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2010-08-13 08:15:00 CEST 2010-08-13 08:15:38 CEST REGULATED INFORMATION Stonesoft - Interim report (Q1 and Q3)STONESOFT CORPORATION INTERIM REPORT FOR JANUARY-JUNE 2010Stonesoft Corporation Stock Exchange Release 13 August 2010 at 9:15 a.m. Stonesoft Corporation's operating result for the first quarter declined and was MEUR -1.2 or MEUR -0.7 less than during the corresponding period in the previous year. The company's product sales were MEUR 2.2 while total net sales were MEUR 5.1. Cash flow was MEUR 0.0 positive, which is MEUR 0.7 better than in the corresponding period in the previous year. The comparable figures from the corresponding period in the previous year are in brackets and refer to the figures of continuing operations. April-June 2010 - Net sales MEUR 5.1 (6.0), down by -16% - Product sales MEUR 2.2 (3.4), down by -35% - Operating result MEUR -1.2 (-0.6) - Operating result as percentage of net sales -25% (-9%) - Earnings per share -0.02 (-0.01) EUR - Operative cash flow MEUR 0.0 (-0.7) - Liquid cash funds at the end of the reporting period MEUR 11.5 (6.7). The corporate had no interest-bearing debts. January-June 2010 - Net sales MEUR 11.2 (11.1), growth 1% - Product sales MEUR 5.4 (5.7), down by -5% - Operating result MEUR -1.4 (-1.7) - Operating result as percentage of net sales -13% (-15%) - Earnings per share -0.02 (-0.03) EUR - Operative cash flow MEUR 0.7 (-0.3) CEO ILKKA HIIDENHEIMO The development of Stonesoft's product sales did not continue as expected during the second quarter of the year 2010. The net sales and operating result of the period were affected by the postponement of customers' large investment decisions while the economic uncertainty in the company's main market areas increased. In addition, a couple of significantly sized deliveries moved to the third and fourth quarters of the year. The company's sales project pipeline is strong, and it has developed positively during the whole first half of the year. We have continued our long-standing investments in significant customer accounts and business growth. The growth and improvement of the result will become visible during the second half of the year. NET SALES AND RESULT April-June 2010 (hereinafter 'reporting period') The Group's net sales in the reporting period were MEUR 5.1 (6.0). Decrease compared to the corresponding period in the previous year was MEUR -1.0, or -16%. The operating result (EBIT) was MEUR -1.2 (-0.6) and the result after taxes was MEUR -1.3 (-0.5). Product sales were MEUR 2.2 (3.4), down by -35% compared to the corresponding quarter in the previous year. The geographical distribution of net sales was as follows: Europe 67% (62%), Emerging Markets (Russia, North Africa and Middle East) 11% (22%), Americas (North and South America) 19% (13%) and APAC (Asia-Pacific) 3% (3%). January-June 2010 (hereinafter 'fiscal period') The Group's net sales in the fiscal period were MEUR 11.2 (11.1). Decline compared to the corresponding period in the previous year was MEUR 0.1, or 1%. The operating result (EBIT) was MEUR -1.4 (-1.7) and the result after taxes was MEUR -1.3 (-1.6). Product sales were MEUR 5.4 (5.7), down by -5% compared to the corresponding period in the previous year. The geographical distribution of net sales was as follows: Europe 62% (65%), Emerging Markets (Russia, North Africa and Middle East) 17% (16%), Americas (North and South America) 19% (16%) and APAC (Asia-Pacific) 2% (3%). FINANCE AND INVESTMENTS At the end of the fiscal period, the Group's total assets were MEUR 19.0 (14.5). The equity ratio was 60% (33%) and gearing (the ratio of net debt to shareholder's equity) -1.96 (-3.37). The strong change in the cash balance is due to 5 700 000 new shares subscribed in a directed share issue in March 2010. As a result of the share issue, shareholders' equity grew by MEUR 4.4. The Group's liquid cash funds at the end of the reporting period were MEUR 11.5 (6.7). The corporate had no interest bearing debts. Investments in tangible and intangible assets were MEUR 0.2 (0.2). DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS Main business events in the reporting period In April, Stonesoft shared five tactics organizations can use to protect themselves against security threats and attacks related to cloud services and to improve their IT strategy. Main business events after the reporting period In July, Stonesoft announced it expects net sales for the second quarter of 2010 to decline by compared to the corresponding period in the previous year and the operating result to be negative. In July, Stonesoft introduced the StoneGate 5.2 network security solution, comprising of the StoneGate Firewall/VPN, StoneGate IPS intrusion prevention system and StoneGate Management Center management tool. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Stonesoft continued its strong investments in R&D. Investments during the reporting period totaled MEUR 2.9 (2.7). This represented 25% (23%) of operating expenses. R&D employed 70 (65) persons at the end of the fiscal period. Personnel resources have grown in the R&D department in Poland. SHARE CAPITAL AND STOCK OPTION PROGRAMS At the end of the fiscal period, Stonesoft's share capital recorded in the Trade Register totaled EUR 1.147.929,64. The number of shares was 63.140.232. The share capital increased by EUR 1.875,00 by subscriptions through stock option programs. The new shares have been entered in the Finnish Trade Register on 3 May, 2010 and 28 May, 2010. The new shares were admitted for trading on Main market of NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd on 7 May, 2010 and 31 May, 2010 together with the existing shares of the company. The company gave no notices in change of ownership during the reporting period. Stock option programs The company has two valid stock option programs, Stock Option Program 2004-2010, the subscription price of which is EUR 0.56, and Stock Option Program 2008-2014, the subscription price of which is EUR 0.30. During the fiscal period 93 750 subscriptions were made on the basis of the stock option program 2004-2010, of which 60 000 subscriptions were made during the reporting period. During the fiscal period 43 750 subscriptions were made on the basis of the stock option program 2008-2014. All subscriptions were made during the reporting period. Shares have been registered in the Finnish Trade Register during the reporting period and admitted to public trading. Development of share prices and turnover In the beginning of the fiscal period the price of Stonesoft share was EUR 0.70 (0.32). At the end of the fiscal period the price was EUR 0.72 (0.40). The highest price was EUR 1.19 (0.50) and the lowest EUR 0.69 (0.31). During the fiscal period the total turnover of Stonesoft shares amounted to MEUR 17.0 (1.6). Based on the share price at the end of the fiscal period, Stonesoft's market value was MEUR 45.5 (22.9). ACQUISITIONS AND CHANGES IN GROUP STRUCTURE No acquisitions were made during the reporting period and there were no other changes in the group structure. PERSONNEL At the end of the reporting period, the Group's personnel totaled 192 (180). AUTHORIZATIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Annual General Meeting held on April 22, 2010 decided to grant the Board of Directors an authorization, according to which the Board of Directors may decide to issue new shares in one or several issues and to grant option and other special rights. The total number of shares or rights to the shares issued may be 11.450.000 at the maximum. Based on the authorization, the Board of Directors may decide to issue new shares for subscription according to the shareholders´ pre-emptive subscription rights or in deviation from the shareholders´ pre-emptive subscription right, or in a directed issue of option rights or other special rights in case the deviation is justified by a weighty financial reason for the company, such as financing of an acquisition, other arrangement concerning the business of the company or development of its capital structure, or incentive to the company's personnel. The company does not own its shares and the Board of Directors does not have an authorization to acquire its own shares. SHORT-TERM RISKS AND BUSINESS UNCERTAINTIES During the fiscal year 2010, Stonesoft's main risks and business uncertainties relate to the realization timetable of the sales projects and possible production disruption of our subcontractors and suppliers. The company's risk management and risk management principles are discussed more extensively at the company's website and in the Annual Report 2009. FUTURE OUTLOOK According to the research company Gartner, Inc. the enterprise network equipment market that declined by 19% during 2009, is estimated to recover to annual growth of 4.7% during 2010. Stonesoft's products protect large and critical network environments that require advanced network security. The company has launched security solutions that meet the capacity needs of 10 Gbps networks. Large enterprises are currently making a transition to 10 Gbps networks, which will fulfill their needs today and in the near future. Large network environments are under constant change pressures, because companies strive for increasingly efficient operations and at the same time need to adapt to rapidly changing competitive situations. This sets special demands to the flexibility and manageability of security solutions. Many traditional security companies and products are too static to adapt to these changes fast enough. Stonesoft has always stood out as a company and with its product through its flexibility and ability to quickly meet dynamic security challenges and its customers' changing needs. The strong growth of MSSP (Managed Security Service Provider)-, virtualization, SAAS (Software as a Service) and cloud services as well as the spreading of social media services have continued to create a need for ensuring network security and business continuity also in new environments. In addition, illicit acquisition of confidential data to obtain financial benefits has to a large extent surpassed non-professional operations. The management features of StoneGate, the scalability of the appliance based product family and the excellent suitability of the product for virtual environments offer an optimal system for these environments. As security threats in the public sector increase, a growing number of government organizations have started improving their protection against network attacks and cyber espionage. The amount of confidential material that is handled in the net such as patient data and juridical documents is constantly growing. In addition, various interest groups, political extremist groups and governmental intelligence agencies are searching for information more and more from the net. StoneGate products offer a comprehensive, centrally managed protection and are ideally suited for the needs of the public sector. Currently Stonesoft's network security solutions are used by more than 50 government departments at five continents around the world. The relative importance of the operationality and availability of data networks to business is continuously increasing. This had led to the growth of the demands to network security design and to the need to achieve a comprehensive overview of the state of the network and data communications. This strengthens Stonesoft's competitive position. We are specialized in delivering comprehensive network security solutions, which meet also the exceptionally high demands of critical network environments and enable increased efficiency and flexibility. Stonesoft will continue its decisive and persistent efforts to increase its net sales and operating result. The company has announced it expects its net sales to grow from the previous year's level and to make a positive result in 2010. Based on the current view, the company still estimates its net sales to grow, but reaching a positive result is uncertain due to increased investments in new business opportunities. With regard to the development of the turnover and the operating result, variation is expected between the quarters in comparison to the corresponding quarter during the previous year as well as to the previous quarter as a consequence of, among others, long sales cycles, a relatively big impact of individual deals, and the variation between the quarters in the previous year. Stonesoft Group Income Statement 4-6/2010 4-6/2009 1-6/2010 1-6/2009 1-12/2009 (1000 Euros) Continuing operations Net sales 5 060 6 039 11 216 11 122 23 597 Other operating income 219 341 460 505 969 Materials and services -610 -1 120 -1 445 -1 814 -3 539 Personnel expenses -3 538 -3 686 -7 340 -7 289 -14 004 Depreciation -108 -113 -215 -228 -454 Other operating expenses -2 264 -2 011 -4 112 -3 980 -7 616 Operating result -1 240 -550 -1 436 -1 683 -1 048 Financial income and expenses 21 45 172 150 316 Result before taxes -1 219 -505 -1 264 -1 533 -731 Taxes -44 -44 -73 -80 -240 Result for the accounting period -1 263 -549 -1 336 -1 613 -971 Other comprehensive income Exchange differences on translating foreign operations 37 -10 27 10 15 Total other comprehensive income 37 -10 27 10 15 Total comprehensive income -1 226 -559 -1 310 -1 603 -956 Basic earnings per share (EUR), continuing operations -0,02 -0,01 -0,02 -0,03 -0,02 Diluted earnings per share (EUR), continuing operations -0,02 -0,01 -0,02 -0,03 -0,02 Stonesoft Group Balance Sheet (1000 Euros) 30.6.2010 30.6.2009 31.12.2009 ASSETS Non-Current Assets Tangible assets 506 556 494 Intangible assets 116 174 176 Other investments 10 10 10 Total 632 740 680 Current assets Inventories 1 106 730 673 Trade and other receivables 5 699 6 313 8 383 Prepayments 101 44 67 Marketable securities 21 5 546 5 240 Cash and cash equivalents 11 487 1 156 970 Total 18 415 13 789 15 333 Total assets 19 047 14 529 16 013 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent company Share capital 1 148 1 146 1 146 Issue of shares 0 0 0 Share premium account 76 871 76 821 76 821 Conversion differences -910 -941 -936 Reserve for invested unrestricted equity fund 4 404 0 0 Retained earnings -75 654 -75 038 -74 346 Total 5 859 1 988 2 685 Long-term liabilities Prepayments *) 2 589 2 594 2 606 Total 2 589 2 594 2 606 Short-term liabilities Trade and other payables 3 692 3 699 3 943 Prepayments *) 6 758 5 997 6 660 Tax liability 91 125 81 Provisions 59 126 37 Short-term interest bearing liabilities 0 0 0 Total 10 599 9 946 10 722 Total liabilities 13 188 12 541 13 328 Total equity and liabilities 19 047 14 529 16 013 *) Prepayments contain customers advance payment of support and maintenance contracts 9 346 8 591 9 267 Stonesoft Group Statement of changes in equity (1000 Euros) Reserve Issue for invested Share of Share Conversion unrestricted Retained capital shares premium differences equity fund earnings Total Shareholders' equity at 1.1.2009 1 146 0 76 821 -951 0 -73 473 3 543 Comprehensive -1 income 10 -1 613 603 Directed share issue 0 0 Transaction costs from equity 0 0 0 Stock options exercised 0 0 0 0 0 Stock option expenses 48 48 Shareholders' equity at 30.6.2009 1 146 0 76 821 -941 0 -75 038 1 988 Reserve Issue for invested Share of Share Conversion unrestricted Retained capital shares premium differences equity fund earnings Total Shareholders' equity at 1.1.2010 1 146 0 76 821 -936 0 -74 346 2 685 Comprehensive -1 income 27 -1 336 310 Directed share issue 4 560 4 560 Transaction costs from equity 0 -170 -170 Stock options exercised 2 0 51 13 66 Stock option expenses 28 28 Shareholders' equity at 30.6.2010 1 148 0 76 871 -910 4 404 -75 654 5 859 Stonesoft Group Cash flow statement (1000 Euros) 1.1.-30.6.2010 1.1.-30.6.2009 1.1.-31.12.2009 Cash flow from operating activities Operating Result -1 436 -1 683 -1 048 Adjustments Non-cash transactions -104 -52 644 Financial expenses -5 -67 -129 Financial incomes 282 165 336 Change in net working capital 2 423 1 459 -226 Taxes paid -73 -65 -210 Total cash flow from operating activities 1 088 -243 -632 Cash flow from investing activities Investments in tangible assets -199 -67 -202 Investments in intangible assets 32 -95 -126 Investments in other shares 0 0 0 Total cash flow investing activities -166 -162 -328 Cash flow from financing activities Proceeds from issue of share capital 4 391 0 0 Stock options exercised 65 0 0 Payments of financial leasing liabilities 0 -2 -2 Total cash flow from financing activities 4 456 -2 -2 Change in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 6 210 7 048 7 048 Conversion differences 70 10 15 Changes in the market value of investments -148 52 109 Total cash and cash equivalents at end of period *) 11 509 6 702 6 210 *) Total cash and cash equivalents at end of the period contains pledged securities 498 316 452 Stonesoft Group Geographical segments 1.1.-30.6.2010 1.1.-30.6.2009 1.1.-31.12.2009 (1000 Euros) Net sales Europe 6 996 7 164 15 182 Emerging Markets 1 849 1 814 3 162 Americas 2 103 1 817 4 605 APAC 268 327 648 Total net sales 11 216 11 122 23 597 Operating profit Europe -535 -520 546 Emerging Market 35 -102 -327 Americas -799 -986 -1 180 APAC -137 -74 -87 Total operating profit -1 436 -1 683 -1 048 Stonesoft Group Contingent liabilities 1.1.-30.6.2010 1.1.-30.6.2009 1.1.-31.12.2009 (1000 Euros) Contingent off-balance sheet Non-cancellable other leases 2 245 2 926 2 541 Contingent liabilities for the Company 66 63 117 Stonesoft Group Quarterly development Q2 / Q1 / Q4 / Q3 / Q2 / Q1 / (Euro Millions) 2010 2010 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 Software 0,3 0,3 0,6 0,4 0,3 0,4 1,6 Security appliances 1,9 2,9 3,1 2,9 3,1 2,0 11,0 Services 2,8 2,9 2,8 2,7 2,7 2,6 10,9 Other products 0,1 0,1 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,1 0,1 Net sales continuing operations 5,1 6,2 6,5 6,0 6,0 5,1 23,6 Change-% from previous year -16 21 -6 2 -5 -3 -3 Sales margin 4,4 5,3 5,7 5,1 4,9 4,4 20,1 Sales margin % 88 86 87 85 81 86 85 Operative expenses 5,9 5,7 5,8 4,7 5,8 5,7 22,0 Operating profit (EBITA) -1,2 -0,2 0,1 0,5 -0,6 -1,1 -1,0 % of net sales -25 -3 1 9 -9 -22 -4 Result before taxes -1,2 0,0 0,1 0,7 -0,5 -1,0 -0,7 % of net sales -24 -1 2 11 -8 -20 -3 Stonesoft Group Key ratios 1.1.-30.6.2010 1.1.-30.6.2009 1.1.-31.12.2009 (1000 Euros) Net sales, continuing operations 11 216 11 122 23 597 Net sales change-% 1 -4 -3 Operating result, continuing operations -1 436 -1 683 -1 048 % of net sales -13 -15 -4 Operating result before taxes -1 264 -1 533 -731 % of net sales -11 -14 -3,10 ROE - %, annualized, continuing operations -63 -117 -31 ROI - %, annualized -58 -99 -19 Equity ratio-% 60 33 40 Net gearing -1,96 -3,37 -2,31 Total Assets 19 047 14 529 16 013 Capital expenditure 166 162 328 Capital disposals 0 20 19 R&D costs 2 879 2 657 4 918 % of net sales 26 24 21 Number of employees (weighted average) 185 183 178 Number of employees (end of the period) 192 176 174 Share Specific Ratios Earnings per share, continuing operations -0,02 -0,03 -0,02 Equity per share 0,09 0,03 0,05 Dividend 0,00 0,00 0,00 Dividend per share (EUR) 0,00 0,00 0,00 Dividend / Profit-% 0 0 0 Calculation of indicators Return on equity (ROE) % = (Profit before taxes - income taxes) x 100 / Shareholders' equity + minority interest (average) (Profit before extraordinary items+interest Return on invested capital (ROI)% = and other financial expenses) x100 / Balance sheet total - non-interest bearing debt (average) Equity ratio % = (Equity + minority interest) x 100 / Balance sheet total - advances received Interest bearing net debt - cash in hand and Net gearing = on deposit - marketable securities / Equity + minority interest Profit before taxes - minority interest - Earnings per share (EPS) = income taxes / Average number of shares adjusted for dilutive effect of options Equity per share = Equity / Number of shares at end of period ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES This Interim Report Release has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 standard. The presented figures are unaudited. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This report contains statements concerning, among other things, Stonesoft's financial condition and the results of operations that are forward-looking in nature. Such statements are not historical facts, but rather represent Stonesoft's future expectations. The company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions. However, these forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those anticipated in the statements. These risks and uncertainties may include, among other things, (1) changes in our market position or in the Firewall/VPN and Intrusion detection and protection market in general; (2) the effects of competition; (3) the success, financial condition, and performance of our collaboration partners, suppliers and customers;(4) our ability to source quality components without interruption and at acceptable prices;(5) our ability to recruit, retain and develop appropriately skilled employees;(6) exchange rate fluctuations, including, in particular, fluctuations between the Euro, which is our reporting currency, and the US dollar;(7) other factors related to sale of products, economic situation, business, competition or legislation affecting the business of Stonesoft or the industry in general and (8) our ability to control the variety of factors affecting our ability to reach our targets and give accurate forecasts. PRESS CONFERENCE A press conference for analysts and investors will be held on 13 August, 2010 at 10.30 am at the Stonesoft headquarters, street address Itälahdenkatu 22 A, 00210 Helsinki. For additional information, please contact: Ilkka Hiidenheimo, CEO, Stonesoft Corporation Tel. +358 9 476 711 E-mail: ilkka.hiidenheimo@stonesoft.com Mikael Nyberg, CFO, Stonesoft Corporation Tel. +358 9 476 711 E-mail: mikael.nyberg@stonesoft.com Stonesoft Corporation Ilkka Hiidenheimo CEO This stock exchange release and the presentation material related to this report are also available at the Stonesoft web site www.stonesoft.com. Distribution: NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd www.stonesoft.com [HUG#1437810] |
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