Half-year Financial Report of
Second quarter strongly impacted by China COVID-19 lockdowns, favorable development in other regions
April-
- Orders received grew by 8.2% to
EUR 2,609.0 (4-6/2021: 2,410.7) million. At comparable exchange rates, orders grew by 0.6%. -
Sales declined by 9.1% to
EUR 2,555.1 (2,810.8) million. At comparable exchange rates, sales declined by 15.2%. -
Operating income (EBIT) was
EUR 189.0 (367.1) million or 7.4 % (13.1 %) of sales. The adjusted EBIT wasEUR 209.3 (374.0) million or 8.2 % (13.3 %) of sales.* -
Cash flow from operations (before financing items and taxes) was
EUR 166.6 (513.2) million.
January-
- Orders received grew by 12.1% to
EUR 5,031.7 (1-6/2021: 4,486.6) million. At comparable exchange rates, orders grew by 5.2%. -
Sales declined by 2.7% to
EUR 4,997.0 (5,137.3) million. At comparable exchange rates, sales declined by 8.5%. -
Operating income (EBIT) was
EUR 360.2 (616.9) million or 7.2 % (12.0 %) of sales. The adjusted EBIT wasEUR 405.8 (623.9) million or 8.1 % (12.1 %) of sales.* -
Cash flow from operations (before financing items and taxes) was
EUR 385.3 (938.6) million.
Business outlook for 2022 (revised)
4-6/2022 | 4-6/2021 | Change | 1-6/2022 | 1-6/2021 | Change | 1-12/2021 | ||
Orders received | MEUR | 2,609.0 | 2,410.7 | 8.2 % | 5,031.7 | 4,486.6 | 12.1 % | 8,852.8 |
Order book | MEUR | 10,000.4 | 8,272.5 | 20.9 % | 8,564.0 | |||
Sales | MEUR | 2,555.1 | 2,810.8 | -9.1 % | 4,997.0 | 5,137.3 | -2.7 % | 10,514.1 |
Operating income | MEUR | 189.0 | 367.1 | -48.5 % | 360.2 | 616.9 | -41.6 % | 1,295.3 |
Operating income margin | % | 7.4 | 13.1 | 7.2 | 12.0 | 12.3 | ||
Adjusted EBIT* | MEUR | 209.3 | 374.0 | -44.0 % | 405.8 | 623.9 | -35.0 % | 1,309.8 |
Adjusted EBIT margin* | % | 8.2 | 13.3 | 8.1 | 12.1 | 12.5 | ||
Income before tax | MEUR | 180.1 | 372.1 | -51.6 % | 350.9 | 624.3 | -43.8 % | 1,320.8 |
Net income | MEUR | 138.7 | 288.3 | -51.9 % | 270.2 | 483.8 | -44.2 % | 1,022.7 |
Basic earnings per share | EUR | 0.26 | 0.55 | -52.7 % | 0.51 | 0.92 | -44.8 % | 1.96 |
Cash flow from operations (before financing items and taxes) | MEUR | 166.6 | 513.2 | 385.3 | 938.6 | 1,828.7 | ||
Interest-bearing net debt | MEUR | -1,263.4 | -1,501.4 | -2,164.1 | ||||
Equity ratio | % | 35.3 | 38.4 | 41.2 | ||||
Return on equity | % | 19.0 | 33.3 | 32.0 | ||||
Net working capital (including financing items and taxes) | MEUR | -1,308.1 | -1,311.0 | -1,468.2 | ||||
Gearing | % | -51.0 | -57.3 | -67.6 |
*
"The business environment in the second quarter was mixed. We had another excellent quarter in the services business with strong growth in maintenance sales and modernization orders driven by both pricing and volume. Pricing developed favorably in the new equipment business outside
As a result of the significant impact
Success in a rapidly changing environment requires a differentiated, value-adding offering. In this context, the continued strong growth of our 24/7 connected services is positive as is the initial feedback on the solutions we launched in our new equipment business earlier this year which focus on supporting our customers' productivity on construction sites. Equally important is a motivated and resilient team. I am very pleased that the results of our annual employee engagement survey showed a high level of engagement among our employees. The great work that the
We continue to see attractive opportunities in many areas despite the uncertain geopolitical environment and slowing economic development. I am confident that our industry leading service business growth, as well as our actions to improve our profitability and resilience, strengthens our competitive positioning in an evolving business context."
Operating environment in April-
The demand environment remained healthy in most areas during the second quarter of the year, despite concerns over continued supply chain disruptions and labor availability constraints.
Demand in the new equipment market increased in all regions except
The service market developed positively with broad based growth in both maintenance and modernization.
Although the pricing environment remained adversely affected by intense competition, market prices continued to improve outside
Operating environment January-
Although the demand environment was favorable in many areas during the first half of the year, market activity was impacted by measures taken to contain the spread of COVID-19 infections in
In the new equipment market in
The service market developed positively with broad-based growth in both maintenance and modernization. Utilization rates recovered to pre-pandemic levels in most customer segments during the first half, while modernization market activity was driven by stimulus measures, infrastructure investments and office refurbishments.
Although the pricing environment remained adversely affected by intense competition, market prices improved outside
Market outlook 2022 (updated)
The Chinese new equipment market is expected to decline significantly due to the tightened liquidity situation in the property markets and the impact of COVID-19 related restrictions. In the rest of the world, activity in the new equipment markets is expected to increase, with slight growth in the EMEA region, clear growth in
Modernization markets are expected to grow across regions supported by an aging equipment base, stimulus measures, and the emphasis on the adaptability of buildings.
Maintenance activity is expected to return to pre-pandemic growth trajectory with slight growth in the more mature markets and clear growth in
Supply chain constraints may limit growth in construction activity, which could impact demand in the new equipment and modernization markets. COVID-19 related lockdown measures in
Business outlook 2022 (revised)
Headwinds for the 2022 results include increased material, component and logistics costs and further disruptions to global supply chains. Other key headwinds are the competitive dynamics, liquidity constraints and COVID-19 related restrictions in
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