 | 79,030 |
| Other non-current receivables and assets | 4,547 | 4,326 |
| Securities | 6,514 | 6,514 |
| Deferred taxes | 7,797 | 7,545 |
| Other non-current assets | 18,858 | 18,385 |
| Property, plant and equipment / non-current assets | 103,448 | 97,415 |
| Inventories | 105,930 | 79,291 |
| Trade receivables | 77,726 | 77,794 |
| Other tax refund claims | 4,152 | 7,525 |
| Other receivables and assets | 4,335 | 5,517 |
| Securities | 13,099 | 13,997 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 40,442 | 46,565 |
| Current assets | 245,684 | 230,689 |
| Total assets | 349,132 | 328,104 |
| Shareholders' Equity and Liabilities | ||
| Subscribed capital | 14,928 | 14,928 |
| Share premium | 15,148 | 15,148 |
| Retained earnings | 520 | 520 |
| Unrealized gains and losses recognized under equity | – 3,271 | – 4,014 |
| Treasury stock | – 632 | – 632 |
| Consolidated profit after minority interests | 48,281 | 46,404 |
| Shareholders' equity excluding minority interests | 74,974 | 72,354 |
| Minority interests | 10,284 | 9,008 |
| Shareholders' equity | 85,258 | 81,362 |
| Provisions for pensions and similar obligations | 69,638 | 68,584 |
| Other non-current provisions | 2,603 | 2,145 |
| Non-current financial liabilities | 1,944 | 2,992 |
| Non-current advance payments received on orders | 48,398 | 37,831 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 13,429 | 13,458 |
| Non-current liabilities and provisions | 136,012 | 125,010 |
| Current provisions | 21,564 | 22,517 |
| Current financial liabilities | 9,035 | 10,525 |
| Trade payables | 26,192 | 31,441 |
| Current advance payments received on orders | 64,661 | 50,496 |
| Tax liabilities | 2,288 | 2,297 |
| Other current liabilities | 4,122 | 4,456 |
Current liabilities 127,862 121,732 Total equity and liabilities 349,132 328,104
IFRS CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
| Reserves | Consoli dated profit |
Equity | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub | Reval | after | before | ||||||
| scribed | Share | Retained | uation | minority | Treasury | minority | Minority | Total | |
| eur 000 |
capital | premium | earnings | surplus | intersts | stock | interests | interests | equity |
| Amount on 12/31/2007 *) |
14,928 | 15,145 | 520 | 2,591 | 40,802 | – 539 | 73,447 | 8,094 | 81,541 |
| Dividend payout | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – 3,730 | 0 | – 3,730 | 0 | – 3,730 |
| Net profit for the period |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7,059 | 0 | 7,059 | 1,499 | 8,558 |
| Unrealized gains and losses recognized under equity |
0 | 0 | 0 | – 3,042 | 0 | 0 | – 3,042 | 0 | – 3,042 |
| Additions to share premium |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Acquisition of treasury stock |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – 93 | – 93 | 0 | – 93 |
| Changes in consolidation perimeter |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 315 | 0 | 315 | 0 | 315 |
| Amount on 9/30/2008 *) |
14,928 | 15,145 | 520 | – 451 | 44,446 | – 632 | 73,956 | 9,593 | 83,549 |
| Amount on 12/31/2008 |
14,928 | 15,148 | 520 | – 4,014 | 46,404 | – 632 | 72,354 | 9,008 | 81,362 |
| Dividend payout | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – 3,715 | 0 | – 3,715 | 0 | – 3,715 |
| Net profit for the period |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5,592 | 0 | 5,592 | 1,276 | 6,868 |
| Unrealized gains and losses recognized under equity |
0 | 0 | 0 | 743 | 0 | 0 | 743 | 0 | 743 |
| Additions to share premium |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Acquisition of treasury stock |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Changes in consolidation perimeter |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amount on 30.09.2009 |
14,928 | 15,148 | 520 | – 3,271 | 48,281 | – 632 | 74,974 | 10,284 | 85,258 |
*) adjusted
20 Notes
NOTES
General information on the nine-month report
OHB Technology AG is a listed stock corporation domiciled in Germany. The consolidated financial statements for the interim report on OHB Technology AG and its subsidiaries (the "Group") for the first nine months of 2009 were approved for publication in a resolution passed by the Management Board on November 10, 2009.
OHB Technology AG's interim consolidated financial statements include the following companies:
- OHB-System AG, Bremen
- STS Systemtechnik Schwerin GmbH, Schwerin
- Luxspace Sàrl, Betzdorf
- Kayser-Threde GmbH, Munich
- KT Automotive GmbH, Munich
- KT Beteiligungs GmbH & Co. KG, Munich
- MT Aerospace Holding GmbH, Bremen
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MT Aerospace AG, Augsburg
-
MT Aerospace Grundstücks GmbH & Co. KG, Grünwald
- MT Mechatronics GmbH, Mainz
- OHB Teledata GmbH, Bremen
- megatel Informations- und Kommunikations- Systeme GmbH, Bremen
- Timtec Teldatrans GmbH, Bremen
- Telematic Solutions SpA, Milan
- ORBCOMM Deutschland AG, Bremen
The results of the non-consolidated affiliated companies are not included in the interim reports.
Basis for reporting
OHB-Technology AG executed a non-cash equity issue in connection with the acquisition of 100% of the capital of Carlo Gavazzi S.p.A. As a result, its share capital increased by EUR 2,540,000.00 to EUR 17,468,096.00. The equity issue was entered in the commercial register of Bremen on September 30, 2009. As the corresponding shares had not yet been issued as of that date, they are not yet reported within the Company's share capital. Basic earnings per share were therefore calculated for this nine-month report on the basis of the 14,928,096 shares in existence as of September 30, 2009 in accordance with IAS 1. Diluted earnings per share were calculated on the basis of 14,928,096 shares as the potential shares did not arise until September 30, 2009 and therefore did not exert any material impact on these calculations.
These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the related interpretations of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) applicable to interim reporting as endorsed by the European Union and the additional provisions of commercial law to be applied in accordance with Section 315 a (1) of the German Commercial Code. Accordingly, this interim report does not include all the information or notes required by IFRS for the consolidated financial statements to be prepared for a full year.
The Management Board takes the view that these unaudited interim consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments needed to provide a true and fair view of the Company's net assets, financial position and results of operations. The results derived in the period ending September 30, 2009 are not necessarily a guide to the Company's future performance.
In connection with the preparation of the interim consolidated financial statements in accordance with IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting", the Management Board is required to make certain assessments and estimates as well as assumptions influencing the application of the accounting principles within the Group and the recognition of assets and liabilities as well as income and expenses. The actual amounts may vary from such estimates and adjustments.
The recognition and measurement methods used in the interim consolidated financial statements match those applied to the consolidated financial statements as of the end of the last financial year.
Income taxes are calculated on the basis of a tax rate of around 34%.
Individual items of the balance sheet as of December 31, 2007 were adjusted on account of errors made by the Italian subsidiary Telematic Solutions S.p.A. in earlier years. The corresponding effects are included as of September 30, 2008.
There have been no material changes in the basic underlying estimates since the annual report for 2008. A detailed description of the accounting principles can be found in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included in the annual report for 2008.
Audit review
This interim report has not been audited or reviewed by a statutory auditor in accordance with Section 317 of the German Commercial Code.
Responsibility statement issued by management in accordance with Section 37y of the German Securities Trading Act in conjunction with Section 37w (2) No. 3 of the German Securities Trading Act:
"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 of 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 of the principal opportunities and risks associated with the expected development of the Group for the remaining months of the financial year."
Bremen, November 10, 2009
The Management Board
Marco Fuchs Prof Dr Manfred Fuchs Ulrich Schulz CEO COO Space COO Telematics
financial calender 2009/2010
| Nine-Month Report/Conference Call | 10 November 2009 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst and investor conference Deutsches Eigenkapitalforum Frankfurt/Main |
11 November 2009 | ||
| Capital Market Day, Milan, Italy | 10 February 2010 | ||
| Annual Report/Bilanzpressekonferenz, Bremen | 18 March 2010 | ||
| Analystenkonferenz, Frankfurt/Main | 18 March 2010 | ||
| Three-Month Report/Conference Call | 19 May 2010 | ||
| Hauptversammlung, Bremen | 19 May 2010 | ||
| Six-Month Report/Conference Call | 11 August 2010 | ||
| Nine-Month Report/Conference Call | 10 November 2010 |
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