Aspocomp’s Interim Report January-September 2021: Demand was record high, net sales grew by 54 percent and operating result improved clearly in the third quarter
November 04 2021 - 2:00AM
Aspocomp’s Interim Report January-September 2021: Demand was record
high, net sales grew by 54 percent and operating result improved
clearly in the third quarter
Aspocomp Group Plc, Interim Report, November 4,
2021 at 9:00 a.m. EET Key figures 7-9/2021 in brief
|
7-9/2021 |
7-9/2020 |
|
Change * |
Net sales |
9.0 |
M€ |
5.9 |
M€ |
|
54 |
% |
EBITDA |
1.5 |
M€ |
0.5 |
M€ |
|
185 |
% |
Operating
result |
1.0 |
M€ |
0.1 |
M€ |
|
|
|
% of
net sales |
11.5 |
% |
1.5 |
% |
|
10 |
ppts |
Earnings per
share |
0.15 |
€ |
0.00 |
€ |
|
|
|
Operative cash
flow |
-0.1 |
M€ |
1.5 |
M€ |
|
-105 |
% |
Equity ratio |
63.2 |
% |
62.9 |
% |
|
0 |
ppts |
Key figures 1-9/2021 in brief
|
1-9/2021 |
1-9/2020 |
|
Change * |
Net sales |
22.4 |
M€ |
19.7 |
M€ |
|
14 |
% |
EBITDA |
2.4 |
M€ |
1.1 |
M€ |
|
111 |
% |
Operating
result |
1.0 |
M€ |
-0.1 |
M€ |
|
|
|
% of
net sales |
4.5 |
% |
-0.4 |
% |
|
5 |
ppts |
Earnings per
share |
0.14 |
€ |
-0.04 |
€ |
|
|
|
Operative cash
flow |
0.4 |
M€ |
3.4 |
M€ |
|
-88 |
% |
Equity ratio |
63.2 |
% |
62.9 |
% |
|
0 |
ppts |
Order book at the
end of period |
15.8 |
M€ |
4.1 |
M€ |
|
284 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
* The
total may deviate from the sum totals due to rounding up and
down. |
OUTLOOK FOR 2021 Demand is expected to improve in all
customer segments. However, a global shortage of components may
hinder positive developments. The company reiterates the full-year
guidance that was announced on March 10, 2021. Aspocomp estimates
that its net sales for 2021 will increase and its operating result
for 2021 will improve from 2020. In 2020, net sales amounted to EUR
25.6 million and the operating result to EUR -0.1 million. CEO’S
REVIEW “Demand remained very strong throughout the third
quarter and the order book rose again to a new record of EUR 15.8
million. EUR 9 million of the customer deliveries in the order book
will be completed in the last quarter of this year and the
remaining approximately EUR 7 million in 2022. The order book has
grown significantly during the year, especially in the
Semiconductor Industry and Automotive customer segments. The
delivery times of PCB production supplies are still very long,
which helps to bring forward orders placed by customers and thus
extend the order book. Third-quarter net sales rose to EUR 9.0
million, up 54 percent from the comparison period. Net sales for
January-September increased by 14 percent and amounted to EUR 22.4
million. All five of our customer segments saw substantial growth
in the third quarter. The Industrial Electronics segment’s sales
more than doubled to EUR 2.2 million. The driver of growth is the
pent-up demand on investment assets caused by the COVID-19
pandemic. The Automotive customer segment’s net sales rose to EUR
2.1 million, an increase of nearly 80 percent. This growth is
mainly due to the supply chains of heavy transport equipment. The
Semiconductor customer segment’s net sales increased by a third to
EUR 2.1 million. Growth was boosted by investments in equipment
manufacturers’ production capacity, which were initiated due to a
component deficit. Sales in the Security, Defense and Aerospace
customer segment increased by 36 percent to EUR1.4 million. Growth
was supported, among other things, by the positive development of
demand in the New Space market. During the quarter, Aspocomp
received AS9100 certification; this important aviation quality
certificate will expand our opportunities to become an increasingly
prominent supplier in the industry. The Telecommunication customer
segment swung to growth of 20 percent and its net sales amounted to
EUR 1.2 million. Customer R&D investments and new customers,
especially in the 5G OPEN RUN market, increased the segment’s
demand. Profitability improved significantly from the first half of
the year and the third-quarter operating profit rose to EUR 1.0
million, representing 11.5 percent of net sales. The operating
result for January-September amounted to EUR 1.0 million, less than
5 percent of net sales. Operating profit increased in the third
quarter mainly due to higher utilization rates and the emphasis of
our product mix on the most technologically demanding PCBs. In
January-September, the share of quick-turn deliveries remained
below the pre-COVID-19 level, which hampered the positive
development of profitability. The strong and extended order book
improves visibility and demand is expected to remain positive,
although there are still market problems with the availability of
production materials and semiconductor components.” Impact of
the COVID-19 pandemic The continued recovery in the general
market situation had a positive effect on the company’s demand in
the third quarter. Demand has grown, and the company’s order book
level has risen significantly. The COVID-19 pandemic and the
effects of related restrictions on supply chains in the electronics
industry have been partially mitigated. The company’s production at
the Oulu plant has continued normally and delivery capacity has
been reasonable. The company has continued to invest in new
capacity and increased its product development investments in new
products and more challenging technologies. The pandemic has not
affected the company’s liquidity. The cash situation has remained
good and the credit facilities have not been used. The company has
not identified any need to recognize write-downs of goodwill.
NET SALES AND EARNINGS July-September 2021
Third-quarter net sales amounted to EUR 9.0 (5.9) million, a
year-on-year increase of 54 percent. All five of our customer
segments grew clearly in the third quarter and growth was strongest
in the Industrial Electronics, Automotive and Semiconductor
Industry segments. Demand remained very strong, and the order book
rose during the third quarter from EUR 10.8 million to EUR 15.8
million. The five largest customers accounted for 51 (45) percent
of net sales. In geographical terms, 87 (85) percent of net sales
were generated in Europe and 13 (15) percent on other continents.
The operating result for the third quarter amounted to EUR 1.0
(0.1) million. Operating profit increased in the third quarter
mainly due to higher utilization rates and the emphasis of the
product mix on the most technologically demanding PCBs.
Third-quarter operating result was 11.5 (1.5) percent of net sales.
Net financial expenses amounted to EUR 0.0 (0.1) million. Earnings
per share were EUR 0.15 (0.00). January - September 2021 Net
sales amounted to EUR 22.4 (19.7) million, a year-on-year increase
of 14 percent. During January-September, all customer segments
except the Telecommunications segment were growing. The strongest
growth was seen in the Industrial Electronics and Automotive
segments. The five largest customers accounted for 46 (42) percent
of net sales. In geographical terms, 86 (84) percent of net sales
were generated in Europe and 14 (16) percent on other continents.
The operating result amounted to EUR 1.0 (-0.1) million. The
operating result was 4.5 (-0.4) percent of net sales. Operating
profit increased mainly due to higher utilization rates and the
emphasis of the product mix on the most technologically demanding
PCBs during the second and third quarter. Net financial expenses
amounted to EUR 0.0 (0.2) million, including a deferred exchange
gain of EUR 0.1 million. Earnings per share were EUR 0.14 (-0.04).
The order book at the end of the review period was EUR 15.8 (4.1)
million.
THE GROUP'S KEY FIGURES |
|
|
|
|
7-9/21 |
7-9/20 |
Change |
1-9/21 |
1-9/20 |
Change |
Net sales,
M€ |
9.0 |
5.9 |
54 |
% |
22.4 |
19.7 |
14 |
% |
EBITDA, M€ |
1.5 |
0.5 |
185 |
% |
2.4 |
1.1 |
111 |
% |
Operating
result, M€ |
1.0 |
0.1 |
|
|
1.0 |
-0.1 |
|
|
%
of net sales |
12% |
2% |
10 |
ppts |
4% |
0% |
5 |
ppts |
Pre-tax
profit/loss, M€ |
1.0 |
0.0 |
|
|
1.0 |
-0.2 |
|
|
%
of net sales |
11% |
0% |
11 |
ppts |
4% |
-1% |
6 |
ppts |
Profit/loss for
the period, M€ |
1.0 |
0.0 |
|
|
1.0 |
-0.2 |
|
|
%
of net sales |
11% |
0% |
11 |
ppts |
4% |
-1% |
6 |
ppts |
Earnings per
share, € |
0.15 |
0.00 |
|
|
0.14 |
-0.04 |
|
|
Investments,
M€ |
0.1 |
0.3 |
-69 |
% |
0.9 |
1.6 |
-47 |
% |
%
of net sales |
1% |
6% |
-5 |
ppts |
4% |
8% |
-4 |
ppts |
Cash, end of
the period |
1.5 |
3.5 |
-202 |
% |
1.5 |
3.5 |
-202 |
% |
Equity / share,
€ |
2.65 |
2.48 |
17 |
% |
2.65 |
2.48 |
17 |
% |
Equity ratio,
% |
63% |
63% |
0 |
ppts |
63% |
63% |
0 |
ppts |
Gearing, % |
17% |
14% |
3 |
ppts |
17% |
14% |
3 |
ppts |
Personnel, end
of the period |
140 |
142 |
-2 |
persons |
140 |
142 |
-2 |
persons |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
*
The total may deviate from the sum totals due to rounding up and
down. |
|
|
|
INVESTMENTS Investments during the review period amounted
to EUR 0.8 (1.6) million. The company has continued its investments
to increase capacity in line with its strategy, but the
installations of equipment has been slowed down in part due to
delays in material and component deliveries caused by the COVID-19
pandemic. The investments were mainly focused on upgrading the
capacity of the Oulu plant, improving automation, and increasing
production efficiency. In 2017, Aspocomp launched an investment
program amounting to a total of EUR 10 million to further
strengthen its position as a strategic partner to leading companies
in the semiconductor, automotive, defense and aerospace, and
telecommunications (5G) industries. The second phase of investments
was launched in the spring of 2020, when the company was granted a
total of EUR 1.35 million in development support by the ELY Center,
corresponding to about 25 percent of its total cost. The second
phase of the investment program aims in particular to increase the
capacity of the Oulu plant, improve automation and increase
production efficiency. In this current program, which will run
until the end of 2022, all of the new equipment will be installed
in the existing Oulu plant building and no additional plant space
will be built. CASH FLOW AND FINANCING Cash flow from
operations amounted to EUR 0.4 (3.4) million in the review period.
The most significant reason for the decrease in cash flow was the
change in net working capital. The rapid growth of the business
tied up working capital, especially in trade receivables and
production materials. Cash assets amounted to EUR 1.5 (3.5) million
at the end of the period. Interest-bearing liabilities amounted to
EUR 4.6 (5.9) million. Interest-bearing liabilities are subject to
covenant terms. The covenant terms were breached in June 2021, but
waiver consents have been obtained from financiers. Gearing was 17
(14) percent. Non-interest-bearing liabilities amounted to EUR 5.9
(4.1) million. At the end of the period, the Group’s equity ratio
amounted to 63.2 (62.9) percent. The company has a EUR 1.0 (1.0)
million credit facility, which was not in use at the end of the
review period. In addition, the company has a recourse factoring
agreement, of which EUR 0.0 (0.0) million was in use.
PERSONNEL During the review period, the company had an
average of 137 (141) employees. The personnel count on September
30, 2021, was 140 (142). Of them, 89 (88) were blue-collar and 51
(54) white-collar employees. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2021, THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND AUTHORIZATIONS GIVEN TO THE BOARD The
decisions of the Annual General Meeting held on April 13, 2021, the
authorizations given to the Board of Directors by the AGM and the
decisions relating to the organization of the Board of Directors
have been published in separate stock exchange releases on April
13, 2021. SHARES The total number of Aspocomp’s shares at
September 30, 2021 was 6,841,440 and the share capital stood at EUR
1,000,000. The company did not hold any treasury shares. Each share
is of the same share series and entitles its holder to one vote at
a General Meeting and to have an identical dividend right. A total
of 1,220,043 Aspocomp Group Plc. shares were traded on Nasdaq
Helsinki during the period from January 1 to September 30, 2021.
The aggregate value of the shares exchanged was EUR 5,337,451. The
shares traded at a low of EUR 3.83 and a high of EUR 5.90. The
average share price was EUR 4.37. The closing price at September
30, 2021 was EUR 4.90, which translates into market capitalization
of EUR 33.5 million. The company had 3,767 shareholders at the end
of the review period. Nominee-registered shares accounted for 2.4
percent of the total shares. ASSESSMENT OF SHORT-TERM BUSINESS
RISKS A major share of Aspocomp’s net sales is generated by
quick-turn deliveries and R&D series, and thus the company’s
order book is short. The company's aim is to systematically expand
its services to cover the PCB needs of customers over the entire
life cycle and thereby balance out variations in demand and the
order book. Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the electronics
supply chain The COVID-19 pandemic may affect the availability
of parts and components required by electronic assemblers, which
would weaken demand. Dependence on key customers Aspocomp’s
customer base is concentrated; approximately half of sales are
generated by five key customers. This exposes the company to
significant fluctuations in demand. Market trends Although
Aspocomp is a marginal player in the global electronics market,
changes in global PCB demand also have an impact on the company’s
business. Competition for quick-turn deliveries and short
production series will accelerate as the market for PCBs weakens
and continues to have a negative impact on both total demand and
market prices. Aspocomp’s main market area comprises Northern and
Central Europe. In case Aspocomp’s clients would transfer their
R&D and manufacturing out of Europe, demand for Aspocomp’s
offerings might weaken significantly. Espoo, November 4, 2021
ASPOCOMP GROUP PLC Board of Directors Some statements in this stock
exchange release are forecasts and actual results may differ
materially from those stated. Statements in this stock exchange
release relating to matters that are not historical facts are
forecasts. All forecasts involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual
results, performances or achievements of the Aspocomp Group to be
materially different from any future results, performances or
achievements expressed or implied by such forecasts. Such factors
include general economic and business conditions, fluctuations in
currency exchange rates, increases and changes in PCB industry
capacity and competition, and the ability of the company to
implement its investment program. ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND
CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICES The reported operations include
the Group’s parent company, Aspocomp Group Plc. All figures
presented for the review period are unaudited. This interim report
has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 (Interim Financial
Reporting), following the same accounting principles as in the
annual financial statements for 2020; however, the company complies
with the standards and amendments that came into effect as from
January 1, 2021. R&D R&D costs comprise general
production development costs. These costs do not fulfill the IAS 38
definition of either development or research and are therefore
booked into plant overheads. New and revised standards adopted
by the Group Amendments to IAS 1 and IAS 8 Definition of
Material The IASB has issued the following new or revised
standards and interpretations that the Group has not yet applied.
The Group adopts them from the effective date of each standard and
interpretation, or, if the effective date is other than the first
day of the financial year, from the beginning of the financial year
following the effective date. The IASB has amended IAS 1
Presentation of Financial Statements and IAS 8 Accounting Policies,
Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors to use a uniform
definition of materiality throughout IRFSs and the Conceptual
Framework for Financial Reporting, clarifying when information is
material and includes guidance on irrelevant information. In
particular, the amendments clarify: • that the reference to
obscuring information applies to situations where the effect is
similar to the omission or misstatement of that information and
that the entity assesses materiality in the light of the financial
statements as a whole; and • that “primary users of financial
statements for general use” means those to whom the financial
statements are addressed and include “many current and potential
investors, lenders and other creditors” who are largely required to
meet their financial information needs through publicly available
financial statements. Any other IFRS or IFRIC interpretation
already issued but not yet effective is not expected to have a
material impact on the Group.
PROFIT
& LOSS STATEMENT |
July-September 2021 |
|
|
1 000 € |
7-9/2021 |
7-9/2020 |
Change |
Net
sales |
8,994 |
100% |
5,857 |
100% |
54% |
Other
operating income |
5 |
0% |
18 |
0% |
-73% |
Materials and
services |
-4,543 |
-51% |
-2,551 |
-44% |
78% |
Personnel
expenses |
-1,959 |
-22% |
-1,779 |
-30% |
10% |
Other
operating costs |
-991 |
-11% |
-1,017 |
-17% |
-3% |
Depreciation
and amortization |
-469 |
-5% |
-440 |
-8% |
7% |
Operating result |
1,038 |
12% |
88 |
2% |
|
Financial income and expenses |
-22 |
0% |
-86 |
-1% |
|
Profit/loss
before tax |
1,015 |
11% |
2 |
0% |
|
Income
taxes |
-1 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
|
Profit/loss for the period |
1,014 |
11% |
2 |
0% |
|
Other
comprehensive income |
|
|
|
|
|
Items that
will not be reclassified to profit or loss |
|
|
|
|
|
Remeasurements
of defined benefit pension |
|
|
|
|
|
plans |
|
|
|
|
|
Income tax
relating to these items |
|
|
|
|
|
Items that may
be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss: |
|
|
|
|
|
Currency translation differences |
2 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
|
Total other comprehensive income |
2 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
|
Total
comprehensive income |
1,017 |
11% |
2 |
0% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings
per share (EPS) |
|
|
|
|
|
Basic EPS |
0.15 |
€ |
0.00 |
€ |
|
Diluted
EPS |
0.15 |
€ |
0.00 |
€ |
|
PROFIT
& LOSS STATEMENT |
January-September 2021 |
|
|
|
|
1 000 € |
1-9/2021 |
1-9/2020 |
Change |
1-12/2020 |
Net
sales |
22,397 |
100% |
19,693 |
100% |
14% |
25,635 |
100% |
Other
operating income |
31 |
0% |
67 |
0% |
-54% |
83 |
0% |
Materials and
services |
-10,680 |
-48% |
-9,398 |
-48% |
14% |
-11,971 |
-47% |
Personnel
expenses |
-6,297 |
-28% |
-5,880 |
-30% |
7% |
-7,856 |
-31% |
Other
operating costs |
-3,072 |
-14% |
-3,357 |
-17% |
-8% |
-4,380 |
-17% |
Depreciation
and amortization |
-1,376 |
-6% |
-1,211 |
-6% |
14% |
-1,643 |
-6% |
Operating result |
1,002 |
4% |
-86 |
0% |
|
-131 |
-1% |
Financial income and expenses |
-33 |
0% |
-150 |
-1% |
-78% |
-294 |
-1% |
Profit/loss
before tax |
969 |
4% |
-236 |
-1% |
|
-426 |
-2% |
Income
taxes |
-4 |
0% |
-2 |
0% |
|
327 |
1% |
Profit/loss for the period |
965 |
4% |
-238 |
-1% |
|
-98 |
0% |
Other
comprehensive income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Items that
will not be reclassified to profit or loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Remeasurements
of defined benefit pension |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
plans |
|
|
|
|
|
6 |
|
Income tax
relating to these items |
|
|
|
|
|
-1 |
|
Items that may
be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Currency translation differences |
4 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
- |
0 |
0% |
Other comprehensive income, net of tax |
4 |
0% |
0 |
0% |
- |
5 |
0% |
Total
comprehensive income |
969 |
4% |
-238 |
-1% |
|
-93 |
0% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings
per share (EPS) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic EPS |
0.14 |
€ |
-0.04 |
€ |
|
-0.01 |
€ |
Diluted
EPS |
0.14 |
€ |
-0.04 |
€ |
|
-0.01 |
€ |
CONSOLIDATED
BALANCE SHEET |
|
|
|
|
1 000 € |
9/2021 |
9/2020 |
Change |
12/2020 |
Assets |
|
|
|
|
Non-current
assets |
|
|
|
|
Intangible
assets |
3,219 |
3,228 |
0% |
3,247 |
Tangible
assets |
5,407 |
5,709 |
-5% |
5,916 |
Right-of-use
assets |
778 |
1,035 |
-25% |
1,029 |
Financial assets
at fair value through profit or loss |
95 |
95 |
0% |
95 |
Deferred income
tax assets |
5,043 |
4,673 |
8% |
5,043 |
Total non-current assets |
14,543 |
14,740 |
-1% |
15,330 |
Current
assets |
|
|
|
|
Inventories |
3,908 |
3,075 |
27% |
2,932 |
Short-term
receivables |
8,793 |
5,731 |
53% |
5,891 |
Cash and bank deposits |
1,459 |
3,480 |
-58% |
2,801 |
Total current
assets |
14,160 |
12,285 |
15% |
11,623 |
Total assets |
28,703 |
27,025 |
6% |
26,953 |
|
|
|
|
|
Equity and
liabilities |
|
|
|
|
Share
capital |
1,000 |
1,000 |
0% |
1,000 |
Reserve for
invested non-restricted equity |
4,728 |
4,697 |
1% |
4,705 |
Remeasurements of
defined benefit pension plans |
-7 |
-12 |
-42% |
-7 |
Retained earnings |
12,419 |
11,310 |
10% |
11,450 |
Total equity |
18,140 |
16,995 |
7% |
17,148 |
Long-term
financing loans |
3,286 |
4,735 |
-31% |
4,245 |
Other non-current
liabilities |
340 |
355 |
-4% |
340 |
Deferred income
tax liabilities |
19 |
25 |
-26% |
19 |
Short-term
financing loans |
1,343 |
1,171 |
15% |
1,408 |
Trade and other payables |
5,575 |
3,745 |
49% |
3,794 |
Total
liabilities |
10,563 |
10,031 |
5% |
9,806 |
Total equity and liabilities |
28,703 |
27,025 |
6% |
26,953 |
|
|
|
|
|
CONSOLIDATED CHANGES IN
EQUITY |
January-September 2021 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1000 € |
Share capital |
Other reserve |
Remeasurements of employee benefits |
Translation differences |
Retained earnings |
Total equity |
Balance at Jan. 1, 2021 |
1,000 |
4,705 |
-7 |
2 |
11,448 |
17,148 |
Comprehensive income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive
income for the period |
|
|
|
|
965 |
965 |
Other
comprehensive income for the period, net of tax |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Translation differences |
|
|
|
4 |
|
4 |
Total comprehensive income for the period |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
965 |
969 |
Business
transactions with owners |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividends
paid |
|
|
|
|
|
0 |
Share-based payment |
|
24 |
|
|
|
24 |
Business
transactions with owners, total |
0 |
24 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
24 |
Balance at September 30, 2021 |
1,000 |
4,728 |
-7 |
6 |
12,413 |
18,140 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
January-September 2020 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at Jan. 1, 2020 |
1,000 |
4,534 |
-12 |
2 |
12,572 |
18,096 |
Comprehensive income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive
income for the period |
|
|
|
|
-238 |
-238 |
Other
comprehensive income for the period, net of tax |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Translation
differences |
|
|
|
0 |
|
0 |
Total comprehensive income for the period |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
-238 |
-238 |
Business
transactions with owners |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividends
paid |
|
|
|
|
-1,026 |
-1,026 |
Share-based payment |
|
163 |
|
|
|
163 |
Business
transactions with owners, total |
0 |
163 |
0 |
0 |
-1,026 |
-863 |
Balance at September 30, 2020 |
1,000 |
4,697 |
-12 |
2 |
11,308 |
16,995 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW
STATEMENT |
January-September |
1 000 € |
1-9/2021 |
1-9/2020 |
1-12/2020 |
Profit for
the period |
965 |
-238 |
-98 |
Adjustments |
1,395 |
1,312 |
1,775 |
Change in
working capital |
-1,838 |
2,522 |
2,303 |
Received
interest income |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Paid interest
expenses |
-100 |
-145 |
-292 |
Paid taxes |
-4 |
-2 |
-14 |
Cash flow
from operating activities |
418 |
3,449 |
3,674 |
Investments |
-840 |
-1,630 |
-1,986 |
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment |
21 |
13 |
28 |
Cash flow
from investing activities |
-818 |
-1,617 |
-1,959 |
Increase in
financing |
0 |
3,000 |
3,000 |
Decrease in
financing |
-744 |
-2,604 |
-2,852 |
Decrease in
lease liabilities |
-286 |
-298 |
-380 |
Stock options
exercised |
0 |
139 |
139 |
Dividends paid |
0 |
-880 |
-1,026 |
Cash flow
from financing activities |
-1,030 |
-643 |
-1,119 |
Change in cash
and cash equivalents |
-1,430 |
1,189 |
596 |
Cash and cash
equivalents at the beginning of period |
2,801 |
2,382 |
2,382 |
Effects of
exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents |
89 |
-91 |
-177 |
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period |
1,459 |
3,480 |
2,801 |
|
|
|
|
KEY INDICATORS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Q3/2021 |
Q2/2021 |
Q1/2020 |
Q4/2020 |
2020 |
Net sales,
M€ |
|
9.0 |
7.2 |
6.2 |
5.9 |
25.6 |
Operating
result before depreciation (EBITDA), M€ |
|
1.5 |
0.9 |
-0.1 |
0.4 |
1.5 |
Operating
result (EBIT), M€ |
|
1.0 |
0.5 |
-0.5 |
0.0 |
-0.1 |
of net sales, % |
|
12% |
6% |
-8% |
-1% |
-1% |
Profit/loss
before taxes, M€ |
|
1.0 |
0.4 |
-0.5 |
-0.2 |
-0.4 |
of net sales, % |
|
11% |
6% |
-7% |
-3% |
-2% |
Net
profit/loss for the period, M€ |
|
1.0 |
0.4 |
-0.5 |
0.1 |
-0.1 |
of net sales, % |
|
11% |
6% |
-7% |
2% |
0% |
Equity ratio,
% |
|
63% |
64% |
63% |
64% |
64% |
Gearing,
% |
|
17% |
18% |
21% |
17% |
17% |
Gross
investments in fixed assets, M€ |
|
0.1 |
0.2 |
0.6 |
0.4 |
2.0 |
of net sales, % |
|
1% |
2% |
10% |
6% |
8% |
Personnel, end
of the quarter |
|
140 |
140 |
134 |
138 |
138 |
Earnings/share
(EPS), € |
|
0.15 |
0.06 |
-0.07 |
0.02 |
-0.01 |
Equity/share,
€ |
|
2.65 |
2.50 |
2.44 |
2.51 |
2.51 |
The
Alternative Performance Measures (APM) used by the Group |
Aspocomp presents in its
financial reporting alternative performance measures, which
describe the businesses' financial performance and its development
as well as investments and return on equity. In addition to
accounting measures which are defined or specified in IFRS,
alternative performance measures complement and explain presented
information. Aspocomp presents in its financial reporting the
following alternative performance measures: |
EBITDA |
= |
Earnings before interests,
taxes, depreciations and amortizations |
|
|
EBITDA indicates the result
of operations before depreciations, financial items and income
taxes. It is an important key figure, as it shows the profit margin
on net sales after operating expenses are deducted. |
Operating result |
= |
Earnings before income taxes
and financial income and expenses presented in the IFRS
consolidated income statement. |
|
|
The operating result
indicates the financial profitability of operations and their
development. |
Profit/loss before taxes |
= |
The result before income
taxes presented in the IFRS consolidated statements. |
Equity ratio, % |
= |
Equity |
x
100 |
|
Total assets -
advances received |
|
Gearing, % |
= |
Net interest-bearing liabilities |
x
100 |
|
Total equity |
|
|
|
Gearing indicates the ratio of capital invested in the company by
shareholders and interest-bearing debt to financiers. A high
gearing ratio is a risk factor that may limit a company’s growth
opportunities and financial latitude. |
Gross investments |
= |
Acquisitions of long-term
intangible and tangible assets (gross amount). |
Order book |
= |
Undelivered customer orders
at the end of the financial period. |
Cash flow from operating
activities |
= |
Profit for the period + non-cash transactions +- other adjustments
+- change in working capital + received interest income – paid
interest expenses – paid taxes |
CONTINGENT LIABILITIES |
|
|
|
1 000 € |
9/2021 |
9/2020 |
12/2020 |
Business
mortgage |
6,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
Collateral
note |
1,200 |
1,200 |
1,200 |
Guaranteed
contingent liability towards the Finnish Customs |
35 |
35 |
35 |
Total |
7,235 |
7,235 |
7,235 |
All figures are unaudited. Further
information For further information, please contact Mikko
Montonen, President and CEO, tel. +358 40 5011 262,
mikko.montonen(at)aspocomp.com. Publication of the Interim
Report A webcast for investment analysts, investors, and media
will be held in the Finnish language today, November 4, 2021,
starting at 1:00 p.m. (Finnish time). In the webcast, the results
and key events of the reporting period will be presented by
President and CEO Mikko Montonen. All participants can view the
webcast online at https://aspocomp.videosync.fi/q3-2021 A recording
of the webcast and the presentation material will be available
later on the same day at www.aspocomp.com/investors. Aspocomp –
heart of technology A printed circuit board (PCB) is used for
electrical interconnection and as a component assembly platform in
electronic devices. Aspocomp provides PCB technology design,
testing and logistics services over the entire lifecycle of a
product. The company’s own production and extensive international
partner network guarantee cost-effectiveness and reliable
deliveries. Aspocomp’s customers are companies that design and
manufacture telecommunication systems and equipment, automotive and
industrial electronics, and systems for testing semiconductor
components for security technology. The company has customers
around the world and most of its net sales are generated by
exports. Aspocomp is headquartered in Espoo and its plant is in
Oulu, one of Finland’s major technology hubs.
www.aspocomp.com
- Aspocomp Interim Report January-September 2021
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