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Vaisala - Interim report (Q1 and Q3)
Vaisala Corporation Interim Report January-June 2015
Vaisala Corporation
Interim Report
July 23, 2015 at 2.00 p.m. (EET)
Vaisala Corporation Interim Report January-June 2015
In the second quarter 2015, net sales increased by 12% to EUR 77.0 million and
operating result increased to EUR 4.1 (2.1) million.
April-June 2015 highlights
* Orders received EUR 79.9 (70.6) million, increase 13%
* Order book EUR 140.4 (146.8) million, decrease 4%
* Net sales EUR 77.0 (68.7) million, increase 12%
* Gross margin 49.8% (49.8%)
* Operating result EUR 4.1 (2.1) million, increase 96%
* Earnings per share EUR 0.12 (0.08)
* Cash and cash equivalents EUR 33.7 (25.6) million
* Business outlook for 2015: Vaisala estimates its full year 2015 net sales to
be in the range of EUR 285-315 million and the operating result (EBIT) in
the range of EUR 20-30 million.
January-June 2015 highlights
* Orders received EUR 146.9 (139.1) million, increase 6%
* Net sales EUR 135.6 (126.2) million, increase 7%
* Gross margin 47.6% (49.0%)
* Operating result EUR -3.6 (-1.1) million, decrease 231%
* One-time expenses related to the restructuring EUR 1.8 million
* Earnings per share EUR -0.03 (-0.05)
* Cash flow from operating activities EUR 5.3 (-1.5) million
Vaisala's President and CEO Kjell Forsén comments on second quarter 2015"Business picked up during the second quarter 2015 after a weak start of the
year. Net sales reached EUR 77.0 million and increased by 12% year-on-year.
Especially Weather Business Area was recovering from the first quarter as its
net sales increased to EUR 53.3 million. Compared to previous year, Weather
Business Area's net sales grew 7% as sales both in Meteorology Infrastructure
and Transportation business units were growing. Controlled Environment Business
Area continued its good performance as its net sales increased by 25% year-on-
year to EUR 23.7 million. Net sales of Controlled Environment developed
positively in all regions and at comparable exchange rates EMEA grew fastest.
Also good supply chain performance boosted delivery volumes.
In the second quarter of 2015 orders received increased by 13% to EUR 79.9
million. Weather Business Area's orders received increased by 7% as
Transportation business unit was successful in closing orders. Controlled
Environment Business Area's orders received increased by 30% and the increase
came from all regions. Vaisala's order book remained strong at EUR 140.4 million
despite a decline of 4%.
Operating result in the second quarter was EUR 4.1 million and increased by 96%
or 2.0 million euros from previous year. The good result was due to increased
net sales but was partially weakened by increase in operating expenses due to
depreciated euro. Weather Business Area's operating result decreased by 21% to
EUR 0.6 million, in spite of increased net sales. Operating result decrease was
due to lower gross margin as well as increase in operating expenses as a result
of depreciated euro. Gross margin decrease was mainly due to unfavorable
inventory valuation. Controlled Environment Business Area's operating result was
EUR 4.0 million increasing from previous years EUR 1.5 million following the
good sales performance and positive gross margin development.
The new business organization structure has been in place since the beginning of
the second quarter and the transition was extremely smooth. The new
organizational structure was well received and the benefit of the simpler
structure and clear responsibility areas is recognized. The reduction in
workforce has been implemented and we are convinced that we are able to achieve
the targeted cost saving of two million euros during this year.
Market activity is expected to accelerate towards the end of the year, following
a typical seasonal pattern. Weather observation market outlook is stable except
in some markets like Russia and Latin America where economic weakness is
affecting customers' investment capability. The renewable energy market
continues to be vibrant and growing, but our market entry will take longer than
anticipated due to long authorization and approval processes, evolving business
models and customers' postponed decision making. Industrial measurement
solutions market is expected to continue solid growth. Vaisala maintains the
estimate for the full year 2015 net sales which is in the range of EUR 285-315
million and the operating result (EBIT) in the range of EUR 20-30 million."
Key Figures
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2015 2014 2015 2014 2014
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Orders received, EUR million 79.9 70.6 146.9 139.1 295.0
Order book, EUR million 140.4 146.8 140.4 146.8 129.2
Net sales, EUR million 77.0 68.7 135.6 126.2 299.7
Gross profit, EUR million 38.3 34.2 64.6 61.8 153.1
Gross margin, % 49.8 49.8 47.6 49.0 51.1
Operating expenses, EUR million 34.5 32.5 66.7 63.2 127.2
Operating result, EUR million 4.1 2.1 -3.6 -1.1 26.4
Operating result, % 5.3 3.0 -2.7 -0.9 8.8
Profit (loss) before taxes, EUR million 2.9 2.2 -0.8 -1.1 29.1
Profit (loss) for the period, EUR million 2.2 1.4 -0.6 -0.8 23.4
Earnings per share, EUR 0.12 0.08 -0.03 -0.05 1.30
Return on equity, % -0.7 -1.1 14.3
Capital expenditure, EUR million 2.3 2.0 3.3 3.7 7.9
Depreciation, EUR million 3.8 3.8 7.7 7.5 15.2
Cash flow from operating activities, EUR million -1.0 -0.6 5.3 -1.5 23.8
Cash and cash equivalents, EUR million 33.7 25.6 47.6
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Market situation in April-June 2015
Global economy continued moderate growth in the second quarter 2015. Improved
economic conditions of developed countries continued to impact positively on
market for industrial measurement solutions. Weather observation market was
normalizing, after a very slow beginning of the year.
In EMEA weather observation market activity improved after a very slow beginning
of the year. However, continued weakness in Russian weather observation market
was limiting demand in the area. Demand for industrial measurement solutions
continued to increase in EMEA, supported by improved business conditions of
European manufacturing industry.
In Americas weather observation market improved after a very slow beginning of
the year, but market activity was still subdued. Market environment for
industrial measurement solutions remained good.
In APAC weather observation market remained stable. Market environment for
industrial measurement solutions in APAC was supported by increased demand from
Japan.
April-June 2015 performance
Orders received
EUR million 4-6/2015 4-6/2014 Change, % 2014
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Weather 56.0 52.1 7 215.2
Controlled Environment 24.0 18.4 30 79.8
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Total 79.9 70.6 13 295.0
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Order book
EUR million 4-6/2015 4-6/2014 Change, % 2014
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Weather 132.3 141.7 -7 123.7
Controlled Environment 8.1 5.2 57 5.5
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Total 140.4 146.8 -4 129.2
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Orders received
In the second quarter 2015, Vaisala's orders received were EUR 79.9 (70.6)
million and increased by 13% compared to previous year. The increase came from
EMEA.
In the second quarter 2015, Weather Business Area's orders received were EUR
56.0 (52.1) million and increased by 7% compared to previous year. The increase
came from Transportation business unit as orders were successfully finalized.
In the second quarter 2015, Controlled Environment Business Area's orders
received were EUR 24.0 (18.4) million and increased by 30% compared to previous
year. The increase came from all regions.
Order book
At the end of June 2015, Vaisala's order book was EUR 140.4 (146.8) million and
decreased by 4% compared to previous year. The decrease came from EMEA and
Americas whereas APAC order book increased. Of the order book EUR 58.6 (72.6)
million will be delivered in 2016 or later.
At the end of June 2015, Weather Business Area's order book was EUR 132.3
(141.7) million and decreased by 7% compared to previous year. The decrease came
from Energy business unit. Of the order book EUR 58.2 (72.1) million will be
delivered in 2016 or later.
At the end of June 2015, Controlled Environment Business Area's order book was
EUR 8.1 (5.2) million and increased by 57% compared to previous year. The
increase came from all regions. Of the order book EUR 0.3 (0.6) million will be
delivered in 2016 or later.
Net sales by business area
EUR million 4-6/2015 4-6/2014 Change, % 2014
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Weather 53.3 49.8 7 219.6
Controlled Environment 23.7 18.9 25 80.2
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Total 77.0 68.7 12 299.7
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Net sales by region
EUR million 4-6/2015 4-6/2014 Change, % 2014
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EMEA 28.0 24.4 15 111.8
Americas 31.4 25.6 23 112.1
APAC 17.5 18.7 -6 75.9
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Total 77.0 68.7 12 299.7
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In the second quarter 2015, Vaisala's net sales were EUR 77.0 (68.7) million and
increased by 12% compared to previous year. Vaisala's net sales in EMEA was EUR
28.0 (24.4) million and increased by 15%, in the Americas EUR 31.4 (25.6)
million and increased by 23% and in APAC EUR 17.5 (18.7) million and decreased
by 6%. At comparable exchange rates net sales would have been EUR 70.0 (68.7)
million and increase would have been EUR 1.3 million or 2% from previous year.
The positive exchange rate effect was EUR 7.0 million, which was mainly caused
by USD exchange rate appreciation against EUR.
In the second quarter 2015, Weather Business Area's net sales were EUR 53.3
(49.8) million and increased by 7% compared to previous year. The increase came
from Meteorology Infrastructure and Transportation business units. Net sales
improved in services and projects. At comparable exchange rates the net sales
would have been EUR 49.2 (49.8) million and decrease would have been EUR 0.6
million or 1% from previous year. The positive exchange rate effect was EUR 4.1
million, which was mainly caused by USD appreciation against EUR.
In the second quarter 2015, Controlled Environment Business Area's net sales
were EUR 23.7 (18.9) million and increased by 25% compared to previous year. The
growth came from all regions and at comparable exchange rates EMEA grew fastest.
Also good supply chain performance contributed to higher delivery volumes. At
comparable exchange rates the net sales would have been EUR 20.9 (18.9) million
and increase would have been EUR 2.0 million or 11% from previous year. The
positive exchange rate effect was EUR 2.8 million, which was mainly caused by
USD appreciation against EUR.
Gross margin and operating result
EUR million 4-6/2015 4-6/2014 Change, % 2014
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Gross margin, % 49.8 49.8 51.1
Weather 45.4 47.5 48.4
Controlled Environment 59.4 55.9 58.4
Operating result
Weather 0.6 0.8 -21 17.0
Controlled Environment 4.0 1.5 162 12.1
Eliminations and other -0.6 -0.3 134 -2.8
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Operating result, total 4.1 2.1 96 26.4
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In the second quarter 2015, Vaisala's operating result was EUR 4.1 (2.1) million
and increased by 96% compared to previous year. The increase in operating result
was due to higher net sales but was partially weakened by increase in operating
expenses. Gross margin was 49.8% (49.8%). Operating expenses 2015 were EUR 34.5
(32.5) million and increased by 6%. The increase came mainly from USD based
expenses growing due to USD appreciation against EUR.
In the second quarter 2015, Weather Business Area's operating result was EUR
0.6 (0.8) million and decreased by 21% compared to previous year. Operating
result decrease was due to lower gross margin as well as increase in operating
expenses. Gross margin was 45.4% (47.5%) and the decrease was mainly due to
unfavorable inventory valuation and investments in information services as well
as low sales volumes of Energy business unit. Operating expenses were EUR 23.7
(23.2) million and increased by 2%. The increase came mainly from USD based
expenses growing due to USD appreciation against EUR.
In the second quarter 2015, Controlled Environment Business Area's operating
result was EUR 4.0 (1.5) million and increased by 162% compared to previous
year. Operating result increase was due to good sales performance and positive
gross margin development. Gross margin was 59.4% (55.9%) and the increase was
mainly due to higher sales volumes and related improvement in scale economies as
well as positive impact of USD appreciation against EUR. Operating expenses were
EUR 10.0 (9.0) million and increased by 11%. The increase came mainly from
higher sales and research and development expenses as well as from USD based
expenses growing due to USD appreciation against EUR.
In the second quarter 2015, financial income and expenses were EUR -1.1 (0.2)
million. The decrease is mainly due to EUR appreciation against USD during the
reported quarter.
In the second quarter 2015, profit (loss) before taxes was EUR 2.9 (2.2)
million. Income taxes were EUR
-0.7 (-0.8) million. Net result was EUR 2.2 (1.4) million.
In the second quarter 2015, earnings per share were EUR 0.12 (0.08).
January-June 2015 performance
Orders received
EUR million 1-6/2015 1-6/2014 Change, % 2014
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Weather 99.1 102.5 -3 215.2
Controlled Environment 47.8 36.6 30 79.8
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Total 146.9 139.1 6 295.0
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Order book
EUR million 1-6/2015 1-6/2014 Change, % 2014
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Weather 132.3 141.7 -7 123.7
Controlled Environment 8.1 5.2 57 5.5
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Total 140.4 146.8 -4 129.2
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Orders received
In January-June 2015, Vaisala' orders received were EUR 146.9 (139.1) million
and increased by 6% compared to previous year. The increase came from Americas.
In January-June 2015, Weather Business Area's orders received were EUR 99.1
(102.5) million and decreased by 3% compared to previous year. The decrease came
from Energy and Transportation business units. Orders received include a USD
5.8 million contract signed during the first quarter 2015 with the U.S. National
Weather Service to modernize the USA weather radar network with dual
polarization technology. This order is part of a USD 9.0 million frame contract.
In January-June 2015, Controlled Environment Business Area's orders received
were EUR 47.8 (36.6) million and increased by 30% compared to previous year. The
growth came from all regions.
Order book
At the end of June 2015, Vaisala's order book was EUR 140.4 (146.8) million and
decreased by 4% compared to previous year. The decrease came from EMEA and
Americas whereas APAC order book increased. Of the order book EUR 58.6 (72.6)
million will be delivered in 2016 or later.
At the end of June 2015, Weather Business Area's order book was EUR 132.3
(141.7) million and decreased by 7% compared to previous year. The decrease came
from Energy business unit. Of the order book EUR 58.2 (72.1) million will be
delivered in 2016 or later.
At the end of June 2015, Controlled Environment Business Area's order book was
EUR 8.1 (5.2) million and increased by 57% compared to previous year. The
increase came from all regions. Of the order book EUR 0.3 (0.6) million will be
delivered in 2016 or later.
Net sales by business area
EUR million 1-6/2015 1-6/2014 Change, % 2014
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Weather 90.5 89.0 2 219.6
Controlled Environment 45.1 37.2 21 80.2
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Total 135.6 126.2 7 299.7
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Net sales by region
EUR million 1-6/2015 1-6/2014 Change, % 2014
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EMEA 47.4 46.5 2 111.8
Americas 52.8 47.5 11 112.1
APAC 35.4 32.2 10 75.9
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Total 135.6 126.2 7 299.7
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In January-June 2015, Vaisala's net sales were EUR 135.6 (126.2) million and
increased by 7% compared to previous year. Vaisala's net sales in EMEA was EUR
47.4 (46.5) million and increased by 2%, in the Americas EUR 52.8 (47.5) million
and increased by 11% and in APAC EUR 35.4 (32.2) million and increased by 10%.
Operations outside Finland accounted for 98% (98%) of net sales. At comparable
exchange rates the net sales would have been EUR 124.2 (126.2) million and
decrease would have been EUR 2.0 million or 2% from previous year. The positive
exchange rate effect was EUR 11.4 million, which was mainly caused by USD
exchange rate appreciation against EUR.
In January-June 2015, Weather Business Area's net sales were EUR 90.5 (89.0)
million and increased by 2% compared to previous year. The increase came from
Meteorology Infrastructure and Transportation business units. Weather Business
Area improved its net sales in project and service business, in product business
net sales decreased. At comparable exchange rates the net sales would have been
EUR 83.9 (88.9) million and decrease would have been EUR 5.1 million or 6% from
previous year. The positive exchange rate effect was EUR 6.6 million, which was
mainly caused by USD appreciation against EUR.
In January-June 2015, Controlled Environment Business Area's net sales were EUR
45.1 (37.2) million and increased by 21% compared to previous year. Net sales
increased in all regions. At comparable exchange rates the net sales would have
been EUR 40.5 (37.2) million and increase would have been EUR 3.2 million or 9%
from previous year. The positive exchange rate effect was EUR 4.7 million, which
was mainly caused by USD appreciation against EUR.
Gross margin and operating result
EUR million 1-6/2015 1-6/2014 Change, % 2014
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Gross margin, % 47.6 49.0 51.1
Weather 42.1 45.9 48.4
Controlled Environment 58.7 56.5 58.4
Operating result
Weather -8.1 -4.0 -101 17.0
Controlled Environment 7.4 3.7 100 12.1
Eliminations and other -2.9 -0.8 -283 -2.8
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Operating result, total -3.6 -1.1 231 26.4
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In January-June 2015, Vaisala's operating result was EUR -3.6 (-1.1) million.
Vaisala's gross margin was 47.6% (49.0%) and the decrease was due to Weather
Business Area's lower sales volumes and related weakening in scale economies as
well as unfavorable inventory valuation. Vaisala's operating expenses were EUR
66.7 (63.2) million and increased by 5% compared to previous year. The increase
came mainly from USD based expenses growing due to USD appreciation against EUR.
In addition, operating result was decreased by EUR 1.8 million one-time expenses
related to the restructuring.
In January-June 2015, Weather Business Area's operating result was EUR -8.1 (-
4.0) million and decreased by 101% compared to previous year. Gross margin was
42.1% (45.9%) and the decrease was mainly due to lower sales volumes and related
weakening in scale economies as well as unfavorable inventory valuation.
Operating expenses were EUR 46.4 (45.2) million and increased by 3%. The
increase came mainly from USD based expenses growing due to USD appreciation
against EUR.
In January-June 2015, Controlled Environment Business Area's operating result
was EUR 7.4 (3.7) million and increased by 100% compared to previous year. Gross
margin was 58.7% (56.5%) and the increase was mainly due to higher sales volumes
and related improvement in scale economies as well as positive impact of USD
appreciation against EUR. Operating expenses were EUR 19.1 (17.3) million and
increased by 10%. The increase came mainly from higher sales and research and
development expenses as well as USD appreciation against EUR.
In January-June 2015, financial income and expenses were EUR 2.8 (0.0) million.
The increase is mainly due to foreign exchange gains related to valuation of USD
denominated receivables.
In January-June 2015, profit (loss) before taxes was EUR -0.8 (-1.1) million.
Income taxes were EUR +0.2 (+0.3) million. Net result was EUR -0.6 (-0.8)
million.
In January-June 2015, earnings per share were EUR -0.03 (-0.05).
Statement of financial position and cash flow
Vaisala's financial position remained strong at the end of the June 2015. Cash
and cash equivalents amounted to EUR 33.7 (25.6) million at the end of June
2015 and Vaisala did not have any material interest bearing liabilities.
The statement of financial position total was EUR 235.9 (213.6) million. The
increase was due to EUR depreciation against other currencies and also increases
in inventories and short-term liabilities.
In January-June 2015, Vaisala's cash flow from operating activities was EUR 5.3
(-1.5) million. The improvement compared to previous year was mainly related to
decrease of accounts receivables since December 2014.
Capital expenditure and divestments
In January-June 2015, gross capital expenditure totaled EUR 3.3 (3.7) million.
Depreciation was EUR 7.7 (7.5) million.
Research and Development
In January-June 2015, research and development expenses totaled EUR 17.8 (17.0)
million, representing 13.1% (13.5%) of net sales.
R&D by business area
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EUR million 2015 2014 % 2015 2014 % 2014
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Weather 6.8 6.4 6 13.1 12.6 4 25.7
Controlled Environment 2.5 2.3 9 4.7 4.4 6 8.2
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Total 9.3 8.7 7 17.8 17.0 5 34.0
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In January-June 2015, Weather Business Area R&D expenses were 14.5% (14.1%) of
net sales. Controlled Environment Business Area R&D expenses were 10.3% (11.9%)
of net sales.
Personnel
The average number of personnel employed in Vaisala during January-June 2015 was
1,617 (1,607). The number of employees at the end of June 2015 was 1,650 (1,659)
and it includes 67 (53) summer trainees. At the end of 2014, the number of
employees was 1,613.
At the end of June 2015, 43% (42%) of the personnel was based outside Finland.
New business structure and completion of co-operation negotiations
Vaisala announced on January 27, 2015 its plans to restructure its business in
order to strengthen the capability to implement its strategy and to increase
agility. As of April 1, 2015, Weather Business Area was organized into three
business units, Meteorology Infrastructure, Transportation and Energy, and
Controlled Environment Business Area was organized into three regions with full
business responsibility, Americas, EMEA and APAC.
In order to foster the business areas to operate with different business models
the current Service function was integrated into Weather and Controlled
Environment Business Areas. In the new structure Information Services and Field
Services are part of the Weather Business Area, whereas Calibration and Repair
Services are part of the Controlled Environment Business Area. Vaisala's
Operations and Support units continue to serve as group functions.
Vaisala continues to invest in its growth businesses and to develop products and
services which combine its customers' business expertise and Vaisala's
technological leadership. The new organizational structure strengthens customer
focus across all functions and ensures operational efficiency through
simplification.
The planning of restructuring was finalized and in Finland the related co-
operation negotiations which were initiated on February 2, 2015 were completed
on March 5, 2015. As a result, Vaisala reduced its workforce by a total of 52
positions, out of which 18 positions were reduced in Finland. The original
estimate for the reduction was 60 full-time equivalents, out of which about 25
were estimated to be in Finland. The reduction took place through redundancies,
retirement options and terminations of temporary contracts. Vaisala provided a
range of support measures for those affected by the restructuring.
This restructuring is estimated to result in annual cost savings of EUR 4
million by 2016. The cost savings for 2015 are estimated to be EUR 2 million.
The first quarter operating result includes EUR 1.8 million accrual for one-time
costs.
Change in Vaisala's Management Group
Hannu Katajamäki, Executive Vice President, Services and member of Vaisala's
Management Group left Vaisala as of April 1, 2015. The change followed Vaisala's
business restructuring where the Service function was integrated into Weather
and Controlled Environment Business Areas. Hannu Katajamäki was a member of
Vaisala's Management Group since 2011.
As of April 1, 2015 Vaisala's Management Group members are:
* Kjell Forsén, President and CEO, Chairman of the Management Group
* Marja Happonen, Executive Vice President, Human Resources
* Kai Konola, Executive Vice President, Weather Business Area
* Sampsa Lahtinen, Executive Vice President, Controlled Environment Business
Area
* Kaarina Muurinen, Chief Financial Officer
* Vesa Pylvänäinen, Executive Vice President, Operations
Near-term risks and uncertainties
Vaisala's business is exposed to changes in the global economy, politics,
conflicts, policies, regulations, Vaisala's supply chain and distribution
channels, and accidents as well as natural disasters and epidemics, which may
affect business e.g. through order cancellations, disturbance in logistics,
travel restrictions, and loss of market potential. Vaisala's capability to
successfully complete investments, acquisitions, divestments and restructurings
on a timely basis and to achieve related financial and operational targets
represent a risk which may impact revenue and profitability.
The most significant near-term risks and uncertainties that may affect both
revenue and profitability relate to the company's ability to maintain its
delivery capability, availability of critical components, interruptions in
manufacturing or IT systems, changes in the global economy, Russia sanctions,
spreading of epidemics, continuing conflicts in the Middle East and Africa,
currency exchange rates, patent trolls, customers' financing capability, changes
in customers' purchasing or investment behavior, and delays or cancellations of
orders. Changes in the competition may affect the volume and profitability of
business through introduction of new competitors and price erosion in areas
which traditionally have been strong for Vaisala. Changes in subcontractor
relations, their operations or operating environment as well as the quality of
the deliverables may have a negative impact on Vaisala's business.
A significant part of Vaisala's business is project business. Project business
performance and schedules have dependencies to third parties, which may impact
profitability and timing of revenue recognition. Assumptions regarding new
project and service business opportunities constitute a risk for both revenue
and profitability.
The importance of information services and decision support systems is
increasing in Vaisala's weather business. These Internet-based online services
are potential subjects to a variety of cyber risks.
Further information about risk management in Vaisala is available on the company
website at http://www.vaisala.com/investors, Corporate Governance.
Decisions by Vaisala Corporation's Annual General Meeting
Vaisala Corporation's Annual General Meeting was held on March 31, 2015 in
Vantaa, Finland. The meeting approved the financial statements and discharged
the members of the Board of Directors and the President and CEO from liability
for the financial period January 1-December 31, 2014.
Dividend
The Annual General Meeting decided a dividend of EUR 0.90 per share,
corresponding to the total of EUR 16,368,132.60. The record date for the
dividend payment was April 2, 2015 and the payment date was April 14, 2015.
Board of Directors
The Annual General Meeting confirmed that the number of Board members is seven.
Petra Lundström, Mikko Niinivaara, Yrjö Neuvo, Maija Torkko, Pertti Torstila and
Raimo Voipio will continue as members of the Board of Directors. Ville Voipio
was elected as a new member of the Board of Directors.
The Annual General Meeting decided that the annual fee payable to the Chairman
of the Board of Directors is EUR 45,000 and EUR 35,000 for each Board member.
Approximately 40 percent of the annual remuneration will be paid in Vaisala
Corporation's A shares acquired directly in the name of the Board members from
the market and the rest in cash. In addition, the Annual General Meeting decided
that the compensation for the Chairman of the Audit Committee is EUR 1,500 per
attended meeting and EUR 1,000 for each member of the Audit Committee. The
compensation for the Chairman and each member of the Remuneration and HR
Committee and any other committee established by the Board of Directors is EUR
1,000 per attended meeting.
Auditor
The Annual General Meeting re-elected Deloitte & Touche Oy as the auditor of the
Company and APA Merja Itäniemi will act as the auditor with the principal
responsibility. The Auditors are reimbursed according to their reasonable
invoice presented to the company.
Authorization for directed acquisition of own A shares
The Annual General Meeting authorized the Board of Directors to decide on the
directed repurchase of a maximum of 160,000 of the Company's own A shares in one
or more instalments with funds belonging to the Company's unrestricted equity.
The authorization is valid until the closing of the next Annual General Meeting,
however, no longer than September 30, 2016.
Authorization to transfer Company's own shares
The Annual General Meeting authorized the Board of Directors to decide on the
issuance of the Company's treasury A shares. The authorization is limited to a
maximum of 319,150 shares. The issuance of own shares may be carried out in
deviation from the shareholders' pre-emptive rights (directed issue). The
authorization entitles the issuance of treasury A shares as a directed issue
without payment as part of the Company's share based incentive plan. The Board
of Directors can also use this authorization to grant special rights entitling
subscription of the Company's own shares that are held by the Company. The
subscription price of the shares can instead of cash also be paid in full or in
part as contribution in kind. The authorization is valid until March 31, 2020.
Donations
The Annual General Meeting authorized the Board of Directors to decide on
donations of maximum EUR 250,000.
The organizing meeting of the Board of Directors
At its organizing meeting held after the Annual General Meeting the Board
elected Raimo Voipio to continue as the Chairman of the Board of Directors and
Yrjö Neuvo to continue as the Vice Chairman.
The composition of the Board committees was decided to be as follows:
Audit Committee
Maija Torkko was elected as the Chairman and Petra Lundström and Mikko
Niinivaara as members of the Audit Committee. The Chairman and all members of
the Audit Committee are independent both of the Company and of significant
shareholders.
Remuneration and HR Committee
Raimo Voipio was elected as the Chairman and Yrjö Neuvo and Maija Torkko as
members of the Remuneration and HR Committee. Raimo Voipio is independent of the
Company. Yrjö Neuvo and Maija Torkko are independent both of the Company and of
significant shareholders.
Vaisala's shares
In January-June 2015, a total number of 1,564,467 (621,649) Vaisala A shares
with a value totaling EUR 37.9 (14.5) million were traded on the NASDAQ OMX
Helsinki Ltd. On June 30, 2015 the closing price was EUR 23.50 (23.95). The
highest quotation during January-June 2015 was EUR 27.02 (24.98) and the lowest
EUR 21.55 (21.06).
On June 30, 2015, Vaisala had 18,218,364 shares, of which 3,389,351 are series K
shares and 14,829,013 are series A shares. The K shares and A shares are
differentiated by the fact that each K share entitles its owner to 20 votes at a
General Meeting of Shareholders while each A share entitles its owner to 1 vote.
The A shares represent 81.4% of the total number of shares and 17.9% of the
total votes. The K shares represent 18.6% of the total number of shares and
82.1% of the total votes.
The market value of Vaisala's A shares on June 30, 2015 was EUR 346.8 (351.3)
million, excluding the Company's treasury shares. Valuing the K shares - which
are not traded on the stock market - at the rate of the A share's closing price
on the last day of June, the total market value of all the A and K shares
together was EUR 426.5 (432.5) million, excluding the Company's treasury shares.
More information about Vaisala's share and shareholders are presented on the
website, www.vaisala.com/investors.
Treasury shares and parent company shares
The Board of Directors of Vaisala Corporation decided on March 10, 2015 issuance
of directed shares without consideration for the payment of share-based
incentive 2012. In the issuance of shares a total of 63,800 Company's series A
treasury shares were transferred without consideration to Company's key
employees according to the terms and conditions of the Performance Share Plan
2012. The transfer of shares by means of a directed issuance of shares without
consideration is based on the authorization granted to the Board of Directors by
the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on 26 March, 2014.
The Board of Directors of Vaisala Corporation decided on March 10, 2015 to use
the authorization granted by the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on
March 26, 2014 for transferring the Company's series A treasury shares. Vaisala
Corporation sold a total of 63,800 series A treasury shares held by the Company
in order to cover the cash reward of the Performance Share Plan 2012. The cash
reward was used to cover withholding tax and other similar costs. The sale of
the Company's treasury shares commenced on March 11, 2015.
On April 28, 2015, Vaisala Corporation's Board of Directors resolved to commence
repurchases of shares under the authorization given by the Vaisala Annual
General Meeting held on March 31, 2015. The Board of Directors resolved to
directed repurchase of a maximum of 160,000 of the Company's own A shares in one
or more instalments with funds belonging to the Company's unrestricted equity.
The repurchases commenced on April 30, 2015.
At the end of June 2015, the Company held a total of 71,540 (159,150) Vaisala
series A treasury shares, which represented 0.4% of the share capital and 0.1%
of the votes.
Market outlook 2015
Latest economic forecasts still refer to moderate global economic growth for
2015, and Vaisala is expecting stable outlook on weather observation and
industrial measurement markets. As typical, market activity is expected to
improve seasonally towards the end of the year. However, differences in business
conditions between customer groups and regions are expected to remain. In the
short term, industrial measurement solutions and weather radars have the most
favorable market balance. Competition in weather observation market is expected
to continue intensifying. In weather observations market it continues to be
challenging to forecast customers' timing for decision making and acceptance of
larger customer projects, having potentially material impact on overall Vaisala
weather business.
In EMEA demand for weather observation solutions is expected to be constrained
by economic weakness in Russia. Weather observation market outlook in the rest
of EMEA is stable. Demand for industrial measurement solutions markets is
expected to increase.
In Americas weather observation market outlook is stable in North America, but
regional economic weakness is expected to delay progression of weather
infrastructure projects in Latin America. Market environment for industrial
measurement solutions is expected to remain good in Americas, following solid
demand from Northern America.
In APAC demand for weather observation solutions is expected to cool off
slightly in 2015, due to slower development in Chinese market. Demand for
industrial measurement solutions is expected to increase, accelerated especially
by Japanese automotive and semiconductor customers.
Business outlook for 2015
Vaisala estimates its full year 2015 net sales to be in the range of EUR
285-315 million and the operating result (EBIT) in the range of EUR 20-30
million.
Vantaa, July 23, 2015
Vaisala Corporation
Board of Directors
The forward-looking statements in this release are based on the current
expectations, known factors, decisions and plans of Vaisala's management.
Although the management believes that the expectations reflected in these
forward-looking statements are reasonable, there is no assurance that these
expectations would prove to be correct. Therefore, the results could differ
materially from those implied in the forward-looking statements, due to for
example changes in the economic, market and competitive environments, regulatory
or other government-related changes, or shifts in exchange rates.
Financial information and changes in accounting policies
This interim financial report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34,
Interim Financial Reporting, following the same accounting policies and
principles as in the annual financial statements for 2014. All figures in the
interim report are Group figures. All presented figures have been rounded and
consequently the sum of individual figures may deviate from the sum presented.
The preparation of the financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires
Vaisala's management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the valuation
of the reported assets and liabilities and the recognition of income and
expenses in the statement of income. Although the estimates are based on the
management's best knowledge at the date of the interim report, actual results
may differ from the estimates.
In order to align Vaisala's business type reporting with the new organization
structure, the net sales of spare parts and systems are reported under Products
business starting from January 1, 2015. Previously spare parts were reported
under Services business and systems under Projects business. 2014 numbers have
been adjusted retrospectively.
The interim financial report is unaudited.
Consolidated Statement of Income
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Net sales 77.0 68.7 135.6 126.2 299.7
Costs of sales -38.6 -34.5 -71.0 -64.3 -146.6
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Gross profit 38.3 34.2 64.6 61.8 153.1
Sales, marketing and administrative costs -25.2 -23.7 -48.9 -46.3 -93.2
Research and development costs -9.3 -8.7 -17.8 -17.0 -34.0
Other operating income and expense 0.2 0.3 -1.6 0.3 0.5
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Operating profit (loss) 4.1 2.1 -3.6 -1.1 26.4
Share of result in associated companies - - - - 0.1
Financial income and expenses, net -1.1 0.2 2.8 0.0 2.6
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Profit (loss) before taxes 2.9 2.2 -0.8 -1.1 29.1
Income taxes -0.7 -0.8 0.2 0.3 -5.7
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Profit (loss) for the period 2.2 1.4 -0.6 -0.8 23.4
Earnings per share, EUR 0.12 0.08 -0.03 -0.05 1.30
Diluted earnings per share, EUR 0.12 0.08 -0.03 -0.05 1.29
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Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
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EUR million 2015 2014 2015 2014 2014
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Items that will not be reclassified to
profit or loss
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Actuarial loss on post-employment
benefits 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 -0.5
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Total 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 -0.5
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Items that may be reclassified
subsequently to profit or loss
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Currency translation differences -0.8 0.5 3.1 0.5 3.5
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Total -0.8 0.5 3.1 0.5 3.5
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Total other comprehensive income -0.8 0.5 3.1 0.5 3.0
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Total comprehensive income 1.4 1.9 2.5 -0.4 26.4
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Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
EUR million
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Assets 2015 2014 2014
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Non-current assets
Intangible assets 36.1 36.5 37.1
Property, plant and equipment 44.0 45.0 44.2
Investments 0.1 0.1 0.1
Investment in associated companies 0.8 0.7 0.8
Long-term receivables 0.3 0.3 0.3
Deferred tax assets 11.8 9.2 8.9
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Total non-current assets 93.2 91.7 91.5
Current assets
Inventories 41.2 34.9 33.9
Trade and other receivables 66.7 59.2 70.5
Income tax receivables 1.2 2.2 1.1
Cash and cash equivalents 33.7 25.6 47.6
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Total current assets 142.7 121.9 153.1
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Total assets 235.9 213.6 244.6
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Shareholders' equity and liabilities
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Shareholders' equity
Share capital 7.7 7.7 7.7
Other reserves 0.8 1.9 2.5
Cumulative translation adjustment 2.8 -3.2 -0.2
Treasury shares -1.4 -2.5 -2.5
Retained earnings 145.5 138.8 162.6
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Total shareholders' equity 155.3 142.6 170.0
Non-current liabilities
Interest-bearing liabilities 0.0 0.0 0.0
Post-employment benefit obligations 2.4 0.7 1.3
Deferred tax liabilities 5.0 5.0 5.3
Provisions for other liabilities and charges 0.2 - 0.2
Other long-term liabilities 1.3 3.0 2.9
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Total non-current liabilities 9.0 8.7 9.7
Current liabilities
Interest-bearing liabilities 0.0 0.0 0.0
Advances received 5.5 4.1 3.9
Income tax liabilities 0.8 0.1 1.5
Provisions for other liabilities and charges 0.1 - 1.4
Trade and other payables 65.1 58.0 58.1
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Total current liabilities 71.6 62.2 64.9
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Total shareholders' equity and liabilities 235.9 213.6 244.6
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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
Share Other Treasury Translation Retained
EUR million capital reserves shares adjustment earnings Total
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Balance at Jan 1, 2014 7.7 1.5 -2.5 -3.6 155.9 158.9
Profit (loss) for the
period -0.8 -0.8
Other comprehensive
income 0.0 0.5 0.5
Dividend paid -16.3 -16.3
Share-based payment 0.4 0.4
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Balance at Jun 30, 2014 7.7 1.9 -2.5 -3.2 138.8 142.6
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Share Other Treasury Translation Retained
EUR million capital reserves shares adjustment earnings Total
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Balance at Jan 1, 2015 7.7 2.5 -2.5 -0.2 162.6 170.0
Profit (loss) for the
period -0.6 -0.6
Other comprehensive
income 0.0 3.0 3.1
Dividend paid -16.4 -16.4
Purchase of treasury
shares -1.0 -1.0
Sale of treasury shares 2.1 -2.1 0.0
Share-based payment -1.7 1.9 0.2
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Balance at Jun 30, 2015 7.7 0.8 -1.4 2.8 145.5 155.3
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Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
EUR million 1-6/2015 1-6/2014 1-12/2014
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Cash flows from operating activities
Cash receipts from customers 159.2 134.7 287.0
Other income from business operations -1.4 0.3 0.4
Cash paid to suppliers and employees -148.0 -134.7 -260.3
Financials paid, net -1.2 0.2 1.3
Income taxes paid, net -3.4 -2.1 -4.5
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Cash flow from operating activities 5.3 -1.5 23.8
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditure on fixed assets -3.3 -3.7 -7.9
Divestments 0.0 1.0 1.3
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Cash flow from investing activities -3.3 -2.6 -6.6
Cash flows from financing activities
Dividends paid -16.4 -16.2 -16.2
Purchase of treasury shares -1.0 - -
Change in loan receivables 0.0 0.1 -0.1
Change in leasing liabilities 0.0 0.0 0.0
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Cash flow from financing activities -17.3 -16.2 -16.3
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of
period 47.6 45.8 45.8
Net increase (+) / decrease (-) in cash and cash
equivalents -15.3 -20.3 0.9
Effect from changes in exchange rates 1.4 0.1 0.9
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Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period 33.7 25.6 47.6
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Notes for Interim Report
Orders Received by Business Area
EUR million 4-6/2015 4-6/2014 1-6/2015 1-6/2014 1-12/2014
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Weather 56.0 52.1 99.1 102.5 215.2
Controlled Environment 24.0 18.4 47.8 36.6 79.8
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Total 79.9 70.6 146.9 139.1 295.0
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Net Sales by Business Area
EUR million 4-6/2015 4-6/2014 1-6/2015 1-6/2014 1-12/2014
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Weather
Products 24.6 26.4 43.5 48.2 108.1
Projects 19.7 17.6 29.3 27.1 74.7
Services 9.0 5.9 17.7 13.7 36.7
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Total 53.3 49.8 90.5 89.0 219.6
Controlled Environment
Products 21.0 16.9 40.3 33.3 71.9
Services 2.6 2.0 4.8 3.9 8.3
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Total 23.7 18.9 45.1 37.2 80.2
Sales, other 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
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Total sales 77.0 68.7 135.6 126.2 299.7
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Operating Result by Business Area
EUR million 4-6/2015 4-6/2014 1-6/2015 1-6/2014 1-12/2014
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Weather 0.6 0.8 -8.1 -4.0 17.0
Controlled Environment 4.0 1.5 7.4 3.7 12.1
Other -0.6 -0.3 -2.9 -0.8 -2.8
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Total 4.1 2.1 -3.6 -1.1 26.4
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Net Sales by Geographical Area
EUR million 4-6/2015 4-6/2014 1-6/2015 1-6/2014 1-12/2014
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EMEA 28.0 24.4 47.4 46.5 111.8
Americas 31.4 25.6 52.8 47.5 112.1
APAC 17.5 18.7 35.4 32.2 75.9
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Total 77.0 68.7 135.6 126.2 299.7
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Personnel
4-6/ 4-6/ 1-6/ 1-6/ 1-12/
2015 2014 2015 2014 2014
Average personnel 1,626 1,631 1,617 1,607 1,617
Personnel at the end of period 1,650 1,659 1,650 1,659 1,613
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Financial Instruments
4-6/ 4-6/ 1-6/ 1-6/ 1-12/
2015 2014 2015 2014 2014
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Nominal value of financial derivatives,
EUR million 22.6 19.2 22.6 19.2 20.0
Fair values of financial derivatives, assets,
EUR million 0.3 0.0 0.3 0.0 0.0
Fair values of financial derivatives,
liabilities, EUR million 0.8 0.2 0.8 0.2 1.4
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Financial derivatives consist solely of foreign currency forwards and they are
measured based on price information derived from active markets and commonly
used valuation methods (Fair value hierarchy 2). Financial contracts are
executed only with counterparties that have high credit ratings.
Share Information
4-6/ 4-6/ 1-6/ 1-6/ 1-12/
2015 2014 2015 2014 2014
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Number of shares outstanding, thousand 18,147 18,059 18,147 18,059 18,059
Number of treasury shares, thousand 72 159 72 159 159
Number of shares, diluted, thousand 18,287 18,253 18,287 18,253 18,234
Number of shares, weighted average,
thousand 18,172 18,059 18,129 18,059 18,059
Number of shares traded, thousand 889 197 1,564 622 1,110
Share price, highest, EUR 25.85 24.98 27.02 24.98 24.98
Share price, lowest, EUR 22.85 21.26 21.55 21.06 19.40
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Key Ratios
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2015 2014 2015 2014 2014
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Earnings per share, EUR 0.12 0.08 -0.03 -0.05 1.30
Earnings per share, diluted, EUR 0.12 0.08 -0.03 -0.05 1.29
Equity per share, EUR 8.56 7.90 8.56 7.90 9.41
Return on equity, % -0.7 -1.1 14.3
Cash flow from operating activities per
share, EUR -0.06 -0.03 0.29 -0.08 1.32
Solvency ratio, % 67.4 68.1 70.6
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Further information
Kaarina Muurinen, CFO
Mobile +358 40 577 5066
Vaisala Corporation
Telephone conference and Audiocast
An English-language conference call for investors and analysts will be held
today on July 23, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. (Finnish time).
FI: +358 9 8171 0495
UK: +44 20 3194 0552
SE: +46 8 5664 2702
US: +1 855 716 1597
Live audiocast of the presentation by Kjell Forsén, President and CEO will start
at 4:00 p.m. and will be available at www.vaisala.com/investors. A recording
will be published at the same address at about 6:00 p.m.
Third quarter interim report
Vaisala will publish its January-September 2015 Interim Report on Tuesday,
October 27, 2015 at approximately 2:00 p.m. Finnish time.
Distribution:
NASDAQ OMX Helsinki
Key media
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Vaisala is a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement. Building
on 79 years of experience, Vaisala contributes to a better quality of life by
providing a comprehensive range of innovative observation and measurement
products and services for chosen weather-related and industrial markets.
Headquartered in Finland, Vaisala employs approximately 1,600 professionals
worldwide and is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki stock exchange.
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