14.08.2018
INDUS Holding AG DE0006200108
DGAP-News: INDUS Holding AG: INDUS continues positive trend
DGAP-News: INDUS Holding AG / Key word(s): Half Year Results
INDUS Holding AG: INDUS continues positive trend
14.08.2018 / 07:37
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INDUS continues positive trend
- Revenues climb 5.1 % based on strong organic growth
- Acquisition of remaining shares sends EBT rising (+11.1 %)
- Earnings per share up disproportionately to EUR 1.76
Bergisch Gladbach, 14 August 2018 - Supported by a good economic
environment, the INDUS Group is performing to plan at the half-year stage of
2018. Sales revenues of INDUS Holding AG increased by 5.1 % to EUR 844.7
million in the first six months of the fiscal year (H1 previous year: EUR
803.5 million). This mostly organic increase is mainly attributable to
growth in the Metals Technology and Construction/Infrastructure segments.
Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) rose by 4.8 % to EUR 76.2 million
(H1 previous year: EUR 72.7 million). Adjusted for the effects of company
acquisitions, EBIT stood at EUR 81.2 million (H1 previous year: EUR 78.5
million). The INDUS Group as a whole achieved an EBIT margin of 9.0 % in the
first half of 2018. The adjusted EBIT margin amounts to 9.6 %.
Earnings in the Construction/Infrastructure segment continue to grow at a
high level. The highly profitable Engineering segment also delivered a solid
performance. Although the Medical Engineering segment is feeling the effects
of fierce competition and stricter regulatory requirements, the margin
target of 13 % to 15 % for the full year remains realistic. Revenues and
earnings in the Metals Technology segment are showing a clear upward trend.
In the Automotive Technology segment, series production suppliers continue
to face growing pressure on margins. "Our portfolio companies upstream and
downstream of automotive series production which have a clear engineering
focus continue to show a good performance," said Dr. Johannes Schmidt,
Chairman of the INDUS Board of Management. "The situation for series
production suppliers, which is difficult anyway, is being aggravated by
increased materials prices and strong wage rises. In spite of our long-term
investment strategy, we are checking whether individual companies and their
employees may face better prospects under a new owner," added Dr. Schmidt.
The INDUS Group's earnings before taxes (EBT) rose by 11.1 % to EUR 67.0
million (H1 previous year: EUR 60.3 million). This reflects the positive
effects of the acquisition of the remaining shares in ROLKO and IEF-Werner
in the first half-year, which has reduced the profit shares of the minority
shareholders previously recognized in interest expenses. Earnings after
taxes increased by 12.1 % to EUR 43.7 million (H1 previous year: EUR 39.0
million). Earnings per share improved by 11.4 % to EUR 1.76 (H1 previous
year: EUR 1.58).
Against the background of rising prices and delivery times of materials and
in view of high capacity utilization, individual entities of the INDUS Group
have deliberately increased their inventories, especially their stocks of
raw materials and work in progress. Consequently, cash flow declined to EUR
-22.4 million in the reporting period (H1 previous year: EUR 9.8 million).
The Board of Management expects working capital to decline moderately as the
year progresses.
Three INDUS portfolio companies - AURORA, OFA Bamberg and a company from the
Construction/Infrastructure segment - have made acquisitions in the fiscal
year to date. "We are very actively looking for first-tier additions to our
portfolio," Dr. Johannes Schmidt confirmed. "In the currently overheated M&A
market, INDUS' decentralized business model, which preserves the
independence of our hidden champions, represents a critical competitive
advantage."
As the economic environment is expected to remain good, INDUS has confirmed
its targets for the fiscal year 2018, i.e. sales revenues of between EUR
1.65 billion and EUR 1.70 billion and earnings before interest and taxes
(EBIT) of between EUR 154 million and EUR 160 million.
Innovation and optimized production play an essential role for INDUS'
successful future. "The development bank scheme is successful. As of today,
INDUS supports 16 innovation projects within the Group. These range from
air-conditioning in e-busses to VR technology to 3D metal printing and
clearly strengthen the competitiveness of our portfolio companies," said Dr.
Johannes Schmidt. "At the same time, a stronger focus is being placed on
optimizing the value-added processes in the portfolio companies. Building on
support from INDUS, our portfolio companies are bracing themselves for
tougher times."
For the full interim report for the period ended 30 June 2018 of INDUS
Holding AG, click here.
Contact:
Nina Wolf & Julia Pschribülla
Corporate Communications & Investor Relations
INDUS Holding AG
Kölner Straße 32
51429 Bergisch Gladbach
Germany
Tel +49 (0) 022 04 / 40 00-73
Tel +49 (0) 022 04 / 40 00-66
E-mail [email protected]
E-mail [email protected]
www.indus.de
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Language: English
Company: INDUS Holding AG
Kölner Straße 32
51429 Bergisch Gladbach
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)2204 40 00-0
Fax: +49 (0)2204 40 00-20
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.indus.de
ISIN: DE0006200108
WKN: 620010
Listed: Regulated Market in Dusseldorf, Frankfurt (Prime
Standard); Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Hamburg,
Hanover, Munich, Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange
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