Quarterly Report • May 10, 2011
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| Q1 2011 | Q1 2010 | Change in % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (kEuro) | 10,244 | 13,258 | -23% |
| EBIT (kEuro) | -1,438 | 128 | -/- |
| EBT (kEuro) | -1,421 | 305 | -/- |
| Profit/loss for the period (kEuro) | -1,046 | 185 | -/- |
| Earnings per share for the period (Euro) | -0.16 | 0.03 | -/- |
| Cash flow from operating activities (kEuro) | -2,848 | -2,273 | -25% |
| Capital expenditure (kEuro) | 186 | 303 | -37% |
| Orders on hand (Euro m) | 27.8 | 25.9 | +7% |
| Employees (as at 31 March) | 284 | 289 | -2% |
| 31 Mar 2011 | 31 Dec 2010 | Change in % | |
| Cash and cash equivalents (kEuro) | 11,313 | 14,344 | -21.1% |
| Equity (kEuro) | 23,990 | 25,015 | -4.1% |
| Equity ratio (in %) | 69% | 59% | +10 percentage points |
| Loans (kEuro) | 0.0 | 0.0 | -/- |
| Reuters | YSNG.DE |
|---|---|
| Bloomberg | YSN |
| WKN | 727650 |
| ISIN | DE0007276503 |
| 31 Mar 2011 | 31.03.2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (Euro) | 10.55 | 9.37 |
| Number of shares | 6,500,000 | 6,500,000 |
| Market capitalisation (Euro) | 68,575,000 | 60,905,000 |
| 52W high/low (Euro) | H: 12.60/L: 9.01 | H: 10.18/L: 3.55 |
| Q1 2011 | Q1 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily trading volume (XETRA) | 1,536 | 2,417 |
In the first quarter of 2011, the revenues of the secunet Group fell versus the first quarter of 2010 from Euro 13.3m to Euro 10.2m. a drop of 23% or Euro 3.1m.
This decline in revenue was primarily attributable to the continued postponement of major orders. secunet's business is dependent on the receipt of large orders, the timing of which cannot be forecast precisely. This leads to a certain volatility in business performance. The impact of this can be clearly seen in the revenue performance of the High Security business unit, which supplies among others the German army with its SINA product line. That business unit saw a decrease in revenues from Euro 7.2m in the first quarter of 2010 to Euro 4.6m in the first quarter of 2011.
Other operating income generated by the secunet Group fell from Euro 0.9m during the first three months of 2010 to Euro 0.4m during the same period of the current year. This is due to a decrease in income from the reversal of provisions.
Changes in the individual expense items are as follows:
The cost of materials fell significantly by 53 %, or Euro 3.0m, from Euro 5.6m in the first quarter of 2010 to Euro 2.6m in the first quarter of 2011. The cause of this was the reduction in SINA sales, and the associated decrease in demand for the relevant hardware components.
Personnel expenses rose by 5% from Euro 5.7m to Euro 6.0m, essentially as a result of increased additions to provisions. Depreciation and amortisation remained virtually unchanged at Euro 0.2m.
Other operating expenses increased from Euro 2.5m in the first quarter of 2010 to Euro 3.2m in the first quarter of 2011. The Euro 0.8m increase is primarily attributable to higher expenses for external support services.
In the period from January to March 2011, the secunet Group's expenses declined overall from Euro 14.0m in the previous year to Euro 12.1m: a decrease of Euro 1.9m or 14%.
As a result, earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) fell from Euro 0.1m in the first quarter of the previous year to Euro -1.4m in the current year. At the same time, the financial result declined from Euro 0.2m to Euro 0.02m. Accordingly, earnings before tax (EBT) fell from Euro 0.3m in the period from January to March 2010 to Euro -1.4m in the current quarter. The creation of deferred taxes resulted in a tax benefit of Euro 0.4m in the current quarter compared with a tax charge of Euro 0.1m in the first quarter of 2010. The result for the first quarter of 2011 was therefore Euro -1.0m, compared with Euro 0.2m in the previous year, resulting in earnings per share of Euro -0.16 compared with Euro 0.03 in the first quarter of 2010.
secunet in Germany is divided into two business divisions, each focusing on specific target groups. The Public Sector division caters to the needs of authorities and other public sector consumers as well as international organisations. The division generated 76% of revenue of the secunet Group in the first quarter of 2011, compared with 85% in the same period last year. The Private Sector division thus contributed 24% of Group revenue in the first quarter of 2011 (previous year: 15%). The Private Sector division focuses on the IT security needs of companies in private industry.
The Public Sector division comprises the High Security and Government business units. The former, which supplies authorities, the armed forces and international organisations with the SINA product line, contributed 45% of Group revenue, or Euro 4.6m. In the first quarter of 2011, revenues in the High Security business unit fell versus the previous year from Euro 7.2m to Euro 4.6m, primarily due to the postponement of orders by the German army, one of its major customers. As a result of sharp decline in hardware business, EBIT contribution from this business unit in the first quarter of 2011 was Euro -1.2m, versus Euro 0.1m in the period January to March 2010.
The Government business unit focuses on IT security solutions that meet the special IT security needs of the federal authorities as well as those of state and municipal administrative authorities. In the first quarter of 2011, the Government business unit generated revenues of Euro 3.2m, a 22% decline versus Euro 4.1m in the previous year. As in the High Security business unit, the cause for this was a periodic decline in hardware revenues. The contribution to EBIT made by the Government business unit rose by kEuro 50, from kEuro 0.1m to Euro 0.2m.
The Private Sector division comprises the Business Security and Automotive Security business units. In the first quarter of 2011, Business Security generated revenues of Euro 1.9m, compared to Euro 1.7m in the same period of 2010. The 14% increase is attributable to improved economic conditions, resulting in a greater tendency by companies to invest in IT security. This only slight improvement in revenue failed to have an impact on results, and the EBIT contribution of Euro -0.2m from the Business Security business unit in the first quarter of 2011 was virtually unchanged from the previous year level.
"Other segments" made a negative contribution of Euro -0.4m to Group EBIT in the first quarter of 2011 (previous year: Euro -0.1m).
As at 31 March 2011, four items on the balance sheet of secunet Security Networks AG showed a significant change versus the 31 December 2010 reporting date. First, trade receivables and payables, which were high at the end of the 2010 following a strong fourth quarter, fell sharply in the first quarter of 2011. The second significant change was in provisions, the value of which fell due to payment of variable salary components. Influenced by this, cash and cash equivalents declined by Euro 3.0m, from Euro 14.3m at the end of 2010 to Euro 11.3m as at 31 March 2011. There were no significant changes in the other balance sheet items of secunet Security Networks AG.
secunet has not taken out any loans and therefore has a debt/equity ratio of 0%.
Cash flow from operating activities was Euro -2.8m in the period from January to March 2011, compared with Euro -2.3m a year earlier. The difference compared with the previous year can be explained by the drop in earnings (Euro -1.7m), decreased utilisation of provisions (Euro +1.2m), lower payment of payables (Euro +2.1m), lower incoming payments from receivables (Euro -1.4m) as well as an increase in taxes paid (Euro -0.9m).
secunet invests mainly in the procurement of new and replacement hardware, software and other business equipment. Capital expenditure in the first quarter of 2011 amounted to Euro 0.2m, compared with Euro 0.3m in the first quarter of 2010. The volume of capital expenditure was thus virtually unchanged and in line with the year as a whole.
As at 31 March 2011, the number of secunet Group employees totalled 284, a fall of 2% or five employees fewer compared with the same reporting date in 2010. The decline mainly related to employees of the now-closed Czech subsidiary, secunet s.r.o. Headcount at secunet Security Networks AG in Germany did not change between the two reporting dates.
Order volume at secunet Security Networks AG amounted to Euro 27.8m as at 31 March 2011, or 7 % more than the previous year (Euro 25.9m).
The short- to medium-term future of secunet Security Networks AG will be largely shaped by the following factors:
The current economic upswing is having a positive impact on the size of companies' IT budgets. Whether this will also result in companies investing more in IT security will hinge largely on their awareness and recognition of the potential threat and damage posed by loss of information and data. Public debate on cyber security and similar issues will certainly be a driving factor here.
The positive economic trend is also leading to an improvement in public sector budgets. Accordingly, procurement volumes for IT security solutions from secunet by the authorities and other state institutions should remain at a high and stable level. At the same time, the debate on long-term budget consolidation will have a dampening effect. Here, too, the unchanged threatening situation will push up demand.
The business of secunet Security Networks AG is mainly shaped by large orders, which is also resulting in the current fluctuations in order intake and in the business performance of secunet Security Networks AG.
The Board of Directors of secunet Security Networks AG has integrated these factors into its strategy. To ensure sustained and stable revenue performance, secunet is seeking among other things to generate more revenue from products.
As the result of a systematic, multi-year development process tailored to secunet's core competences, the Group's product line is being expanded and supplemented to include components for hardware-based encryption. These hardware components were intended to have been deployed last year in major projects. However, the projects have been postponed several times. At the same time, secunet has been commissioned to adapt the product to meet new customer requirements. These requirements are currently being implemented. First deliveries are already planned for autumn 2011.
These projects will play a key role in achieving the forecasted business results for 2011. At the time this report is being drawn up, if the projects are successfully implemented, the Management Board expects revenues for 2011 to be slightly below the prior-year level and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) to be on a par with the prior-year level.
Forward-looking statements
This 3-month report contains statements regarding the future performance of secunet Security Networks AG and economic and political developments. These statements are opinions that we have formed based on the information currently available to us. If the underlying assumptions are not met or other risks arise, actual results may differ from our expectations. We cannot therefore offer any guarantee as to the accuracy of these statements.
Consolidated Balance Sheet of secunet Security Networks AG (IFRS) as at 31 March 2011
| Assets | ||
|---|---|---|
| in Euro | 31 Mar 2011 | 31 Dec 2010 |
| Current assets | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 11,313,501.80 | 14,344,166.94 |
| Trade receivables | 13,894,857.14 | 19,038,529.91 |
| Receivables from affiliated companies | 148,638.41 | 145,262.57 |
| Inventories | 1,909,621.93 | 2,292,690.79 |
| Other current assets | 395,624.50 | 89,161.47 |
| Current tax assets | 355,844.13 | 0.00 |
| Total current assets | 28,018,087.91 | 35,909,811.68 |
| Non-current assets | ||
| Property, plant and equipment | 1,592,850.59 | 1,612,067.15 |
| Intangible assets | 253,962.77 | 288,983.80 |
| Goodwill | 2,950,000.00 | 2,950,000.00 |
| Non-current financial instruments | 1,170,466.49 | 1,144,215.00 |
| Deferred taxes | 696,947.48 | 277,540.53 |
| Total non-current assets | 6,664,227.33 | 6,272,806.48 |
| Total assets | 34,682,315.24 | 42,182,618.16 |
|---|---|---|
| Liabilities | ||
|---|---|---|
| in Euro | 31 Mar 2011 | 31 Dec 2010 |
| Current liabilities | ||
| Trade payables | 1,701,028.75 | 6,408,971.43 |
| Intercompany payables | 69,477.85 | 0.00 |
| Other provisions | 3,490,560.23 | 5,338,837.60 |
| Current tax liabilities | 165,614.42 | 769,236.56 |
| Other current liabilities | 1,642,616.77 | 1,432,933.93 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred income | 1,158,651.87 | 1,155,969.43 |
| Total current liabilities | 8,227,949.89 | 15,105,948.95 |
| Non-current liabilities | ||
| Deferred taxes | 191,880.71 | 136,892.38 |
| Provisions for pensions | 2,168,660.67 | 1,820,684.56 |
| Other provisions | 103,779.00 | 103,779.00 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 2,464,320.38 | 2,061,355.94 |
| Equity | ||
| Subscribed capital | 6,500,000.00 | 6,500,000.00 |
| Capital reserves | 21,922,005.80 | 21,922,005.80 |
| Treasury shares | -103,739.83 | -103,739.83 |
| Group loss carryforward | -3,309,090.15 | -5,127,020.82 |
| Group profit | -1,046,345.07 | 1,817,930.67 |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income/loss | 27,214.22 | 6,137.45 |
| Total equity | 23,990,044.97 | 25,015,313.27 |
| Total liabilities | 34,682,315.24 | 42,182,618.16 |
| in Euro | 01 Jan– 31 Mar 2011 |
01 Jan– 31 Mar 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | 10,243,510.71 | 13,257,843.90 |
| Other operating income | 398,345.52 | 876,250.88 |
| Cost of materials | -2,604,986.25 | -5,580,645.13 |
| Personnel expenses | -5,996,364.59 | -5,721,243.90 |
| Depreciation and amortisation | -240,621.84 | -221,115.77 |
| Other operating expenses | -3,238,317.34 | -2,482,764.25 |
| Operating profit | -1,438,433.79 | 128,325.73 |
| Interest income | 24,107.37 | 12,479.78 |
| Interest expense | -1,286.84 | -856.76 |
| Foreign currency gains /losses | -5,412.66 | 165,347.56 |
| Earnings before tax (and minority interests) | 305,296.31 | |
| Income taxes | 374,680.85 | -119,922.72 |
| Profit/loss | -1,046,345.07 | 185,373.59 |
| Earnings per share (diluted and undiluted) | -0.16 | 0.03 |
| Average number of shares outstanding (diluted, undiluted, units) | 6,469,502 | 6,469,502 |
| in Euro | 01 Jan– 31 Mar 2011 |
01 Jan– 31 Mar 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Group profit | -1,046,345.07 | 185,373.59 |
| Currency translation differences (change not recognised in profit and loss) | 228,676.54 | |
| Consolidated comprehensive income/loss | -1,025,268.30 | 414,050.13 |
| in Euro | 01 Jan– 31 Mar 2011 |
01 Jan– 31 Mar 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities | ||
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | -1,421,025.92 | 305,296.31 |
| Depreciation and amortisation | 240,621.84 | 221,115.77 |
| Change in provisions | -1,500,301.26 | -2,679,705.78 |
| Interest result | -22,820.53 | -11,623.02 |
| Change in receivables and other assets and prepaid expenses | 5,224,396.79 | 6,603,677.32 |
| Change in payables and deferred income | -4,419,408.88 | -6,611,006.68 |
| Tax paid | -949,077.34 | -100,728.64 |
| Net cash generated from operating activities | -2,847,615.30 | -2,272,974.72 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | ||
| Purchases of intangible assets and of property, plant and equipment | -186,384.25 | -302,856.24 |
| Purchases of financial assets | -26,251.49 | -26,251.48 |
| Net cash generated from investment activities | -212,635.74 | -329,107.72 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | ||
| Interest received | 23,177.31 | 12,479.78 |
| Interest paid | -1,286.84 | -856.76 |
| Cash generated from financing activities | 21,890.47 | 11,623.02 |
| Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 7,695.43 | 228,676.54 |
| Net increase/decrease in cash and cash equivalents | -3,030,665.14 | -2,361,782.88 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 14,344,166.94 | 14,669,268.94 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 11,313,501.80 | 12,307,486.06 |
| in Euro | Share capital | Capital reserves |
Treasury shares |
Net accumulated losses |
Accumulated other com prehensive income/loss |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity at 31 Dec 2009 | 6,500,000.00 | 21,922,005.80 | -103,739.83 | -5,127,020.82 | 18,664.20 | 23,209,909.35 |
| Comprehensive income/loss 01 Jan–31 Mar 2010 |
185,373.59 | 228,676.54 | 414,050.13 | |||
| Equity at 31 March 2010 | 6,500,000.00 | 21,922,055.80 | -103,739.83 | -4,941,647.23 | 247,340.74 | 23,623,959.48 |
| Comprehensive income/loss 01 Apr –31 Dec 2010 |
1,632,557.08 | -241,203.29 | 1,391,353.79 | |||
| Equity at 31 Dec 2010 | 6,500,000.00 | 21,922,005.80 | -103,739.83 | -3,309,090.15 | 6,137.45 | 25,015,313.27 |
| Comprehensive income/loss 01 Jan–31 Mar 2011 |
-1,046,345.07 | 21,076.77 | -1,025,268.30 | |||
| Equity at 31 Mar 2011 | 6,500,000.00 | 21,922,005.80 | -103,739.83 | -4,355,435.22 | 27,214.22 | 23,990,044.97 |
secunet Security Networks' 3-Month Report for the period ending 31 March 2011 was compiled in accordance with the International Accounting Standard (IAS) 34 "Interim Financial Reporting".
The consolidation principles and currency translation method for the period from 1 January to 31 March 2011 were in accordance with those in the company's Consolidated Financial Statements for financial year 2010. The recognition and measurement methods were unchanged. The Consolidated Financial Statements of secunet Security Networks AG as at 31 December 2010 were produced on the basis of Sections 315 and 315a of the German Commercial Code (HGB) and in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as they are to be applied in the European Union.
The figures shown in the balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement and statement of changes in equity correspond to the normal course of business at secunet and do not include any extraordinary items.
A tax rate of 32.28% applies to the calculation of income taxes for national companies. Calculation of tax payable on income for foreign companies is based on the relevant rates of tax for those countries.
The preparation of the 3-Month Report requires a series of assumptions and estimates on the part of the management. As a result, it is possible that figures reported in the interim report may deviate from the actual figures.
In addition to secunet Security Networks, all subsidiaries whose financial and operating policies secunet has the power to govern are included in the consolidated financial statements. In the reporting period and in financial year 2010, there were no minority interests in equity or in the profit or loss for the respective periods.
Compared with 31 December 2010, the consolidated group was unchanged as at 31 March 2011.
As at 31 March 2011, the company held 30,498 treasury shares, the same figure as at 31 December 2010; this equates to 0.5% of the share capital.
The secunet Group is divided into the Public Sector division, made up of the High Security and Government business units, and the Private Sector division, made up of the Business Security and Automotive Security business units. The High Security, Government and Business Security business units are shown separately for the purposes of segment reporting, as they meet at least one of the quantitative thresholds defined in IFRS 8.13. The Automotive Security business unit does not meet any of the quantitative thresholds laid down in IFRS 8.13 and is therefore reported together with overheads under "Other segments".
The High Security business unit addresses the highly complex security requirements of authorities, the armed forces and international organisations. At the core of its product range is the Secure Inter-Network Architecture, SINA, developed in conjunction with the Federal Office for Information Security (Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik, BSI).
The Government business unit supports authorities in Germany and abroad in all areas relating to e-Government and IT security. These include biometric solutions and electronic ID (eID) documents, health services (eHealth), security validation and secure web solutions. This business unit operates a BSI-certified evaluation laboratory for IT conformity.
The staff of the Business Security business unit focus on security issues affecting industrial companies. Its product line includes identity management systems, qualified mass signature solutions for electronic invoicing, public key infrastructures and network security. In all areas, analyses, consulting and complete solutions are tailored to each customer's specific requirements. The Automotive Security business unit deals with the IT security issues facing automotive manufacturers. With more and more vehicle functions now being computerised, it is becoming increasingly important for both automotive manufacturers and suppliers to ensure that built-in hardware and software components are protected against unauthorised changes.
Internal sales show the sales relationships between the segments. The transfer prices are essentially in line with the prices for third-party transactions.
| Segment report Q1 2011 in kEuro |
High Security |
Government | Business Security |
Other segments |
Reconciliation | secunet Q1 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Segment revenue external | 4,582 | 3,176 | 1,898 | 424 | 163 | 10,244 |
| Segment revenue internal | 0 | 0 | 411 | 24 | -436 | 0 |
| Segment result before apportionment |
-163 | 1,013 | 418 | -2,889 | 184 | -1,438 |
| Apportionment | -992 | -816 | -666 | 2,474 | 0 | 0 |
| Segment result (EBIT) | -1,156 | 196 | -248 | -415 | 184 | -1,438 |
| Interest result | 23 | |||||
| Foreign currency gains/losses | -6 | |||||
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | -1,421 | |||||
| Goodwill | 1,339 | 773 | 838 | 0 | 0 | 2,950 |
| Depreciation and amortisation | -90 | -17 | -49 | -133 | 49 | -241 |
| Significant expenses | ||||||
| Personnel expenses | -1,606 | -1,465 | -1,366 | -1,703 | 144 | -5,996 |
| Cost of materials | -1,991 | -287 | -298 | -108 | 79 | -2,605 |
| Q1 2010 in kEuro |
High Security |
Government | Business Security |
Other segments |
Reconciliation | secunet Q1 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Segment revenue external | 7,178 | 4,075 | 1,668 | 363 | -26 | 13,258 |
| Segment revenue internal | 0 | 0 | 488 | 0 | -488 | 0 |
| Segment result before apportionment |
981 | 908 | 484 | -2,333 | 89 | 128 |
| Apportionment | -845 | -764 | -662 | 2,270 | 0 | 0 |
| Segment result (EBIT) | 136 | 144 | -178 | -63 | 89 | 128 |
| Interest result | 12 | |||||
| Foreign currency gains/losses | 165 | |||||
| Earnings before tax (EBT) | 305 | |||||
| Goodwill | 1,339 | 773 | 838 | 0 | 0 | 2,950 |
| Depreciation and amortisation | -69 | -19 | -47 | -136 | 49 | -221 |
| Significant expenses | ||||||
| Personnel expenses | -1,498 | -1,588 | -1,360 | -1,272 | -3 | -5,721 |
| Cost of materials | -4,127 | -1,042 | -336 | -133 | 58 | -5,581 |
Consolidation primarily involves the elimination of intra-group assets, liabilities, income and expenses. The accounting principles for the segments are identical to those used for the consolidated financial statements. Using apportionments, expenses (e.g. overhead costs) that are not directly allocable to the reportable segments are allocated to the reportable segments. The segments are managed on the basis of the segment results prior to this apportionment.
With the exception of non-essential components, the segments' assets are focused on the domestic market. There were no significant changes to the segment assets as at the reporting date.
The consolidated companies within the secunet Group have an association with their main shareholder, Giesecke & Devrient GmbH, Munich, in the course of their normal business activities. No special discounts are offered, all transactions being conducted at normal market rates.
In the first three months of 2011, no Management Board members were promised or granted any benefits by a third party in respect of their activity as members of the Management Board. In the first three months of 2011, the members of the Supervisory Board did not receive any other remuneration (over and above the Supervisory Board remuneration as regulated in the Articles of Association of secunet Security Networks) or benefits for services provided personally, in particular consulting and agency services. Neither the members of the Management Board nor the members of the Supervisory Board received any loans from the company.
There were no significant events after the reporting date.
| 10 May | 3-month report 2011 | |
|---|---|---|
| 11 May | Annual general meeting | |
| 10 August | 6-month report 2011 | |
| 09 November | 9-month report 2011 | |
| 21–23 November | German Equity Forum 2011 |
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