22.08.2016
DATAGROUP AG DE000A0JC8S7
DGAP-Adhoc: DATAGROUP AG: DATAGROUP publishes Q3 figures for FY 2015/2016
DATAGROUP AG / Key word(s): Quarterly / Interim Statement
22.08.2016 10:55
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DATAGROUP publishes Q3 figures for FY 2015/2016
Pliezhausen, August 22, 2016. DATAGROUP AG (WKN A0JC8S) has accelerated its
pace of growth in Q3 of FY 2015/2016 while significantly boosting operating
earnings. The IT service provider notably increased its revenues by 22% to
EUR 44.0m (previous year EUR 36.1m). The core business with IT services
grew strongly by 15% to EUR 33.0m (previous year EUR 28.9m), trading
revenues jumped by 51% to EUR 10.9m (previous year EUR 7.2m) thanks to
lucrative major orders in connection with long-term IT outsourcing
contracts.
DATAGROUP's earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation
(EBITDA) also grew at a double-digit rate. EBITDA was up 13% to EUR 3.5m
(previous year EUR 3.1m), as were earnings before interest and taxes
(EBIT), which rose to EUR 1.9m (previous year EUR 1.7m, +13%).
Earnings after taxes are burdened by one-time extraordinary tax expenses
and related interest expenses in the total amount of some EUR 1.2m. This is
attributable to the expected result of an audit, according to which a
profit-and-loss transfer agreement between companies of the DATAGROUP
group, which was cancelled in 2012, is to be classified as non-tax
deductible with retroactive effect. The management of DATAGROUP AG
considers this assessment to be incorrect and announced they would appeal
against the expected tax assessments. Third quarter results after taxes
fell to TEUR -502 (previous year TEUR 776) due to the extraordinary tax and
interest expenses. This corresponds to earnings per share (EPS) of -7 cents
(previous year 10 cents).
Based on the strong operating performance and the successful takeover of
employees and services from Hewlett Packard Enterprise the management
confirms the guidance for the fiscal year 2015/2016, expecting revenues of
EUR 167-175m, an EBITDA of EUR 15.5-20m and an EPS of 66-100 cent per
share. DATAGROUP will publish the complete interim report for the third
quarter of the fiscal year as a follow-up to this announcement.
Explanations on the key figures used can be found in the Annual Financial
Report 2014/2015 of DATAGROUP AG on pages IV, 36-40 and 84 (available at
https://www.datagroup.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/
DATAGROUP_Geschaeftsbericht_2014-2015.pdf)
Contact:
DATAGROUP AG
Dr. Michael Klein
Investor Relations
Wilhelm-Schickard-Str. 7
D-72124 Pliezhausen
T +49-7127-970-059
F +49-7127-970-033
[email protected]
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Language: English
Company: DATAGROUP AG
Wilhelm-Schickard-Str. 7
72124 Pliezhausen
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)7127 970 000
Fax: +49 (0)7127 970 033
E-mail:
Internet: www.datagroup.de
ISIN: DE000A0JC8S7
WKN: A0JC8S
Listed: Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Munich,
Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange; Open Market (Entry Standard)
in Frankfurt
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