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2008-08-07 08:30:00 CEST 2008-08-07 08:30:01 CEST REGULATED INFORMATION Affecto Oyj - Interim report (Q1 and Q3)AFFECTO PLC'S INTERIM REPORT 1-6/2008AFFECTO PLC STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 7 AUGUST 2008 at 09:30 AFFECTO PLC'S INTERIM REPORT 1-6/2008 GROUP KEY FIGURES MEUR 4-6/08 4-6/07 1-6/08 1-6/07 2007 Net sales 36.2 20.2 69.8 37.8 97.5 Operating result before 5.3 3.2 8.9 5.5 13.3 IFRS3 items % of net sales 14.5 15.8 12.7 14.7 13.6 Operating result 4.5 2.9 7.4 4.9 10.8 % of net sales 12.5 14.5 10.7 13.0 11.0 Result before taxes 4.6 2.9 6.6 4.7 9.5 Result for the period 3.4 2.0 4.9 3.5 7.0 Equity ratio, % 44.4 49.9 44.4 49.9 41.9 Net gearing, % 53.7 31.0 53.7 31.0 53.9 Earnings per share, eur 0.16 0.12 0.23 0.20 0.38 Earnings per share (diluted), eur 0.16 0.12 0.23 0.20 0.38 Equity per share, eur 2.98 2.39 2.98 2.39 2.93 CEO Pekka Eloholma comments the second quarter 2008:"The second quarter operating result 4.5 MEUR is the highest in the company's history, even without the 0.6 MEUR capital gain included in the result. All our segments experienced good profitability.""Organic growth continued strong in second quarter and was approx. 13%. Due to last year's Component Software acquisition, the total growth in net sales was 79%, as net sales reached 36.2 MEUR. Also the profitability was good as EBIT margin was 13% of net sales.""The order backlog remained at a strong level of almost 50 MEUR during the quarter. This contributes to our belief in a positive development of our business despite the growth of uncertainty in general economy.""Positive development is expected to continue for the rest of 2008, but the effects of the global economic developments on Affecto's business environment are hard to estimate. The company seeks to reach net sales of approx. 140 MEUR in 2008. The profitability (EBIT margin) of the whole year 2008 is expected not to materially change from 2007." Additional information: CEO Pekka Eloholma, +358 205 777 737 CFO Satu Kankare, +358 205 777 202 SVP, M&A, Hannu Nyman, +358 205 777 761 This report is unaudited. The amounts in this report have been rounded from exact numbers. INTERIM REPORT 1-6/2008 Affecto builds versatile IT solutions for companies and organisations to improve their efficiency in business and to support the related decision- making. With Affecto's Business Intelligence solutions organisations are able to integrate strategic targets with their business management. Business Intelligence solutions enable the further processing and utilisation of information generated by ERP and other IT systems. The company also develops operational solutions, such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Enterprise Content Management (ECM) and versatile customer specific software services. These solutions assist organisations in collecting, organising and analysing available digital information in support of their business processes. Affecto offers Business Intelligence solutions in its operating areas in the Nordic and Baltic countries. In operational solutions, the company has a presence in Finland, Norway and in the Baltic region. Affecto is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. The company has subsidiaries in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia and Poland. NET SALES Affecto's net sales in 1-6/2008 was 69.8 MEUR (1-6/2007: 37,8 MEUR). Net sales in Finland was 23.4 MEUR (21.1 MEUR), in Baltic area 11.9 MEUR (10.2 MEUR), 12.4 MEUR in Sweden (6.5 MEUR) and 22.2 MEUR (0.0 MEUR) in Norway & Denmark. Sales grew by 85%. The organic sales growth was approx. 15%. In line with the normal annual cycle, the net sales in the second quarter was somewhat higher than in the first quarter. Third-party license sales are typically higher in the second quarter than in the first quarter. In addition, Easter was in 2008 already in first quarter, which increased the available workdays in second quarter compared with 2007. Sales by geographical segments based on location of assets Net sales, MEUR 4-6/08 4-6/07 1-6/08 1-6/07 2007 Finland 11.6 11.3 23.4 21.1 41.7 Baltic 6.4 5.6 11.9 10.2 22.9 Sweden 6.3 3.3 12.4 6.5 17.7 Norway & Denmark 11.9 - 22.2 - 15.2 Eliminations 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Group total 36.2 20.2 69.8 37.8 97.5 The sales growth was based on good demand for services in all our business areas. Net sales of BI segment in 1-6/2008 was 40.0 MEUR (15.8 MEUR), Operational Solutions 23.6 MEUR (17.2 MEUR) and Geographic Information Services 6.2 MEUR (4.8 MEUR). The acquisition done in 2007 has had impact mostly on the BI segment and to some extent also to Operational solutions. During early 2008 the BI segment experienced organic growth in all markets except Sweden, mostly due to local capacity restraints. PROFIT Affecto's EBIT in 1-6/2008 was 7.4 MEUR (4.9 MEUR). EBIT in Finland was 3.3 MEUR (2.5 MEUR), Baltic EBIT was 2.8 MEUR (2.5 MEUR), EBIT in Sweden was 1.2 MEUR (0.7 MEUR) and EBIT in Norway & Denmark was 1.4 MEUR (0.0 MEUR). Operating result by geographical segments based on location of assets Operating result, MEUR 4-6/08 4-6/07 1-6/08 1-6/07 2007 Finland 1.3 1.6 3.3 2.5 4.4 Baltic 2.0 1.4 2.8 2.5 5.4 Sweden 0.8 0.3 1.2 0.7 1.5 Norway & Denmark 1.0 - 1.4 - 1.2 Group management -0.7 -0.4 -1.2 -0.7 -1.7 Group total 4.5 2.9 7.4 4.9 10.8 According to IFRS3 requirements, 1-6/2008 EBIT includes 1.4 MEUR (0.6 MEUR) of amortization of intangible assets related to acquisitions. A significant part of the amortization is related to Sweden and Norway & Denmark segments. In year 2008 the IFRS3 amortization is estimated to total 2.9 MEUR and in 2009 approx. 2.8 MEUR. The profitability in Finland remained at a good level. The already good profitability in Baltic improved in second quarter. In addition, Affecto sold its office in Vilnius, Lithuania at end of April for approx. 1.3 MEUR resulting in a capital gain of approx. 0.6 MEUR in Baltic segment. Profitability in Sweden and in Norway & Denmark improved in second quarter. R&D costs totaled 1.0 MEUR (0.3 MEUR), i.e. 1.4% of net sales (0.7%). The expenditure has been recognised in income statement, except in Contempus ECM business, where 0.2 MEUR has been capitalized in balance sheet and approzimately similar amount of earlier capitalizations has been amortized. The financial costs have grown compared with 1-6/2007, as the interest bearing net debt has grown due to the Component Software acquisition. Approx. half of the bank loan has been converted to a fixed-rate loan through an interest swap. The fluctuation in financial costs between quarters is explained to a large extent by changes in the fair value of the interest swap taken, which changes have no effect on actual cash flow. As the interest rates decreased in Q1 and strongly rose in Q2, the change had a 0.2 MEUR cost impact in Q1 and 0.6 MEUR profit in Q2, i.e. net impact on profit was 0.4 MEUR in 1-6/2008. Taxes for the period have been booked as taxes. Net profit for the period was 4.9 MEUR, while it was 3.5 MEUR last year. Order backlog totaled 49.1 MEUR at the end of period (20.3 MEUR). Compared to net sales, Baltic has longer order backlog than the other segments. Affecto has a well diversified customer base. The ten largest customers generated approx. 20% of group revenue in 2007. FINANCE AND INVESTMENTS At the end of the reporting period, Affecto's balance sheet totaled 154.7 MEUR (Q2/2007: 84.3 MEUR). Significant part of the growth is due to the acquisition of Component Software Group ASA in August 2007. Equity ratio was 44.4 (49.9%) and net gearing was 53.7% (31.0%). The additional consideration for Intellibis AB, acquired in 2006, was determined to be 3.92 MEUR and it was paid during first quarter. Affecto has sold its office in Vilnius, Lithuania at end of April for approx. 1.3 MEUR. The company has booked a capital gain of approx. 0.6 MEUR in second quarter results in Baltic segment. Since 31 December 2007, the property had been booked in the balance sheet under "Non-current assets held for sale". After the sale Affecto does not own real estate property. The financial loans were 45.4 MEUR as at 30 June 2008. The interest-bearing net debt was 34.4 MEUR. The company's cash and liquid assets were 11.0 MEUR (6.3 MEUR). Cash flow from operating activities for the reported period was 6.6 MEUR (3.8 MEUR) and cash flow from investments was -3.6 MEUR (-0.8 MEUR). Investments in non-current assets excluding acquisitions were 1.3 MEUR (0.8 MEUR) during the period. Affecto has distributed dividends of 3.4 MEUR (previous year 1.7 MEUR) from the profit of the year 2007. Dividend was paid on 10 April 2008. EMPLOYEES The number of employees was 1175 persons at the end of the reporting period (816). Approx. 380 employees were based in Finland, 150 in Sweden, 190 in Norway & Denmark, and 450 in Baltic countries. The average number of employees during the period was 1146 (784). The acquisition of Component Software last year increased the personnel by over 200 employees. BUSINESS REVIEW During year 2008 Affecto has continued to implement its growth strategy. The business has grown rather steadily, although the general economic outlook has weakened. The group's business is managed through four country units. Finland, Baltic, Sweden and Norway & Denmark are also the primary IFRS segments. Finland In 4-6/2008 net sales in Finland was 11.6 MEUR (11.3 MEUR). EBIT was 1.3 MEUR (1.6 MEUR). The business developed steadily during the period. The demand for various services was reasonably good. Demand for BI services continued versatile. The customers' interest for ECM solutions, part of Operational solutions, seems to be growing. The unit prices of consultant work have risen somewhat. The profitability of the Geographic Information Services (formerly Cartographic solutions) was better than last year. The growth of IT services market in Finland is rather moderate, but the growth of our specialty segments like BI is expected to exceed the average market growth rate. The customers' activity has continued to be good despite the forecasts of slower economic growth. New orders were received from, among others, Metso Automation, VR Group, City of Helsinki and KEVA Pension Insurance. Baltic (Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland) The Baltic business mostly consists of projects related to large customer- specific systems. Projects are typically larger and tender processes longer than in Finland or in Nordic. The business is mostly classified as Operational solutions, but also includes BI solutions. Public sector entities in Baltic countries and insurance companies also outside Baltic area are significant customer segments. In 4-6/2008 the Baltic net sales grew was 6.4 MEUR (5.6 MEUR). Baltic EBIT was was 2.0 MEUR (1.4 MEUR) including the capital gain of 0.6 MEUR related to sale of Vilnius office. The subsidiary in Poland, being in build-up phase, made minor loss and the profitability in Latvia was weaker than other countries. The business has developed favorably, and the resource utilization rate was high in all countries. The steady continuing work on large projects has helped to keep the utilization rate very high during the whole period. The public sector entities in Baltic have continued to invest in IT systems. General wage inflation in the Baltic countries is estimated to be upto 15%, which also contributes to cost pressure. The economic outlook in the Baltic countries has weakened compared with last years' overheated situation. Affecto's management estimates that the large share of public sector and insurance solutions of sales may decrease the direct impact of slowed GDP growth. The order backlog offers stable resource utilization in the near future. New orders were received from e.g. Lithuanian state Tax inspectorate and insurance company Lietuvos Draudimas Sweden In addition to Affecto's previous Swedish operations, the segment includes the Swedish BI operations of Component Software since September 2007. In 4-6/2008 the net sales in Sweden was 6.3 MEUR (3.3 MEUR) and EBIT 0.8 MEUR (0.3 MEUR). The reported EBIT includes approx. 0.3 MEUR of IFRS3 amortization. The Affecto name has been adopted in early 2008. The business in Sweden has developed positively in 2008. The customers' activity has remained good with the exception of continued weakness in the finance sector. Demand for experienced workforce is tight. During the period new orders were received from e.g. Apoteket, ICA and Upplysingscentralen. The demand for general IT services in Sweden is expected to grow by some 5%, while the BI services market is expected to grow faster. Demand for experienced BI resources is high, which may increase personnel turnover in the market. Affecto did not reach its net recruiting targets in second quarter and the number of employees decreased, which may slow the growth. Norway & Denmark The net sales was 11.9 MEUR in 4-6/2008 and EBIT was 1.0 MEUR. The reported EBIT was negatively affected by an IFRS3 amortization of 0.3 MEUR. Affecto did not have operations in Norway and Denmark in 4-6/2007. Business Intelligence business developed positively and especially the growth of consulting services was good. The efforts to widen the service offering scope continued. The price development has been positive thanks to good demand for services. The number of employees has grown modestly. The Affecto name has been adopted both in Denmark and Norway in early 2008. During the period, new orders were received from e.g. Kommuneholding, Jyske Bank and EDB. The Contempus business, an ECM business reported as part of Operational Solutions, also developed steadily and grew compared to previous year. The sales efforts were increasingly aimed outside Nordic countries and a sales office has been established in UK. Business review by secondary segments 4-6/2008 Business intelligence (BI) net sales grew by 146% to 20.7 MEUR (8.4 MEUR). The growth is explained to large extent by the acquisition of Component Software in late 2007, but also the organic growth has been good in all countries. Customers' interest is increasingly focusing on larger solutions. Customers see BI solutions as tools for improving their own efficiency and controllability, which may maintain the interest to invest in BI solution also during periods of weaker economic growth. According to Gartner, the global BI license market growth is expected to average over 8% until 2011. Affecto's management believes that as the BI solutions get more complex, the growth in consultancy work will exceed the growth in license market. The recent acquisitions where the largest global software companies have acquired BI software producers (like SAP's acquisition of Business Objects and IBM's acquisition of Cognos) highlight the general interest for the BI sector. The acquisitions have increased the global market share of the four large BI-software vendors (SAP/BO, IBM/Cognos, Oracle/Hyperion and Microsoft) to 65% and their market share is estimated to grow further. Affecto is expected to benefit from this trend as the largest local implementer of these solutions. Net sales of Operational Solutions grew by 38% and was 12.3 MEUR (8.9 MEUR). There was growth especially Baltic, where large projects continued steadily. The insurance solution projects in South Africa, Denmark and Poland continued. In Finland, the demand for solutions was moderate and the utilization rate of project resources was good. The demand for Norwegian Contempus solutions grew moderately. Net sales of the Geographic Information Services business was 3.2 MEUR (2.9 MEUR). The demand for digital geographic content and related services grew. The profitability of the unit improved from last year's level. ASSESSMENT OF RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES Affecto operates in markets that are directly affected by changes in the general economic conditions and the operating environments of its customers. A general economic downturn may lead to a decrease in overall customer demand for services and to longer offer processes at customers. Affecto's order backlog has traditionally been only for a few months, which decreases the reliability of longer-term forecasts. Inflation has picked up in all Affecto's countries, which increases the challenge of maintaining good profitability. The Baltic countries have seen the highest rise, to over 10%. The competition in the market tightens continuously. This could have a negative effect on the business, operating results and financial condition of Affecto. Affecto's continued success is very much dependent on its management team and personnel. The loss of the services of any member of its senior management or other key employee could have a negative impact on Affecto's business and the ability of the company to implement its strategy. In addition, Affecto's success depends on its ability to hire, develop, train, motivate and retain skilled professionals on its staff. Affecto's success depends also on good customer relationship. Affecto has a well diversified customer base. The ten largest customers generated approx. 20% of group revenue in 2007. Acquisition of Component Software in 2007 has increased the amount of (third party) licenses sold and their relative share of Affecto's net sales. This will increase the fluctuation in sales between quarters and will increase the difficulty of accurately forecasting the quarters. In 2007 Component Software's license sales totaled approx. 7 MEUR. Other parts of Affecto had license sales of approx. 6 MEUR in 2007. The license sales have most impact on the last month of each quarter and especially in the fourth quarter. The damage risks of Affecto are normally related to personnel, property, processes and data processing. The realization of these risks might lead to injuries of personnel, property damages or interruption of business. In the operations the target of Affecto is to prevent these risks to realize by quality operations and anticipatory risk management actions. The realization of such risks is mainly prevented by guidelines for occupational health, work safety and information security as well as emergency plan. The damage risks, which can not be prevented by own actions, are covered with adequate insurances. Currently, corporate tax rates in Latvia and Lithuania are below those of several other member states of the European Union, and therefore Latvia and Lithuania provide a favorable environment for commercial enterprises. Furthermore, the income tax regulation of Latvia and Lithuania allow for local businesses to structure their operations in a cost-efficient way. For example, certain software development activities are treated as so-called creative activities, which is cost beneficial for the enterprises. When joining the European Union on 1 May 2004, Latvia and Lithuania committed to the ongoing harmonization of the laws and regulations of the member states. At present, the European Union leaves regulation relating to taxation to the discretion of its member states. However, there can be no assurances that the European Union will not impose requirements on its member states to harmonize their taxation system which, in the case of Latvia and Lithuania, could result in an increase in corporate tax rates and restrictions on the opportunities of local business to structure their operations to the extent currently possible. Furthermore, there can be no assurances that Latvia and Lithuania will not independently decide to implement tax reforms or that the interpretation of current tax laws by courts or fiscal authorities will not be changed retroactively with similar effects. Harmonization imposed by the European Union or domestic tax reforms or changes in the interpretation of current tax laws by courts or fiscal authorities in Latvia and Lithuania could have a material adverse effect on the business, operating results and financial condition of Affecto. In seeking future growth, the strategy of Affecto is partially based on expansion through acquisitions of other operators in the IT services market. The inability to find new target companies or the lower than expected profitability of acquisitions made, could have a material adverse effect on the business, operating results and financial condition of Affecto. The board of directors and the audit committee is responsible for Affecto's internal control and risk management. Company's management is responsible for and performs practically the internal control and risk management. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND GOVERNANCE The Annual General Meeting of Affecto Plc, which was held on March 31, 2008, adopted the financial statements for 1.1.-31.12.2007 and discharged the members of the Board of Directors and the CEO from liability. Approximately 31 percent of Affecto's shares and votes were represented in the Meeting. The Annual General Meeting decided that a dividend of EUR 0.16 per share be distributed for the year 2007. Aaro Cantell, Pyry Lautsuo, Heikki Lehmusto, Esko Rytkönen and Haakon Skaarer were re-elected as members of the Board of Directors. Immediately after the Annual General Meeting the organization meeting of the Board of Directors was held and Aaro Cantell was re-elected Chairman of the Board. The APA firm PricewaterhouseCoopers Oy was re-elected auditor of the company with Merja Lindh, APA, as auditor in charge. The Annual General Meeting accepted the Board's proposals for issuing stock options (Stock options 2008) and for changing the terms of the Stock options 2006. The Annual General Meeting accepted the Board's proposals for the authorisations given to the Board of Directors. According to the Articles of Association, the General Meeting of Shareholders annually elects the Board of Directors by a majority decision. The term of office of the board members expires at the end of the next Annual General Meeting of Shareholders following their election. The Board appoints the CEO. The Articles of Association do not contain any special rules for changing the Articles of Association or for issuing new shares. Mr. Darius Lazauskas has been appointed as a member of the group management team as of 1 February 2008. THE AUTHORIZATIONS GIVEN TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Board did not use the authorizations given by the previous Annual General Meeting. Those authorizations ended on 31 March 2008. The complete contents of the new authorizations given by the Annual General Meeting held on 31 March 2008 have been published in the stock exchange release regarding the Meetings' decisions. The Annual General Meeting decided to authorize the Board of Directors to decide to issue new shares and to convey the company's own shares held by the company in one or more tranches. The share issue may be carried out as a share issue against payment or without consideration on terms to be determined by the Board of Directors and in relation to a share issue against payment at a price to be determined by the Board of Directors. A maximum of 4 200 000 new shares may be issued. A maximum of 2 100 000 own shares held by the company may be conveyed. In addition, the authorization includes the right to decide on a share issue without consideration to the company itself so that the amount of own shares held by the company after the share issue is a maximum of one-tenth (1/10) of all shares in the company. The authorization shall be in force until the next Annual General Meeting. The Annual General Meeting decided to authorize the Board of Directors to decide to acquire the company's own shares with distributable funds. A maximum of 2 100 000 shares may be acquired. The authorization shall be in force until the next Annual General Meeting. The board has not used the authorizations by 30 June 2008. SHARES AND TRADING The company has only one share series, and all shares have similar rights. As at 30 June 2008, Affecto Plc's share capital consisted of 21 516 468 shares. The company owns 36 738 treasury shares, which corresponds to 0.2% of all shares. In 1-6/2008, the highest share price was 4.33 euro, lowest price 3.21 euro, average price 3.75 euro and closing price 3.30 euro. Trading volume was 3.1 million shares, corresponding to 29% (annualized) of the number of shares at the end of period. The market value of shares was 70.9 MEUR at the end of the period. SHAREHOLDERS Arendals Fossekompani ASA flagged on 24 June 2008 that its direct holdings will increase to approximately 5.53% due to subsidiary mergers. The total ownership of Arendals Fossekompani group (5.53%) has not changed since the flagging notice of 27 August 2007. The company had a total of 1349 owners on 30 June 2008 and the foreign ownership was 31%. The list of the largest owners can be viewed in the company's web site. Information about ownership structure and option program is included as a separate section in the financial statements. The ownership of board members, CEO and their controlled corporations totaled approx. 6.0% (5.7% shares and 0.3% options). STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES The company has two strong business lines: the strongest growth expectations are focused on the growing Business Intelligence market but at the same time the company wants to further strengthen its position in delivering demanding and customer specific operational IT solutions. The company aims to be the leading Business Intelligence solution provider in the Nordic, Baltic and CEE regions. Furthermore, the company aims to be the most competent and quality focused provider of geographic information systems (GIS), enterprise content management (ECM) and other operational solutions in selected industries and regions. The growth target for the company for 2008-2009 is that net sales exceed 160 million euros in 2009. The growth target will be reached through organic growth supplemented by acquisitions. At the same time the company seeks to be one of the most profitable IT services companies within its market region. FUTURE OUTLOOK Positive development is expected to continue for the rest of 2008, but the effects of the global economic developments on Affecto's business environment are hard to estimate. The company seeks to reach net sales of approx. 140 MEUR in 2008. The profitability (EBIT margin) of the whole year 2008 is expected not to materially change from 2007. However, as a normal seasonality effect, the summer vacations will weaken net sales and profitability in the third quarter. The company does not provide exact guidance for net sales or EBIT development, as single projects and timing of license sales may have large impact on quarterly sales and profit. Affecto Plc Board of Directors It is possible to order Affecto's stock exchange releases to be delivered automatically by e-mail. Please visit the Investors section of the company website: www.affecto.com A briefing for analysts and media will be arranged at 11:00 at Restaurant Savoy, Eteläesplanadi 14, Helsinki. www.affecto.com ----- Financial information: 1. Income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement and statement of changes in shareholders' equity 2. Notes 3. Key figures 1. Income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement and statement of changes in shareholders' equity CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT (1 000 EUR) 4-6/08 4-6/07 1-6/08 1-6/07 2007 Net sales 36 187 20 227 69 785 37 803 97 474 Other operating income 640 61 843 61 80 Changes in inventories of 2 -27 68 146 109 finished goods and work in progress Materials and services -6 572 -4 023 -12 593 -6 712 -19 851 Personnel expenses -18 778 -9 615 -37 414 -19 133 -48 635 Other operating expenses -5 786 -3 122 -10 957 -6 022 -14 651 Other depreciation, amortization -440 -295 -854 -571 -1 231 and impairment charges IFRS3 amortization -721 -280 -1 439 -639 -2 536 Operating result 4 532 2 926 7 439 4 932 10 758 Finance costs (net) 42 -70 -826 -217 -1 300 Result before income tax 4 574 2 856 6 614 4 715 9 458 Income tax -1 190 -843 -1 720 -1 264 -2 477 Result for the period 3 384 2 013 4 894 3 451 6 981 Attributable to: Equity holders of the Company 3 384 2 013 4 894 3 451 6 981 Minority interest 0 0 0 0 0 Earnings per share for result attributable to the equity holders of the Company (EUR per share) Basic 0.16 0.12 0.23 0.20 0.38 Diluted 0.16 0.12 0.23 0.20 0.38 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (1 000 EUR) 6/2008 6/2007 12/2007 Non-current assets Tangible assets 2 268 2 351 1 939 Goodwill 83 734 45 847 84 196 Other intangible assets 16 779 6 796 18 249 Deferred tax assets 2 346 630 2 297 Available-for-sale financial assets 54 53 64 Other non-current receivables 168 47 190 105 349 55 724 106 936 Current assets Inventories 1 805 2 640 1 792 Trade receivables 23 944 12 378 28 848 Other receivables 10 639 6 057 9 876 Current income tax receivables 828 944 166 Available-for-sale financial assets 106 108 106 Financial assets at fair value through 408 176 35 profit or loss Restricted cash 582 225 659 Cash and cash equivalents 11 018 6 042 12 974 49 330 28 570 54 455 Non-current assets held for sale 0 0 679 Total assets 154 679 84 294 162 070 Equity attributable to equity holders of the Company Share capital 5 105 5 105 5 105 Share premium 25 404 25 404 25 404 Reserve of invested non-restricted 21 188 1 960 21 188 equity Other reserves 172 32 108 Treasury shares -106 -106 -106 Retained earnings 12 303 8 203 11 265 64 066 40 598 62 964 Minority interest 0 0 0 Total shareholders' equity 64 066 40 598 62 964 Non-current liabilities Borrowings 42 416 12 355 43 906 Deferred tax liabilities 4 822 1 836 5 159 Other long-term liabilities 681 226 532 47 919 14 417 49 597 Current liabilities Borrowings 3 000 6 260 3 000 Trade payables 4 869 3 090 6 965 Other liabilities 31 478 18 682 38 138 Current income tax liabilities 3 347 1 247 1 407 42 694 29 279 49 510 Total liabilities 90 613 43 696 99 107 Total shareholders' equity and 154 679 84 294 162 070 liabilities CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT (1 000 EUR) 1-6/2008 1-6/2007 2007 Cash flows from operating activities Result for the period 4 894 3 451 6 981 Adjustments to profit for the period 4 175 2 789 7 842 9 069 6 240 14 823 Change in working capital -520 -1 020 -1 312 Interest and other finance cost paid -1 453 -440 -1 689 Interest and dividend received 298 87 364 Income taxes paid -810 -1 099 -1 751 Net cash generated by operating activities 6 584 3 768 10 434 Cash flows from investing activities Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash -3 925 -107 -26 967 acquired Purchases of tangible and intangible assets -1 268 -795 -1 410 Proceeds from sale of tangible and 1 591 22 35 intangible assets Sale of business/subsidiaries 46 44 44 Net cash used in investing activities -3 556 -836 -28 299 Cash flow from financing activities Issue of share capital 0 0 -777 Increase of interest-bearing liabilities 0 0 48 400 Repayments of interest-bearing liabilities -1 500 -432 -20 531 Dividends paid to company's shareholders -3 437 -1 698 -1 698 Net cash generated in financing activities -4 937 -2 130 25 394 (Decrease)/increase in cash and cash -1 908 802 7 530 equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning 12 974 5 485 5 485 of the period Foreign exchange effect on cash -47 -17 -42 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the 11 018 6 271 12 974 period STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (1 000 EUR) Share Share Reserve of Other Trea- Ret. Mino- Total capital premium invested reserve sury earn- rity equity non- s shares ings & inte- restricted trans- rest equity lat. diff. Shareholders' 5 105 25 404 21 188 108 -106 11 265 0 62 964 equity 1 January 2008 Translation -418 -418 differences Share options 64 64 Result for the 4 894 4 894 period Dividends -3 437 -3 437 Shareholders' 5 105 25 404 21 188 172 -106 12 303 0 64 066 equity 30 June 2008 (1 000 EUR) Share Share Reserve of Other Trea- Ret. Mino- Total capital premium invested reserve sury earn- rity equity non- s shares ings & inte- restricted trans- rest equity lat. diff. Shareholders' 5 105 25 404 1 960 11 -106 6 717 0 39 092 equity 1 January 2007 Translation -267 -267 differences Share options 26 26 Available-for- -5 -5 sale financial assets Result for the 3 451 3 451 period Dividends -1 698 -1 698 Shareholders' 5 105 25 404 1 960 32 -106 8 203 0 40 598 equity 30 June 2007 2. Notes 2.1. Basis of preparation This condensed interim financial information has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, Interim financial reporting. The condensed interim financial report should be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2007. Forthcoming standards and interpretations are presented in the accounting policies in Annual Report 2007. The accounting for Component Software Group ASA, acquired in August 2007, has been determined provisionally in this report. The allocation of purchase consideration to identifiable assets and liabilities has not been completed. 2.2. Segment information Primary reporting format - geographical segments based on location of assets Segment result: (1 000 EUR) 4-6/08 4-6/07 1-6/08 1-6/07 1-12/07 Total sales Finland 11 623 11 326 23 372 21 080 41 707 Baltic countries 6 381 5 607 11 868 10 177 22 918 Sweden 6 299 3 297 12 389 6 547 17 654 Norway & Denmark 11 883 22 156 15 195 Eliminations - -3 - -1 - Group total 36 187 20 227 69 785 37 803 97 474 Segment result (operating result) Finland 1 342 1 560 3 262 2 492 4 406 Baltic countries 2 049 1 424 2 783 2 470 5 390 Sweden 769 305 1 190 703 1 468 Norway & Denmark 1 025 1 425 1 199 Group management -654 -363 -1 220 -733 -1 705 Group total 4 532 2 926 7 439 4 932 10 758 Secondary reporting format - business segments Segment revenue: (1 000 EUR) 4-6/08 4-6/07 1-6/08 1-6/07 1-12/07 Total sales BI 20 689 8 406 40 046 15 822 48 093 Operational Solutions 12 273 8 922 23 562 17 198 39 900 Geographic Information 3 224 2 903 6 177 4 785 9 481 Services Other (incl. - -3 - -1 - eliminations) Group total 36 187 20 227 69 785 37 803 97 474 2.3. Changes in intangible and tangible assets (1 000 EUR) 1-6/08 1-6/07 1-12/07 Carrying amount at the beginning of period 104 382 53 239 53 239 Acquisition of subsidiaries -75 2 406 54 974 Additions 1 268 795 1 410 Disposals -125 -9 -10 Depreciation and amortization for the period -2 291 -1 210 -3 768 Reclassification to non-current assets held - - -679 for sale Translation differences -378 -227 -784 Carrying amount at the end of period 102 781 54 994 104 382 The office building classified as non-current assets held for sale on the balance sheet as at 31 December 2007 has been sold in April 2008. A gain amounting to 633 thousand euro has been recognized in the operating result for the reporting period. 2.4. Share capital, share premium, reserve of invested non-restricted equity and treasury shares (1 000 EUR) Number of Share Share reserve of Treasury shares capital premium invested shares non- restricted equity 1 January 2007 16 979 783 5 105 25 404 1 960 -106 30 June 2007 16 979 783 5 105 25 404 1 960 -106 1 January 2008 21 479 730 5 105 25 404 21 188 -106 30 June 2008 21 479 730 5 105 25 404 21 188 -106 At the end of reporting period the company owned 36 738 treasury shares. The amount of registered shares was 21 516 468 shares. 2.5. Interest-bearing liabilities (1 000 EUR) 1-6/08 1-6/07 1-12/07 At the beginning of period 46 906 19 046 19 046 Increase of liabilities - - 48 400 Repayments of liabilities -1 500 -432 -20 531 Accrued expenses 10 - -9 At the end of period 45 416 18 615 46 906 2.6. Earnings per share Calculation of earnings per share and diluted earnings per share is based on the figures below. 4-6/08 4-6/07 1-6/08 1-6/07 1-12/07 Profit attributable to equity 3 384 2 013 4 894 3 451 6 981 holders of the company (1 000 EUR) Weighted average number of shares(1 000): In calculation of earnings per share 21 480 16 980 21 480 16 980 18 533 Dilution effect of share options 0 0 0 0 0 In calculation of diluted earnings 21 480 16 980 21 480 16 980 18 533 per share 2.7. Contingencies and commitments The court case in Latvia, explained in financial statements 2007, has been finalized and the contingent asset did not materialize. The matter did not have a material impact on profit. The future aggregate minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases: 1 000 EUR 30.6.2008 31.12.2007 Not later than one (1) year 2 835 3 013 Later than one (1) year, but not later than 4 520 5 197 five (5) years Later than five (5) years 29 0 Total 7 383 8 210 Guarantees: 1 000 EUR 30.6.2008 31.12.2007 Debt secured by a mortgage Financial loans 45 500 47 000 The above-mentioned debts are secured by bearer bonds with capital value of 52.5 million euro. The bonds are held by Nordea Pankki Suomi Oyj and secured by a mortgage on company assets of the group companies. In addition, the shares in Affecto Finland Oy and Affecto Norway AS have been pledged to secure the financial loans above. Other securities given on own behalf: 30.6.2008 31.12.2007 Pledges 343 855 Other guarantees 62 55 Pledges given on own behalf consist of restricted cash of 0.1 MEUR and bonds 0.2 MEUR. Derivative contracts 1 000 EUR 30.6.2008 31.12.2007 Interest rate swaps: Nominal value 22 000 23 500 Fair value 408 35 2.8. Related party transactions Key management compensation and remunerations to the board of directors (1 000 EUR) 1-6/08 1-6/07 1-12/07 Salaries and other short-term employee 1 840 853 2 564 benefits Post-employment benefits 237 129 327 Share-based payments 26 4 35 Total 2 104 986 2 926 The remuneration to a member of the board Haakon Skaarer, totalling to 12 thousand euro, has been paid to Norsk Vekst AS. 3. Key figures 4-6/08 4-6/07 1-6/08 1-6/07 2007 Net sales, 1 000 eur 36 187 20 227 69 785 37 803 97 474 EBITDA, 1 000 eur 5 692 3 501 9 732 6 143 14 525 Operating result before IFRS3 5 253 3 205 8 878 5 571 13 294 amortization, 1 000 eur Operating result, 1 000 eur 4 532 2 926 7 439 4 932 10 758 Result before taxes, 1 000 eur 4 574 2 856 6 614 4 715 9 458 Net income for equity holders 3 384 2 012 4 894 3 451 6 981 of the parent company, 1 000 eur EBITDA, % 15.7 % 17.3 % 13.9 % 16.2 % 14.9 % Operating profit before IFRS3 14.5 % 15.8 % 12.7 % 14.7 % 13.6 % depreciation, % Operating result, % 12.5 % 14.5 % 10.7 % 13.0 % 11.0 % Result before taxes, % 12.6 % 14.1 % 9.5 % 12.5 % 9.7 % Net income for equity holders 9.4 % 10.0 % 7.0 % 9.1 % 7.2 % of the parent company, % Equity ratio, % 44.4 % 49.9 % 44.4 % 49.9 % 41.9 % Net gearing, % 53.7 % 31.0 % 53.7 % 31.0 % 53.9 % Interest-bearing net debt, 34 398 12 572 34 398 12 572 33 933 1 000 eur Gross investment in non-current 508 423 1 268 795 1 410 assets (excl. acquisitions), 1 000 eur Gross investments, % of sales 1.4 % 2.1 % 1.8 % 2.1 % 1.4 % Research and development costs, 415 117 982 274 910 1 000 eur R&D -costs, % of sales 1.1 % 0.6 % 1.4 % 0.7 % 0.9 % Order backlog, 1 000 eur 49 106 20 298 49 106 20 298 41 560 Average number of employees 1 162 802 1 146 784 897 Earnings per share, eur 0.16 0.12 0.23 0.20 0.38 Earnings per share (diluted), 0.16 0.12 0.23 0.20 0.38 eur Equity per share, eur 2.98 2.39 2.98 2.39 2.93 Average number of shares, 1 000 21 480 16 980 21 480 16 980 18 533 shares Number of shares at the end of 21 480 16 980 21 480 16 980 21 480 period, 1 000 shares Calculation of key figures EBITDA = Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization Equity ratio, % = Shareholders' equity + minority *100 interest ________________________________ Total assets - advances received Gearing, % = Interest-bearing liabilities - *100 cash, bank receivables and securities held as financial asset __________________________________ Shareholders' equity + minority interest Interest-bearing net debt = Interest-bearing liabilities - cash and bank receivables Earnings per share (EPS) = Result for the period to equity holders of the Company ______________________________________ Adjusted average number of shares during the period Equity per share = Shareholders' equity _______________________________________ Adjusted number of shares at the end of the period Market capitalization = Number of shares at the end of period (excluding treasury shares) x share price at closing date ----- |
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