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OHB SE — Interim / Quarterly Report 2009
May 13, 2009
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Interim / Quarterly Report
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- 29% increase in total revenues to EUR 66.6 million (previous year: EUR 51.7 million); earnings per share at EUR 0.15 (previous year: EUR 0.15)
- Order backlog with EUR 781 million at record level; increase in cash and cash equivalents to EUR 73.6 million (previous year: EUR 59.3 million)
- MT Aerospace producing components for a further 35 Ariane 5 launch vehicles up until 2013 in a contract worth EUR 370 million
- Small GEO: ESA studies for European Data Relay Satellite (EDRS) started
THREE MONTH REPORT 2009
for the period from January 1 until March 31, 2009
Company Profile | Content
Company profile
The Group
With a history spanning over 25 years, OHB Technology AG is Germany's first listed technology and space group. In 2008, consolidated total revenues came to EUR 260 million. Four business units offer international customers sophisticated solutions and systems.
Space Systems + Security
This business unit develops and builds 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 Transportation + Aerospace Structures
This business unit has established itself as a significant supplier of aerospace and aeronautical components, 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.
CONTENT
- 03 Introduction
- 04 Group Management Report
- 15 Consolidated Financial Statements
19 Notes
21 The Stock
Three-month report 2009
Dear shareholders, customers and business associates,
Despite the deteriorating general economic conditions, the OHB Group can look back on a favorable three months in the first quarter of 2009. We are making good progress in our tendering efforts for future projects. After an intensive competition dialog with the European Space Agency ESA, we will be submitting a revised proposal in May for the delivery of 28 satellites for the European Galileo navigation system. With the Galileo bidding process now entering the decisive phase, new contracts were already signed in the first quarter of 2009. One of the highlights amongst these was doubtless the long-term contracts worth EUR 370 million for the delivery of components for a further 35 Ariane 5 launch vehicles. As a result, the Group's order books reached a record volume of EUR 781 million, an increase of EUR 247 million over the end of 2008, and sufficient to ensure full capacity utilization over the next years.
Total revenues climbed by 29% over the same period in the previous year, while earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) rose by 16%. At EUR 0.15, earnings per share were unchanged over the previous year, the primary reason for this being the commencement of work on the Small GEO, EnMAP and TET projects. Progress on the Lot PB for the Ariane 5 had a similar effect.
Backed by the strength of its business operations, OHB Technology also has very solid financial conditions and net assets. Thus, it recorded a substantial net cash inflow of EUR 12 million from operating activities thanks to advance payments received for various projects. The Group's cash and cash equivalents including securities thus rose to EUR 74 million. The equity ratio contracted to 23% due to the reduction in total assets. However, borrowings are valued at only EUR 12.6 million, equal to merely 3.6% of total assets.
The OHB Group's earnings and the new contracts received in all four business units again testify to its outstanding position in the aerospace and aviation industry. For 2009 as a whole, the OHB Technology Group projects total revenues of around EUR 300 million, with EBITDA expected to rise to EUR 31 million. EBIT (net of exceptionals) should also climb to around EUR 21 million in 2009.
We would like to express our gratitude to our shareholders for their trust in us. Similarly, our thanks go out to our staff for their great dedication. OHB Technology is pursuing a steady growth course. We trust that you will continue to accompany us on our successful path in 2009.
Bremen, May 13, 2009
The Management Board
In the first quarter of 2009, the OHB Group recorded total revenues of EUR 66.6 million, an increase of 29% over the previous year. This growth was particularly underpinned by the Payloads + Science business unit.
With the commencement of work on the EnMAP and Small GEO projects as well as the progress made on the PB lot for Ariane 5, the cost of materials rose sharply from EUR 20.9 million in the previous year to EUR 32.9 million in the first three months of 2009. EBITDA climbed by 11% to EUR 7.3 million (previous year: EUR 6.6 million). As consolidated amortization and depreciation expense was unchanged over the previous year, earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) rose by 16% to roughly EUR 5.0 million (previous year: EUR 4.3 million).
Net borrowing costs stood at EUR 1.1 million in the first quarter of 2009, up from EUR 0.8 million in the previous year due to lower interest income. Consequently, earnings before taxes (EBT) came to EUR 3.9 million, up 9% on the year-ago figure of EUR 3.6 million.
Net of tax, consolidated net profit for the first quarter of 2009 stands at EUR 2.2 million and is thus unchanged over the previous year. As in the previous year, earnings per share came to EUR 0.15.
Cash flow from operating activities equaled EUR 12.2 million due to advance payments received for various projects. By contrast, the settlement of liabilities had resulted in a net cash outflow of EUR 14.4 million in the previous year.
As of March 31, 2009, firm orders had reached a record level of EUR 781.2 million (previous year: EUR 381.0 million), with MT Aerospace making a material contribution of EUR 463.5 million (previous year: EUR 242.0 million).
Total consolidated assets increased to EUR 353.8 million as of March 31, 2009 (March 31, 2008: EUR 304.8 million) due primarily to short-term and long-term advance payments for current projects (including the PB lot for the Ariane 5 launch vehicle). This was also reflected in the Group's cash and cash equivalents, which increased to EUR 73.6 million as of March 31, 2009, up from EUR 59.3 million in the previous year. Inventories were also up year on year, rising by EUR 9.3 million to EUR 92.4 million. The increase in total assets resulted in a decline in the equity ratio to 23% as of March 31, 2009 (previous year: 27%).
| EUR 000 | Q1/2009 | Q1/2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Total revenues | 66,593 | 51,718 |
| EBITDA | 7,285 | 6,552 |
| EBIT | 4,995 | 4,323 |
| EBT | 3,888 | 3,572 |
| Net profit for the period (after minority interests) | 2,161 | 2,156 |
| Earnings per share (EUR) | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Total assets as of March 31 *) | 353,778 | 304,792 |
| Equity as of March 31 *) | 82,805 | 81,211 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 12,173 | – 14,453 |
| Capital expenditure | 2,095 | 1,424 |
| Headcount as of March 31 | 1,307 | 1,215 |
Performance Indicators
*) 2008 restated
SPACE SYSTEMS + SECURITY
Galileo: Bid to be submitted for the development of the satellite segment in May 2009
The Space Systems + Security business unit recorded unconsolidated total revenues of EUR 16.8 million, i.e. well in excess of the year-ago figure of EUR 12.1 million. At EUR 9.3 million, the cost of materials almost doubled, with the cost of materials ratio widening from 40% in the previous year to 55%. EBIT in this business unit dropped to EUR 1.4 million, resulting in an EBIT margin relative to the business unit's unconsolidated total revenues of 8.6%, down from 17.4% in the previous year.
Galileo tender process entering the final phase
In the tender process for the delivery of 28 operational satellites for the Galileo European navigation system, OHB conducted an intensive competitive dialog with ESA (European Space Agency) in the first quarter of 2009. ESA is acting as the European Union's procurement agency. The negotiations form the basis for a binding refined proposal to be submitted in May 2009. Prior to this, ESA had nominated OHB as one of two bidders in autumn 2008. The Galileo project is scheduled to commence in October 2009.
OHB and Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. (SSTL) have signed a contract providing for the performance of joint activities in connection with the Galileo program. In this connection, OHB will be acting as general contractor and providing the satellite platforms, while SSTL will be responsible for supplying the satellite payloads.
Further progress made on the Small GEO project
Following the signing of the contract with ESA in the fourth quarter 2008 for the development, construction and testing of the Luxor small satellite platform valued at EUR 115 million, work on the first Small GEO project progressed last quarter. Completion of the entire C/D phase of the ESA project will presumably take until the end of 2012. The first customer is Spanish satellite operator HISPASAT, which intends to start deploying the Small GEO platform from 2013. With the Small GEO model and the Luxor platform, OHB is addressing the growing future demand for small geostationary telecommunications and research satellites. Luxor is also ideally configured for the planned "Heinrich Hertz" national telecommunications mission initiated by the German Aerospace Center (DLR). Luxor offers commercial satellite operators advantages in the form of lower costs and flexible handling of the individual satellites.
Small GEO: ESA studies for European Data Relay Satellite (EDRS) started
Within the scope of the EDRS program of ESA OHB-System started studies for future European Data Relay Satellites for the potential commercial satellite operators Astrium Services, Telespazio and Eutelsat based on the LUXOR bus.
Contract for a European AIS satellite constellation for global ship tracking signed
In January of this year, the European Space Agency ESA and OHB-System AG signed a contract for the analysis and design of a satellite constellation for global ship tracking with a volume of around EUR 1.0 million. The new satellite constellation will be examined by a European syndicate lead-managed by OHB-System AG. The focus of the study concerns a constellation of small low-orbit satellites capable of picking up the VHF signals emitted by AIS (Automatic Identification System) transmitters fitted to ships. The advantage of the planned satellite constellation is the ability to track ships all around the world even when they are at sea. This will thus supplement the existing coastal stations which have only a limited range. Ships will transmit positioning and course data in intervals of between 2 and 180 seconds to avoid collisions. All passenger ships as well as other ships with a capacity of more than 300 gross register tons will be required to have an AIS transmitter. This data can also be used by operators and government agencies to monitor sea space, fishing and port as well as to manage shipping movements.
PAYLOADS + SCIENCE
In the first three months of 2009, the Payloads + Science business unit was able to more than double its unconsolidated total revenues from EUR 9.2 million in the previous year to EUR 20.1 million. The cost of materials rose to EUR 12.6 million (previous year: EUR 3.0 million) primarily due to progress made on the EnMAP and TET satellite projects. EBITDA came to EUR 1.4 million (previous year: EUR 0.5 million), with EBIT standing at EUR 0.9 million (previous year: EUR 0.080 million). The EBIT margin widened substantially to 4.6%.
EXPOSE-R ISS outboard facility exploring the origins of life
During a space walk lasting just on five hours, a further astrobiology research facility supplied by Kayser-Threde was attached to the exterior of the Russian Zvezda module of the International Space Station ISS in March 2009. Called EXPOSE-R, this facility will be conducting experiments in space to explore the long-term effects of radiation. Astrobiology primarily seeks to study the origin, development, distribution and future of life in space. In order to obtain and extend knowledge in this field, some 1,000 biological samples are stored in the facility, where they are exposed to space conditions. The experiment will be particularly studying the effects of ultraviolet radiation on the samples. Kayser-Threde developed and built EXPOSE-R on behalf of ESA.
Contract signed for the development of a facility for exploring complex plasmas in space
Signed in February 2009, the contract between Kayser-Threde and the Max-Planck Institute of Extraterrestrial Physics marks the commencement of the development of a flight system for the latest generation of plasma research facilities on board the ISS. The new system (PK-4) will be designed as a permanent laboratory and is particularly being developed to study highly dynamic effects, while offering numerous new possibilities for researching complex plasmas. Plasma is ionized gas, which accounts for over 99% of visible material in space.
In January of this year, the tenth series of experiments using the existing PK-3 Plus plasma crystal facility on board the ISS was successfully executed. The experiments concentrated on the origin and melting of plasma crystals as well as the exploration of the dynamic effects which occur when micro particles of different sizes are mixed. Thanks to the excellent research results and the error-free operations, the system's life expectancy has been extended by a further two years until 2011. In the interests of continuity in the successful joint development and research activities, PK-3 Plus will be replaced by PK-4 in around three years' time.
Go-ahead given for Phase D of the TET-1 satellite mission
Funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology, the TET-1 mission forms the core element of the German Aerospace Agency's on-orbit verification program (OOV). Starting in autumn 2010, it will transport eleven experiments to space, where they will be conducted over a period of one year.
Kayser-Threde is responsible for the space, ground and launch segments of the satellite mission. Defined in 2008, the project volume for Phases C/D stands at EUR 21 million. Following on from a successful review, the contract for Phase D development and the launch was awarded in February of this year.
EnMAP: Progress in line with schedule
Kayser-Threde is the principal contractor for the construction and launch of the EnMAP hyperspectral environmental satellite. EnMAP, the next German optical satellite mission, has a total volume of EUR 90 million and also includes the development and construction of the optical instrument. In this way, an innovative instrument system with outstanding optical characteristics will be available for observing the earth.
In February 2009, the customer DLR as well as the participating DLR institutes examined the progress being made on the project, confirming that Kayser-Threde had complied with the schedule. Design activities were commenced on all levels.
SPACE TRANSPORTATION + AEROSPACE STRUCTURES
With unconsolidated total revenues of EUR 33.8 million (previous year: EUR 28.8 million), the Space Transportation + Aerospace Structures business unit made the greatest contribution to consolidated total revenues. At EUR 3.1 million, EBITDA was virtually unchanged over the previous year (EUR 3.0 million). EBIT came to EUR 2.2 million (previous year: EUR 2.1 million), with the EBIT margin contracting from 7.2% to 6.4%.
First Ariane 5 launch in 2009 successful
After a perfect launch in the night of February 12, 2009, an Ariane 5 lifted off from the European space center in Kourou (French-Guyana). Carrying a total payload of some seven tons, the Ariane 5 released the Eutelsat HOT BIRD™ 10 and the SES NEW SKIES NSS-9 satellites into orbit in line with plans. Ariane 5 is thus currently the only commercial heavy launcher capable of placing two payloads in orbit at the same time. The 29th consecutive successful launch is also the 43rd out of all Ariane 5 missions.
MT Aerospace producing components for a further 35 Ariane 5 launch vehicles
In the first quarter of 2009, MT Aerospace in Augsburg signed long-term contracts for the delivery of components for a further 35 Ariane 5 launch vehicles. With a total value of EUR 370 million, these contracts ensure continuous Ariane production at MT Aerospace up until 2013. Currently, MT Aerospace contributes around ten percent to the production of the Ariane 5, making it the largest German supplier for this program.
Specifically, it delivers tanks and structural components to various industrial partners in the Ariane system for roughly seven Ariane 5 vehicles a year. The contracts were signed on February 5 and 9, 2009.
Successful development of fuel tank for the Alphabus
Key milestones have been achieved in the development of the fuel tank for the new Alphabus satellite platform since the beginning of 2009. Testing with the qualification unit was completed without any damage at the specified pressure of 32 bar, with the stretching and shifting measured complying with the calculations. Preliminary function and vibration tests in empty and full conditions were also successful. Further pressure, thermal and purity tests will be performed before the Alphabus development is completed at the middle of the year. Accordingly, delivery of the first flight unit comprising two tanks for the Alphasat currently being built is scheduled for summer 2009.
Resumption of series deliveries of tank domes to Japan and negotiations on follow-up contract
After an interruption to production of several years following the failure of the Japanese H2A rocket, the first flight set of domes passed acceptance testing in March and was delivered to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
In addition to the preliminary contract for two flight sets, negotiations are currently being held for the continuous delivery of two flight sets a year up until 2015.
MT Aerospace awarded contract to supply A350 tanks
The negotiations for A350 tanks with the customer AOA were successfully completed on March 2, 2009 with the award of a contract for the development and series production of the drinking and waste water tanks. The final contracts are to be signed in summer 2009 at the latest. Regardless of this, the necessary development work and preparations for the fabrication of the preliminary prototypes will be commencing in the near future.
This contract will provide MT Aerospace's aircraft tank business with long-term underpinnings. 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 140 aircraft is planned.
TELEMATICS + SATELLITE OPERATIONS
Unconsolidated total revenues in the Telematics + Satellite Operations business unit came to EUR 3.6 million in the first quarter of 2009, up on the year-ago figure of EUR 3.2 million. At the same time, EBIT widened substantially to EUR 0.5 million (previous year: EUR 0.066 million) thanks to the reduced cost-of-materials ratio compared with the previous year, translating into an EBIT margin of 12.7%.
TELEMATICS
Delivery of telematics devices to DAF commenced
OHB has entered into an agreement with DAF Trucks for the transfer of the entire inventories. Thus, all devices will be transferred to DAF in full by July /August 2009. Of the total of 2,000 units, the first 20% were delivered in the first quarter of 2009.
INWEST research project yielding applications for practical use
The swap body control system developed as part of the INWEST project is to be trialed by Deutsche Post in a field test in the third quarter of 2009. The "Yellow Box" telematics unit developed for this purpose adjusts intelligently to the various logistic networks and contracts, thus optimizing the deployment of the telematics system. The main element of the "Yellow Box" is a new integrated telematics processing unit allowing OHB Teledata to offer the system in an attractive market segment and additionally tap market potential in the cargo carrier segment (containers, mesh boxes).
New edition of the successful "Bremen Digitale Karten" CD-ROM
Working in conjunction with GeoInformation Bremen, megatel GmbH has released a new edition of the successful "Bremen Digitale Karten" CD-ROM. The fourth edition of this digital map has thus been published in time for the German Evangelical Church Conference, which is taking place in Bremen this year on May 20 – 24.
With up-to-date maps in different scales as well as an index of streets and city information, this CD-ROM includes proven content and functions plus additional information on the venues of the German Evangelical Church Conference. As well as this, a search function displays a given venue on the map within the space of seconds. All the conference venues can be rendered visible by means of an additional slide which can be superimposed over the map.
SATELLITE OPERATIONS
Hyundai Heavy Industries selecting the ORBCOMM satellite network for a telematics application
The construction machinery division of Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has selected the ORBCOMM satellite network as the global communications network for its Hi-Mate telematics application for heavy-duty equipment. HHI has signed a multi-year contract with ORBCOMM's national licensee and distributor Korea ORBCOMM. The contract provides for the global introduction of new services, with the roll-out already commencing in North America and to be followed by further regions in the future.
IFRS SEGMENT REPORT
| Q1 2009 EUR 000 |
Space Systems + Security |
Payloads + Science |
Space Transpor tation + Aerospace Structures |
Telematics + Satellite Operations |
Holding company |
Consoli dation |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenues | 16,818 | 20,092 | 33,770 | 3,639 | 458 | – 8,184 | 66,593 |
| of which internal revenues |
6,480 | 53 | 1 | 809 | 0 | – 7,343 | 0 |
| Cost of materials and services purchased |
9,289 | 12,608 | 17,371 | 1,242 | 0 | – 7,601 | 32,909 |
| EBITDA | 1,979 | 1,380 | 3,120 | 808 | – 2 | 0 | 7,285 |
| Depreciation/ amortization |
535 | 465 | 945 | 345 | 13 | – 13 | 2,290 |
| EBIT | 1,444 | 915 | 2,175 | 463 | – 15 | 13 | 4,995 |
| EBIT margin | 8.6% | 4.6% | 6.4% | 12.7% | – | – | 7.5% |
| Q1 2008 eur 000 |
Space Systems + Security |
Payloads + Science |
Space Transpor tation + Aerospace Structures |
Telematics + Satellite Operations |
Holding company |
Consoli dation |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenues | 12,097 | 9,150 | 28,819 | 3,177 | 467 | – 1,992 | 51,718 |
| of which internal revenues |
58 | 0 | 0 | 844 | 0 | – 902 | 0 |
| Cost of materials and services purchased |
4,884 | 3,022 | 13,174 | 1,253 | 0 | – 1,429 | 20,904 |
| EBITDA | 2,575 | 540 | 3,002 | 440 | – 5 | 0 | 6,552 |
| Depreciation/ amortization |
473 | 460 | 925 | 374 | 10 | – 13 | 2,229 |
| EBIT | 2,102 | 80 | 2,077 | 66 | – 14 | 12 | 4,323 |
| EBIT margin | 17.4% | 0.9% | 7.2% | 2.1% | – | – | 8.4% |
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
In the first three months of 2009, research and development expense came to EUR 2.1 million, compared to EUR 2.5 million in the year-ago period.
CAPITAL SPENDING
At EUR 2.1 million in the first three months (previous year: around EUR 1.4 million), the OHB Group's capital spending was dominated by purchases of operating and business equipment as well as software.
EMPLOYEES
The increase in Group headcount to 1,307 as of March 31, 2009 (March 31, 2008: 1,215) is primarily due to capacity additions in the Space Systems + Security and Space Transportation + Aerospace Structures business units.
GROUP PERSONNEL STRUCTURE
| Headcount | 1,307 | 1,215 |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Management | 47 | 42 |
| Administration, System Administration | 164 | 152 |
| Distribution, Project Management | 249 | 232 |
| Hardware Production, Mechanics, Service | 481 | 442 |
| Development, System Engineering | 366 | 347 |
| 3/31/2009 | 3/31/2008 |
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS OCCURRING AFTER THE END OF THE PERIOD UNDER REVIEW
There were no events of particular significance liable to influence the Group's net assets, financial condition and results of operations.
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 projects total revenues of around EUR 300 million for 2009, with EBITDA expected to rise to EUR 31 million. EBIT (net of exceptionals) should also climb to around EUR 21 million in 2009.
Consolidated financial statements
CONSOLIDATED IFRS INCOME STATEMENT
| EUR 000 | Q1/2009 | Q1/2008 |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sales | 55,263 | 40,167 |
| 2. Changes in inventories of finished goods and work in progress | 9,841 | 8,483 |
| 3. Other own work capitalized | 784 | 1,980 |
| 4. Other operating income | 705 | 1,088 |
| 5. Total revenues | 66,593 | 51,718 |
| 6. Cost of materials | 32,909 | 20,904 |
| 7. Staff costs | 20,677 | 18,651 |
| 8. Depreciation and amortization | 2,290 | 2,229 |
| 9. Other operating expenses | 5,722 | 5,611 |
| 10. Operating profit (EBIT) | 4,995 | 4,323 |
| 11. Other interest and similar income | 195 | 513 |
| 12. Interest and similar expenses | 1,291 | 1,237 |
| 13. Currency translation gains /losses | – 11 | – 57 |
| 14. Net profit/loss from shares carried at equity | 0 | 0 |
| 15. Investment income | 0 | 30 |
| 16. Net financial income | – 1,107 | – 751 |
| 17. Earnings before taxes | 3,888 | 3,572 |
| 18. Income taxes | 1,328 | 1,086 |
| 19. Consolidated net income for the period | 2,560 | 2,486 |
| 20. Minority interests | – 399 | – 330 |
| 21. Consolidated net income for the period after minority interests | 2,161 | 2,156 |
| 22. Consolidated profit carried forward *) | 46,404 | 41,117 |
| 23. Additions to retained earnings | 0 | 0 |
| 24. Consolidated profit *) | 48,565 | 43,273 |
| 25. Number of shares | 14,861,142 | 14,861,542 |
| 26. Earnings per share (basic, EUR) | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| 27. Earnings per share (diluted, EUR) | 0.15 | 0.15 |
*) 2008 restated
consolidated Statement of comprehensive income
| TEUR 000 | Q1/2009 | Q1/2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidated net income for the period after minority interests | 2,161 | 2,156 |
| Other comprehensive income from financial assets | – 1,117 | – 3,091 |
| Deferred taxes on other comprehensive income | 0 | 50 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 1,044 | – 885 |
16 Consolidated Financial Statements
IFRS CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT
| EUR 000 | Q1/2009 | Q1/2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating EBIT | 4,995 | 4,323 |
| Non-cash income as a result of initial consolidation | 0 | 0 |
| Operating profit | 4,995 | 4,323 |
| Income taxes paid | – 1,328 | – 1,086 |
| Other non-cash expenses (+)/income (-) | 0 | 0 |
| Depreciation/amortization | 2,290 | 2,229 |
| Changes in pension provisions | 364 | 338 |
| Gross cash flow | 6,321 | 5,804 |
| Increase (-) in own work capitalized | – 749 | – 1,724 |
| Increase (-) in inventories | – 13,104 | – 10,743 |
| Increase (-)/decrease (+) in inventories and other assets including prepaid expenses | – 5,113 | 5,239 |
| Increase (+)/decrease (-) in liabilities and current provisions | 4,025 | – 15,826 |
| Increase (+) in advance payments received on orders | 20,750 | 2,745 |
| Losses (+) from the disposal of non-current assets | 43 | 52 |
| Cash generated by /used in operating activities | 12,173 | – 14,453 |
| Payments made for investments in non-current assets including the acquisition of goodwill |
– 2,095 | – 1,424 |
| Changes in consolidation perimeter | 0 | 0 |
| Withdrawals from disposals of non-current assets | 0 | 0 |
| Interest and other financial income | 195 | 542 |
| Payments made or received in connection with items not allocated to operating or financing activities |
– 2 | 0 |
| Cash used in investing activities | – 1,902 | – 882 |
| Dividend payout | 0 | 0 |
| Changes in reserves | 0 | 0 |
| Decrease (-)/increase (+) in financial liabilities | – 909 | 1,949 |
| Acquisition of treasury stock | 0 | – 89 |
| Minority interests | 0 | 0 |
| Interest and other financial expenses | – 1,290 | – 1,237 |
| Cash generated by /used in financing activities | – 2,199 | 623 |
| Cash changes to cash and cash equivalents | 8,072 | – 14,712 |
| Consolidation-related changes to cash and cash equivalents | 0 | 826 |
| Currency-related changes to cash and cash equivalents | – 11 | – 57 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 46,565 | 43,629 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 54,626 | 29,686 |
Cash and cash equivalents including securities
| January 1 | 67,077 | 73,058 |
|---|---|---|
| Changes in cash and cash equivalents including securities | 13,067 | –13,761 |
| March 31 | 80,144 | 59,297 |
Consolidated Financial Statements 17
IFRS CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
| EUR 000 | 3/31/2009 | 12/31/2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||
| Goodwill | 8,163 | 8,163 |
| Other intangible assets | 19,698 | 19,948 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 40,567 | 39,806 |
| Shares carried at equity | 2,798 | 2,798 |
| Other financial assets | 7,197 | 8,315 |
| Non-current assets | 78,423 | 79,030 |
| Other non-current receivables and assets | 4,248 | 4,326 |
| Securities | 6,514 | 6,514 |
| Deferred taxes | 7,564 | 7,545 |
| Other non-current assets | 18,326 | 18,385 |
| Property, plant and equipment /non-current assets | 96,749 | 97,415 |
| Inventories | 92,395 | 79,291 |
| Trade receivables | 83,578 | 77,794 |
| Other tax refund claims | 5,013 | 7,525 |
| Other receivables and assets | 2,413 | 5,517 |
| Securities | 19,004 | 13,997 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 54,626 | 46,565 |
| Current assets | 257,029 | 230,689 |
| Total assets | 353,778 | 328,104 |
| Sha rehol ders' Equit y and Liabiliti es |
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| Subscribed capital | 14,928 | 14,928 |
| Share premium | 15,148 | 15,148 |
| Retained earnings | 520 | 520 |
| Unrealized gains and losses recognized under equity | – 5,131 | – 4,014 |
| Treasury stock | – 632 | – 632 |
| Consolidated profit after minority interests | 48,565 | 46,404 |
| Shareholders' equity excluding minority interests | 73,398 | 72,354 |
| Minority interests | 9,407 | 9,008 |
| Shareholders' equity | 82,805 | 81,362 |
| Provisions for pensions and similar obligations | 68,948 | 68,584 |
| Other non-current provisions | 2,366 | 2,145 |
| Non-current financial liabilities | 2,579 | 2,992 |
| Non-current advance payments received on orders | 59,019 | 37,831 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 13,539 | 13,458 |
| Non-current liabilities and provisions | 146,451 | 125,010 |
| Current provisions | 25,690 | 22,517 |
| Current financial liabilities | 10,030 | 10,525 |
| Trade payables | 30,796 | 31,441 |
| Current advance payments received on orders | 50,058 | 50,496 |
| Tax liabilities | 3,208 | 2,297 |
| Other current liabilities | 4,740 | 4,456 |
| Current liabilities | 124,522 | 121,732 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 353,778 | 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Net profit for the period |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,156 | 0 | 2,156 | 329 | 2,485 |
| Unrealized gains and losses recognized under equity |
0 | 0 | 0 | – 3,041 | 0 | 0 | – 3,041 | 0 | – 3,041 |
| Additions to share premium |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Acquisition of treasury stock |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – 89 | – 89 | 0 | – 89 |
| Changes in consolidation perimeter |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 315 | 0 | 315 | 0 | 315 |
| Amount on 3/31/2008 *) |
14,928 | 15,145 | 520 | – 450 | 43,273 | – 628 | 72,788 | 8,423 | 81,211 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Net profit for the period |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,161 | 0 | 2,161 | 399 | 2,560 |
| Unrealized gains and losses recognized under equity |
0 | 0 | 0 | – 1,117 | 0 | 0 | – 1,117 | 0 | – 1,117 |
| 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 3/31/2009 |
14,928 | 15,148 | 520 | – 5,131 | 48,565 | -632 | 73,398 | 9,407 | 82,805 |
*) restated
NOTES
General information on the three-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 three months of 2009 were approved for publication in a resolution passed by the Management Board on May 13, 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
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 March 31, 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 32%.
20 Notes
Individual items of the balance sheet as of December 31, 2007 have been adjusted on account of errors occurring at the Italian subsidiary Telematic Solutions S.p.A. in earlier years. Allowance has been made for the corresponding effects as of March 31, 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.
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, May 13, 2009
The Management Board
Marco Fuchs Prof. Dr. Manfred Fuchs Ulrich Schulz CEO COO Space COO Telematics
THE STOCK
Continued strong uncertainty in the capital markets
After the massive losses in 2008, stock markets initially continued to tumble in the first three months of 2009. Global benchmark indices such as the Dow Jones, the DAX and the Nikkei dropped by a further 20 to 25%, hitting a low for the year to date on March 9/10. By the end of the quarter, the markets had recovered slightly, with the rebound continuing and losses shrinking in April. However, the persistent financial and economic crisis continues to be a source of great uncertainty.
In the first quarter of 2009, OHB stock took its cues from the market as a whole, sustaining substantial losses. On March 31, it was trading at EUR 7.35 (Xetra), down around 8% compared with the beginning of the year. The benchmark TecDAX and DAXsector Technology indices dropped by 6% and 10%, respectively, in the same period. Thereafter, the two indices rebounded sharply, posting gains of 16% and 45%, respectively, by the end of April. By contrast, OHB stock closed at EUR 7.70 (Xetra), i.e. slightly down on the price at which it was trading at the beginning of the year. However, this difference must be seen in the light of the greater losses sustained by the two indices in the earlier months.
Following the increase in average daily trading volumes in the third and fourth quarters of 2008 to 7,160 and 10,720, respectively, there was a drop in the first three months of 2009 to around 5,580 (previous year: 11,930).
| EUR | Q1/2009 | Q1/2008 |
|---|---|---|
| High, Xetra | 7.75 | 13.92 |
| Low, Xetra | 5.85 | 8.25 |
| Closing price, Xetra (final trading day of the period) | 7.35 | 9.00 |
| Average daily trading volumes (XETRA + floor) | 5,584 | 11,932 |
| Market capitalization, Xetra (final trading day of the period) | 109,721,506 | 134,352,864 |
| Number of shares | 14,928,096 | 14,928,096 |
THE STOCK AT A GLANCE
ISIN: DE0005936124; stock market ticker : OHB; trading segment: Prime Standard
22 The Stock
Investor relations activities
On February 11, 2009, the "Capital Market Day", which was held for the fifth year in a row, marked the traditional commencement of our investor relations activities in the new year. A total of some 40 analysts, investors and banks took part in the event, which concentrated on the Group's current space projects as well as Ariane 5 business. In the course of the year, we will be seeking direct contact with investors and analysts in road shows. As well as this, OHB Technology will be again taking part in Deutsches Eigenkapitalforum in Frankfurt in November. Up-to-date news on the latest developments at the Company is always available from its website.
RESEARCH COVERAGE
| Bank | Date | Target price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commerzbank | May 7, 2009 | 10.00 | Buy |
| HSBC Trinkaus & Burkhardt | March 20, 2009 | 10.00 | Overweight |
| Sal. Oppenheim | March 19, 2009 | 10.50 | Buy |
| DZ BANK | February 13, 2009 | 8.00 | Buy |
| Viscardi Securities | February 5, 2009 | 18.00 | Buy |
Dividend of EUR 0.25 per share proposed
The Management Board and the Supervisory Board will be asking the shareholders to authorize the distribution of EUR 0.25 per dividend-entitled share for 2008 at the annual general meeting taking place on May 13, 2009, translating into a total distribution of EUR 3.7 million. The balance of EUR 5.6 million is to be carried forward. Accordingly, the dividend proposed is unchanged over the previous year. At the annual general meeting, the shareholders will also be asked to renew the authorization to buy back and utilize treasury stock. The original authorization expires on November 6, 2009 and is to be extended until November 12, 2010 provided that the shareholders pass the resolution.
Treasury stock
The stock buy-back program has been ongoing since November 1, 2007 and has not yet been completed. A total of 39,560 shares have been bought back in this period at an average price of EUR 11.79. As of March 31, 2009, the Company already held treasury shares of 27,394 from earlier stock buyback operations. As a result, it holds a total of 66,954 treasury shares as of March 31, 2009, equivalent to around 0.4% of its share capital.
SECURITIES HELD BY MEMBERS OF THE COMPANY'S MANAGEMENT BOARD AND SUPERVISORY BOARD
| March 31, 2009 | Shares | Change in Q1 |
|---|---|---|
| Christa Fuchs, Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board | 2,000,690 | – |
| Prof. Heinz Stoewer, Member of the Supervisory Board | 1,000 | – |
| Marco R. Fuchs, Chairman of the Management Board | 414,796 | – |
| Prof. Manfred Fuchs, Member of the Management Board | 3,493,064 | – |
| Ulrich Schulz, Member of the Management Board | 54 | – |
FINANCIAL CALENDAR 2009
| Three month report and conference call | May 13, 2009 |
|---|---|
| Annual general meeting in Bremen | May 13, 2009 |
| Six month report and conference call | August 6, 2009 |
| Nine month report and conference call | November 10, 2009 |
| Analyst and investor conference Deutsches Eigenkapitalforum Frankfurt/Main |
November 9-11, 2009 |
More information available from:
Michael Vér Phone +49 (0)421 - 20 20 727 Investor Relations Fax +49 (0)421 - 20 20 613 Karl-Ferdinand-Braun-Str. 8 E-Mail [email protected] 28359 Bremen Internet www.ohb-technology.de
This three-month report and further information are available on our website at: www.ohb-technology.de
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