Earnings Release • Oct 29, 2007
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Operating income Express and Mail developed positively
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| Key numbers | Q3 2007 | Q3 2006 % Change | YTD Q3 2007 |
YTD Q3 | 2006 % Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| € mil | € mil | € mil | € mil | |||
| Revenues | 2,648 | 2,397 | 10.5% | 8,013 | 7,293 | 9.9% |
| EBITDA | 344 | 334 | 3.0% | 1,196 | 1,147 | 4.3% |
| Operating income (EBIT) | 258 | 257 | 0.4% | 939 | 921 | 2.0% |
| Profit from continuing operations | 166 | 169 | -1.8% | 633 | 592 | 6.9% |
| Profit/(loss) from discontinued operations | 0 | (102) | 206 | (111) | 285.6% | |
| Profit/(loss) attributable to the shareholders | 167 | 67 | 149.3% | 838 | 481 | 74.2% |
| Cash generated from operations | 273 | 313 | -12.8% | 941 | 913 | 3.1% |
| Net cash from operating activities | 146 | 198 | -26.3% | 523 | 633 | -17.4% |
| Earnings from continuing operations per share (in € cents) | 44.1 | 41.0 | 7.6% | 163.9 | 139.8 | 17.2% |
| Earnings per share (in € cents) | 44.4 | 16.9 | 162.7% | 217.3 | 113.6 | 91.3% |
"The development of our results is satisfactory, certainly compared to the very strong Q3 of last year. Both Express and Mail revenues showed good organic growth and we continued to invest in emerging businesses in Express and Mail.
In Express, the operating margin, excluding the planned start-up costs of our recent acquisitions is above last year's. In Mail, EMN revenue continues to develop strongly, particularly in the UK and Germany, whilst in Mail Netherlands we saw the positive impact of our product differentiation strategy on volumes.
In The Netherlands, we are continuing discussions with the trade unions on the new masterplan initiatives. As a first step, the Mobility Agreement, which will be part of the overall collective labour agreement, has now been agreed between the unions and ourselves.
Finally, I am pleased that TNT ranks first in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index 2007 and that we achieved the highest score in the entire index."
Group revenues increased by 10.5% in the third quarter to reach € 2,648 million. Operating income of € 258 million was in line with Q3 2006, despite incremental start-up investments of € 12 million in high growth areas. Profit from continuing operations of € 166 million clearly improved if compared with the underlying Q3 2006 level when profit was helped by € 17 million interest income from discontinued operations.
Express saw strong revenue growth overall, at 14.0%. In Europe, volume growth remained good, whilst in RoW, we experienced an acceleration of our growth. Unlike in 2006 quarters, the organic revenue increase was not supported by the incidence of fuel surcharges. The margin excluding recent acquisitions (at 8.8%) was above last year's. Year-to-date the acquisitions contributed around break-even EBITA after adjusting for integration costs. Overall, Express operating income increased from € 128 million to € 134 million.
In Mail, the first success of our differentiated product portfolio in Mail Netherlands is visible with the volume decline in Q3 being below the long-term trend. In EMN, the revenue increase was 34%, mainly due to strong growth in the UK and Germany, partially as a result of acquisitions. Overall the division saw a revenue increase of 4.8% and an increase in operating income of 3.8% to € 136 million, helped by positive one-offs on balance.
Operating income of € 258 million incorporated increases at both Express and Mail partially offset by an increase in non-allocated costs.
The non-allocated costs were € 10 million higher than last year, as last year included an accrual release of € 5 million and this year's number includes additional costs related to our internal funding optimisation programme and CSR initiatives on CO2.
The net financial income and expense of € 29 million was € 25 million higher than last year. Last year's number included a positive € 17 million interest income from discontinued operations.
The effective tax rate of 27.2% was substantially lower than last year's 32.9%. This reduction is primarily the result of a lower Dutch corporate tax rate and further steps in repositioning our legal, funding and tax structure.
Profit attributable to the shareholders was up significantly compared to last year, which included a significant loss from discontinued operations. Earnings per share from continuing operations were 7.6% higher at 44.1 cents.
Net cash from operating activities amounted to € 146 million, down from € 198 million in Q3 2006. The main components of this reduction were changes in provisions and increased income taxes paid, in line with Q1 and Q2 2007, primarily due to accelerated finalisation and payment of previous years' tax assessments.
Net debt was € 1,603 million, an increase of € 288 million in the quarter, mainly due to share repurchases (€ 230 million), dividends (€ 115 million), net capex (€ 75 million) and net acquisitions (€ 15 million), offset by the net cash generated from operating activities.
We concluded our € 400 million share repurchase on 12 September 2007. We expect to make a start with the previously announced new € 500 million share repurchase by the middle of November 2007. A first tranche of the buyback will amount to € 200 million.
 In Express, we expect to achieve revenue growth of around 15%, with a balance of organic and acquisition growth. We expect an operating margin in the range 9% to 10%.
 In Mail, we expect total revenue growth in the midsingle-digit range, with an operating margin of around 17.5% (this margin excludes the effect of any provisions related to the new masterplan initiatives*). As in 2006, we expect a year-on-year margin reduction related to the increased size of EMN, start-up costs in EMN and the lower pace of masterplan savings compared with continuing volume reductions in The Netherlands. In EMN, we forecast total revenue growth in the range 30% to 35%, at around break-even operating income.
*As mentioned in December 2006, we will consider forming provisions during 2007 in Mail in respect of the new masterplan initiatives.
| Group Summary Q3 | Q3 2007 | Q3 2006 | % Change | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| € mil | € mil | Operational | Fx | Total | |
| Revenues | 2,648 | 2,397 | 10.6% | -0.1% | 10.5% |
| EBITDA | 344 | 334 | 2.4% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Operating income (EBIT) | 258 | 257 | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Profit from continuing operations | 166 | 169 | -1.8% | 0.0% | -1.8% |
| Profit/(loss) from discontinued operations | 0 | (102) | |||
| Profit/(loss) attributable to the shareholders | 167 | 67 | 149.3% | 0.0% | 149.3% |
| Segment Summary Q3 | Q3 2007 | Q3 2006 | % Change | ||
| € mil | € mil | Operational | Fx | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express | |||||
| Revenues | 1,686 | 1,479 | 14.2% | -0.2% | 14.0% |
| EBITDA | 190 | 171 | 9.9% | 1.2% | 11.1% |
| Operating income (EBIT) | 134 | 128 | 3.1% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Operating margin | 7.9% | 8.7% | |||
| Operating margin excluding acquisitions | 8.8% | ||||
| Revenues | 966 | 922 | 4.9% | -0.1% | 4.8% |
| EBITDA | 166 | 163 | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| Operating income (EBIT) | 136 | 131 | 3.8% | 0.0% | 3.8% |
| Operating margin | 14.1% | 14.2% | |||
| Non-allocated | (12) | (2) | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| Operating income (EBIT) | 258 | 257 | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
Comparative 2006 figures are adjusted for the revised allocation of the non-allocated costs using actual incurred costs in 2007.
| Group Summary YTD | YTD Q3 2007 YTD Q3 2006 | % Change | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| € mil | € mil | Operational | Fx | Total | ||
| Revenues | 8,013 | 7,293 | 10.0% | -0.1% | 9.9% | |
| EBITDA | 1,196 | 1,147 | 4.0% | 0.3% | 4.3% | |
| Operating income (EBIT) | 939 | 921 | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.0% | |
| Profit from continuing operations | 633 | 592 | 6.7% | 0.2% | 6.9% | |
| Profit/(loss) from discontinued operations | 206 | (111) | 285.6% | 0.0% | 285.6% | |
| Profit/(loss) attributable to the shareholders | 838 | 481 | 74.0% | 0.2% | 74.2% |
| Segment Summary YTD | YTD Q3 2007 YTD Q3 2006 | % Change | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| € mil | € mil | Operational | Fx | Total | |
| Express | |||||
| Revenues | 4,979 | 4,387 | 13.7% | -0.2% | 13.5% |
| EBITDA | 579 | 525 | 9.7% | 0.6% | 10.3% |
| Operating income (EBIT) | 420 | 398 | 4.7% | 0.8% | 5.5% |
| Operating margin | 8.4% | 9.1% | |||
| Operating margin excluding acquisitions | 9.2% | ||||
| Revenues | 3,047 | 2,920 | 4.3% | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| EBITDA | 645 | 656 | -1.7% | 0.0% | -1.7% |
| Operating income (EBIT) | 548 | 562 | -2.5% | 0.0% | -2.5% |
| Operating margin | 18.0% | 19.2% | |||
| Non-allocated | (29) | (39) | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| Operating income (EBIT) | 939 | 921 | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
Comparative 2006 figures are adjusted for the revised allocation of the non-allocated costs using actual incurred costs in 2007.
 Margins excluding recent acquisitions at 8.8%, above Q3 2006
| Express Summary | Q3 2007 € mil |
Q3 2006* € mil |
% Change | YTD Q3 2007 YTD Q3 2006* € mil |
€ mil | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 1,686 | 1,479 | 14.0% | 4,979 | 4,387 | 13.5% |
| EBITDA | 190 | 171 | 11.1% | 579 | 525 | 10.3% |
| Operating income (EBIT) | 134 | 128 | 4.7% | 420 | 398 | 5.5% |
| Operating margin | 7.9% ** | 8.7% | 8.4% | 9.1% |
* Comparative 2006 figures are adjusted for the revised allocation of the non-allocated costs using actual incurred costs in 2007.
** Excluding acquisitions operating margin is 8.8%
Express achieved strong revenue growth of 14.0%, operational 14.2%. More than half of the increase was organic, with the remainder coming from acquisitions. EBITDA growth was strong at 11.1% reflecting a mix of good organic growth and investment in expansions. The operating margin excluding recent acquisitions was 8.8%, up from 8.7% last year. Express has now achieved 32 consecutive quarters of positive revenue quality yields. The fuel surcharge in the quarter was at the same level as last year, thus having no significant impact on revenue growth and yield, whilst revenue growth in Q3 2006 compared to Q3 2005 was impacted by around 2%.
The overall operating margin for Europe remained the same. Margins in Western Europe*** increased whilst margins in the rest of Europe reduced. The overall margins excluding acquisitions in RoW increased, margins in each of the sub-regions improved.
Growth in operating income is positive, but impacted by the mix shift in volumes from International Express to International Economy, which leads to temporarily increased unit costs of the European Air network. Planned integration and start-up costs in the recent acquisitions and temporary cost increases in the rest of Europe, amongst others pick-up and delivery costs, further impacted EBIT growth.
Year-to-date the acquisitions contributed around breakeven EBITA after adjusting for integration and start-up costs.
On 12 September 2007 we launched our new portfolio of morning delivery services. Through this, we offer a more comprehensive morning service than our competitors do. The '12:00 Economy Express' in particular is an industry first, providing customers with a service that is both economical and time guaranteed.
| Revenue Analysis | Q3 2007 | Q3 2006 | % Change | % Change | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| € mil | € mil | Organic | Acq | Fx | ||
| Express Europe | 1,277 | 1,204 | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Express Rest of World | 409 | 275 | 48.7% | 13.4% | 36.4% | -1.1% |
| Express | 1,686 | 1,479 | 14.0% | 7.4% | 6.8% | -0.2% |
| Revenue Analysis | YTD Q3 2007 YTD Q3 2006 | % Change | % Change | |||
| € mil | € mil | Organic | Acq | Fx | ||
| Express Europe | 3,847 | 3,594 | 7.0% | 6.6% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Express Rest of World | 1,132 | 793 | 42.7% | 11.6% | 33.4% | -2.3% |
Comparative 2006 figures are adjusted for the revised allocatio n of the non-allocated co sts using actual incurred costs in 2007.
Overall, core volumes increased by 5.5%. Domestic increased by 3.8%, International by 10.0%.
In Europe, we saw good volume growth leading to a 6.0% organic revenue increase over Q3 2006. International revenues grew high-single-digit overall. Within International we saw a shift from our International Express product to our Economy product. Our Domestic revenues grew at a better level of growth than in the first half of the year.
Overall volume growth in Western Europe*** saw domestic volumes growing at mid-single-digit, and International at low-double-digit due to strong growth in International Economy. Rest of Europe saw high-single-digit revenue growth.
*** Western Europe: Benelux, Germany, France, Italy, UK / Ireland
In the Rest of World, revenues grew 13.4% organically, which is ahead of the increases in quarters 1 and 2, primarily due to China International and Australia Domestic. The recent acquisitions contributed 36.4% (€ 100 million) to the top line.
Overall volume growth in RoW was high-single-digit (excluding acquisitions). China, Hong Kong and Taiwan in total showed a very strong volume growth, significantly above previous quarters', driven by International flows. Australia saw volume growth on average at mid-single-digit with International up high-double-digit.
| Mail Summary | Q3 2007 € mil |
Q3 2006 € mil |
% Change | YTD Q3 2007 | € mil | YTD Q3 2006 € mil |
% Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 966 | 922 | 4.8% | 3,047 | 2,920 | 4.3% | |
| EBITDA | 166 | 163 | 1.8% | 645 | 656 | -1.7% | |
| Operating income (EBIT) | 136 | 131 | 3.8% | 548 | 562 | -2.5% | |
| Operating margin | 14.1% | 14.2% | 18.0% | 19.2% |
Revenue growth in Mail was strong at 4.8%, driven by substantial growth in EMN and stable revenues in Mail Netherlands. EMN growth continues to be fuelled by Germany and the UK.
The Mail margin of 14.1%, was in line with last year's and benefited from net € 4 million one-offs. In EMN, EBIT was negatively influenced by the planned start-up costs as a result of our expansion drive in Germany. The results of the start-up of the Parcels business in the UK improved somewhat but remained below break-even. In Q4 we expect to develop further steps to remediate the UK Parcel situation.
Masterplan savings added another € 9 million, bringing the total cumulative savings of the masterplans to € 23 million this year.
| Revenue Analysis | Q3 2007 | Q3 2006 | % Change | % Change | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| € mil | € mil | Organic | Acq | Fx | ||
| Mail Netherlands | 567 | 568 | -0.2% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Cross-border Mail | 117 | 125 | -6.4% | -1.6% | -4.8% | 0.0% |
| Data and Document Management | 36 | 45 | -20.0% | -2.2% | -17.8% | 0.0% |
| European Mail Networks | 246 | 184 | 33.7% | 23.9% | 10.3% | -0.5% |
| 966 | 922 | 4.8% | 4.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% | |
| Revenue Analysis | YTD Q3 2007 YTD Q3 2006 | % Change | % Change | |||
| € mil | € mil | Organic | Acq | Fx | ||
| Mail Netherlands | 1,837 | 1,863 | -1.4% | -1.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Cross-border Mail | 381 | 382 | -0.3% | 3.6% | -3.4% | -0.5% |
| Data and Document Management | 109 | 145 | -24.8% | -1.4% | -23.4% | 0.0% |
| European Mail Networks | 720 | 530 | 35.8% | 23.5% | 11.9% | 0.4% |
Mail Netherlands revenues remained stable, due to a below trend volume reduction of 2.0% and positive price/mix effects. The Domestic Mail volume decline of only 1.1% was caused by a low volume reduction in bank letters. Direct Mail declined by only 3.8%, which can be attributed to the strong performance of the VSP Addressed network, which we started a year ago.
Cross-border Mail revenues declined by 6.4% this quarter, but, excluding the impact of the Spring US activities sold in Q1 2007, revenues decreased by 1.6% organically.
Data and Document Management revenues decreased by 20.0% to € 36 million this quarter, due to the disposal effect of Cendris Document Management and Cendris Germany (both sold in 2006). The underlying revenue development declined 2.2% organically.
European Mail Networks achieved another quarter of strong revenue growth, with Germany and the UK as the main contributors. The contract wins of BT and Centrica we announced earlier this year fully contributed to this quarter's result.
| Consolidated statements of income | Q3 2007 | Q3 2006 | YTD Q3 2007 | YTD Q3 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| € mil | € mil | € mil | € mil | |
| Net sales | 2,609 | 2,355 | 7,918 | 7,203 |
| Other operating revenues | 39 | 42 | 95 | 90 |
| Total revenues | 2,648 | 2,397 | 8,013 | 7,293 |
| Other income | 18 | 5 | 60 | 35 |
| Cost of materials | (104) | (98) | (299) | (294) |
| Work contracted out and other external expenses | (1,193) | (1,012) | (3,485) | (2,979) |
| Salaries and social security contributions | (849) | (805) | (2,598) | (2,513) |
| Depreciation, amortisation and impairments | (87) | (77) | (257) | (226) |
| Other operating expenses | (175) | (153) | (495) | (395) |
| Total operating expenses | (2,408) | (2,145) | (7,134) | (6,407) |
| Operating income | 258 | 257 | 939 | 921 |
| Interest and similar income | 21 | 60 | 80 | 159 |
| Interest and similar expenses | (50) | (64) | (140) | (171) |
| Net financial (expense)/income | (29) | (4) | (60) | (12) |
| Results from investments in associates | (1) | (1) | 4 | (3) |
| Profit before income taxes | 228 | 252 | 883 | 906 |
| Income taxes | (62) | (83) | (250) | (314) |
| Profit from continuing operations | 166 | 169 | 633 | 592 |
| Profit/(loss) from discontinued operations | 0 | (102) | 206 | (111) |
| Profit for the period | 166 | 67 | 839 | 481 |
| Attributable to: | ||||
| Minority interests | (1) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Shareholders | 167 | 67 | 838 | 481 |
| Earnings fro m co ntinuing operations per share (in € cents)* | 44.1 | 41.0 | 163.9 | 139.8 |
| Earnings fro m co ntinuing operations per diluted share (in € cents)** | 43.7 | 40.3 | 163.0 | 138.5 |
| Earnings fro m disco ntinued o peratio ns per share (in € cents)* | (0.0) | (24.1) | 53.4 | (26.2) |
| Earnings fro m disco ntinued o peratio ns per diluted share (in € cents)** | 0.0 | (23.8) | 53.2 | (25.9) |
| Earnings per share (in € cents)* | 44.4 | 16.9 | 217.3 | 113.6 |
| Earnings per diluted share (in € cents)** | 44.1 | 16.5 | 216.2 | 112.6 |
| Number of employees | 157,211 | 126,689 | ||
| Full time equivalent employees | 113,709 | 89,550 |
* Based o n an average number o f 385.6 million o rdinary shares in Q3, including A DS (2006: 423.4 millio n).
** Based on an average number of 387.6 millio n diluted o rdinary shares in Q3, including ADS (2006: 427.3 millio n). The total number of shares o utstanding as of 29 September, 2007 was 391.8 million, including 14.3 million shares held in treasury, o f which 1.7 million shares were held to cover for optio n and share incentive pro grammes, and 12.6 million shares fo r cancellatio n.
| Express Europe | ||
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 1,277 | 1,204 |
| Growth % | 6.1% | 13.8% |
| Organic | 6.0% | 11.4% |
| Acquisition / Disposal | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Fx | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Revenues | 409 | 275 |
|---|---|---|
| Growth % | 48.7% | 12.2% |
| Organic | 13.4% | 15.9% |
| Acquisition / Disposal | 36.4% | 0.0% |
| Fx | -1.1% | -3.7% |
| Revenues | 1,686 | 1,479 |
|---|---|---|
| Growth % | 14.0% | 13.5% |
| Organic | 7.4% | 12.1% |
| Acquisition / Disposal | 6.8% | 2.0% |
| Fx | -0.2% | -0.6% |
| Working days | 64 | 64 |
| Core* consignments (mil) | 49.0 | 45.7 |
| Domestic core consignments (mil) | 37.5 | 35.1 |
| International core consignments (mil) | 11.5 | 10.6 |
| Core* kilos (mil) |
989.6 | 938.1 |
| Domestic core kilos (mil) | 704.9 | 679.3 |
| International core kilos (mil) | 284.7 | 258.8 |
| Core* revenue quality yield improvement |
1.0% | 0.9% |
| Operating income (EBIT) | 134 | 128 |
| Operating margin | 7.9% | 8.7% |
Comparative 2006 figures are adjusted fo r the revised allo catio n of the non-allo cated co sts using actual incurred * Core excludes In-night, M ercurio , Speedage, India Domestic, China Hoau and DPE as well as Special Services. cost in 2007.
| € mil | Q3 2007 Q3 2006 | |
|---|---|---|
| Mail Netherlands | ||
| Revenues | 567 | 568 |
| Growth % | -0.2% | -3.1% |
| Organic | -0.6% | -3.1% |
| Acquisition / Disposal | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Fx | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Addressed mail pieces (millions) | 1,010 | 1,031 |
| Growth % | -2.0% | -6.4% |
| Working days | 65 | 65 |
| European Mail Networks | ||
| Revenues | 246 | 184 |
| Growth % | 33.7% | 25.2% |
| Organic | 23.9% | 17.7% |
| Acquisition / Disposal | 10.3% | 6.8% |
| Fx | -0.5% | 0.7% |
| Cross-border Mail | ||
| Revenues | 117 | 125 |
| Growth % | -6.4% | 5.9% |
| Organic | -1.6% | 5.9% |
| Acquisition / Disposal | -4.8% | 0.0% |
| Fx | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Data and Document Management | ||
| Revenues | 36 | 45 |
| Growth % | -20.0% | -6.3% |
| Organic | -2.2% | -6.3% |
| Acquisition / Disposal | -17.8% | 0.0% |
| Fx | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Mail | ||
| Revenues | 966 | 922 |
| Growth % | 4.8% | 2.6% |
| Organic | 4.1% | 1.4% |
| Acquisition / Disposal | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Fx | -0.1% | 0.1% |
| Operating income (EBIT) | 136 | 131 |
Operating margin 14.1% 14.2%
| Q3 2007 | Q3 2006 | YTD Q3 2007 | YTD Q3 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| € mil | € mil | € mil | € mil | |
| CASH FLOWS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | ||||
| Profit before income taxes Adjustments for: |
228 | 252 | 883 | 906 |
| Depreciation, amortisation and impairments | 87 | 77 | 257 | 226 |
| Share based payments | 3 | 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Investment income: | ||||
| (Profit)/loss on sale of property, plant and equipment | (18) | (3) | (54) | (32) |
| Interest and similar income | (20) | (59) | (79) | (159) |
| Foreign exchange (gains) and losses | 6 | (1) | (1) | 0 |
| Interest and similar expenses Results from investments in associates |
43 1 |
64 1 |
140 (4) |
171 3 |
| Changes in provisions: | ||||
| Pension liabilities | (52) | (37) | (124) | (87) |
| Other provisions | (4) | 23 | (41) | 33 |
| Changes in working capital: | ||||
| Inventory | 2 | (3) | 0 | (3) |
| Accounts receivable | 26 | (4) | 74 | (32) |
| Other current assets | (26) | (12) | (55) | (54) |
| Trade accounts payable | 10 | (8) | (4) | 29 |
| Other current liabilities excluding short term financing and taxes Cash generated from operations |
(13) 273 |
21 313 |
(58) 941 |
(95) 913 |
| Interest paid | (30) | (42) | (119) | (107) |
| Income taxes paid | (97) | (73) | (299) | (173) |
| Net cash from operating activities | 146 | 198 | 523 | 633 |
| Acquisition of group companies (net of cash) | (10) | (26) | (276) | (65) |
| Disposals of group companies and joint ventures | 0 | 0 | 483 | 10 |
| Investment in associates | (5) | (10) | (21) | (18) |
| Disposals of associates | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Capital expenditure on intangible assets | (24) | (21) | (67) | (74) |
| Disposal of intangible assets Capital expenditure on property, plant and equipment |
0 (56) |
1 (83) |
0 (173) |
1 (213) |
| Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment | 5 | 32 | 50 | 48 |
| Other changes in (financial) fixed assets | (2) | 0 | (1) | 4 |
| Changes in minority interests | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Interest received | 16 | 31 | 51 | 54 |
| Dividends received | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (75) | (75) | 67 | (249) |
| Repurchases of shares Other equity changes |
(230) 3 |
0 1 |
(519) 28 |
(849) 41 |
| Proceeds from long term borrowings | 1 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Repayments to long term borrowings | 0 | (21) | (18) | (44) |
| Proceeds from short term borrowings | 246 | 0 | 556 | 856 |
| Repayments to short term borrowings | 0 | (128) | (327) | (278) |
| Repayments to finance leases | (1) | (8) | (10) | (2) |
| Dividends paid | (115) | (109) | (298) | (282) |
| Financing relating to our discontinued operations | (10) | (4) | (17) | (78) |
| Net cash used in financing activities | (106) | (269) | (591) | (635) |
| Changes in cash from continuing operations | (35) | (146) | (1) | (251) |
| CASH FLOWS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS | ||||
| Net cash from operating activities | 0 | (11) | (19) | (43) |
| Net cash used in investing activities Net cash used in financing activities |
0 0 |
(10) (1) |
4 16 |
(19) 56 |
| Changes in cash from discontinued operations | 0 | (22) | 1 | (6) |
| TOTAL CHANGES IN CASH | (35) | (168) | 0 | (257) |
| Cash at beginning of the period | 333 | 417 | 326 | 663 |
| Cash from divested business | 0 | 0 | (29) | 0 |
| Exchange rate differences | (3) | 2 | (2) | (4) |
| Total changes in cash | (35) | (168) | 0 | (257) |
| Cash at end of period | 295 | 251 | 295 | 402 |
| of which discontinued business | 0 | 21 | 0 | (130) |
| Cash at end of period as reported | 295 | 272 | 295 | 272 |
| 29 Sep | 31 Dec | |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2006 | |
| € mil | € mil | |
| Goodwill | 1,790 | 1,573 |
| Other intangible assets | 293 | 212 |
| Intangible assets | 2,083 | 1,785 |
| Land and buildings | 827 | 823 |
| Plant and equipment | 340 | 342 |
| Aircraft | 391 | 306 |
| Other | 159 | 162 |
| Construction in progress | 53 | 45 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 1,770 | 1,678 |
| Investments in associates | 75 | 58 |
| Other loans receivable | 18 | 7 |
| Deferred tax assets | 198 | 211 |
| Prepayments and accrued income | 35 | 38 |
| Financial fixed assets | 326 | 314 |
| Pension asset * | 617 | 500 |
| Total non-current assets | 4,796 | 4,277 |
| Inventory | 30 | 29 |
| Accounts receivable | 1,526 | 1,561 |
| Income tax receivable | 16 | 8 |
| Prepayments and accrued income | 292 | 227 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 295 | 297 |
| Total current assets | 2,159 | 2,122 |
| Assets held for sale | 10 | 409 |
| Total assets | 6,965 | 6,808 |
| Equity attributable to the equity holders of the parent | 2,030 | 1,983 |
| Minority interests | 20 | 25 |
| Total equity | 2,050 | 2,008 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 266 | 240 |
| Provisions for pension liabilities * | 514 | 523 |
| Other employee benefit obligations | 59 | 57 |
| Other provisions | 55 | 106 |
| Long-term debt | 1,286 | 1,183 |
| Accrued liabilities | 4 | 3 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 2,184 | 2,112 |
| Trade accounts payables | 313 | 308 |
| Short term provisions | 112 | 87 |
| Other current liabilities | 1,021 | 731 |
| Income tax payable | 187 | 280 |
| Accrued current liabilities | 1,098 | 1,136 |
| Total current liabilities | 2,731 | 2,542 |
| Liabilities related to assets classified as held for sale | 0 | 146 |
| Total liabilities and equity | 6,965 | 6,808 |
* The co mparative numbers have been changed acco rding to the method o f presentation introduced in 2007.
| Q3 2007 | Q3 2006 | YTD Q3 2007 | YTD Q3 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| € mil | € mil | € mil | € mil | |
| Express | 64 | 80 | 299 | 214 |
| 19 | 42 | 57 | 86 | |
| Non-allocated | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Total | 84 | 122 | 359 | 304 |
Capital expenditure includes financial leases, which are non-cash transactions.
| Q3 2007 € mil |
Q3 2006 € mil |
YTD Q3 2007 € mil |
YTD Q3 2006 € mil |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening balance | 2,236 | 2,678 | 1,983 | 3,262 |
| Profit/(loss) attributable to the shareholders | 167 | 67 | 838 | 481 |
| Foreign exchange effects and other | (40) | 11 | (36) | (15) |
| Repurchases of shares | (224) | 0 | (513) | (849) |
| Other reserves | 6 | (11) | 56 | 39 |
| Cash dividend | (115) | (109) | (298) | (282) |
| Closing balance | 2,030 | 2,636 | 2,030 | 2,636 |
| 29 Sep 2007 |
31 Dec 2006 |
|
|---|---|---|
| € mil | € mil | |
| Short term debt | 640 | 383 |
| Long term debt | 1,286 | 1,183 |
| Total interest bearing debt | 1,926 | 1,566 |
| Cash and other interest bearing assets | (323) | (298) |
| Net debt | 1,603 | 1,268 |
* Net debt do es no t include adjustments fo r operating leases and pension liabilities that are incorpo rated in the definition o f to tal debt used for credit rating purposes.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express | |||||
| 2005 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 253 |
| 2006 | 64 | 60 | 64 | 63 | 251 |
| 2007 | 64 | 60 | 64 | 63 | 251 |
| 2005 | 64 | 63 | 65 | 64 | 256 |
| 2006 | 65 | 62 | 65 | 63 | 255 |
| 2007 | 64 | 61 | 65 | 63 | 253 |
Friday 11 April, 2008 AGM
Monday 18 February, 2008 Publication of 2007 fourth quarter and full year results Monday 28 April, 2008 Publication of 2008 first quarter results Monday 28 July, 2008 Publication of 2008 second quarter and half year results Monday 27 October, 2008 Publication of 2008 third quarter results
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