14.08.2018
Manz AG DE000A0JQ5U3
DGAP-News: Manz AG Improves Profitability in First Half of 2018
DGAP-News: Manz AG / Key word(s): Half Year Results
Manz AG Improves Profitability in First Half of 2018
14.08.2018 / 07:30
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Manz AG Improves Profitability in First Half of 2018
- Revenue compared to previous-year period significantly expanded by 45 % to
174 million euros
- Operating results significantly improved from previous year
- Operating results in second quarter adjusted by one-time effect of fire at
Taiwan site slightly positive
- Measures to increase competitiveness and profitability are having an
effect
Reutlingen, August 14, 2018 - Manz AG, a global high-tech equipment
manufacturer with an extensive technological profile, today publishes its
report on the financial figures for the first half of 2018. The report
states the company significantly increased revenues to 173.5 million euros
(previous year: 119.6 million euros). The revenue figure for the second
quarter was 87.4 million euros and similar to that for the first quarter of
2018 (86.1 million euros). This is well above the second quarter of the
previous year, at 72.0 million euros.
A cable fire at the Taiwan location impacted the EBIT for the second quarter
of 2018 at 2.2 million euros. Adjusted for this one-time effect, the EBIT
for the second quarter of 2018 was 0.1 million euros (before adjustment:
-2.1 million euros). Compared to the first quarter of 2018 EBIT, this
corresponds to an increase of the EBIT by 3.1 million euros. The comparison
to the second quarter of 2017 is even more significant, with an EBIT
increase of 13.2 million euros (Q2 2017: -13.1 million euros). Overall, the
first half of 2018 saw an EBIT of -5.1 million euros or, adjusted by the
one-time effect of the cable fire, of -2.9 million euros (previous year: 7.0
million euros including the special effect from the sale of NICE Solar
Energy GmbH of 34.4 million euros).
Eckhard Hörner-Marass, CEO of Manz AG, comments: "We see the first six
months of 2018 as another step in the right direction. We believe the
positive trend in our operational business over the second quarter is
confirmation of our strategy to move towards a sustainably profitable
business model. We have further improved our competitive capabilities,
productivity, and, as a result, our profitability through the ongoing
optimization program Manz 2.0 by streamlining group structures and
consistently standardizing our processes across all business segments. Our
productivity during the first six months of 2018 increased by 45 % in
comparison to the previous year to roughly 210 thousand euros in revenue per
employee. Our incoming orders were 196 million euros after 6 months, and our
order backlog was 240 million euros. Based on this sound order situation and
the expected continuous increase in productivity in all segments, the
management board foresees a corresponding improvement of revenues and
earnings in the second half of 2018. Assuming framework conditions do not
change, we can thus confirm our forecast."
In examining the individual segments of Manz AG, the revenue and earnings
development in the Solar segment was consistent with project planning for
the implementation of the large CIGS orders. Both revenues and the EBIT
improved in comparison to the previous year in the Energy Storage segment.
Revenues in the Electronics segment was still below the level of the
previous year. The segment EBIT was still negative but improved
significantly as expected. The earning situation for both segments reflects
expenditures for developing new standardized products, automation and
process modules, and for the expansion of distribution in Asia, Europe, and
the USA. Revenues in the Contract Manufacturing segment increased
significantly in comparison to the same period in the previous year. The
one-time special effect associated with the cable-fire at the Taiwan
location negatively impacted results, because of which the segment EBIT was
slightly below the previous year. Service revenues were higher than in the
previous year, with results at roughly the same level as the previous year.
A video statement on the development in the first half of 2018 by Mr.
Hörner-Marass can be found here: https://youtu.be/oMrBvtpZdIU
2018 H1 revenue, EBITDA, and EBIT compared to the previous year
in million euros H1 2018 H1 2017
Group revenue 173.5 119.6
Solar 69.3 16.5
Electronics 30.0 42.1
Energy Storage 13.8 12.0
Contract Manufacturing 49.9 40.4
Service 10.4 8.7
Group EBIT -5.1 7,0
Solar 6.5 26.2
Electronics -8.1 -11.0
Energy Storage -6.2 -11.5
Contract Manufacturing 0.3 0.7
Service 2.7 2.6
Group EBITDA -0.7 12.4
Solar 7.1 27.9
Electronics -6.5 -9.1
Energy Storage -4.8 -10.3
Contract Manufacturing 0.9 1.3
Service 2.9 2.6
Company profile:
Manz AG - passion for efficiency
As a leading global high-tech equipment manufacturer, Manz AG, based in
Reutlingen, Germany, is a pioneer of innovative products in fast-growing
markets. Founded in 1987, the company has expertise in five technology
sectors: automation, laser processing, and measurement technology, as well
as wet chemical and roll-to-roll processes. These technologies are deployed
and continuously developed by Manz in three strategic business segments:
"Electronics," "Solar," and "Energy Storage."
The company has been listed on the stock exchange in Germany since 2006 and
currently develops and manufactures in Germany, China, Taiwan, Slovakia,
Hungary, and Italy. It also has sales and service branches in the USA and
India. Manz AG currently has around 1,700 employees, about half of which are
located in Asia. With its claim "passion for efficiency", Manz makes the
following service promise to its customers who are active in dynamic
future-oriented industries: offering production equipment with the highest
degree of efficiency and innovation. The company's comprehensive expertise
in the development of new production technologies, along with the equipment
required for this, makes a significant contribution to reducing the
production costs for end products and making these accessible to a broad
range of buyers around the world.
Investor Relations Contact
Manz AG
Axel Bartmann
Phone: +49 (0)7121 - 9000-395
Fax: +49 (0)7121 - 9000-99
E-mail: [email protected]
cometis AG
Claudius Krause
Phone: +49 (0)611 - 205855-28
Fax: +49 (0)611 - 205855-66
E-mail: [email protected]
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Language: English
Company: Manz AG
Steigäckerstr. 5
72768 Reutlingen
Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 7121 9000-0
Fax: +49 (0) 7121 9000-99
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: http://www.manz.com
ISIN: DE000A0JQ5U3
WKN: A0JQ5U
Listed: Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Regulated
Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Munich,
Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange
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