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2015-08-28 07:45:00 CEST 2015-08-28 07:45:03 CEST REGULATED INFORMATION Vaahto Group Plc Oyj - Interim report (Q1 and Q3)VAAHTO GROUP INTERIM REPORT for January 1 – June 30, 2015Helsinki, Finland, 2015-08-28 07:45 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAAHTO GROUP PLC OYJ'S INTERIM REPORT, AUGUST 28, 2015 AT 8:45 VAAHTO GROUP INTERIM REPORT for January 1 - June 30, 2015 Development of business operations Turnover from Vaahto Group's continuing operations for the period from January 1 to June 30, 2015 was 10.0M euros (reference period: 8.8M euros) and the operating loss from continuing operations 1.6M euros (0.2M euros). The turnover increased over the reference period by 1.8M euros thanks to increased orders. The net margins were low, however. The operating result fell by 1.4M euros. The modest operating result was due to the market situation, which remained challenging, and the higher-than-expected cost of some delivery projects. The operating result was further undermined by the fact that the Group's overhead expenses were allocated to notably reduced operations. The overhead expenses are allocated in their entirety to the continuing operations, not to discontinued operations. On the other hand, the operating result of reference period was positively impacted by the completion of a significant project at a higher-than-expected margin. The order book for the Group's continuing operations as of June 30, 2015, totaled 10.7M euros (9.7M euros). Compared with the reference period, the orders grew by 1.0M euros. In February, Vaahto Group Plc Oyj announced an arrangement concluded with its key lenders, intended to strengthen the Company's financial position and secure its continued operation. With this agreement, the Company's financiers committed to waive loans totaling 3.9M euros; to convert loan receivables in the amount of 1.2M euros into a subordinated loan; and to grant a grace period for their receivables, continuing until June 30, 2016. At the same time, Vaahto Group Plc Oyj carried out a private placement issuing 10,000,000 new shares at the price of 0.25 euros per share. As part of the financial stabilization program, the Group has adopted a cost and operations adjustment plan aimed at reducing annual expenditure by more than 0.8M euros. The adjustment plan is to be implemented in the course of 2015 and is expected to cause a one-time adjustment cost of 0.4M euros. The plan is moving ahead as planned, with the cost savings projected to become evident toward the end of 2015 and have a full impact at the beginning of 2016. The Group's financial situation continues to be difficult, however, and is further challenged by project deliveries requiring more working capital than anticipated. The company is involved in active negotiations concerning remarkable corporate and financial arrangements. More information in chapter “Developments since the end of the review period” Reporting of business operations In line with the strategy set out by the Vaahto Group Board of Directors, the Group has this year remained focused on the Process Technology business operations. AP-Tela Oy was classified as a discontinued operation in the 2014 financial year. All business operations of the Vaahto Paper Technology segment have thus been either sold or classified as discontinued operations. The Vaahto Group reports its business operations as one segment, consisting of Vaahto Process Technology operations. The negotiations concerning AP-Tela have not yet resulted in a sale, and the Board of Vaahto Group Plc Oyj will reassess the situation later this year. The effect of discontinued operations on profit/loss is shown on its own line, separate from continued operations. No Group administration costs are allocated to the discontinued operations, which means that these costs are fully borne by the continued operations. As the volume of the continued operations has shrunk, the relative burden of these costs on the continued operations has increased. Vaahto Process Technology The operations of Vaahto Process Technology encompass the continuing operations of the Company in their entirety. The turnover for the period from January 1 to June 30, 2015, came to 10.0M euros (8.8M euros), and the operating loss was 1.6M euros (0.2M euros for the reference period). The operations of Vaahto Process Technology are divided into two business units: Japrotek Vessels and Stelzer Mixing Technology. Japrotek Vessels specializes in delivering complete process equipment for demanding applications along with tank-agitator combinations. Stelzer Mixing Technology is focused on agitator products for chemical and food-industry applications and seeks growth in new market areas. In early 2015, the order book of Japrotek Vessels, the largest business unit within Vaahto Process Technology, was weaker than anticipated, and employer-employee co-determination negotiations were initiated in preparation for a reduction in workload and possible adjustment measures. Order intake increased slightly toward the end of the reporting period, but the order book for the current financial year remains more modest than projections. The challenging market situation in the first half of the year, together with the higher-than-expected cost of some delivery projects, place a burden on the liquidity of the unit. The investment outlook in the forest industry is expected to have a positive effect on the market situation. The early months were challenging for Stelzer Mixing Technology, and the workforce was adjusted to the reduced workload. In early 2015, however, the order intake started to grow, and by the end of June, the order book had doubled in size from the beginning of the year. The challenge for the rest of the year is to realize the received orders as planned and maintain the positive order development. Financing and liquidity The cash flow from the Group's business operations was -2.2M euros (0.8M euros), and the cash flow from investments -0.1M euros (-0.2M euros) during the period under review. Interest-bearing liabilities amounted to 8.4M euros (18.4M euros) at the end of the period under review. The Group's consolidated balance-sheet total was 14.8M euros (13.3M euros). On February 16, 2015, Vaahto Group Plc Oyj signed an agreement with its key financiers, according to which the lenders would waive loans totaling 3.9M euros, convert loan receivables in the amount of 1.2M euros into a subordinated loan and grant a grace period for their receivables until June 30, 2016. At the same time, Vaahto Group Plc Oyj carried out a private placement issuing 10,000,000 new shares at the price of 0.25 euros per share. As part of the financial stabilization program, the Group has adopted a cost and operations adjustment plan aimed at reducing annual expenditure by more than 0.8M euros. The adjustment plan is to be implemented in the course of 2015 and is expected to cause a one-time adjustment cost of 0.4M euros. The expected cost reduction of 0.8M euros would have its full impact in 2016. The Group's weak result for the early months of the year, together with the challenging markets, greatly strain its liquidity. In the early months of 2015, orders of Japrotek Oy Ab, a Group subsidiary, were carried out with delays, with their production resources being overburdened in the first six months. This development has strained the Group's working capital and has added to the cost. The Group's financial situation remains extremely challenging and its working capital requires continuous monitoring. According to the Board's current estimate, the working capital at its present level will suffice to cover the operations until the last quarter of 2015. The interim report continues to be in breach of an existing covenant, and the Company will seek assurance from its financiers that no consequences of the breach would arise for the Group. The company is involved in active negotiations concerning significant corporate and financial arrangements. The result of these negotiations will have a crucial impact to the financial situation and the future of Vaahto Group Plc Oyj. The Group's Board of Directors is involved in active negotiations with the main shareholders and lenders of the Group in order to secure its financial position. Human resources As of June 30, 2015, the average number of personnel employed by the Group in continuing operations was 137 (133). The interim CEO of the Company from September 1, 2014, until March 31, 2015, was Mr. Topi Karppanen, M.Sc.; Mr. Kalle Rasinmäki, M.Sc. was nominated to serve as CEO from April 1, 2015. Risks and uncertainty factors The Group's liquidity remains tight and involves significant risks. The working capital is under active monitoring through cash flow projections. According to the Group's estimate, the current working capital will suffice to cover the operations until the last quarter of 2015. The company is involved in active negotiations concerning significant corporate and financial arrangements. The result of these negotiations will have a crucial impact to the financial situation and the future of Vaahto Group Plc Oyj. Vaahto Group Plc Oyj has a pending dispute regarding the terms and conditions of an employment contract with a former CEO who has been dismissed. A lower court has approved an action brought by the former CEO against the Company. A provision for compensation in the amount specified in the court decision has been included in the 2014 financial statements. The Company has filed a complaint, but its appeal is still under consideration. Private placement On February 15, 2015, the Board of Directors of Vaahto Group Plc Oyj decided on a private placement, offering no more than 10,000,000 new shares for subscription. The shares were subscribed as follows: 3,000,000 shares by Mr. Mikko Laakkonen; 3,000,000 shares by HML Finance Oy; 3,000,000 shares by the Nemea Credit Opportunities Fund (a sub-fund of Nemea Alternative Investment Fund (SICAV) Ltd); and 1,000,000 shares by Lombard International SA's PCP 34443. The issue price of all the shares issued was 0.25 euros per share. The investors subscribed all shares offered to them. The subscription price was determined in the negotiations between the Company and the investors. The price was determined based on the Company's financial situation and any alternative financing options. The shares were paid for in cash on February 18, 2015. Vaahto Group Plc Oyj issued a prospectus approved by the Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority on August 7, 2015, for the admission of the 10,000,000 new shares issued in the above placement, as well as the 2,000,000 shares issued according to the decision dated March 10, 2014, to trading on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Oy stock exchange. The trading began on August 12, 2015. Equity capital Group equity according to the 2014 financial statements was 8.6M euros to the negative. The arrangement completed with the financiers over the first quarter of 2015 had a positive effect on the equity. The arrangement included a waiver of loans in the amount of 3.9M euros, conversion of loan receivables of 1.2M euros into a subordinated loan, and new equity in the form of a private placement of 2.5M euros. As of June 30, 2015, the Group equity was negative 4.0M euros. The parent company's books include a subordinated loan of 1.175M euros granted by the Company's financiers pursuant to Chapter 12 of the Companies Act. The loan bears an annual interest of five percent, accruing annually. The loan is due for repayment in its entirety in five years from the disbursement, i.e., in 2020. The loan capital, along with any accrued unpaid interest, may only be repaid according to the provisions of the Companies Act. Japrotek Oy Ab's first quarter of 2015 brought a loss, which resulted in negative equity for the Company. That loss can be attributed to the higher-than-expected cost of some delivery projects and a weaker-than-anticipated order book for the first quarter. The company took some immediate steps to improve the efficiency of its operations and initiated negotiations according to the Employer-Employee Cooperation Act to adjust its operations in line with weakened demand and market situation. The negotiations resulted in a decision to adjust the number of personnel as dictated by the financial situation and order intake in August 2015 at the earliest. Authorization for a share issue The general meeting of April 14, 2015, voted to authorize the Board of Directors to decide on the issue of new shares and options and other special entitlements to shares pursuant to Chapter 10, Section 1 of the Companies Act, in one or more installments. The maximum number of new shares that may be issued is 10,000,000, including shares issued on the basis of special entitlement. This authorization is valid until May 31, 2016, unless a general meeting amends or revokes the authorization before that date. Projection for the January 1 - December 31, 2015 financial year With the weaker-than-anticipated order book and result in the first half of the year, and the unusual amount of uncertainty connected with the second half-year projection, the Group management expects the result from continuing operations to be below that of the reference period. Developments since the end of the review period As part of the adjustment program and according to the decision of Vaahto Group Plc Oyj's Board, the operations of the Lahti main office will be transferred to the office of Japrotek Oy Ab in Pietarsaari by August 30, 2015. The cost of this transfer is included in the estimated one-off cost of the adjustment program. The company is involved in active negotiations concerning significant corporate and financial arrangements. The result of these negotiations will have a crucial impact to the financial situation and the future of Vaahto Group Plc Oyj. The negotiations are expected to be closed by September 2, 2015 and the result of the negotiations will be announced without delay. Interim management statement Vaahto Group Plc Oyj will publish the management's interim statement for the first nine months of the 2015 financial year on November 6, 2015. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, IFRS Interim Report Interim Report Interim Report Interim Report Annual Report 1 000 1.1.-30.6.2015 1.1.-30.6.2014 1.4.-30.6.2015 1.4.-30.6.2014 1.1.-31.12.2014 EUR 6kk 6kk 3kk 3kk 12 months CONTIN IUING OPERA TIONS NET 9 974 8 783 5 352 4 407 20 262 TURNO VER Change 369 47 276 63 -523 in finis hed goods and work in progr ess Other 90 189 0 1 111 opera ting incom e Materi -6 115 -3 213 -3 276 -1 796 -9 621 al and servi ces Employ -4 174 -4 011 -2 127 -2 046 -7 499 ee benef it expen ses Deprec -114 -128 -56 -41 -259 iation s Other -1 633 -1 909 -851 -914 -3 929 opera ting expen ses OPERAT -1 603 -242 -683 -326 -1 457 ING PROFI T OR LOSS Financ 3 960 3 026 7 341 3 036 ing incom e Financ -512 -815 -159 -559 -1 152 ing expen ses PROFIT 1 845 1 969 -834 -545 426 OR LOSS BEFOR E TAXES Tax on 49 -67 3 -23 77 incom e from opera tions PROFIT 1 893 1 902 -831 -567 349 OR LOSS FOR THE FISCA L YEAR FROM THE CONTI NUING OPERA TIONS DISCON TINUIN G OPERA TIONS Profit 222 -2 076 101 -2 285 -3 658 of loss for the fisca l year from the disco ntinui ng opera tions PROFIT 2 116 -174 -730 -2 852 -3 309 OR LOSS FOR THE FISCA L YEAR OTHER COMPR EHENSI VE INCOM E: Transl 0 -5 0 0 -5 ation diffe rences Other 0 -5 0 0 -5 compr ehensi ve incom e, net of tax TOTAL 2 116 -179 -730 -2 852 -3 314 COMPR EHENSI VE INCOM E Earnin gs per share calcu lated on profi t attri butabl e to equit y holde rs of the paren t: EPS 0,17 0,38 -0,08 -0,11 0,06 undil uted, euros /share , conti nuing opera tions EPS 0,17 0,38 -0,08 -0,11 0,06 dilut ed, euros /share , conti nuing opera tions EPS 0,02 -0,42 0,01 -0,46 -0,67 undil uted, euros /share , cdiso ntinui ng opera tions EPS 0,02 -0,42 0,01 -0,46 -0,67 dilut ed, euros /share , disco ntinui ng opera tions EPS 0,19 -0,03 -0,07 -0,57 -0,60 undil uted, euros /share EPS 0,19 -0,03 -0,07 -0,57 -0,60 dilut ed, euros /share Averag e numbe r of share s -undil 11 060 233 4 977 360 11 060 233 4 977 360 5 484 209 uted -dilut 11 060 233 4 977 360 11 060 233 4 977 360 5 484 209 ed CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET, IFRS 1 000 EUR 30.6.2014 31.12.2014 ASSETS NON-CURRENT ASSETS Intangible assets 16 22 Goodwill 1 583 1 583 Tangible assets 2 590 2 751 Available for sale investments 25 25 NON-CURRENT ASSETS 4 214 4 382 CURRENT ASSETS Inventories 2 279 1 762 Trade receivables and other receivables 5 890 4 599 Cash and bank 222 544 CURRENT ASSETS 8 390 6 904 NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE 2 184 1 986 ASSETS 14 788 13 272 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Share capital 2 872 2 872 Share premium account 6 6 Fair value reserve and other reserves 8 432 6 060 Translation differences 51 51 Retained earnings -15 398 -17 568 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY -4 038 -8 579 NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Subordinated loans 1 175 0 Deferred tax liability 589 582 Long-term liabilities, interest-bearing 133 42 Non-current provisions 425 432 NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 2 322 1 056 CURRENT LIABILITIES Short-term liabilities, interest-bearing 7 022 12 558 Trade payables and other liabilities 8 224 6 820 Tax liability, income tax 0 232 Current provisions 800 800 CURRENT LIABILITIES 16 046 20 410 LIABILITIES OF DISPOSAL GROUP HELD FOR SALE Interest-bearing liabilities held for sale 43 67 Interest-free liabilities held for sale 414 319 LIABILITIES OF DISPOSAL GROUP HELD FOR SALE 457 386 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 14 788 13 272 KEY FIGURES The business indicators Interim Interim Annual Report Report Report 1.1.-30.6.15 1.1.-30.6.14 1.1.-31.12.14 1 000 EUR 6 months 6 months 12 months Turnover, continuing operations 9 974 8 783 20 262 Operating profit/loss, continuing -1 603 -242 -1 457 operations % of turnover -16,1 -2,8 -7,2 Profit/Loss before taxes, continuing 1 845 1 969 426 operations % of turnover 185,0 224,2 21,0 Profit or loss for the period fron 222 -2 076 -3 658 the discontinuing operations Earnings per share calculated on 2 116 -174 -3 314 profit attributable to equity holders of the parent % of turnover 17,3 -1,3 -11,9 Return on equity (ROE), % 2) neg neg neg Return on investment (ROI), % 2) neg neg neg Equity ratio, % neg neg neg Gearing na na na Gross investments in fixed assets 67 181 268 % of turnover 0,7 2,1 1,3 Order backlog, continuing operations 10 688 9 693 9 305 Total number of personnel 137 135 140 (average,contiuing operations) CONSOLIDATED FLOW OF FUNDS STATEMENT, IFRS Interim Report Interim Annual Report Report 1 000 EUR 1.1.-30.6.2015 1.1.-30.6.14 1.1.-31.12.2014 FLOW OF FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS: Profit or loss before taxes 2 116 -174 -3 309 Adjustments: 0 0 0 Depreciations 150 290 540 Impairment losses 0 178 3 650 Unrealized foreign exchange gains -12 -35 -76 and losses Other income and expenses, no 598 1 701 -265 payment related Debt relief -3 850 -3 000 -3 000 Financing income and expenses -512 900 1 117 Sales profit/loss 12 0 0 Taxes -44 46 4 Flow of funds from operations -1 543 -94 -1 339 before the change in working capital Change in working capital: 0 0 0 Change in short-term receivables 105 1 991 4 813 Change in inventories -737 106 1 141 Change in short-term 329 -491 -2 050 non-interest-bearing creditors Flow of funds from operations -1 846 1 511 2 565 before financial items and taxes Interests and other financial -393 -632 -1 046 expenses from operations paid Dividends received 1 2 2 Interests and other financial 1 2 3 income received Income taxes paid 0 -42 -48 FLOW OF FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS -2 238 840 1 475 FLOW OF FUNDS FROM INVESTMENTS: Investments in tangible and -67 -181 -268 intangible assets Income from sales of tangible and 0 0 922 intangible assets FLOW OF FUNDS FROM INVESTMENTS -67 -181 654 FLOW OF FUNDS FROM FINANCIAL ITEMS: Share issue 2 500 1 040 1 040 Withdrawals of short-term loans 301 221 906 Repayments of short-term loans -819 -1 953 -3 661 Withdrawals of long-term loans 0 0 0 Repayments of long-term loans 0 0 0 FLOW OF FUNDS FROM FINANCIAL 1 982 -692 -1 715 ITEMS Change of liquid funds -322 -33 414 Liquid assets at the beginning of 544 129 129 the fiscal year Liquid assets at the end of the 222 96 544 fiscal year Change in liquid assets according -322 -33 414 to the balance sheet CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY, IFRS 1 000 EUR Share Share Unrestric Reserv Translat Retaine Total capita premium ted e fund ion d l account equity differen earning reserve ces s Change in shareholders' equity 1.1.-30.6.2015 Shareholders' 2 872 6 4 065 1 995 51 -17 568 -8 579 equity at the beginning of the fiscal period Comprehensive income: Profit or loss 2 085 2 085 for the period Translation 0 0 0 differences Total 0 2 085 2 085 comprehensive income Transactions with 0 owners: Share issue 2 500 2 500 Transaction costs -44 -44 for equity Deferred taxes 0 0 due to period changes Effect of change 0 0 in tax rate Transactions with 0 0 2 456 0 0 0 2 456 owners total Shareholders' 2 872 6 6 521 1 995 51 -15 483 -4 038 equity at the end of the fiscal period Change in Share Share Unrestric Reserv Translat Retaine Total shareholders' capita premium ted e fund ion d equity l account equity differen earning 1.1.-30.6.2014 reserve ces s Shareholders' 2 872 6 3 068 1 995 48 -14 251 -6 262 equity at the beginning of the fiscal period Comprehensive income: Profit or loss -174 -174 for the period Translation 3 -8 -5 differences Total 3 -182 -179 comprehensive income Transactions with 0 owners: Share issue 1 040 1 040 Transaction costs -32 -32 for equity Deferred taxes 6 6 due to period changes Effect of change -17 -17 in tax rate Transactions with 997 997 owners total Shareholders' 2 872 6 4 065 1 995 51 -14 433 -5 444 equity at the end of the fiscal period DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS Interim Report Interim Report Annual Report 1 000 EUR 1.1.-30.6.2015 1.1.-30.6.2014 1.1.-31.12.2014 6kk 6kk 12kk Profit or loss of the discontinued operations Turnover 2 240 4 529 7 628 Other income 0 119 363 Expenses -2 008 -4 991 -7 860 Amortizations, Sales gains and 0 -1 593 -3 581 losses Depreciations -36 -162 -281 Other items 30 0 0 Profit or loss before taxes 227 -2 097 -3 731 Taxes -5 21 74 Profit or loss from the 222 -2 076 -3 658 discontinued operations Flow of funds from the discontinued operations Flow of funds from operations 94 -2 256 -209 Flow of funds from investments 0 0 766 Flow of funds from financial -24 -23 -47 items Flow of funds total 70 -2 279 511 Non-current assets held for 30.6.2015 30.6.2014 31.12.2014 sale of discontinued operations Intangible assets 8 12 8 Tangible assets 1 529 5 140 1 527 Inventories 540 789 428 Receivables 108 2 350 24 Assets total 2 184 8 291 1 986 Liabilities of disposal group 30.6.2015 30.6.2014 31.12.2014 held for sale of discontinued operations Non-current liabilities held 0 43 0 for sale, interest-bearing Current liabilities held for 43 47 67 sale, interest-bearing Current liabilities held for 414 4 788 319 sale, interest-free Liabilities total 457 4 878 386 Securities and responsibilities EUR 30.6.2015 30.6.2014 Granted securities Debt secured by real estate and corporate mortgages Loans from financial institutions and pension loans 3 531 6 051 Other loans 2 000 2 000 Credit limits in use 812 3 698 Total 6 343 11 749 Loans from financial institutions are secured by real estate and corporate mortgages and share pledges. Other loans are secured by share pledges and bank deposits. Share pledges are the share capitals of Vaahto Group Plc Oyj's subsidiaries. Mortgages granted to secure loans and bank guarantees Real estate mortgages 2 543 2 543 Corporate mortgages 3 582 13 163 Total 6 125 15 706 Other granted securities for own behalf Deposits 0 1 483 Total 0 1 483 Other granted securities Vaahto Group Plc Oyj has granted as securities the share capitals of its subsidiaries Japrotek Oy Ab, AP-Tela Oy and Stelzer Rührtechnik International GmbH. Contingent liabilities and other liabilities Bank guarantees Bank guarantee limits total 4 874 4 990 Bank guarantee limits, used 3 608 4 652 Operating lease agreements Within a year 127 185 More than one year but no more than 5 years 68 234 Total 195 418 Figures are in thousand euros unless otherwise indicated. The figures have not been audited. Notes required by IAS34 Accounting principles The interim report was drawn up according to the same accounting principles and calculation methods as the previous financial statement, for the fiscal period that ended on December 31, 2014 Dividens paid During the period under review, Vaahto Group Plc Oyj paid no dividends. Lahti, August 28, 2015 VAAHTO GROUP PLC OYJ Board of Directors Additional information: Mr. Sami Alatalo, Chairman of the Board, +358 40 826 2066 |
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