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Exel Composites Oyj - Interim report (Q1 and Q3)

Exel Composites Plc’s Interim Report for January 1 – September 30, 2015


EXEL COMPOSITES PLC     INTERIM REPORT                 23.10.2015 at 9.00 a.m. 
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Exel Composites Plc's Interim Report for January 1 - September 30, 2015


Q3 2015 in brief
- Net sales were 18.0 MEUR (Q3/2014: 19.0 MEUR)
-Operating profit was 0.5 MEUR (1.9 MEUR including an impairment of -0.5 MEUR),
and was 2.6 (9.9) per cent of net sales 
-Net cash flow from operating activities was positive at +0.5 (+3.8) MEUR
-Fully diluted earnings per share were 0.01 (0.07) EUR

January - September 2015 in brief
-Net sales were 60.9 MEUR, up by 4.6 per cent on the previous year (1-9/2014:
58.2 MEUR) 
-Operating profit was 3.8 MEUR including -0.3 MEUR non-recurring items (6.8
MEUR including an impairment of -0.5 MEUR), and was 6.3 (11.7) per cent of net
sales 
-Net cash flow from operating activities was positive at +2.9 (+6.9) MEUR
-Fully diluted earnings per share were 0.20 (0.36) EUR


Outlook for full year 2015
The market has remained stable and we can see positive signs in the Company's
key market segments. However, uncertainties relating to general growth
prospects in the economy continue. The Company implements its new strategy by
reinforcing the organization, especially in sales resources, product
development and operations development, and by increasing its capacity. These
efforts are expected to reduce the 2015 operating profit margin compared to
2014, but will position the Company better for long-term profitable growth. 
President and CEO Riku Kytömäki:
Exel Composites' operating profit decreased to EUR 0.5 (1.9) million in the
third quarter of 2015. Profitability was impacted by higher operating costs
mainly attributable to the additional resources required to implement the
long-term growth strategy. The Company has continued the screening process of
potential acquisition targets. We have continued the implementation of the new
group-wide ERP-system, which is expected to be rolled out to all business units
during 2016. 

We recorded delays in orders from some key customers in the second quarter and
this continued also in the third quarter. New customer acquisitions partly
mitigated the weak sales development of some key customers. Consequently,
profitability in the third quarter was affected by lower sales volumes than in
the corresponding period last year.The Company has taken further actions to
control costs and to drive sales. Myself, management and the entire
organization are taking extra efforts to accelerate the generation of new
orders. The long-term market fundamentals remain attractive as customers are
considering replacing existing materials with composites. This transition will
position Exel Composites for long-term profitable growth. 



CONSOLIDATED KEY FIGURES, EUR million

                       1.7. -  1.7. -  Change,  1.1. -  1.1.-30.  Change  1.1. -
                        30.9.   30.9.        %   30.9.        9.       %  31.12.
                         2015    2014             2015      2014            2014
Net sales                18.0    19.0     -5.0    60.9      58.2     4.6    79.3
Operating profit          0.5     1.9    -75.1     3.8       6.8   -44.2     8.9
% of net sales            2.6     9.9              6.3      11.7            11.2
Profit for the period     0.1     0.9    -91.2     2.4       4.2   -42.5     5.7
Shareholders' equity     29.9    28.6      4.7    29.9      28.6     4.7    29.7
Net interest-bearing     -0.4    -1.0     65.0    -0.4      -1.0    65.0    -2.6
 liabilities                                                                    
Capital employed         38.0    38.4     -0.9    38.0      38.4    -0.9    35.3
Return on equity, %       1.0    12.8             10.9      22.0            21.7
Return on capital         4.8    19.5             13.8      24.7            25.2
 employed, %                                                                    
Equity ratio, %          56.2    53.1             56.2      53.1            56.9
Net gearing, %           -1.2    -3.5             -1.2      -3.5            -8.7
Earnings per share,      0.01    0.07             0.20      0.36            0.48
 EUR                                                                            
Earnings per share,      0.01    0.07             0.20      0.36            0.48
 diluted, EUR                                                                   
Equity per share, EUR    2.51    2.40             2.51      2.40            2.50



Order intake and order backlog July - September 2015
Order intake in the third quarter of 2015 decreased to EUR 18.7 (20.8) from the
corresponding period in 2014. The Group's order backlog on 30 September 2015
was EUR 14.3 (15.7) million. 

Sales review July - September 2015
Group net sales decreased by 5.0 per cent to EUR 18.0 (19.0) million compared
to the corresponding period in 2014. 

Net sales decreased in the largest region, Europe, by 10.3 per cent compared to
the corresponding period in 2014. Net sales in the APAC region increased by
28.6 per cent. Net sales in the region Rest of the world decreased by 16.7 per
cent compared to the corresponding period in 2014. 

Net sales of Industrial applications decreased by 9.2 per cent to EUR 9.8
million from EUR 10.8 million in the corresponding period in 2014. Net sales of
Construction and Infrastructure applications were up by 6.3 per cent to EUR 4.7
(4.3) million compared to the corresponding period in 2014. Net sales of Other
applications decreased by 6.0 per cent to EUR 3.6 (3.9) million compared to the
corresponding period in 2014. 

Order intake January - September 2015
Order intake decreased by 1.6 per cent to EUR 62.9 (63.9) million compared to
the corresponding period in 2014. 

Sales review January - September 2015
Group net sales increased by 4.6 per cent from the corresponding period in 2014
from EUR 58.2 million to EUR 60.9 million. 

Net sales increased in Europe and APAC and decreased in the region Rest of the
world in January - September 2015. In the largest region, Europe, net sales
increased by 1.9 per cent compared to the corresponding period in 2014. Net
sales in the APAC region increased by 32.1 per cent and in the region Rest of
the world net sales decreased by 36.4 per cent compared to the corresponding
period in 2014. 

Net sales of Industrial applications increased by 7.2 per cent to EUR 36.2
million from EUR 33.8 million in the corresponding period in 2014. Net sales of
Construction and Infrastructure applications were up by 8.1 per cent to EUR
13.9 (12.8) million compared to the corresponding period in 2014. Net sales of
Other applications decreased by 6.9 per cent to EUR 10.8 (11.6) million
compared to the corresponding period in 2014. 


Net sales by Region

MEUR             1.7.       1.7.  Change       1.1.       1.1.   Change,  1.1. -
               -30.9.     -30.9.     , %     -30.9.     -30.9.         %  31.12.
                 2015       2014               2015       2014              2014
Europe           14.0       15.6   -10.3       48.8       47.9       1.9    64.6
APAC              3.6        2.8    28.6       10.7        8.1      32.1    11.8
Rest of           0.5        0.6   -16.7        1.4        2.2     -36.4     2.9
 world                                                                          
Total            18.0       19.0    -5.0       60.9       58.2       4.6    79.3

Net sales by Customer Industry

MEUR                   1.7.      1.7.  Change     1.1.      1.1.  Change  1.1. -
                     -30.9.    -30.9.     , %   -30.9.    -30.9.     , %  31.12.
                       2015      2014             2015      2014            2014
Construction and        4.7       4.3     6.3     13.9      12.8     8.1    17.4
 infrastructure                                                                 
Industrial              9.8      10.8    -9.2     36.2      33.8     7.2    47.5
 applications                                                                   
Other                   3.6       3.9    -6.0     10.8      11.6    -6.9    14.3
 applications                                                                   
Total                  18.0      19.0    -5.0     60.9      58.2     4.6    79.3


Financial performance

July - September 2015
The Group's operating profit decreased to EUR 0.5 million (EUR 1.9 million
after impairment of EUR -0.5 million) and was 2.6 (9.9) per cent of net sales.
Profitability was impacted by higher operational costs due to increased
resources relating to the implementation of the long-term growth strategy.
Profitability was also affected by lower than expected volumes resulting from
delayed orders from some customers. 

January - September 2015
The Group's operating profit in January - September 2015 decreased to EUR 3.8
million including EUR -0.3 million non-recurring items (EUR 6.8 million after
impairment of EUR -0.5 million) and was 6.3 (11.7) per cent of net sales.
Non-recurring items amounting to EUR -0.3 million relate to M&A screening
costs. 

The profitability of the Australian unit has improved compared to the
corresponding period last year, but is not yet at a satisfactory level.
Corrective actions are ongoing. The focus is on generating more sales. 

The Group's net financial items during the period under review were EUR -0.3
(-0.4) million. The Group's profit before taxes was EUR 3.5 (6.5) million and
profit after taxes EUR 2.4 (4.2) million. 

Financial position
Net cash flow from operating activities in January - September 2015 was
positive at EUR +2.9 (+6.9) million. Cash flow before financing, but after
capital expenditure, amounted to EUR 0.1 (4.4) million. The capital expenditure
on fixed assets amounted to EUR 2.8 (2.4) million. Capital expenditure was
financed with cash flow from business operations. At the end of the period
under review, the Group's liquid assets stood at EUR 8.5 (10.8) million. 

The Group's consolidated total assets at the end of the third quarter were EUR
53.4 (53.8) million. Interest-bearing liabilities amounted to EUR 8.2 (9.8)
million. Net interest-bearing liabilities were EUR -0.4 (-1.0) million. 

Equity at the end of the third quarter was EUR 29.9 (28.6) million and equity
ratio 56.2 (53.1) per cent. The net gearing ratio was -1.2 (-3.5) per cent. 

Fully diluted total earnings per share were EUR 0.20 (0.36). Return on capital
employed was 13.8 (24.7) per cent. Return on equity was 10.9 (22.0) per cent. 

Business development and strategy implementation
The Company has continued the screening process of potential acquisition
targets. We have continued the implementation of the new group-wide ERP-system,
which is expected to be rolled out to all business units during 2016. 

Research and development
Research and development costs totaled EUR 1.4 (1.3) million in January -
September 2015, representing 2.2 (2.2) per cent of net sales. The main projects
were connected with the development of new products and customer applications. 

Shares and share performance
Exel Composites' share is listed in the Small Cap segment of the NASDAQ OMX
Helsinki Ltd. in the Industrials sector. 

At the end of September 2015, Exel Composites' share capital was EUR
2,141,431.74 and the number of shares was 11,896,843 each having the
counter-book value of EUR 0.18. There were no changes in the share capital
during the period under review. There is only one class of shares and all
shares are freely assignable under Finnish law. 

Exel Composites did not hold any of its own shares during the period under
review. 

During the period under review the highest share price quoted was EUR 9.85
(8.17) and the lowest EUR 6.56 (5.56). The share price closed at EUR 6.64
(7.79). The average share price during the period under review was EUR 8.90
(6.31). 

A total of 2,168,132 (5,455,363) shares were traded during the period under
review, which represents 18.2 (45.9) per cent of the average number of shares.
On 30 September 2015, Exel Composites' market capitalization was EUR 79.0
(92.7) million. 

Shareholders and disclosures
Exel Composites had a total of 3,011 (2,666) shareholders on 30 September 2015.
Information on Exel Composites' shareholders is available on the Company
website at www.exelcomposites.com. 

Exel Composites did not receive any flagging announcements during the third
quarter of 2015. 

Significant related-party transactions
Exel Composites' permanent public insiders include Exel Composites' Board
members, the President and CEO and the members of the Group Management Team. No
significant related-party transactions were conducted by the Group or the
permanent insiders during the period under review. 

Organization and personnel
The number of employees on 30 September 2015 was 495 (442), of whom 213 (205)
worked in Finland and 282 (237) in other countries. The average number of
personnel in January - September 2015 was 500 (427). 

Health, safety and environment
Special attention is given to occupational health and safety also in 2015. The
Group is rolling out the Occupational Health and Safety Management System OHSAS
18001 over all sites. 

Major near-term risks and uncertainties
The Company has added resources to pursue the long-term growth strategy. As a
result, the operating cost level has increased. The most significant near-term
business risk relates to the possibility of sales growth not materializing
according to forecast and the resulting negative impact to the profitability of
the Company. In addition, the general economic development, government
regulations and financial crisis in the Euro area remain risks for Exel
Composites. The profitability of the Australian operations is not satisfying
despite the implemented turnaround measures. Further corrective actions and
restructuring costs can have an impact on the profitability. 

Raw material prices, energy cost and other cost increases may continue to put
pressure on profitability. The new European Community's anti-dumping tariffs
imposed on Chinese glass fiber may have a negative effect on the result in
terms of increased raw material prices. Currency rate changes, price
competition and alternative competing materials may also have a negative effect
on the result. The availability and cost of financing may continue to have an
effect on the demand and increase the risk of credit losses. 

Outlook for full year 2015
The market has remained stable and we can see positive signs in the Company's
key market segments. However, uncertainties relating to general growth
prospects in the economy continue. The Company implements its new strategy by
reinforcing the organization, especially in sales resources, product
development and operations development, and by increasing its capacity. These
efforts are expected to reduce the 2015 operating profit margin compared to
2014, but will position the Company better for long-term profitable growth. 

Financial results briefing
Exel Composites will hold a financial results briefing regarding the interim
report today 23 October 2015 at 12.30 p.m. at Scandic Hotel Simonkenttä's
Tapiola meeting room at the address of Simonkatu 9, Helsinki, Finland. 

Forward-looking statements
Certain statements in this report, which are not historical facts, including,
without limitation, those regarding expectations for general economic
development and market situation; regarding customer industry profitability and
investment willingness; regarding Company growth, development and
profitability; regarding cost savings; regarding fluctuations in exchange rates
and interest levels; regarding the success of pending and future acquisitions
and restructurings; and statements preceded by "believes,""expects,""anticipates,""foresees" or similar expressions are forward-looking
statements. 

These statements are based on current expectations and currently known facts.
Therefore, they involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results
to differ materially from results currently expected by the Company. 

Other unknown or unpredictable factors or underlying assumptions subsequently
proving to be incorrect could cause actual results to differ materially from
those in the forward-looking statements. Exel Composites does not undertake any
obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements, whether as
a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent
legally required. 


Vantaa, 23 October 2015

Board of Directors of Exel Composites Plc


For further information, please contact:
Mr. Riku Kytömäki, President and CEO
tel. +358 50 511 8288, or email riku.kytomaki@exelcomposites.com
Mr. Mikko Kettunen, CFO
tel. +358 50 3477 462, or email mikko.kettunen@exelcomposites.com

Distribution
NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd.
Main news media
www.exelcomposites.com

Exel Composites in brief
Exel Composites (www.exelcomposites.com) is a leading composite technology
company that designs, manufactures and markets composite products and solutions
for demanding applications. Exel Composites provides superior customer
experience through continuous innovation, world-class operations and long-term
partnerships. 

The core of the operations is based on own, internally developed composite
technology, product range based on it and strong market position in selected
segments with a strong quality and brand image. Profitable growth is pursued by
a relentless search for new applications and development in co-operation with
customers. The personnel's expertise and high level of technology play a major
role in Exel Composites' operations. 

Exel Composites Plc share is listed in NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd.

Summary of Financial Statements and notes to the Financial Statements 1 January
- 30 September 2015 

Accounting principles:
This Interim Report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, Interim
Financial Reporting. The same accounting policies have been followed as in the
previous Financial Statements. 

Preparation of financial statements in accordance with the IFRS standards
requires Exel Composites' management to make estimates and assumptions that
have an effect on the amount of assets and liabilities on the balance sheet at
the closing date as well as the amounts of income and expenses for the
financial period. In addition, the management must exercise its judgement
regarding the application of accounting policies. Since the estimates and
assumptions are based on the views at the date of the Financial Statements,
they include risks and uncertainties. The actual results may differ from the
estimates and assumptions. 

The amounts presented in the income statement and balance sheet are Group
figures. The amounts presented in the release are rounded, so the sum of
individual figures may differ from the sum reported. 

The interim report is unaudited.



CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME STATEMENT

EUR thousand           1.7. -  1.7. -  Change   1.1. -   1.1. -  Change  1.1.  -
                        30.9.   30.9.     , %    30.9.    30.9.     , %   31.12.
                         2015    2014             2015     2014             2014
Net sales              18,006  18,950    -5.0   60,853   58,182     4.6   79,253
Materials and          -6,819  -6,876     0.8  -22,368  -21,142    -5.8  -29,134
 services                                                                       
Employee benefit       -6,005  -5,595    -7.3  -19,188  -16,623   -15.4  -22,691
 expenses                                                                       
Depreciation and         -721  -1,167    38.2   -2,157   -2,484    13.2   -3,115
 impairment                                                                     
Other operating        -4,033  -3,621   -11.4  -13,525  -11,660   -16.0  -16,133
 expenses                                                                       
Other operating            38     185   -79.5      190      545   -65.1      707
 income                                                                         
Operating profit          466   1,875   -75.1    3,805    6,818   -44.2    8,887
Net financial items      -209     -22  -850.0     -324     -369    12.2     -430
Profit before tax         257   1,853   -86.1    3,481    6,449   -46.0    8,457
Income taxes             -180    -962    81.3   -1,046   -2,212    52.7   -2,754
Profit/loss for the        78     891   -91.2    2,435    4,237   -42.5    5,702
 period                                                                         
Other comprehensive                                                             
 income:                                                                        
Other comprehensive                                                             
 income to be                                                                   
 reclassified to                                                                
 profit or loss in                                                              
 subsequent periods:                                                            
Exchange differences   -1,053     552  -290.8      116    1,484   -92.2    1,370
 on translating                                                                 
 foreign operations                                                             
Income tax relating                                                             
 to components of                                                               
 other comprehensive                                                            
 income                                                                         
Items that will not                                                             
 be classified to                                                               
 profit or loss                                                                 
Defined benefit plan        0       0                0        0              -90
 actuarial gains                                                                
 (+/)/loss(-), net                                                              
 tax                                                                            
Other comprehensive    -1,053     552  -290.8      116    1,484   -92.2    1,280
 income, net of tax       
Total comprehensive      -975   1,443  -167.6    2,551    5,721   -55.4    6,983
 income                                                                         
Profit/loss                                                                     
 attributable to:                                                               
Equity holders of the      78     891   -91.2    2,435    4,237   -42.5    5,702
 parent company                                                                 
Comprehensive income                                                            
attributable to:                                                                
Equity holders of the    -975   1,443  -167.6    2,551    5,721   -55.4    6,983
 parent company                                                                 
Earnings per share,      0.01    0.07             0.20     0.36             0.48
 diluted and                                                                    
 undiluted, EUR                                                                 



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

EUR thousand                            30.9.2015  30.9.2014  Change  31.12.2014
ASSETS                                                                          
Non-current assets                                                              
Goodwill                                    9,165      9,873    -708       9,676
Other intangible assets                       486        634    -148         686
Tangible assets                            13,590     11,263   2,327      12,533
Deferred tax assets                           294        237      57         285
Other non-current assets                       82         72      10          74
Non-current assets total                   23,617     22,078   1,538      23,253
Current assets                                                                  
Inventories                                10,407      9,869     538      10,034
Trade and other receivables                10,902     11,001     -99      10,906
Cash at bank and in hand                    8,505     10,846  -2,341       8,218
Current assets total                       29,814     31,716  -1,902      29,158
Total assets                               53,431     53,794    -363      52,411
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES                                                          
Shareholders´ equity                                                            
Share capital                               2,141      2,141       0       2,141
Other reserves                                 79         72       7          79
Invested unrestricted equity fund           2,539      2,539       0       2,539
Translation differences                     3,650      3,648       2       3,534
Retained earnings                          19,047     15,924   3,123      15,724
Profit for the period                       2,435      4,237  -1,802       5,702
Total equity attributable to equity        29,891     28,561   1,330      29,720
 holders of the parent company                                                  
Total equity                               29,891     28,561   1,330      29,720
Non-current liabilities                                                         
Interest-bearing liabilities                3,629      4,328    -699       4,623
Interest-free liabilities                     479        440      39         454
Deferred tax liabilities                      507        472      35         505
Current liabilities                                                             
Interest-bearing liabilities                4,523      5,506    -983       1,000
Trade and other non-current                14,402     14,488     -86      16,110
 liabilities                                                                    
Total liabilities                          23,540     25,233  -1,693      22,692
Total equity and liabilities               53,431     53,794    -363      52,411



STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

EUR thousand    Share     Other          Invested  Translatio   Retained   Total
               Capita  Reserves      Unrestricted           n   Earnings        
                    l                 Equity Fund  Difference                   
                                                            s                   
Balance at 1    2,141        72             2,539       2,164     15,924  22,841
 January 2014                                                                   
Comprehensive                                           1,484      4,237   5,721
 result                                                                         
Other items                                                 0          0       0
Dividend                                                               0       0
Balance at 30   2,141        72             2,539       3,648     20,161  28,561
 September                                                                      
 2014                                                                           
Balance at      2,141        79             2,539       3,534     21,426  29,720
 1st January                                                                    
 2015                                                                           
Comprehensive                                             116      2,435   2,551
 result                                                                         
Other items                                                            0       0
Dividend                                                          -2,379  -2,379
Balance at 30   2,141        79             2,539       3,650     21,482  29,891
 September                                                                      
 2015                                                                           



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT

EUR thousand                              1.1. -  1.1. -  Change  1.1. -
                                           30.9.   30.9.          31.12.
                                            2015    2014            2014
Cash Flow from Operating Activities                                     
Profit for the period                      2,435   4,237  -1,802   5,702
Adjustments                                3,847   5,931  -2,084   7,425
Change in working capital                 -1,486  -1,366    -120     455
Cash Flow Generated by Operations          4,796   8,802  -4,006  13,582
Interest paid                                -59    -143      84    -167
Interest received                              6      45     -39      56
Other financial items                       -266    -143    -123    -328
Income taxes paid                         -1,569  -1,708     139  -2,464
Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities    2,908   6,853  -3,945  10,679
Cash Flow from Investing Activities                                     
Capital expenditure                       -2,765  -2,406    -359  -4,354
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets             0       0       0       0
Cash Flow from Investing Activities       -2,765  -2,406    -359  -4,354
Cash Flow from Financing                                                
Share issue                                    0       0       0       0
Proceeds from long-term borrowings             0   5,000  -5,000   5,000
Instalments of long-term borrowings       -1,000  -2,840   1,840  -2,840
Change in short-term loans                 3,523  -5,194   8,717  -9,700
Instalments of finance lease liabilities       0      -5       5      -5
Additional capital repayment                   0       0       0       0
Dividends paid                            -2,379       0  -2,379       0
Net Cash Flow from Financing                 144  -3,039   3,183  -7,545
Change in Liquid Funds                       287   1,408  -1,121  -1,220
Liquid funds in the beginning of period    8,218   9,438  -1,220   9,438
Change in liquid funds                       287   1,408  -1,121  -1,220
Liquid funds at the end of period          8,505  10,846  -2,341   8,218



QUARTERLY KEY FIGURES

EUR thousand                III/     II/      I/     IV/    III/     II/      I/
                            2015    2015    2015    2014    2014    2014    2014
Net sales                 18,006  21,352  21,495  21,071  18,950  21,420  17,811
Materials and services    -6,819  -7,778  -7,771  -7,992  -6,876  -8,290  -5,976
Employee benefit          -6,005  -6,733  -6,450  -6,068  -5,595  -5,635  -5,393
 expenses                                                                       
Depreciation and            -721    -725    -711    -631  -1,167    -654    -663
 impairment                                                                     
Operating expenses        -4,033  -4,937  -4,556  -4,473  -3,621  -3,949  -4,089
Other operating income        38     169     -16     162     185     161     200
Operating profit             466   1,348   1,991   2,069   1,875   3,054   1,890
Net financial items         -209    -187      72     -62     -22    -118    -229
Profit before taxes          257   1,161   2,063   2,007   1,853   2,935   1,661
Income taxes                -180    -361    -506    -542    -962    -706    -545
Profit/loss for the           78     800   1,557   1,466     891   2,229   1,116
 period                                                                         
Earnings per share, EUR     0.01    0.07    0.13    0.12    0.07    0.19    0.09
Earnings per share, EUR,    0.01    0.07    0.13    0.12    0.07    0.19    0.09
 diluted                                                                        
Average number of                                                               
 shares, undiluted,                                                             
1,000 shares              11,897  11,897  11,897  11,897  11,897  11,897  11,897
Average number of                                                               
 shares, diluted,                                                               
1,000 shares              11,897  11,897  11,897  11,897  11,897  11,897  11,897
Average number of            500     513     487     451     437     427     418
 personnel                                                                      


COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

EUR thousand          30.9.2015  30.9.2014
On own behalf                             
Mortgages                 2,783      2,733
Corporate mortgages      12,500     12,500
Lease liabilities                         
-  in next 12 months        951        721
-  in next 1-5 years        853      1,111
Other commitments             6          6



DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Nominal values             30.9.2015  30.9.2014
EUR thousand                                   
Interest rate derivatives                      
Interest rate swaps            2,400      3,000

CONSOLIDATED KEY FIGURES

EUR thousand                      1.1. - 30.9.  1.1. -  Change, %  1.1. -
                                          2015   30.9.             31.12.
                                                  2014               2014
Continuing operations                                                    
Net sales                               60,853  58,182        4.6  79,253
Operating profit                         3,805   6,818      -44.2   8,887
% of net sales                             6.3    11.7               11.2
Profit before tax                        3,481   6,449      -46.0   8,457
% of net sales                             5.7    11.1               10.7
Profit for the period                    2,435   4,237      -42.5   5,702
% of net sales                             4.0     7.3                7.2
Shareholders' equity                    29,891  28,561        4.7  29,720
Interest-bearing liabilities             8,152   9,834      -17.1   5,623
Cash and cash equivalents                8,505  10,846      -21.6   8,218
Net interest-bearing liabilities          -354  -1,012       65.0  -2,595
Capital employed                        38,043  38,395       -0.9  35,342
Return on equity, %                       10.9    22.0               21.7
Return on capital employed, %             13.8    24.7               25.2
Equity ratio, %                           56.2    53.1               56.9
Net gearing, %                            -1.2    -3,5               -8.7
Capital expenditure                      2,765   2,406       14.9   4,354
% of net sales                             4.5     4.1                5.5
Research and development costs           1,363   1,284        6.2   1,837
% of net sales                             2.2     2.2                2.3
Order intake                            62,908  63,904       -1.6  82,327
Order backlog                           14,259  15,697       -9.2  12,833
Earnings per share, EUR                   0.20    0.36               0.48
Earnings per share, EUR, diluted          0.20    0.36               0.48
Equity per share, EUR                     2.51    2.40               2.50
Average number of shares                                                 
- cumulative                            11,897  11,897        0.0  11,897
- cumulative, diluted                   11,897  11,897        0.0  11,897
Average number of employees                500     427       17.1     433