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2010-04-22 08:15:00 CEST 2010-04-22 08:15:57 CEST REGULATED INFORMATION Stonesoft - Interim report (Q1 and Q3)STONESOFT CORPORATION'S INTERIM REPORT FOR JANUARY-MARCH 2010Stonesoft Corporation Stock Exchange Release April 22, 2010 at 9:15 a.m. STONESOFT CORPORATION'S INTERIM REPORT FOR JANUARY-MARCH 2010 StoneGate sales back to growth path, net sales clearly improved Stonesoft Corporation's operating result for the first quarter improved clearly and was MEUR -0.2 or MEUR 0.9 better than during the corresponding period in the previous year. The company's product sales grew to MEUR 3.3, a growth of 38% from the previous year. Total net sales were MEUR 6.2, which is 21% higher than in the corresponding previod in the previous year. Cash flow was MEUR 0.7, which is MEUR 0.4 better than in the corresponding period in the previous year. Summary The comparable figures from the corresponding period in the previous year are in brackets and refer to the figures of continuing operations. January-March 2010 - Net sales MEUR 6.2 (5.1), growth 21% - Product sales MEUR 3.3 (2.4), growth 38% - Operating result MEUR -0.2 (-1.1) - Operating result as percentage of net sales -3 % (-22 %) - Earnings per share -0.00 (-0.02) EUR - Cash flow 0.7 (0.3) MEUR - Liquid cash funds at the end of the reporting period MEUR 11.5 (7.4). The corporate had no interest-bearing debts. CEO Ilkka Hiidenheimo The positive development of Stonesofts' business continued in the first quarter of year 2010. The company's net sales grew strongly and was MEUR 6.2, which is 21% more than in the previous year. StoneGate product sales returned to positive figures and operating result was MEUR -0.2, which was 81% better than in the previous year and a big step towards better profitability. Cash flow was MEUR 0.7 and positive for already the third consecutive quarter, and with the directed share issue implemented in March the company strengthened its capital structure by MEUR 4.6. StoneGate products received once again international recognition. In January, we announced that our IPS (intrusion prevention system) appliances had perfomed well in the tests of the US-based NSS Labs Inc. testing and certification company. We further strengthened our product offering by introducing new software versions and the StoneGate SSL VPN Virtual Appliance, along which we extended our offering of network security solutions for virtual environments to cover our whole product portfolio. In March we implemented a directed share issue to strengthen the company's capital structure and to ensure the positive development according to the company's strategy and growth plan. In the share issue, 5,700,000 new shares were subscribed for and released for experienced and professional domestic investors. Due to the share issue, we have now even better conditions for developing our business according to our targets. We further continued expanding our operations in the emerging markets. In March, we announced that we have signed partnership agreements with four (4) Saubi-Arabian system integrators and that we are going to establish a representative office in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during spring 2010. In addition, we signed a partnership agreement with Teamsun Technology, which is one of the leading IT service providers in China. During the first quarter of 2010 we have strengthened our capital structure and competitiveness as well as taken steps in several markets that are significant for the company's business I believe we have a strong basis and all the prerequisites to make a positive result for the full year 2010. NET SALES AND RESULT January-March 2010 The Group's net sales increased by MEUR 1.1 compared to the corresponding period in the previous year, or grew by 21% and were MEUR 6.2 (5.1). The operating result (EBIT) was MEUR -0.2 (-1.1) and the result after taxes was MEUR -0.1 (-1.0). Product sales were MEUR 3.3 (2.4), or 38% more than in previous year's corresponding quarter. The geographical distribution of net sales was as follows: Europe 59% (67%), Emerging Markets (Russia, North Africa and Middle East) 21% (10%), Americas (North and South America) 18% (20%) and APAC (Asia-Pacific) 2% (3%). Finance and investments At the end of reporting period, the Group's total assets were MEUR 21.2 (14.5). The equity ratio was 63% (44%) and gearing (the ratio of net debt to shareholder's equity) -1.63 (-2.92). Liquid cash funds at the end of the reporting period were MEUR 11.5 (7.4). The corporate had no interest bearing debts. Investments in tangible and intangible assets were MEUR 0.1 (0.1). In March Stonesoft Corporation's Board of Directors implemented, based on the authorization granted by the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on 26 March 2009, a share issue in deviation from the shareholders' pre-emption rights by offering a maximum number of 5.700.000 new shares to experienced and professional domestic investors for subscription against payment. The company's own capital grew thereby by MEUR 4.4. In the implemented directed share issue the main shareholders of the company, Ilkka Hiidenheimo and Hannu Turunen, did not subscribe for new shares according to their commitment to the AGM held on 26 March, 2009. The commitment is in force until the end of the AGM in 2010. DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS Main business events in the reporting period In January, Stonesoft announced the StoneGate Firewall 5.1 and StoneGate Management Center 5.1 versions. In January Stonesoft announced that its IPS (intrusion prevention system) appliances had perfomed well in the tests of the US-based NSS Labs Inc. testing and certification company. In February, Stonesoft warned organizations about heightened security risks associated with recent trends such as credit card payments, social media, cloud computing and mobility. In March, Stonesoft introduced the new StoneGate SSL VPN Virtual Appliance, SSL VPN 1.4 and SSL-1060 for secure mobile and remote access. In March, Stonesoft conducted a directed share issue based on the authorization granted by the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on 26 March 2009 and offered in deviation from the shareholders' pre-emption rights a maximum number of 5,700,000 new shares for subscription against payment for experienced and professional domestic investors. In March, Stonesoft announced it had signed partnership agreements with four leading Saudi-Arabian system integrators and is in the process to established a representative office in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during spring 2010. In March, Stonesoft announced it has entered a value added reseller agreement with Teamsun Technology, a leading integrated IT service provider in China. MAIN BUSINESS EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD No main events. Resales channel The company sales are mainly conducted through an international resales channel. REVIEW OF MAJOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES Stonesoft continued its strong investments in R&D. Investments during the reporting period totaled MEUR 1.5 (1.3). This represented 26% (22%) of operating expenses. R&D employed 70 (66) persons at the end of the reporting period. SHARE CAPITAL AND STOCK OPTION PROGRAMS At the end of the reporting period, Stonesoft's share capital recorded in the Trade Register totaled EUR 1 146 054.64. The number of shares was 63 002 732. The share capital remained unchanged. The Board of Directors of Stonesoft Corporation decided on 19 March 2010, based on the authorization granted by the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on 26 March 2009, about a directed share issue for a limited number of experienced and professional domestic investors. In the share issue, a maximum number of 5.700.000 new shares were offered for subscription, which corresponds to a maximum of 9.95% of all the shares in the company and the voices attached to said shares prior to implementing the share issue. The directed share issue was subscribed for in full and the new shares were registered in the Finnish Trade Register on 23 March 2010. The new shares were admitted for trading on Main market of NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd on 23 March 2010 together with the existing shares of the company. 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 reporting period 33.750 subscriptions were made on the basis of the stock option program 2004-2010. Shares have not been registered in the Finnish Trade Register during the reporting period or been admitted to public trading. DEVELOPMENT OF SHARE PRICES AND TURNOVER In the beginning of the reporting period the price of Stonesoft share was EUR 0.70 (0.32). At the end of the reporting period the price was EUR 0.96 (0.36). The highest price was EUR 1.19 (0.42) and the lowest EUR 0.69 (0.31). During the reporting period the total turnover of Stonesoft shares amounted to MEUR 7.0 (0.5). Based on the share price at the end of the reporting period, Stonesoft's market value was MEUR 60.5 (20.6). NOTICES IN CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP The company gave three (3) notices in change of ownership during the reporting period. ACQUISITIONS AND CHANGES IN GROUP STRUCTURE No acquisitions were made during the reporting period. The subsidiary in Brazil was closed down in March. A subsidiary with the main task of product development was established in Poland. PERSONNEL At the end of the reporting period, the Group's personnel totaled 185 (185). 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. As stated in section "Share capital and stock option programs", the Board of Directors used the authorization on 19 March 2010, based on which 5.700.000 new shares were subscribed for in a directed share issue. In the implemented directed share issue the main shareholders of the company, Ilkka Hiidenheimo and Hannu Turunen, did not subscribe for new shares. 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 applies the Corporate Governance Code recommendations for listed companies prepared by the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd, the Central Chamber of Commerce and the Confederation of Finnish Industries EK and published in October 2008, with the exemption of recommendations concerning the establishment of Board committees. The Board of Directors has decided not to establish any Board committees due to the size of the Board and the size of the company. A more detailed description of the Corporate Governance principles of Stonesoft Corporation is available at the corporate website. 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. During 2009 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 not able 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 its customers' changing needs. The strong growth of MSSP (Managed Security Service Provider)-, virtualization, SAAS (Software as a Service) and cloud services has created a need for ensuring network security and business continuity also in new environments. 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 for example cyber espionage. 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. During the year 2010 the company expects its net sales to grow from the previous year's level and the result to be positive. 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 1-3/2010 1-3/2009 1-12/2009 (1000 Euros) Continuing operations Net sales 6 156 5 084 23 597 Other operating income 241 164 969 Materials and services -835 -693 -3 539 Personnel expenses -3 802 -3 603 -14 004 Depreciation -107 -115 -454 Other operating expenses -1 848 -1 969 -7 616 Operating result -195 -1 133 -1 048 Financial income and expenses 151 104 316 Result before taxes -45 -1 029 -731 Taxes -29 -35 -240 Result for the accounting period -73 -1 064 -971 Other comprehensive income Exchange differences on translating foreign operations -10 20 15 Total other comprehensive income -10 20 15 Total comprehensive income -83 -1 044 -956 Basic earnings per share (EUR), continuing operations -0.00 -0,02 -0,02 Diluted earnings per share (EUR), continuing operations -0.00 -0,02 -0,02 Stonesoft Group Balance Sheet (1000 Euros) 31.3.2010 31.3.2009 31.12.2009 ASSETS Non-Current Assets Tangible assets 516 633 494 Intangible assets 165 181 176 Other investments 10 10 10 Total 691 824 680 Current assets Inventories 565 828 673 Trade and other receivables 8 347 5 353 8 383 Prepayments 119 72 67 Marketable securities 10 477 6 666 5 240 Cash and cash equivalents 991 717 970 Total 20 499 13 637 15 333 Total assets 21 190 14 461 16 013 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent company Share capital 1 146 1 146 1 146 Issue of shares 19 0 0 Share premium account 76 821 76 821 76 821 Conversion differences -946 -931 -936 Reserve for invested unrestricted equity fund 4 392 0 0 Retained earnings -74 407 -74 511 -74 346 Total 7 025 2 525 2 685 Long-term liabilities Prepayments *) 2 635 2 398 2 606 Total 2 635 2 398 2 606 Short-term liabilities Trade and other payables 4 020 2 893 3 943 Prepayments *) 7 386 6 340 6 660 Tax liability 76 101 81 Provisions 49 204 37 Short-term interest bearing liabilities 0 1 0 Total 11 531 9 538 10 722 Total liabilities 14 165 11 937 13 328 Total equity and liabilities 21 190 14 461 16 013 *) Prepayments contain customers advance payment of support and maintenance contracts 10 021 8 739 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 20 -1 064 044 Directed share issue 0 0 Transaction costs from equity 0 0 Stock options exercised 0 0 Stock option expenses 25 25 Shareholders' equity at 31.3.2009 1 146 0 76 821 -931 0 -74 511 2 525 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 income -10 -73 -83 Directed share issue 4 560 4 560 Transaction costs from equity -168 -168 Stock options exercised 19 19 Stock option expenses 12 12 Shareholders' equity at 31.3.2010 1 146 19 76 821 -946 4 392 -74 407 7 025 Stonesoft Group Cash flow statement (1000 Euros) 1.1.-31.3.2010 1.1.-31.3.2009 1.1.-31.12.2009 Cash flow from operating activities Operating Result -195 -1 133 -1 048 Adjustments Non-cash transactions -285 105 644 Financial expenses 0 -30 -129 Financial incomes 127 82 336 Change in net working capital 1 334 1 410 -226 Taxes paid -29 -35 -210 Total cash flow from operating activities 952 399 -632 Cash flow from investing activities Investments in tangible assets -114 -44 -202 Investments in intangible assets -4 -90 -126 Investments in other shares 0 0 0 Total cash flow investing activities -118 -134 -328 Cash flow from financing activities Proceeds from issue of share capital 4 392 0 0 Stock options exercised 19 0 0 Payments of financial leasing liabilities 0 -1 -2 Total cash flow from financing activities 4 411 -1 -2 Change in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 6 210 7 048 7 048 Conversion differences 35 20 15 Changes in the market value of investments -21 52 109 Total cash and cash equivalents at end of period *) 11 469 7 383 6 210 *) Total cash and cash equivalents at end of the period contains pledged securities 471 333 452 Stonesoft Group Geographical segments 1.1.-31.3.2010 1.1.-31.3.2009 1.1.-31.12.2009 (1000 Euros) Net sales Europe 3 622 3 402 15 182 Emerging Market 1 296 497 3 162 Americas 1 110 1 013 4 605 APAC 128 171 648 Total net sales 6 156 5 084 23 597 Operating profit Europe -135 -461 546 Emerging Market 304 -102 -327 Americas -348 -569 -1 180 APAC -16 -1 -87 Total operating profit -195 -1 133 -1 048 Stonesoft Group Contingent liabilities 1.1.-31.3.2010 1.1.-31.3.2009 1.1.-31.12.2009 (1000 Euros) Contingent off-balance sheet Non-cancelable other leases 2 386 2 987 2 541 Contingent liabilities for the Company 121 63 117 Stonesoft Group Quarterly development Q1 / Q4 / Q3 / Q2 / Q1 / (Euro Millions) 2010 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 Software 0,3 0,6 0,4 0,3 0,4 1,6 Security appliances 2,9 3,1 2,9 3,1 2,0 11,0 Services 2,9 2,8 2,7 2,7 2,6 10,9 Other products 0,1 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,1 0,1 Net sales continuing operations 6,2 6,5 6,0 6,0 5,1 23,6 Change-% from previous year 21 -6 2 -5 -3 -3 Sales margin 5,3 5,7 5,1 4,9 4,4 20,1 Sales margin % 86 87 85 81 86 85 Operative expenses 5,7 5,8 4,7 5,8 5,7 22,0 Operating profit (EBITA) -0,2 0,1 0,5 -0,6 -1,1 -1,0 % of net sales -3 1 9 -9 -22 -4 Result before taxes 0,0 0,1 0,7 -0,5 -1,0 -0,7 % of net sales -1 2 11 -8 -20 -3 Stonesoft Group Key ratios 1.1.-31.3.2010 1.1.-31.3.2009 1.1.-31.12.2009 (1000 Euros) Net sales, continuing operations 6 156 5 084 23 597 Net sales change-% 21 -3 -3 Operating result, continuing operations -195 -1 133 -1 048 % of net sales -3 -22 -4 Operating result before taxes -45 -1 029 -731 % of net sales -1 -20 -3,10 ROE - %, annualized, continuing operations -6 -140 -31 ROI - %, annualized -4 -125 -19 Equity ratio-% 63 44 40 Net gearing -1,63 -2,92 -2,31 Total Assets 21 190 14 461 16 013 Capital expenditure 118 134 328 Capital disposals 0 20 19 R&D costs 1 481 1 261 4 918 % of net sales 24 25 21 Number of employees (weighted average) 181 185 178 Number of employees (end of the period 185 185 174 Share Specific Ratios Earnings per share, continuing operations 0,00 -0,02 -0,02 Equity per share 0,11 0,04 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 (Profit before taxes - income (ROE) % = taxes) x 100 / Shareholders' equity + minority interest (average) Return on invested (Profit before extraordinary items+interest and other capital (ROI)% = financial expenses) x 100 / Balance sheet total - non-interest bearing debt (average) (Equity + minority interest) Equity ratio % = x 100 / Balance sheet total - advances received Interest bearing net debt - cash in hand and on deposit - Net gearing = 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 Release has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 standard. 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 April 22, 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 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 [HUG#1406670] |
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