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TOMRA Systems — Earnings Release 2019
Jul 19, 2019
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TOMRA: 2Q 2019 - Sound performance in both Collection and Sorting
TOMRA: 2Q 2019 - Sound performance in both Collection and Sorting
The second quarter 2019 was a robust quarter, fueled by strong momentum in
Recycling for TOMRA Sorting Solutions and growth in newly entered deposit
markets for TOMRA Collection Solutions.
Revenues in the second quarter 2019 amounted to 2,318 MNOK up from 2,128 MNOK in
second quarter last year, representing a growth of 8%. Organic, currency
adjusted revenues were up 6% for the group, stable for TOMRA Collection
Solutions and 11% for TOMRA Sorting Solutions.
Gross margin was 45% in the quarter, up from 43% in second quarter 2018, due to
improved margins for both TOMRA Collection Solutions and TOMRA Sorting
Solutions.
Operating expenses totaled 689 MNOK in the second quarter, up from 609 MNOK in
second quarter last year. The increase was related to higher general business
activity, future oriented ramp-up activities and currencies.
EBITA was 352 MNOK in second quarter 2019 versus 307 MNOK in second quarter
Cash flow from operations in second quarter 2019 equaled 45 MNOK, compared to
126 MNOK in second quarter 2018, with 69 MNOK in positive effect from IFRS 16.
"We are overconsuming our planet's resources and drastic measures must be taken
to move away from a "take, make and dispose" mentality. TOMRA has a clear vision
for our contribution to building a circular economy, combining the use of
technology for automated collection systems and advanced sorting solutions.
However, technology alone is not enough, various stakeholder groups must join
forces to make real impact. That is why TOMRA is taking a thought leadership
role by facilitating industry collaboration through our own initiatives such as
TOMRA Leads and being core members of global initiatives such as Alliance to End
Plastic Waste", says Stefan Ranstrand, TOMRA President and CEO.
Collection Solutions: Stable business with upside from Australia
Revenues in the business area equaled 1,088 MNOK in the second quarter, up from
1055 MNOK in second quarter last year. After adjustment for currency changes,
revenues were unchanged.
Gross margin was 43%, up from 42% from last year. Operating expenses amounted to
288 MNOK, up from 259 MNOK last year, due to currencies and preparations for new
markets. EBITA was 183 MNOK compared to 182 MNOK second quarter last year.
On 12 June 2019, the EU Single Use Plastic Directive was published in the
official journal of the EU, which included a 90% recycling target on plastic
bottles by 2029. The member states now have two years to transpose the directive
into their national laws.
Sorting Solutions: Solid revenue and margin growth
Revenues equaled 1,230 MNOK in second quarter 2019, up 11% in local currencies.
Gross margin was 46%, up from 44% same period last year due to improved margins
in all business streams. Operating expenses were up from 330 MNOK to 377 MNOK,
due to higher activity and currency.
EBITA increased from 145 MNOK in second quarter 2018 to 193 MNOK in second
quarter 2019, positively influenced by higher revenues and improved gross
margin.
Order intake amounted to 1,111 MNOK, compared to 1,144 MNOK same period last
year. The order intake was slightly up in Recycling and somewhat weaker in Food.
The order backlog ended at 1,345 MNOK, a decrease from 1,585 MNOK at the end of
second quarter last year.
Asker, 19 July 2019
TOMRA Systems ASA
For questions, please contact:
Espen Gundersen, Deputy CEO/CFO: +47 66 79 92 42 / +47 97 68 73 01
Bing Zhao, Director Investor Relations & Strategy: +47 40 21 08 19
Webcast link: https://events.webcast.no/tomra/kvartalspresentasjoner/tomra
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There will be a Q&A after the presentation and the recorded webcast will be made
available on TOMRA's webpage www.TOMRA.com.
TOMRA was founded on an innovation in 1972 that began with design, manufacturing
and sale of reverse vending machines (RVMs) for automated collection of used
beverage containers. Today TOMRA provides technology-led solutions that enable
the circular economy with advanced collection and sorting systems that optimize
resource recovery and minimize waste in the food, recycling and mining
industries.
TOMRA has ~100,000 installations in over 80 markets worldwide and had total
revenues of ~8.6 billion NOK in 2018. The Group employs ~4,000 globally and is
publicly listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. (OSE: TOM). For further information
about TOMRA, please see www.tomra.com