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2009-10-23 08:15:00 CEST 2009-10-23 08:16:55 CEST REGULATED INFORMATION Stonesoft - Interim report (Q1 and Q3)STONESOFT CORPORATION'S INTERIM REPORT FOR JANUARY-SEPTEMBER 2009Stonesoft Corporation Stock Exchange Release October 23, 2009 at 9:15 a.m. STONESOFT CORPORATION'S INTERIM REPORT FOR JANUARY-SEPTEMBER 2009 POSITIVE OPERATING RESULT IN THE THIRD QUARTER The operating result (EBIT) of Stonesoft Corporation was 0.5 million positive during the third quarter whereas it was 0.5 million negative during the corresponding period in the previous year. Also the net sales of the company increased slightly compared to the corresponding period in the previous year and was EUR 6.0 (5.9) million. The development of the net sales met the expectations of the company. The operating profit was better than expected mainly in consequence of the structure of the sales materialized at the end of the period and its impacts to the company's cost structure and gross margin. Summary The comparable figures from the corresponding period in the previous year are in brackets and refer to the figures of continuing operations. July-September 2009 - Net sales EUR 6.0 (5.9) million, growth 2% - Product sales EUR 3.2 (3.3) million, decrease -3% - Operating result EUR 0.5 (-0.5) million - Operating result as percentage of net sales 9% (-9%) - Earnings per share EUR 0.01 (-0.01) - Cash flow EUR -1.2 (-0.6) million - Interest bearing funds exceeded interest bearing debts by EUR 5.5 (7.3) million. The group did not have interest bearing debts. January-September 2009 - Net sales EUR 17.1 (17.5) million, decrease -2% - Product sales EUR 9.0 (10.6) million, decrease -15% - The operating result EUR -1.1 (-2.1) million - The operating result as percentage of net sales -7% (-12%) - Cash flow EUR -1.5 (-1.7) million. The last part of the selling price of Embe Systems Oy, EUR 0.8 million has been removed from the total cash flow of the previous year. Product sales has previously been referred to as "Stonesoft's core business, the sales of the StoneGate product family". The term has been changed because currently the product sales comprises in practice solely of StoneGate sales. CEO Ilkka Hiidenheimo Our longstanding efforts to develop the business of the company and to improve the efficiency of sales and cost management brought visible results during the third quarter of the year. The operating profit (EBIT) of the company was clearly positive during the third quarter, or approximately EUR 0.5 (-0.5) million. Also the net sales of the company increased slightly compared to the corresponding period in the previous year. I am particularly proud of the fact that despite the difficult market situation we were able to grow our sales and thus also our market share. Thanks to our employees' strong commitment and contribution we also managed to significantly improve the profitability of the company. In our main market area, Europe, the product sales stayed on the same level as during the previous quarters. Our sales in America developed more positively than expected, but the sales in Russia did not meet our expectations during this quarter. The success is based on the extremely competitive product offering that has been brought by our strong product development. The performance of our newest StoneGate products meets the demands of the high capacity networks of enterprises and telecom operators today and in the near future. We have proven our ability to deliver comprehensive network solutions, which meet the exceptionally high demands of critical network environments and enable increased efficiency and flexibility. NET SALES AND RESULT July-September 2009 (hereinafter 'reporting period') The group's net sales in the reporting period were EUR 6.0 (5.9) million. The growth compared to the corresponding period in the previous year was EUR 0.1 (1.8) million, or 2%. The operating result (EBIT) was EUR 0.5 (-0.5) million and the result after taxes was EUR 0.6 (-0.5) million. The product sales, which consists practically of the sales of the StoneGate product family, were EUR 3.2 (3.3) million, a decrease of -3% compared to the corresponding period in the previous year. The StoneGate product family comprises of a firewall, VPN, SSL VPN and IPS (Intrusion detection and Prevention System) solutions. The geographical distribution of net sales was as follows: Europe 60% (62%), Emerging Markets (Russia, North Africa and Middle East), 13% (17%) Americas (North and South America) 24% (15%) and APAC (Asia-Pacific) 3% (6%). January-September 2009 (hereinafter 'fiscal period') The group's net sales in the fiscal period were EUR 17.1 (17.5) million. The decrease compared with the previous year's corresponding period was EUR -0.4 million, or -2%. The operating result (EBIT) was EUR -1.1 (-2.1) million and the loss after taxes was EUR -1.0 (-1.9) million. The product sales were EUR 9.0 (10.6) million, a decrease of -15% compared to the corresponding period in the previous year. The geographical distribution of net sales was as follows: Europe 63% (61%), Emerging Markets (Russia, North Africa and Middle East)15% (16%), Americas (North and South America) 19% (19%) and APAC (Asia-Pacific) 3% (4%). Finance and investments At the end of the fiscal period, the group's total assets were EUR 14.1 (15.2) million. The equity ratio was 45% (46%) and gearing (the ratio of net debt to shareholder's equity) -2.08 (-1.95). Consolidated liquid assets of the group at the end of the fiscal period totaled EUR 5.5 (7.3) million. Investments in tangible and intangible assets were EUR 0.3 (0.4) million. In order to strengthen the company's capital structure and to ensure the continuance of the positive development in the future in line with the company's strategy and growth plan, the main shareholders of the company have confirmed to the Annual General Meeting held on March 26, 2009 their readiness to invest at least three (3) million Euros in the company in form of convertible bond or directed issuance of shares. The commitment is in force until the end of the AGM in 2010. The company has not executed the convertible bond arrangement or directed issuance of shares. DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS Main business events in the reporting period - In July, Stonesoft introduced the new StoneGate FW-5105 firewall/VPN and StoneGate IPS-6105 intrusion prevention system appliances designed for most demanding high capacity environments. The new firewall offers up to 25 Gbit/s and the IPS appliance up to 10 Gbit/s performance. - In August, Stonesoft introduced the new StoneGate SSL-1030 appliance that has been designed to meet the needs of small and medium-sized organizations. The solution is also a valuable tool for MSSPs (Managed Security Service Providers), offering them a straightforward, simple way to fulfill the security and mobility requirements of their customers. - In September, the US based Info Security Products Guide, industry's leading publication on security-related products and technologies named Stonesoft a winner of the 2009 Best Deployment Scenario Awards in the Firewall Solution category. - In September, Stonesoft announced that its StoneGate VPN Client has passed the "Compatible with Windows 7" testing requirements for compatibility. MAJOR EVENTS AFTER THE FISCAL PERIOD In October, Stonesoft published advance information on the operating result of the third quarter, according to which the operating profit (EBIT) of the company was clearly positive during the third quarter, or approximately EUR 0,5 (-0.5) million. According to the advance information also the net sales of the company increased slightly compared to the corresponding period in the previous year. REVIEW OF MAJOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES Stonesoft continued its strong investments in R&D. The R&D investments during the fiscal period totaled EUR 3.6 (3.8) million, which represented 22% (22%) of operating expenses. R&D employed 62 (67) persons at the end of the reporting period. SHARE CAPITAL AND STOCK OPTION PROGRAMS At the end of the fiscal period, Stonesoft's share capital recorded in the Trade Register totaled EUR 1 146 054.64. The number of shares was 57 302 732. The share capital remained unchanged. Stock option programs The company has two valid stock option programs, the Stock Option Program 2004-2010, the subscription price of which is EUR 0.56, and the Stock Option Program 2008-2014, the subscription price of which is EUR 0.30. During the fiscal period no subscriptions were made on the basis of the stock option programs for the key personnel of the company. DEVELOPMENT OF SHARE PRICES AND TURNOVER In the beginning of the fiscal period the price of Stonesoft's share was EUR 0.32 (0.29). At the end of the fiscal period the price was EUR 0.46 (0.38). The highest price was EUR 0.52 (0.50) and the lowest EUR 0.31 (0.24). The share price divided by earnings per share (P/E) at the end of the fiscal period was -27.2 (-10.7). During the fiscal period the total turnover of Stonesoft shares amounted to EUR 2.4 (4.0) million and 6.0 (11.8) million shares, which is 10.5 (20.5) % of the total amount of the shares. Based on the share price at the end of the fiscal period, Stonesoft's market value was EUR 26.4 (21.8) million. NOTICES IN CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP During the fiscal period, the company gave no notices of changes in ownership. ACQUISITIONS AND CHANGES IN GROUP STRUCTURE No acquisitions were made and no other changes in the group structure were implemented during the reporting period. PERSONNEL At the end of the fiscal period, the group's personnel totaled 173 (188). AUTHORIZATIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Annual General Meeting held on March 26, 2009 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 issue may be directed in whole or in part to the main shareholders of the company Ilkka Hiidenheimo and Hannu Turunen, who have confirmed still to be ready to invest at least three (3) million Euros in the company in form of convertible bond or directed issuance of shares in order to strengthen the company's capital structure with an additional cash reserve and to ensure the continuance of the positive development in the future in line with the company's strategy and growth plan. The commitment given by the main shareholders is in force until the end of the AGM in 2010. The Board of Directors was authorized to decide on other terms and conditions related to the share issues and to the issuance of option or other special rights. The authorization is in force until the end of the 2010 AGM. The Board of Directors has not used the granted authorization. The company does not own its shares and the Board of Directors do not have an authorization to acquire its own shares. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Stonesoft Corporation complies with the Corporate Governance Recommendations for listed companies issued by the Confederation of Finnish Industries EK, the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd and the Central Chamber of Commerce in October 2008, as described on the web pages of the company.RISKS AND BUSINESS UNCERTAINTIES IN THE NEAR FUTURE In the current fiscal period, Stonesoft's main risks and business uncertainties relate to the realization timetable of the sales projects and possible productions disruption of our subcontractors and suppliers. In addition to these factors, the general economical uncertainty that has previously grown strongly seems to be diminishing. With regard to the development of the turnover and the operating result, there is significant variation 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's risk management as well as internal control and internal audit are described in the company's Annual Report of 2008 and in the company's web site in the Corporate Governance section. FUTURE OUTLOOK Companies will continue to network with their partners and subcontractors, and this development will create even higher requirements for network security and availability. At the same time, the demand for outsourcing solutions and services will grow. Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) have a growing need to provide their customers with the possibility to track the status of their network security while maintaining an overview of their own data network. According to the company's view combining security and high availability, which is the cornerstone of StoneGate product design, will prove its strength even better in this development. The convergence of voice, video and data on IP-based networks will create more demand for capacity and drive the adoption of 10 Gbps networks. The growing demand for added bandwidth together with new protocols in the IP networks is expected to increase the general demand for better reporting, monitoring and analysis tools. This development will support Stonesoft in achieving its year 2009 growth plan, since these are the cornerstones in StoneGate Management Center's functionality. The strong growth of virtualization has created a demand for ensuring network security and business continuity also in virtual environments. StoneGate products are better suited for virtual environments than the competitors' products because they are based on software solutions. As security threats in the public sector increase, growing number of government organizations have started improving their protection against network attacks and for example cyber espionage. StoneGate products offer comprehensive, centrally managed protection and suit well to the needs of the public sector. While the global financial uncertainty continues, companies need to pay attention to the cost efficiency of their operations. This will further strengthen the competitiveness of the StoneGate solutions and emphasize the possibilities the solutions offer for generating considerable cost savings in relation to infrastructure, communications and operating costs. Based on the existing sales pipeline and the already realized operating result and net sales, the company expects the annual operating result (EBIT) to be better than in the previous year (EUR -2.3 million) and the annual net sales to remain at the previous year's level. The net sales are expected to be EUR 24.3 million, +/- EUR 1.5 million. Stonesoft Group Income Statement 7-9/2009 7-9/2008 1-9/2009 1-9/2008 1-12/2008 (1000 Euro) Continuing operations Net sales 5 965 5 861 17 087 17 491 24 427 Other operating income 188 299 694 871 1 275 Materials and services -872 -792 -2 686 -2 686 -3 547 Personnel expenses -3 055 -3 511 -10 344 -10 797 -14 796 Depreciation -113 -135 -341 -364 -483 Other operating expenses -1 568 -2 234 -5 548 -6 622 -9 161 Operating result 546 -511 -1 137 -2 108 -2 286 Financial income and expenses 131 97 280 216 276 Result before taxes 677 -415 -857 -1 892 -2 010 Taxes -36 -51 -116 -150 -219 Result from continuing operations 640 -466 -973 -2 042 -2 229 Result from discontinued operations 0 0 0 186 186 Result for the accounting period 640 -466 -973 -1 856 -2 043 Other comprehensive income Exchange differences on translating foreign operations -3 35 7 -23 -30 Total other comprehensive income -3 35 7 -23 -30 Total comprehensive income 637 -431 -966 -1 879 -2 068 Basic earnings per share (EUR), continuing operations 0,01 -0,01 -0,02 -0,04 -0,04 Diluted earnings per share (EUR), continuing operations 0,01 -0,01 -0,02 -0,04 -0,04 Basic earnings per share (EUR), discontinued operations 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 Diluted earnings per share (EUR), discontinued operations 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 Stonesoft Group Balance Sheet (1000 Euro) 30.9.2009 30.9.2008 31.12.2008 ASSETS Non-Current Assets Tangible assets 552 724 692 Intangible assets 162 114 104 Other investments 10 10 10 Deferred tax assets 0 0 0 Total 725 848 806 Current assets Inventories 541 852 911 Trade and other receivables 7 249 6 115 7 371 Prepayments 64 110 19 Marketable securities 4 742 6 543 6 310 Cash and cash equivalents 779 711 738 Total 13 376 14 331 15 348 Total assets 14 100 15 179 16 154 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent company Share capital 1 146 1 146 1 146 Share premium account 76 821 76 821 76 821 Conversion differences -945 -950 -951 Retained earnings -74 372 -73 295 -73 473 Total 2 650 3 722 3 543 Long-term liabilities Provisions 0 36 26 Other long-term liabilities (* 2 626 2 160 2 336 Total 2 626 2 196 2 363 Short-term liabilities Trade and other payables (* 8 634 9 090 9 991 Tax liability 80 39 41 Provisions 110 127 214 Short-term interest bearing liabilities 0 5 2 Total 8 824 9 261 10 248 Total liabilities 11 450 11 457 12 611 Total equity and liabilities 14 100 15 179 16 154 *) Other liabilities include customers' pre-paid maintenance agreements periodicity 8 187 7 097 8 372 Stonesoft Group Statement of changes in equity (1000 Euro) Share Share Conversion Retained capital premium differences earnings Total Shareholders' equity at 1.1.2008 1 146 76 821 -927 -71 461 5 579 Comprehensive income -23 -1 856 -1 879 Stock options 23 23 At the closing on 31.12.2008 transferred stock option expenses accumulated retained earnings Shareholders' equity at 30.6.2008 -23 23 0 1 146 76 821 -950 -73 295 3 722 Share Share Conversion Retained capital premium differences earnings Total Shareholders' equity at 1.1.2009 1 146 76 821 -951 -73 473 3 543 Comprehensive income 7 -973 -966 Stock options 73 73 Shareholders' equity at 30.6.2009 1 146 76 821 -945 -74 372 2 650 Stonesoft Group Cash flow statement (1000 Euro) 1.1.-30.9.2009 1.1.-30.9.2008 1.1.-31.12.2008 Cash flow from operating activities Operating Result -1 137 -2 108 -2 286 Adjustments Non-cash transactions -7 134 319 Financial expenses -94 -43 -93 Financial incomes 248 259 375 Change in net working capital -307 639 614 Taxes paid -101 -149 -218 Total cash flow from operating activities -1 398 -1 268 -1 288 Cash flow from investing activities Investments in tangible assets -163 -345 -422 Investments in intangible assets -97 -66 -66 Investments in affiliated company 0 0 0 Investments in other shares 0 -10 -10 Net cash flow investing activities continuing operations -259 -421 -498 Net cash flow investing activities discontinued operations 0 761 761 Total cash flow investing activities -259 340 263 Cash flow from financing activities Payments of financial leasing liabilities -2 -69 -72 Total cash flow from financing activities -2 -69 -72 Change in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 7 048 8 210 8 210 Conversion differences 7 -23 -30 Changes in the market value of investments 126 64 -34 Total cash and cash equivalents at end of period *) 5 521 7 254 7 048 *) Total cash and cash equivalents at end of the period contains pledged securities 316 282 315 Stonesoft Group Geographical segments 1.1.-30.9.2009 1.1.-30.9.2008 1.1.-31.12.2008 (1000 Euro) Net sales Europe 10 737 10 593 14 740 Emerging Market 2 589 2 864 4 123 Americas 3 275 3 262 4 495 APAC 487 772 1 069 Total net sales 17 087 17 491 24 427 Operating profit Europe 40 -1 025 -1 061 Emerging Market -10 78 338 Americas -1 074 -1 097 -1 532 APAC -93 -63 -31 Total operating profit -1 137 -2 108 -2 286 Stonesoft Group Contingent liabilities 1.1.-30.9.2009 1.1.-30.9.2008 1.1.-31.12.2008 (1000 Euro) Contingent off-balance sheet Non-cancelable other leases Contingent liabilities for the Company 2 683 3 711 3 377 27 27 63 Stonesoft Group Related party information 1.1.-30.9.2009 1.1.-30.9.2008 1.1.-30.9.2008 (1000 Euro) Consultation fees paid to the Board of Directors 0 0 0 Stonesoft Group Quarterly development Q3 / Q2 / Q1 / Q4 / Q3 / Q2 / Q1 / (Euro Millions) 2009 2009 2009 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 Software 0,4 0,3 0,4 1,0 0,5 0,7 0,4 2,6 Security appliances 2,9 3,1 2,0 3,4 2,8 3,4 2,8 12,3 Services 2,7 2,7 2,6 2,6 2,4 2,3 2,2 9,5 Other products 0,0 0,0 0,1 0,0 0,1 0,0 -0,1 0,1 Net sales continuing operations 6,0 6,0 5,1 6,9 5,9 6,4 5,3 24,4 Change-% from previous year 2 -5 -3 19 45 32 22 28 Sales margin 5,1 4,9 4,4 6,1 5,1 5,4 4,3 20,9 Sales margin % 85 81 86 88 86 85 82 85 Operative expenses 4,7 5,8 5,7 6,6 5,9 6,0 5,8 24,4 Operating profit (EBITA) 0,5 -0,6 -1,1 -0,2 -0,5 -0,4 -1,2 -2,3 % of net sales 9 -9 -22 -3 -9 -6 -24 -9 Result before taxes 0,7 -0,5 -1,0 -0,1 -0,4 -0,3 -1,2 -2,0 % of net sales 11 -8 -20 -2 -7 -4 -23 -8 Stonesoft Group Key ratios 1.1.-30.9.2009 1.1.-30.9.2008 1.1.-31.12.2008 (1000 Euro) Net sales, continuing operations 17 087 17 491 24 427 Net sales change-% -2 32 28 Operating result, continuing operations -1 137 -2 108 -2 286 % of net sales -7 -12 -9 Operating result before taxes -857 -1 892 -2 010 % of net sales -5 -11 -8 ROE - %, annualized, continuing operations -42 -59 -49 ROI - %, annualized -31 -51 -40 Equity ratio-% 45 46 46 Net gearing -2,08 -1,95 -1,99 Total Assets 14 100 15 179 16 154 Capital expenditure 259 411 488 Capital disposals 20 0 0 R&D costs 3 614 3 849 5 230 % of net sales 21 22 21 Number of employees (weighted average) 180 182 183 Number of employees (end of the period 173 188 185 Share Specific Ratios Earnings per share, continuing operations -0,02 -0,04 -0,04 Earnings per share, discontinued operations 0,00 0,00 0,00 Equity per share 0,05 0,06 0,06 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 (Profit before taxes - income taxes) (ROE) % = x 100 / Shareholders' equity + minority interest (average) Return on invested (Profit before extraordinary items+interest and capital (ROI)% = 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 on Net gearing = deposit - marketable securities / Equity + minority interest Earning per share Profit before taxes - minority interest (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 is prepared in accordance with IAS 34 standard. Stonesoft Group has changed its bookkeeping practice regarding consulting fees for consults working full-time for Stonesoft sales and presales functions starting from January 1, 2008. According to the new practice these fees are included in the other operating expenses. The figures of the previous year have been adjusted to be comparable with the new bookkeeping practice. In all other aspects the Group has adapted the same accounting principles and reporting standards as in the Financial Statement for 2007. 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. The presented figures are unaudited. PRESS CONFERENCE A press conference for analysts and investors will be held on October 23, 2009 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 release and the presentation material related to this report are also available on Stonesoft's web site at www.stonesoft.com. Distribution: NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd www.stonesoft.com |
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