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Sword Group Earnings Release 2015
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SWORD
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Sword Group
2015 First Quarterly Results
Outperformance in terms of
Organic Growth: + 19.6%
Windhof - 23 April 2015,
| €M | Q1 (1) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2014 (2) | Growth | |
| Revenue | 32.6 | 27.3 | + 19.6% |
| EBITDA | 4.9 | 4.3 | + 14.0% |
| Profitability | 15.1% | 15.6% | - |
(1) non audited figures
(2) on a like-for-like basis
ANALYSIS
Growth
Growth in the first quarter of 2015 on a like-for-like basis is up 19.6%.
In sectorial terms, the growth for each division is:
- Software: + 27.2%
- Services: + 16.2%
After adjustment for exchange rate fluctuations, growth for the 1st quarter amounts to 12.3% per division. The rates are respectively:
- Software: + 15.2%
- Services: + 10.5%
Profitability
The EBITDA amounts to 15.1%, above budget.
Net Cash
The net cash position at the end of March is €51.4 Million.
OUTLOOK
The Group confirms its growth targets for 2015 and is preparing its ambitious R & D plan designed to amplify the growth of the Software business.
About Sword Group
Sword Group (NYSE Euronext: FR0004180578 SWP) delivers high value business applications (IT Services & Software) to the world's largest companies globally. With operations in 50 countries, Sword today employs 1,200+ people and generates €117.1m in consolidated revenue.
An international leader in the delivery of Business Process Improvement solutions and data optimisation, Sword's skills, infrastructure and experience help our customers across regulated industries optimise performances, increase efficiencies and maximise returns on investment.
With flexible delivery options, including On Demand and On Premises, combined with our extensive industry expertise, Sword provides comprehensive support to customers across insurance and healthcare, energy, banking and finance, telecoms, utilities, engineering and construction and the public sector.
For more information, please visit www.sword-group.com.
Sword Group Q1 2015 (1)
Consolidated revenue: €32.6 Million
Organic growth: + 19.6%
Consolidated profitability: 15.1%
Dividends: €1.2 (payment on 6 May)
(1) non audited figures
Investor Relations
Sword Group
1,200+ staff (31/03/2015)
Euronext Paris - Compartment B
ISIN Code: FR0004180578
ICB: 9530 Software & Computer Services
Indices:
CAC® Small
CAC® Mid & Small
CAC® All-Tradable
CAC® All-Share
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L-8399 Windhof
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The press release will be published on the web sites here after: Thomson Reuters and Sword Group. It was also sent to the "Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF)" and saved on the Luxembourg stock Exchange's web site.