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A INTERIM MANAGEMENT STATEMENT | B SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION | C ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | D INFORMATION RESOURCES |
KEY FIGURES
T _ 001 | ||||||||||
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IN € MILLIONS | 2020 | 2019 | Change | % change | ||||||
Revenue | 235.4 | 231.4 | 4.0 | 1.7% | ||||||
EBIT | 28.1 | 25.4 | 2.7 | 10.6% | ||||||
Adjusted EBIT | 32.3 | 30.0 | 2.3 | 7.7% | ||||||
Profit for the period | 14.3 | 16.4 | (2.1) | (12.8)% | ||||||
Capital expenditure | (9.7) | (12.3) | 2.6 | (21.1)% |
Revenue by operating segment (i.e. region, location of Stabilus company)
IN %
16
48
Free cash flow (FCF) | 21.9 | 7.8 | 14.1 | > 100.0% | ||||
EBIT as % of revenue | 11.9% | 11.0% | ||||||
Adjusted EBIT as % of revenue | 13.7% | 13.0% | ||||||
Profit in % of revenue | 6.1% | 7.1% |
36
48% EMEA
36% AMERICAS
16% APAC
Capital expenditure as % of revenue | 4.1% | 5.3% | ||
FCF in % of revenue | 9.3% | 3.4% | ||
Net leverage ratio | 1.0x | 1.0x | ||
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Revenue by business unit
IN %
35
34
34% | Automotive Gas Spring | |
31% | Automotive Powerise® | |
35% | Industrial Business | |
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CONTENTS
A
B
INTERIM MANAGEMENT STATEMENT | 2 |
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS | 2 |
DEVELOPMENT OF OPERATING SEGMENTS | 5 |
FINANCIAL POSITION | 7 |
LIQUIDITY | 8 |
RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES | 10 |
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS | 10 |
OUTLOOK | 10 |
SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION | 11 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF | |
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | 11 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION | 12 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS | 13 |
SEGMENT REPORTING | 14 |
C
D
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | 15 |
FINANCIAL CALENDAR | 15 |
DISCLAIMER | 15 |
INFORMATION RESOURCES | 16 |
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
INTERIM MANAGEMENT STATEMENT
for the three months ended December 31, 2020
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The table below sets out Stabilus Group's consolidated income statement for the first quarter of the fiscal years 2021 and 2020:
Income statement | T _ 002 |
Alternative Performance Measures (APMs) in the interim management statement of the first quarter of fiscal year 2021
In accordance with the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) guidelines on Alternative Performance Measures, the Stabilus Group provides a definition, the rationale for use and a reconciliation of APMs used. The Group uses the following APMs: organic growth, adjusted EBIT, free cash flow (FCF), adjusted free cash flow and the net leverage ratio. The calculation of the net leverage ratio is based on net financial debt and adjusted EBITDA, which are also considered APMs.
The APM organic growth is presented because we believe it aids in
understandingour operating performance. Organic growth is defined as the reported revenue growth after removing the effects of acquisitions, divestitures and at constant foreign exchange rates. The effects resulting from constant foreign exchange rates are calculated as current year sales converted at current year exchange rates less current year sales converted at prior year exchange rates. The APM organic growth is presented because we believe it aids in understanding our operating performance.
The definitions and required disclosures of all other APMs are provided in the relevant sections of this quarterly statement.
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IN € MILLIONS | 2020 | 2019 | Change | % change | ||||||
Revenue | 235.4 | 231.4 | 4.0 | 1.7% | ||||||
Cost of sales | (165.4) | (164.6) | (0.8) | 0.5% | ||||||
Gross profit | 70.1 | 66.8 | 3.3 | 4.9% | ||||||
Research and development expenses | (10.5) | (10.5) | - | - | ||||||
Selling expenses | (20.5) | (22.0) | 1.5 | (6.8)% | ||||||
Administrative expenses | (10.0) | (8.5) | (1.5) | 17.6% | ||||||
Other income | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 71.4% | ||||||
Other expenses | (2.2) | (1.0) | (1.2) | > 100.0% | ||||||
Profit from operating activities (EBIT) | 28.1 | 25.4 | 2.7 | 10.6% | ||||||
Finance income | 0.1 | 0.1 | - | - | ||||||
Finance costs | (8.2) | (3.1) | (5.1) | > 100.0% | ||||||
Profit / (loss) before income tax | 20.0 | 22.4 | (2.4) | (10.7)% | ||||||
Income tax income / (expense) | (5.7) | (6.1) | 0.4 | (6.6)% | ||||||
Profit / (loss) for the period | 14.3 | 16.4 | (2.1) | (12.8)% | ||||||
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Revenue
Total revenue of €235.4 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021 increased by €4.0 million or 1.7% compared to the first quarter of fiscal year 2020. The effect from exchange rate movements amounted to €(12.5) million, which led to an organic growth in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021 of €16.5 million or 7.1%.
The increase in Group revenue in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021 primarily occurred in APAC (€6.6 million or 21.4%, organic growth rate 23.2%) and EMEA (€3.4 million or 3.1%, organic growth rate 4.4%). Americas revenue decreased by €(6.0) million or (6.6)%, mainly influenced by the weak Mexican peso and US dollar. America's organic growth rate was 5.1%.
Cost of sales and overhead expenses
Cost of sales
Cost of sales slightly increased from €(164.6) million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020 by 0.5% to €(165.4) million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021. This increase is generally due to increased revenue. However, based on cost saving measures initiated in fiscal year 2020 to address the COVID-19 pandemic the cost of sales increase (0.5%) is less than the
Revenue by region and business unit | T _ 003 | ||||||||||||
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% currency | % organic | ||||||||||||
IN € MILLIONS | 2020 | 2019 | Change | % change | effect | growth | |||||||
EMEA | |||||||||||||
Automotive Gas Spring | 33.5 | 32.3 | 1.2 | 3.7% | 0.0% | 3.7% | |||||||
Automotive Powerise® | 26.7 | 23.7 | 3.0 | 12.7% | (2.5%) | 15.2% | |||||||
Industrial | 53.4 | 54.2 | (0.8) | (1.5%) | (1.5%) | 0.0% | |||||||
Total EMEA1) | 113.6 | 110.2 | 3.4 | 3.1% | (1.3%) | 4.4% | |||||||
Americas | |||||||||||||
Automotive Gas Spring | 25.2 | 25.9 | (0.7) | (2.7%) | (11.9%) | 9.2% | |||||||
Automotive Powerise® | 35.3 | 33.1 | 2.2 | 6.6% | (15.8%) | 22.4% | |||||||
Industrial | 23.9 | 31.4 | (7.5) | (23.9%) | (7.2%) | (16.7%) | |||||||
Total Americas1) | 84.4 | 90.4 | (6.0) | (6.6%) | (11.7%) | 5.1% | |||||||
APAC | |||||||||||||
Automotive Gas Spring | 22.7 | 19.8 | 2.9 | 14.6% | (1.8%) | 16.4% | |||||||
Automotive Powerise® | 10.6 | 6.8 | 3.8 | 55.9% | (2.1%) | 58.0% | |||||||
Industrial | 4.1 | 4.2 | (0.1) | (2.4%) | (1.3%) | (1.1%) | |||||||
Total APAC1) | 37.4 | 30.8 | 6.6 | 21.4% | (1.8%) | 23.2% | |||||||
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Total Automotive Gas Spring | 81.4 | 77.9 | 3.5 | 4.5% | (4.4%) | 8.9% | |||||||
Total Automotive Powerise® | 72.6 | 63.6 | 9.0 | 14.2% | (9.4%) | 23.6% | |||||||
Total Industrial | 81.4 | 89.9 | (8.5) | (9.5%) | (3.5%) | (6.0%) | |||||||
Revenue1) | 235.4 | 231.4 | 4.0 | 1.7% | (5.4%) | 7.1% | |||||||
revenue increase (1.7%). Consequently, the cost of sales as a percentage of revenue decreased by 80 basis points to 70.3% (PY: 71.1%) and the gross profit margin improved to 29.8% (PY: 28.9%).
R&D expenses
R&D expenses (net of R&D cost capitalization) remained unchanged at €(10.5) million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021 compared to the first quarter of fiscal year 2020. The Group continues to invest in engineering activities aimed to develop new products and product applications, e.g. in further development of our Powerise® product range. As a percentage of revenue, R&D expenses remained unchanged at 4.5% (PY: 4.5%). The capitalization of R&D expenses (less related customer contribution) slightly decreased from €(3.6) million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020 to €(3.5) million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021.
Selling expenses
Selling expenses decreased from €(22.0) million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020 by (6.8)% to €(20.5) million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021. This decrease is amongst others due to a leaner cost structure reflecting the merger of the business units Industrial / Capital Goods and Vibration & Velocity initiated in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020. As a percentage of revenue, selling expenses decreased by 80 basis points to 8.7% (PY: 9.5%).
- Revenue breakdown by location of Stabilus company (i.e. "billed-from view").
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Administrative expenses
Administrative expenses increased from €(8.5) million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020 by 17.6% to €(10.0) million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021. This increase is driven by the ongoing digital transformation and harmonization of our IT systems especially the change to the SAP-Hana database and to cloud-based solutions, as well as increased personnel-related provisions. As a percentage of revenue, administrative expenses increased by 50 basis points to 4.2% (PY: 3.7%).
Other income and expense
Other income increased from €0.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020 by €0.5 million to €1.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021.
Other expense increased from €(1.0) million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020 by €(1.2) million to €(2.2) million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021. This especially relates to the net foreign currency translation losses from the operating business, primarily in Americas, which increased by €(1.2) million.
Finance income and costs
Finance income remained unchanged at €0.1 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021 compared to the first quarter of fiscal year 2020.
Finance costs increased from €(3.1) million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020 by €(5.1) million to €(8.2) million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021. The increase is primarily due to the net foreign exchange losses amounting to €(5.1) million from the translation of intragroup loans, cash and cash equivalents as well as from financial liabilities.
Finance costs primarily contain ongoing interest expense. Interest expense in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021 of €(2.4) million (PY: €(2.4) million) mainly related to the term-loan facility, of which €(1.3) million (PY: € (1.4) million) is cash interest. In addition, an amount of €(1.2) million (PY: €(1.1) million) is due to the amortization of debt issuance cost and the amortization of the adjustment of the carrying value using the effective interest rate method.
Income tax expense
The tax expense decreased slightly from €(6.1) million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020 to €(5.7) million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021. The Group´s effective tax rate in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021 is 28.5% (PY: 27.2%).
Reconciliation of EBIT to adjusted EBIT | ||||||||||||
The following table shows the reconciliation of EBIT (earnings before | ||||||||||||
interest | and taxes) to adjusted EBIT for the first quarter of the fiscal years | |||||||||||
2021 and 2020: | ||||||||||||
Reconciliation of EBIT to adjusted EBIT | T _ 004 | |||||||||||
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IN € MILLIONS | 2020 | 2019 | Change | % change | ||||||||
Profit from operating activities (EBIT) | 28.1 | 25.4 | 2.7 | 10.6% | ||||||||
PPA adjustments - depreciation and amortization | 4.2 | 4.6 | (0.4) | (8.7%) | ||||||||
Adjusted EBIT | 32.3 | 30.0 | 2.3 | 7.7% | ||||||||
Adjusted EBIT represents EBIT, adjusted for exceptional non-recurring | ||||||||||||
items (e.g. restructuring or one-time advisory costs) and depreciation / | ||||||||||||
amortization of fair value adjustments from purchase price allocations | ||||||||||||
(PPAs). | ||||||||||||
Adjusted EBIT is presented because we believe it helps understanding our | ||||||||||||
operating performance. | ||||||||||||
The PPA adjustments for depreciation and amortization in the first | ||||||||||||
quarter | of fiscal year 2021 amounted to €4.2 million (PY: €4.6 million). | |||||||||||
Thereof, | €1.7 million (PY: €1.7 million) stem from the April 2010 PPA and |
€2.0 million (PY: €2.1 million) result from the June 2016 PPA. Furthermore,
€0.4 million (PY: €0.8 million) arise from acquisitions in fiscal year 2019.
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DEVELOPMENT OF OPERATINGSEGMENTS
DEVELOPMENT OF OPERATING SEGMENTS
The Group is organized and managed primarily on a regional level. The three reportable operating segments of the Group are EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), Americas (North and South America) and APAC (Asia Pacific).
The table below sets out the development of our operating segments for the first quarter of the fiscal years 2021 and 2020:
The external revenue generated by our companies located in the EMEA region increased from €110.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020 by 3.1% or €3.4 million to €113.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021. The currency translation effect amounted to €(1.4) million resulting in an organic growth rate of 4.4%. The increase is mainly driven by our Automotive Powerise® business which grew from €23.7 million by 12.7% or €3.0 million to €26.7 million. The organic growth rate of the Automotive Powerise® business was 15.2%. Our Automotive Gas Spring business
Operating segments | T _ 005 |
grew from €32.3 million by 3.7% or €1.2 million to €33.5 million. Organic growth of the Automotive Gas Spring business was 3.7%. The Automotive business is slowly recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic reflected in
Three months ended Dec 31, | ||
IN € MILLIONS | 2020 | 2019 |
EMEA | ||
External revenue1) | 113.6 | 110.2 |
Intersegment revenue1) | 7.1 | 6.8 |
Total revenue1) | 120.7 | 117.1 |
Adjusted EBIT | 14.8 | 13.5 |
as % of total revenue | 12.3% | 11.5% |
as % of external revenue | 13.0% | 12.3% |
Americas | ||
External revenue1) | 84.4 | 90.4 |
Intersegment revenue1) | 5.6 | 5.6 |
Total revenue1) | 90.0 | 96.0 |
Adjusted EBIT | 11.1 | 12.6 |
as % of total revenue | 12.3% | 13.1% |
as % of external revenue | 13.2% | 13.9% |
APAC | ||
External revenue1) | 37.4 | 30.8 |
Intersegment revenue1) | - | - |
Total revenue1) | 37.4 | 30.8 |
Adjusted EBIT | 6.5 | 4.0 |
as % of total revenue | 17.4% | 13.0% |
as % of external revenue | 17.4% | 13.0% |
Change | % change | |
3.4 | 3.1% | |
0.3 | 4.4% | |
3.6 | 3.1% | |
1.3 | 9.6% | |
(6.0) | (6.6)% | |
- | - | |
(6.0) | (6.3)% | |
(1.5) | (11.9)% | |
6.621.4%
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- 21.4%
- 62.5%
increasing light-vehicle production and new car registrations in Europe. Our business also benefits from the various stimulus programs from governments to support the recovery of the economy. However, the market environment is still characterized by the uncertainties from the COVID-19 pandemic. The European Industrial business slightly decreased from €54.2 million by (1.5)% or €(0.8) million to €53.4 million caused by the
currency effect, organically, the Industrial business remained unchanged. The reduction in the Industrial business reflects the challenging market circumstances from the global COVID-19 pandemic. The diversification of the product portfolio helps to mitigate this weak demand, e.g. growth in the commercial vehicles segment and weak demand in the aerospace segment. The adjusted EBIT of the EMEA segment increased by 9.6% or €1.3 million and the adjusted EBIT margin, i.e. adjusted EBIT in percent of external revenue, increased in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021 to 13.0% (PY: 12.3%).
The external revenue of our companies located in Americas decreased from €90.4 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020 by (6.6)% or €(6.0) million to €84.4 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021. The currency translation effect amounted to €(10.6) million and especially stems from the weak Mexican peso and US dollar. This led to an organic growth rate of 5.1%. The Automotive Powerise® business grew from €33.1 million by 6.6% or €2.2 million to €35.3 million and organically grew by 22.4%.
- Revenue breakdown by location of Stabilus company (i.e. "billed-from view").
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DEVELOPMENT OF OPERATINGSEGMENTS
Our Automotive Gas Spring business slightly decreased from €25.9 million by (2.7)% or €(0.7) million to €25.2 million; the organic growth rate was 9.2%. The development of the Automotive industry is currently mixed, a recovery of the market share in crossover and family cars and a stagnation in the market share of other light-vehicles. The whole light-vehicle market was supported by grants of various OEMs aimed to stabilize the vehicle sales. Our Industrial business decreased from €31.4 million by (23.9)% or €(7.5) million to €23.9 million. Organically, the Industrial business decreased by (16.7)%. The Industrial market is weak in almost all sectors and behind expectations, especially the solar damper business is weaker than prior year due to changed government incentives. The adjusted EBIT of the Americas segment decreased by (11.9)% or €(1.5) million and the adjusted EBIT margin decreased in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021 to 13.2% (PY: 13.9%).
The external revenue of our companies located in APAC increased from €30.8 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020 by 21.4% or €6.6 million to €37.4 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021. The currency
translation effect amounted to €(0.6) million and led to an organic growth rate for APAC of 23.2%. This increase was mainly driven by the Automotive Powerise® business, which grew from €6.8 million by 55.9% or €3.8 million to €10.6 million; the organic growth rate was 58.0%. The Automotive Gas Spring business grew from €19.8 million
by 14.6% or €2.9 million to €22.7 million. The organic growth rate was 16.4%. Especially in China the Automotive business recovered faster
than the current market expectation. This overall positive development in the automotive economy is reflected in stronger sales as well as from
wins of new OEM platforms in the region. The market environment is still challenging especially caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and also
from the ongoing internationaltrade conflict between the US and China. The Industrial business declined slightly from €4.2 million by (2.4)% or €(0.1) million to €4.1 million. The organic growth rate of the Industrial business was (1.1)%. The adjusted EBIT of the APAC segment increased by 62.5% or €2.5 million and the adjusted EBIT margin increased in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021 to 17.4% (PY: 13.0%).
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FINANCIAL POSITION
FINANCIAL POSITION
Balance sheet | T _ 006 | ||||||||
IN € MILLIONS | Dec 31, 2020 | Sept 30, 2020 | Change | % change | |||||
Assets | |||||||||
Non-current assets | 669.4 | 678.2 | (8.8) | (1.3)% | |||||
Current assets | 418.8 | 405.4 | 13.4 | 3.3% | |||||
Total assets | 1,088.2 | 1,083.6 | 4.6 | 0.4% | |||||
Equity and liabilities | |||||||||
Total equity | 483.9 | 469.6 | 14.3 | 3.0% | |||||
Non-current liabilities | 423.9 | 425.5 | (1.6) | (0.4)% | |||||
Current liabilities | 180.4 | 188.4 | (8.0) | (4.2)% | |||||
Total liabilities | 604.3 | 614.0 | (9.7) | (1.6)% | |||||
Total equity and liabilities | 1,088.2 | 1,083.6 | 4.6 | 0.4% | |||||
Non-current liabilities
Non-current liabilities decreased slightly from €425.5 million as of September 30, 2020, by (0.4)% or €(1.6) million to €423.9 million as of December 31, 2020. Our other financial liabilities decreased due to the repayments of lease liabilities amounting to €(2.1) million, which was partially offset from new leasing contracts amounting to €0.6 million. In addition, the decrease is due to a reclassification of financial liabilities
from non-current to current amounting to €(1.0) million compensated by the amortization of debt issuance costs and the amortization of the adjustment of the carrying value using the effective interest rate method amounted to €1.2 million. Pension liabilities increased by €1.4 million as a consequence of the decreased discount rate (December 31, 2020: 1.00% versus September 30, 2020: 1.14%).
Total assets
The Group's balance sheet total increased from €1,083.6 million as of September 30, 2020, by 0.4% or €4.6 million to €1,088.2 million as of December 31, 2020.
Non-current assets
Our non-current assets decreased from €678.2 million as of September 30, 2020, by (1.3)% or €(8.8) million to €669.4 million as of December 31, 2020. This reduction is driven by the ongoing amortization of €(7.3) million on other intangible assets mainly from purchase price allocations and by the ongoing depreciation of €(9.0) million on property, plant and equipment. This was partly offset by the investment of €9.7 million in fixed assets for ongoing capacity expansion projects. In addition, the decrease is also due to foreign exchange rate-related carrying value adjustments, e.g. decrease in goodwill of €(2.6) million.
Current assets
Current assets increased from €405.4 million as of September 30, 2020, by 3.3% or €13.4 million to €418.8 million as of December 31, 2020. This was primarily driven by an increased cash balance (+€5.0 million) and increased other financial assets (sale of trade receivables) amounting to €4.0 million. In addition, inventories increased by €7.3 million in order to secure our supply chain and to ensure our ability to facilitate the rising demand. This increase was partly offset by a decrease in trade accounts receivable amounting to €(3.0) million.
Equity
The Group's equity increased from €469.6 million as of September 30, 2020, by 3.0% or €14.3 million to €483.9 million as of December 31, 2020. This results almost exclusively from the profit of €14.3 million that was generated in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021.
Current liabilities
Current liabilities decreased from €188.4 million as of September 30, 2020, by (4.2)% or €(8.0) million to €180.4 million as of December 31, 2020. The decrease of our financial liabilities is mainly due to a scheduled repayment of our revolving credit facility amounting to €(13.4) million, partly offset by a reclassification of financial liabilities from non-current to current amounting to €1.0 million. The other liabilities decreased by €(3.4) million, especially due to payment of Christmas bonuses in Germany based
on tariff agreements . The overall decrease was partly compensated by increased provisions, especially for warranties amounting to €2.2 million and personnel-related expenses amounting to €4.0 million.
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LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY
Cash flows | T _ 007 |
Three months ended Dec 31,
IN € MILLIONS | 2020 |
Cash flow from operating activities | 31.4 |
Cash flow from investing activities | (9.5) |
Cash flow from financing activities | (17.1) |
Net increase / (decrease) in cash | 4.8 |
Effect of movements in exchange rates on cash held | 0.1 |
Cash as of beginning of the period | 162.4 |
Cash as of end of the period | 167.4 |
2019 | Change | % change | ||
19.8 | 11.6 | 58.6% | ||
(12.0) | 2.5 | (20.8)% | ||
(3.6) | (13.5) | > 100.0% | ||
4.2 | 0.6 | 14.3% | ||
(1.0) | 1.1 | < (100.0)% | ||
139.0 | 23.4 | 16.8% | ||
142.3 | 25.1 | 17.6% | ||
Cash flow from operating activities
Cash flow from operating activities increased from €19.8 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020 by 58.6% or €11.6 million to €31.4 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021. The increase resulted from lower income tax payments of €(4.1) million and an improved operating result as well as from a risk focused working capital management.
Cash flow from investing activities
Cash outflow for investing activities decreased from €(12.0) million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020 by (20.8)% or €2.5 million to €(9.5) million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021. This decrease is mainly attributable to the lower capital expenditures in property, plant and equipment which decreased by €(2.4) million to €6.1 million reflecting the stringent cash management during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Free cash flow (FCF)
Free cash flow (FCF) is defined as the total of cash flow from operating and investing activities. The Group considers FCF as an essential alternative performance measure as it aids in the evaluation of the Group´s ability to generate cash which can be used for further investments. The following table sets out the composition of FCF:
Free cash flow | T _ 008 |
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IN € MILLIONS | 2020 | 2019 | Change | % change | |
Cash flow from operating | activities | 31.4 | 19.8 | 11.6 | 58.6% |
Cash flow from investing activities | (9.5) | (12.0) | 2.5 | (20.8)% | |
Free cash flow | 21.9 | 7.8 | 14.1 | > 100.0% |
Cash flow from financing activities
Cash outflow from financing activities strongly increased from €(3.6) million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020 by €(13.5) million to €(17.1) million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021. This increase was especially driven by a repayment of the revolving credit facility amounting to €13.4 million.
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LIQUIDITY
Net leverage ratio
The net leverage ratio is defined as net financial debt divided by adjusted EBITDA for the last twelve months (adjusted EBITDA LTM).
Net financial debt is the nominal amount of financial debt, i.e. current and non-current financial liabilities, less cash and cash equivalents. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as adjusted EBIT before depreciation / amortization and before exceptional non-recurring items (e.g. restructuring or one-time advisory costs).
Net leverage ratio | T _ 009 | ||||||||
IN € MILLIONS | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Change | % change | |||||
Financial debt | 319.6 | 326.6 | (7.0) | (2.1%) | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents | (167.4) | (142.3) | (25.1) | 17.6% | |||||
Net financial debt | 152.2 | 184.3 | (32.1) | (17.4%) | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA (LTM ended Dec 31) | 150.8 | 186.1 | (35.3) | (19.0%) | |||||
Net leverage ratio1) | 1.0x | 1.0x | |||||||
- The net leverage ratio is defined as net financial debt divided by adjusted EBITDA for the last twelve months.
The net leverage ratio is presented because we believe it is a useful indicator to evaluate the Group's debt leverage and financing structure.
The net leverage ratio remained unchanged at 1.0x for the twelve months ending December 31, 2019, compared to the twelve months ending December 31, 2020 (September 30, 2020, at 1.2x). See the following table:
Financial debt | T_010 | ||||
IN € MILLIONS | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | |||
Financial liabilities (non-current) | 287.8 | 309.4 | |||
Financial liabilities (current) | 20.7 | 1.8 | |||
Adjustment carrying value | 11.1 | 15.4 | |||
Financial debt | 319.6 | 326.6 | |||
Adjusted EBITDA (LTM ended Dec 31) | T _ 011 |
IN € MILLIONS | Dec 31, 2020 |
Profit from operating activities (EBIT) | 58.8 |
Depreciation | 36.0 |
Amortization | 33.3 |
PPA adjustments - impairment on intangible assets | 25.7 |
EBITDA | 153.8 |
Advisory | - |
Environmental protection measures | - |
PPA adjustments - inventory step-up | - |
Purchase price adjustment | (3.0) |
Adjusted EBITDA | 150.8 |
Dec 31, 2019 | Change | % change | ||
125.0 | (66.2) | (53.0)% | ||
29.4 | 6.6 | 22.4% | ||
32.6 | 0.7 | 2.1% | ||
- | 25.7 | n/a | ||
187.0 | (33.2) | (17.8)% | ||
0.2 | (0.2) | (100.0)% | ||
1.5 | (1.5) | (100.0)% | ||
0.7 | (0.7) | (100.0)% | ||
(3.3) | 0.3 | (9.1)% | ||
186.1 | (35.3) | (19.0)% | ||
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RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
OUTLOOK
RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES OUTLOOK
The COVID-19 pandemic is still affecting the macroeconomic environment and the global economy is characterized by the consequential uncertain- ties, which bears various risks for Stabilus as well. The Group continues with its global multidisciplinary crisis management team to monitor and analyze the situation on a weekly basis on a local and a global level and is taking actions to address and mitigate identified risks. In addition, Stabilus emphasizes a very strict monitoring of cost, liquidity as well as impairment risks. All employees are well informed about safety measures in business and private life and the further increasing use of home office reduces the risk of the virus spreading further.
We also refer to the risk-related disclosures in the Group Management Report and in the audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of and for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Our guidance from November 2020 for fiscal year 2021 remains unchanged, i.e. revenue growth of a range between €850 million and €900 million and the adjusted EBIT margin is expected within the range of 12% to 13%. These assumptions are based on a stabilizing global economy and the expected recovery in global automotive production and no further unexpected impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Stabilus Group further confirms its STAR 2025 long-term forecast, which expects organic annual revenue growth of an average of 6% per year until fiscal 2025 and the return to an adjusted EBIT margin of 15%. Innovative strength will continue to be a major success factor
going forward . One aim is to generate €250 million in revenues with new products in the 2025 fiscal year. With our highly motivated staff, our strong international management team, proven innovative strength and efficiency, and our consistent and systematic customer orientation, we have everything it takes to achieve this ambitious goal.
Luxembourg, January 28, 2021
As of January 28, 2021, there were no further events or developments that could have materially affected the measurement and presentation of the Group's assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2020.
Dr. Michael Büchsner | Mark Wilhelms | Andreas Schröder | Andreas Sievers |
Management Board
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
as of and for the three months ended December 31, 2020 | ||||||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE | INCOME | |||||||
for the three months ended December 31, 2020 (unaudited) | ||||||||
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income | T_012 | |||||||
Three months ended Dec 31, | ||||||||
IN € THOUSANDS | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||
Revenue | 235,442 | 231,356 | ||||||
Cost of sales | (165,353) | (164,601) | ||||||
Gross profit | 70,089 | 66,755 | ||||||
Research and development expenses | (10,458) | (10,530) | ||||||
Selling expenses | (20,489) | (22,007) | ||||||
Administrative expenses | (10,020) | (8,479) | ||||||
Other income | 1,155 | 700 | ||||||
Other expenses | (2,152) | (1,037) | ||||||
Profit from operating activities | 28,125 | 25,402 | ||||||
Finance income | 86 | 147 | ||||||
Finance costs | (8,191) | (3,114) | ||||||
Profit / (loss) before income tax | 20,020 | 22,435 | ||||||
Income tax income / (expense) | (5,700) | (6,063) | ||||||
Profit / (loss) for the period | 14,320 | 16,372 | ||||||
thereof attributable to non-controlling interests | 8 | 126 | ||||||
thereof attributable to shareholders of Stabilus | 14,312 | 16,246 | ||||||
Other comprehensive income / (expense) | ||||||||
Foreign currency translation difference1) | 1,103 | (6,279) | ||||||
Unrealized actuarial gains and losses2) | (1,144) | 1,294 | ||||||
Other comprehensive income / (expense), net of taxes | (41) | (4,985) | ||||||
Total comprehensive income / (expense) for the period | 14,279 | 11,387 | ||||||
thereof attributable to non-controlling interests | 8 | 126 | ||||||
thereof attributable to shareholders of Stabilus | 14,271 | 11,261 | ||||||
Earnings per share (in €): | ||||||||
Basic | 0.58 | 0.66 | ||||||
Diluted | 0.58 | 0.66 |
- Item that may be reclassified ('recycled') to profit and loss at a future point in time when specific conditions are met.
-
Item that will not be reclassified to profit and loss.
The accompanying Notes form an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF
FINANCIAL POSITION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION as of December 31, 2020 (unaudited)
Consolidated statement of financial position | T _ 013 | Consolidated statement of financial position | T _ 013 | |||||||||
IN € THOUSANDS | Dec 31, 2020 | Sept 30, 2020 | IN € THOUSANDS | Dec 31, 2020 | Sept 30, 2020 | |||||||
Assets | Equity and liabilities | |||||||||||
Property, plant and equipment | 227,877 | 229,809 | Issued capital | 247 | 247 | |||||||
Goodwill | 205,025 | 207,661 | Capital reserves | 225,848 | 225,848 | |||||||
Other intangible assets | 223,656 | 229,251 | Retained earnings | 302,014 | 287,702 | |||||||
Other assets | 270 | 281 | Other reserves | (52,161) | (52,120) | |||||||
Deferred tax assets | 12,578 | 11,149 | Equity attributable to shareholders of Stabilus | 475,948 | 461,677 | |||||||
Total non-current assets | 669,406 | 678,151 | Non-controlling interests | 7,929 | 7,921 | |||||||
Inventories | 104,469 | 97,237 | Total equity | 483,877 | 469,598 | |||||||
Trade accounts receivable | 114,144 | 117,071 | Financial liabilities | 287,807 | 288,078 | |||||||
Current tax assets | 7,901 | 9,591 | Other financial liabilities | 31,715 | 33,066 | |||||||
Other financial assets | 11,268 | 7,274 | Provisions | 3,473 | 3,699 | |||||||
Other assets | 13,624 | 11,816 | Pension plans and similar obligations | 58,412 | 57,029 | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 167,366 | 162,431 | Deferred tax liabilities | 42,512 | 43,656 | |||||||
Total current assets | 418,772 | 405,420 | Total non-current liabilities | 423,919 | 425,528 | |||||||
Total assets | 1,088,178 | 1,083,571 | Trade accounts payable | 70,779 | 71,080 | |||||||
Financial liabilities | 20,712 | 34,306 | ||||||||||
Other financial liabilities | 17,968 | 16,345 | ||||||||||
Current tax liabilities | 10,008 | 9,658 | ||||||||||
Provisions | 47,447 | 40,168 | ||||||||||
Other liabilities | 13,468 | 16,888 | ||||||||||
Total current liabilities | 180,382 | 188,445 | ||||||||||
Total liabilities | 604,301 | 613,973 | ||||||||||
Total equity and liabilities | 1,088,178 | 1,083,571 | ||||||||||
The accompanying Notes form an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF
CASH FLOWS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF | CASH FLOWS | |||||||
for the three months ended December 31, 2020 (unaudited) | ||||||||
Consolidated statement of cash flows | T _ 014 | |||||||
Three months ended Dec 31, | ||||||||
IN € THOUSANDS | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||
Profit / (loss) for the period | 14,320 | 16,372 | ||||||
Income tax expense | 5,700 | 6,063 | ||||||
Net finance result | 8,105 | 2,967 | ||||||
Interest received | 86 | 147 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization (incl. impairment losses) | 16,340 | 17,177 | ||||||
Gains / losses from the disposal of assets | (57) | - | ||||||
Changes in inventories | (7,232) | (890) | ||||||
Changes in trade accounts receivable | 2,927 | 12,436 | ||||||
Changes in trade accounts payable | (301) | (15,061) | ||||||
Changes in other assets and liabilities | (9,797) | (9,647) | ||||||
Changes in provisions | 6,754 | (201) | ||||||
Income tax payments | (5,468) | (9,529) | ||||||
Cash flow from operating activities | 31,377 | 19,834 | ||||||
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment | 220 | 247 | ||||||
Purchase of intangible assets | (3,617) | (3,821) | ||||||
Purchase of property, plant and equipment | (6,091) | (8,470) | ||||||
Cash flow from investing activities | (9,488) | (12,044) | ||||||
Payments for redemption of financial liabilities | (13,702) | (226) | ||||||
Payments for lease liabilities | (2,086) | (1,973) | ||||||
Payments for interest | (1,286) | (1,374) | ||||||
Cash flow from financing activities | (17,074) | (3,573) | ||||||
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 4,815 | 4,217 | ||||||
Effect of movements in exchange rates on cash held | 120 | (964) | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents as of beginning of the period | 162,431 | 139,020 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents as of end of the period | 167,366 | 142,273 | ||||||
The accompanying Notes form an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
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SEGMENT REPORTING
SEGMENT REPORTING | |||||||
Segment information for the three months ended December 31, 2020 and | |||||||
2019 is as follows: | |||||||
Segment reporting | T _ 015 | ||||||
EMEA | Americas | APAC | |||||
Three months ended Dec 31, | Three months ended Dec 31, | Three months ended Dec 31, | |||||
IN € THOUSANDS | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |
External revenue1) | 113,601 | 110,223 | 84,401 | 90,354 | 37,440 | 30,779 | |
Intersegment revenue1) | 7,084 | 6,843 | 5,626 | 5,643 | 45 | 20 | |
Total revenue1) | 120,685 | 117,066 | 90,027 | 95,997 | 37,485 | 30,799 | |
Depreciation and amortization | |||||||
(incl. impairment | losses) | (8,601) | (9,230) | (3,881) | (4,184) | (2,116) | (2,021) |
EBIT | 13,140 | 11,521 | 10,285 | 11,695 | 6,442 | 3,928 | |
Adjusted EBIT | 14,756 | 13,488 | 11,077 | 12,555 | 6,480 | 3,967 |
Total segments | Other / Consolidation | Stabilus Group | |||||||||||||||
Three months ended Dec 31, | Three months ended Dec 31, | Three months ended Dec 31, | |||||||||||||||
IN € THOUSANDS | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||||
External revenue1) | 235,442 | 231,356 | - | - | 235,442 | 231,356 | |||||||||||
Intersegment revenue1) | 12,755 | 12,506 | (12,755) | (12,506) | - | - | |||||||||||
Total revenue1) | 248,197 | 243,862 | (12,755) | (12,506) | 235,442 | 231,356 | |||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | |||||||||||||||||
(incl. impairment losses) | (14,598) | (15,435) | (1,742) | (1,742) | (16,340) | (17,177) | |||||||||||
EBIT | 29,867 | 27,144 | (1,742) | (1,742) | 28,125 | 25,402 | |||||||||||
Adjusted EBIT | 32,313 | 30,010 | - | - | 32,313 | 30,010 | |||||||||||
- Revenue breakdown by location of Stabilus company (i.e. "billed-from view").
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FINANCIAL CALENDAR | ||||
DISCLAIMER | ||||
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FINANCIAL CALENDAR
Financial calendar | T _ 016 |
DATE1)2) | PUBLICATION / EVENT |
February 1, 2021
February 10, 2021
May 3, 2021
August 2, 2021
November 12, 2021
December 10, 2021
Publication of the first-quarter results for fiscal year 2021 (Quarterly Statement Q1 FY2021)
Annual General Meeting
Publication of the second-quarter results for fiscal year 2021 (Interim Report Q2 FY2021)
Publication of the third-quarter results for fiscal year 2021 (Quarterly Statement Q3 FY2021)
Publication of preliminary financial results for fiscal year 2021
Publication of full year results for fiscal year 2021 (Annual Report 2021)
- We cannot rule out changes of dates. We recommend checking them on our website in the Investors / Financial Calendar section (www.ir.stabilus.com).
- Please note that our fiscal year (FY) comprises a twelve-month period from October 1 to September 30 of the following calendar year. E.g. the fiscal year 2021 comprises a year ending September 30, 2021.
DISCLAIMER
Forward-looking statements
This quarterly statement contains forward-looking statements that relate to the current plans, objectives, forecasts and estimates of the management of Stabilus S. A. These statements take into account only
information that was available up to and including the date that this quarterly statement was prepared. The management of Stabilus S. A. makes no guarantee that these forward-looking statements will prove to be right. The future development of Stabilus S. A. and its subsidiaries and the results that are actually achieved are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or results to differ significantly from those reflected in the forward-looking statements. Many of these factors are beyond the control of Stabilus S. A. and its subsidiaries and therefore cannot be precisely predicted. Such factors include, but are not limited to, changes in economic conditions and the competitive situation, changes in the law, interest rate or exchange rate fluctuations, legal disputes and investigations, and the availability of funds. These and other risks and uncertainties are set forth in the quarterly statement. However, other
factors could also have an adverse effect on our business performance and results. Stabilus S. A. neither intends nor assumes any separate obligation to update forward-looking statements or to change these to reflect events or developments that occur after the publication of this quarterly statement.
Rounding
Certain numbers in this quarterly statement have been rounded up or down. There may therefore be discrepancies between the actual totals of the individual amounts in the tables and the totals shown as well as between the numbers in the tables and the numbers given in the corresponding analyses in the text of the quarterly statement. All percentage changes and key figures in the quarterly statement were calculated using the underlying data in millions of euros to one decimal place (€ millions).
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INFORMATION RESOURCES
Further information including news, reports and publications can be found in the investors section of our website at www.ir.stabilus.com.
Investor Relations
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