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YIT Oyj — Management Reports 2010
Aug 19, 2010
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YIT INCREASES ITS REVENUE GROWTH TARGET
YIT INCREASES ITS REVENUE GROWTH TARGET
YIT CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE AUGUST 19, 2010 AT 9:00 A.M.
YIT INCREASES ITS REVENUE GROWTH TARGET
YIT Corporation's Board of Directors confirmed the Group's strategy for
2011-2013 on August 18, 2010. The key strategic target is profitable growth. The
Group's annual revenue growth target has been increased to more than 10 per cent
on average. The previous target was an average annual revenue growth of 5-10 per
cent. The Group's other strategic target levels remain unchanged: return on
investment of 20 per cent, operating cash flow after investments must be
sufficient for dividend payout and reduction of debt, equity ratio of 35 per
cent and dividend payout of 40 to 60 per cent of net profit for the period.
Growth opportunities in current and new markets
YIT seeks growth by strengthening its local market position and through
geographical expansion to new countries. Growth will be sought both through
acquisitions and organically. The business portfolio will be developed so that
YIT will be able to offer its customers an extensive range of services in all
project phases.
Growth focus of Building and Industrial Services will be on service and
maintenance operations
In Building and Industrial Services, YIT aims to be the leading provider of
technical system maintenance and a forerunner in energy-saving services in the
Nordic countries and Central Europe. Service and maintenance operations will be
increased at a faster rate than other operations. YIT aims to offer all services
related to all building equipment systems close to its customers.
Growth focus of Construction Services will be on own residential development
projects
In Construction Services, YIT's aim is to reinforce its position in Finland in
all of its three key construction segments - residential, business premises and
infrastructure. YIT aims to be a forerunner in the Finnish residential market,
offering its customers the best service. In the business premise and
infrastructure markets, the aim is to increase the market share by meeting
customer needs accurately and competitively.
In Russia, residential production will be increased according to market demand
in the current cities, and reputation as a reliable residential developer will
be strengthened. In the Baltic and Central Eastern European countries,
residential and business premise construction will be increased. Capital
turnover will be improved also in the future.
Improving profitability remains a key objective
Currently, the Group's return on investments falls short of the target level and
was at the end of June 10.7 per cent from the previous 12 months. The Group's
return on investment target remains unchanged and is 20 per cent. Capital
turnover will be made more efficient. The importance of operating cash flow is
emphasised, regardless of economic cycles. Good profitability and cash flow
enable increasing dividends in line with the target.
Capital market day on September 2, 2010 in Stockholm
YIT will arrange a capital market day for investors and analysts on September 2,
2010, to present the Group's strategy. A webcast of the presentation given by
President and CEO Juhani Pitkäkoski can be viewed live on the day in question
starting at 9 a.m. at www.yitgroup.com/webcast and afterwards as a recording at
the same address.
For further information, please contact:
Juhani Pitkäkoski, President and CEO, +358 20 433 3301, [email protected]
Hanna-Maria Heikkinen, Vice President, Investor Relations, +358 40 826 2172,
[email protected]
YIT Corporation
Virva Salmivaara
Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications
Distribution: NASDAQ OMX, principal media, www.yitgroup.com
YIT is a leading European service company in building systems, construction
services and services for industry. We build, develop and maintain quality
living environments in the Nordic countries, Russia, the Baltic countries and
Central Europe. In 2009, YIT's turnover was EUR 3.5 billion. The Group has
23,500 employees. YIT's shares are listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki. YIT's largest
business segment is Building and Industrial Services, which provides services in
all countries where YIT operates. In 2009, the segment's revenue was EUR 2,125
million and it employed 17,560 people. More information: www.yitgroup.com s