Earnings Release • May 12, 2010
Earnings Release
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Consolidated revenue for Q1 2010 reached €60.9 million compared to €55.3 million in Q1 2009, a €5.5 million increase (+10%).
| Revenue by type | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| (Unaudited consolidated data, in thousands of euros) | Q1 2010 | Q1 2009 | change |
| Leasing revenue (1) | 52,001 | 51,898 | 0% |
| Sales of equipment &c. | 8,850 | 3,444 | 157% |
| Consolidated revenue | 60,851 | 55,342 | 10% |
(1) Leasing revenue presented here includes ancillary services and river transport services.
At a constant scope and dollar exchange rate, revenue has increased by 12%.
Leasing revenue was stable due to continued downward pressure on leasing rates, compensated by improved utilization rates.
Sales revenue is considerably higher with the completion of new management programs in the Railcar business and the conclusion of major agreements for the sale of modular buildings.
The TOUAX Group's strength is based on its strategy for creating value. The company's principal advantages include:
| Revenue by division | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| (Unaudited consolidated data, in thousands of euros) | Q1 2010 | Q1 2009 | change |
| Leasing revenue (1) | 22,458 | 23,211 | -3% |
| Sales of equipment &c. | 1,093 | 219 | 399% |
| Shipping containers | 23,551 | 23,430 | 1% |
| Leasing revenue (1) | 16,745 | 15,552 | 8% |
| Sales of equipment &c. | 4,217 | 3,083 | 37% |
| Modular buildings | 20,962 | 18,635 | 12% |
| Leasing revenue (1) | 4,530 | 4,620 | -2% |
| Sales of equipment &c. | |||
| River barges | 4,530 | 4,620 | -2% |
| Leasing revenue (1) | 8,268 | 8,515 | -3% |
| Sales of equipment &c. | 3,540 | 142 | 2393% |
| Railcars, misc. and inter-industry offsets | 11,808 | 8,657 | 36% |
| Consolidated revenue | 60,851 | 55,342 | 10% |
(1) Leasing revenue presented here includes ancillary services and river transport services.
The utilization rate in the Shipping Containers Division has improved since the beginning of the year due to the strong recovery of world trade which generated significant demand for shipping containers. Pressure on leasing rates in 2009 continued to influence rates in Q1 2010, but the inversion of this trend beginning in March will boost leasing revenue as of the second quarter of this year.
The Division enjoyed major success in the first quarter, signing several Purchase & Lease back agreements with first-rate shipping companies.
Trade is predicted to increase by about 9.5% in 2010 year according to the WTO, and this would result in an 8.8% jump in container transport (source: Clarkson) versus -9.4% in 2009.
The Modular Buildings Division grew by 12% and increased its leasing and sales market share thanks to its positioning in surging markets, especially in Eastern Europe and to its expansion in new, fast-growing sectors such as student housing, emergency housing, low energy consumption (BBC) head offices, and hospitals.
The Division's products, compliant with new market standards (EC marking, RT 2005, Eurocode, and REI) are attractive as well as economical, and can be installed quickly.
The River Barges business fell slightly (-2%) due to weather conditions preventing normal navigation on the Danube during the first quarter. The fact that grain producers did not reduce stocks during 2009 or Q1 2010 points to an increase in river transport in Eastern Europe during 2010. The drop in the transport business was partially compensated by long-term lease agreements for River barges in South America.
Leasing revenue fell slightly (- 3%) following the decrease in the utilization rate during 2009 combined with a drop in leasing rates. Recovery is expected to begin in the second half of 2010. The sale of railcars to investors (where TOUAX retains management) improved and should continue to do so, given the demand for tangible assets offering good leasing profitability.
In light of the improved revenue during the first quarter and a favorable outlook for the year, the TOUAX Group confirms its objectives to maintain its leasing revenue and to increase its sales revenue in 2010. These goals were set during the Financial Analyst Meeting on March 26, 2010.
The TOUAX Group provides its operational leasing services to a global customer base, both for its own account and on behalf of investors. TOUAX is the European leader in shipping containers and river barges, and no. 2 in modular buildings and freight railcars (intermodal railcars). TOUAX is well positioned to take advantage of the rapid growth in corporate outsourcing of nonstrategic assets and every day offers efficient and flexible leasing solutions to more than 5,000 customers.
TOUAX is listed in Paris on NYSE EURONEXT – Euronext Paris Compartment C (ISIN code FR0000033003) and is part of the SBF 250 Index.
Contacts: Touax ACTIFIN Fabrice & Raphaël Walewski Jean-Yves Barbara Managing Directors [email protected] [email protected] Tel: +33 (0)1 55 88 11 11 www.Touax.com Tel: +33 (0)1 46 96 18 00
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