SAO PAULO, Nov. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Kepler Weber S.A.
(BM&FBovespa: KEPL3) the controller of the Kepler Weber Group
and leading company in the grain storage market announces the
results of the third quarter of 2013.
Net revenue
In alignment with what was published in previous quarters the
Net Revenue had a significant increase in the 3rd quarter compared
to the same period in 2012: +76%, reaching BRL 166.9 million. When compared to the
accumulated amount of the year, there was a 56.1% increase in Net
Revenue compared to the previous year (BRL
415.2 million in 2013 against BRL 266
million in 2012). The Net Revenue performance in the 2013
reflects an excellent time for the agribusiness market, pushed by
an increased demand for storage through loan facilities and by the
record-breaking volumes of the harvest. Storage is the most
recommended solution and the quickest to implement in order to
reduced the logistic bottlenecks currently experienced in the
outflow of the grain harvest.
Earnings
The productivity gains, increased volumes and seasonality
plateau allowed for a significant increase in the Company´s
earnings. Gross Profit reached BRL 52.7
million in 3Q13, +144.6% compared to the same period in
2012.
The increase in earnings was also reflected in the Operating
Profit (+258.1%) and Net Profit (+172.2%), which reached
BRL 19.8 million (against
BRL 7.3 million in 3Q12).
EBITDA
Within this favorable context, and mostly because of robust and
consistent revenue throughout the year, EBITDA reached BRL 35.7 million (a 21.4% margin compared to the
Net Revenue) against BRL 12.2 million
achieved in 3Q12, with a 12.9% margin.
To access the Earnings Release, please click on link below:
http://www.mailingplus.com.br/deliverer_homolog/arq/cli/arq_2479_138362.pdf
For additional information, please contact the Investor
Relations Department:
KEPLER WEBER S.A.
Olivier Michel Colas
Vice Chief Executive Officer
Phone: +55 (11) 4873-0302 E-mail: ri.kepler@kepler.com.br Website:
www.kepler.com.br/ri
About Kepler Weber
Kepler Weber S.A. (BM&FBovespa: KEPL3) deals in
agribusiness, specializing in the development of complete storage
solutions. Trading companies, cooperatives, factories and rural
producers make up its customer portfolio, for which customized
projects are developed.
SOURCE Kepler Weber S.A.
