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Exel Composites Oyj - Interim report (Q1 and Q3)

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


EXEL COMPOSITES PLC     INTERIM REPORT                 24.7.2015 at 10.00 a.m. 
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Exel Composites Plc's Interim Report for January 1 - June 30, 2015

Q2 2015 in brief

  -- Net sales were 21.4 MEUR (Q2/2014: 21.4 MEUR)
  -- Operating profit decreased to 1.3 (3.1) MEUR, and was 6.3 (14.3) per cent
     of net sales. Operating profit before non-recurring items was 1.5 (3.1)
     MEUR or 7.2 (14.3) per cent of net sales
  -- Net cash flow from operating activities was positive at +1.7 (+2.4) MEUR
  -- Fully diluted earnings per share were 0.07 (0.19) EUR

 H1 2015 in brief

  -- Net sales were 42.8 MEUR, up by 9.2 per cent on the previous year (H1/2014:
     39.2 MEUR)
  -- Operating profit decreased to 3.3 (4.9) MEUR, and was 7.8 (12.6) per cent
     of net sales. Operating profit before non-recurring items was 3.5 (4.9)
     MEUR or 8.3 (12.6) per cent of net sales
  -- Net cash flow from operating activities was positive at +2.4 (+3.1) MEUR
  -- Fully diluted earnings per share were 0.20 (0.28) EUR

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

President and CEO Riku Kytömäki:
Exel Composites has recorded consistent sales and profit growth year-on-year
during the last consecutive five quarters. In the second quarter of 2015 net
sales were on the same level as in the corresponding period in 2014 at EUR 21.4
(21.4) million and at approximately on the same level as in the first quarter
of 2015. However, net sales increased by 9.2 per cent in H1/2015, compared to
the same period last year, fastest growing region being APAC with a 33.4 per
cent increase. 

Order intake in the second quarter of 2015 remained on the same level at EUR
21.4 (21.4) million as in the corresponding period in 2014. Our order backlog
on 30 June 2015 was EUR 13.8 (14.1) million, on the same level as on 31 March
2015 (EUR 13.8 million). 

Exel Composites' operating profit decreased to EUR 1.3 (3.1) million in the
second quarter of 2015. Profitability was impacted by higher operational costs
mainly due to increased resources relating to the implementation of the
long-term growth strategy. Profitability was also affected by lower than
expected volumes resulting from delayed orders from some customers.
Non-recurring items amounting to EUR 0.2 million related to M&A screening were
recorded in the second quarter of 2015. 

The Company's outlook for the whole year remains unchanged. The implementation
of the growth strategy including the reinforcement of the organization and
increase in capacity continues according to plan. These actions have increased
operating costs and are expected to reduce the 2015 operating profit margin
compared to 2014, but will position the Company better for long-term profitable
growth. 


CONSOLIDATED KEY FIGURES, EUR million

                       1.4. -  1.4. -  Change,  1.1. -  1.1.-30.  Change  1.1. -
                        30.6.   30.6.        %   30.6.        6.       %  31.12.
                         2015    2014             2015      2014            2014
Net sales                21.4    21.4     -0.3    42.8      39.2     9.2    79.3
Operating profit          1.3     3.1    -55.9     3.3       4.9   -32.4     8.9
% of net sales            6.3    14.3              7.8      12.6            11.2
Profit for the period     0.8     2.2    -64.1     2.4       3.3   -29.5     5.7
Shareholders' equity     30.9    27.1     13.8    30.9      27.1    13.8    29.7
Net interest-bearing     -0.7     1.6    147.7    -0.7       1.6   147.7    -2.6
 liabilities                                                                    
Capital employed         39.6    38.6      2.5    39.6      38.6     2.5    35.3
Return on equity, %      10.5    34.6             15.6      26.8            21.7
Return on capital        14.0    32.2             17.9      26.8            25.2
 employed, %                                                                    
Equity ratio, %          55.3    50.0             55.3      50.0            56.9
Net gearing, %           -2.4     5.7             -2.4       5.7            -8.7
Earnings per share,      0.07    0.19             0.20      0.28            0.48
 EUR                                                                            
Earnings per share,      0.07    0.19             0.20      0.28            0.48
 diluted, EUR                                                                   
Equity per share, EUR    2.59    2.28             2.59      2.28            2.50



Market environment
Market demand remained stable in the second quarter of 2015.

Market demand improved in the second half of 2014 especially in the
telecommunication, transportation and building, construction and infrastructure
industry markets, and no major change was seen in the first half of 2015. 

Order intake and order backlog April - June 2015
Order intake in the second quarter of 2015 remained on the same level at EUR
21.4 (21.4) million as in the corresponding period in 2014. Our order backlog
on 30 June 2015 was EUR 13.8 (14.1) million, on the same level as on 31 March
2015 (EUR 13.8 million). 

Sales review April - June 2015
Group net sales in the second quarter of 2015 were on the same level as in the
corresponding period in 2014 at EUR 21.4 (21.4) million. Compared to the first
quarter of 2015 net sales decreased by EUR 0.1 million or 0.7 per cent from EUR
21.5 million. 

Net sales increased in the largest region, Europe, by 0.6 per cent compared to
the corresponding period in 2014. Net sales in the APAC region increased by 9.1
per cent. Net sales in the region Rest of the world decreased by 61.7 per cent
compared to the corresponding period in 2014. 

Net sales of Industrial applications decreased by 4.5 per cent to EUR 12.6
million from EUR 13.2 million in the corresponding period in 2014. 

Net sales of Construction and Infrastructure applications were up by 6.8 per
cent to EUR 4.7 (4.4) million compared to the corresponding period in 2014. 

Net sales of Other applications increased by 7.9 per cent to EUR 4.1 (3.8)
million compared to the corresponding period in 2014. 

Order intake January - June 2015
Order intake increased by 2.4 per cent during the first six months of the year
to EUR 44.2 (43.1) million compared to the corresponding period in 2014. 

Sales review January - June 2015
Group net sales increased by 9.2 per cent from the corresponding period in 2014
from EUR 39.2 million to EUR 42.8 million. 

Net sales increased in the largest region, Europe, by 7.7 per cent compared to
the corresponding period in 2014. Net sales in the APAC region increased by
33.4 per cent. Net sales in the region Rest of the world decreased by 43.8 per
cent compared to the corresponding period in 2014. 

Net sales of Industrial applications increased by 14.7 per cent to EUR 26.4
million from EUR 23.0 million in the corresponding period in 2014. 

Net sales of Construction and Infrastructure applications were up by 8.2 per
cent to EUR 9.2 (8.5) million compared to the corresponding period in 2014. 

Net sales of Other applications decreased by 6.5 per cent to EUR 7.2 (7.7)
million compared to the corresponding period in 2014. 


Net sales by Region

MEUR             1.4.       1.4.  Change       1.1.       1.1.   Change,  1.1. -
               -30.6.     -30.6.     , %     -30.6.     -30.6.         %  31.12.
                 2015       2014               2015       2014              2014
Europe           17.3       17.2     0.6       34.8       32.3       7.7    64.6
APAC              3.6        3.3     9.1        7.1        5.3      33.4    11.8
Rest of           0.4        0.9   -61.7        0.9        1.6     -43.8     2.9
 world                                                                          
Total            21.4       21.4    -0.3       42.8       39.2       9.2    79.3

Net sales by Customer Industry

MEUR                   1.4.      1.4.  Change     1.1.      1.1.  Change  1.1. -
                     -30.6.    -30.6.     , %   -30.6.    -30.6.     , %  31.12.
                       2015      2014             2015      2014            2014
Construction and        4.7       4.4     6.8      9.2       8.5     8.2    17.4
 infrastructure                                                                 
Industrial             12.6      13.2    -4.5     26.4      23.0    14.7    47.5
 applications                                                                   
Other                   4.1       3.8     7.9      7.2       7.7    -6.5    14.3
 applications                                                                   
Total                  21.4      21.4    -0.3     42.8      39.2     9.2    79.3

Financial performance

April - June 2015
The Group's operating profit decreased to EUR 1.3 (3.1) million in the second
quarter of 2015 and was 6.3 (14.3) per cent of net sales. Profitability was
impacted by higher operational costs due to increased resources relating to the
implementation of the long-term growth strategy. Profitability was also
affected by lower than expected volumes resulting from delayed orders from some
customers. Non-recurring items amounting to EUR 0.2 million related to M&A
screening were recorded in the second quarter of 2015. Operating profit before
non-recurring items was EUR 1.5 (3.1) million or 7.2 (14.3) per cent of net
sales. Comparing with 2014 it is worthwhile to note, that the second quarter
operating profit in 2014 was strong, roughly 50 per cent higher than the next
best quarter of the year. 

January - June 2015
The Group's operating profit in January - June 2015 decreased to EUR 3.3 (4.9)
million and was 7.8 (12.6) per cent of net sales. Operating profit before
non-recurring items was EUR 3.5 (4.9) million or 8.3 (12.6) per cent of net
sales. 

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

The Group's net financial items during the period under review were EUR -0.1
(-0.3) million. The Group's profit before taxes was EUR 3.2 (4.6) million and
profit after taxes EUR 2.4 (3.3) million. 

Financial position
Net cash flow from operating activities was positive at EUR +2.4 (+3.1)
million. Cash flow before financing, but after capital expenditure, amounted to
EUR 0.5 (1.9) million. The capital expenditure on fixed assets amounted to EUR
1.8 (1.2) million. Capital expenditure was financed with cash flow from
business operations. At the end of the period under review, the Group's liquid
assets stood at EUR 9.4 (9.9) million. Total depreciation of non-current assets
during the second quarter of 2015 amounted to EUR 0.7 (0.7) million. 

The Group's consolidated total assets at the end of the second quarter were EUR
56.1 (54.3) million. Interest-bearing liabilities amounted to EUR 8.7 (11.5)
million. Net interest-bearing liabilities were EUR -0.7 (+1.6) million. 

The dividend for 2014 resolved by the Annual General Meeting on 26 March 2015
totaling EUR 2.4 (0.0) million, or EUR 0.20 (0.00) per share, was paid on 8
April 2015. 

Equity at the end of the second quarter was EUR 30.9 (27.1) million and equity
ratio 55.3 (50.0) per cent. The net gearing ratio was -2.4 (5.7) per cent. 

Fully diluted total earnings per share were EUR 0.20 (0.28). Return on capital
employed was 17.9 (26.8) per cent. Return on equity was 15.6 (26.8) per cent. 

Business development and strategy implementation
The factory expansion projects in China and Austria are proceeding according to
plan. Furthermore, the Company has been screening potential acquisition
targets. 

Research and development
Research and development costs totaled EUR 0.9 (0.9) million, representing 2.2
(2.2) per cent of net sales. The main projects were connected with the
development of new products and customer applications. 

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

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

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

During the period under review the highest share price quoted was EUR 9.85
(6.35) and the lowest EUR 7.55 (5.56). The share price closed at EUR 7.60
(6.35). The average share price during the period under review was EUR 9.05
(6.05). 

A total of 1,975,570 (4,580,749) shares were traded during the period under
review, which represents 16.6 (38.5) per cent of the average number of shares.
On 30 June 2015, Exel Composites' market capitalization was EUR 90.4 (75.5)
million. 

Shareholders and disclosures
Exel Composites had a total of 3,007 (2,676) shareholders on 30 June 2015.
Information on Exel Composites' shareholders is available on the Company
website at www.exelcomposites.com. 

Exel Composites received one flagging announcement during the review period.

On 20 May 2015 Exel Composites received a flagging announcement according to
which the indirect holding of Evli Bank Plc had fallen under 5 per cent of the
voting rights and share capital in Exel Composites Plc. Through share
transactions concluded on 19 May 2015, the total holding of the investment
funds owned by Evli Bank Plc and administered by Evli Fund Management Company
Ltd amounted to 504,786 shares, representing 4.24 per cent of the shares and
voting rights of the Company. 

Management
Mr. Mikko Kettunen, 38, was appointed SVP, CFO and member of Exel Composites
Plc's Group Management Team on 13 January 2015 and assumed his position on 7
April 2015. Mr. Kettunen succeeds Mr. Ilkka Silvanto, 63, who was appointed
with the same date as SVP, Strategic Projects, effective as of 7 April 2015.
Mr. Silvanto will continue reporting to CEO and being member of Group
Management Team. 

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

Organization and personnel
The number of employees on 30 June 2015 was 511 (433), of whom 225 (201) worked
in Finland and 286 (232) in other countries. The average number of personnel in
January - June 2015 was 500 (423). 

Health, safety and environment
Special attention will be given to occupational health and safety also in 2015.
Exel Composites' units in Austria, Belgium and Finland were awarded OHSAS 18001
Safety Management System Standard accreditation in June 2015. The Group's
Chinese unit in Nanjing had earned OHSAS 18001 certification already in 2014.
The Group is rolling out the certification over all sites with the aim of
having all the units of the Group certified by 2017. 

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

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

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

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

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

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


Vantaa, 24 July 2015

Board of Directors of Exel Composites Plc


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The interim report is unaudited.



CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME STATEMENT

EUR thousand           1.4. -  1.4. -  Change   1.1. -   1.1. -  Change  1.1.  -
                        30.6.   30.6.     , %    30.6.    30.6.     , %   31.12.               2015    2014             2015     2014             2014
Net sales              21,352  21,420    -0.3   42,847   39,232     9.2   79,253
Materials and          -7,778  -8,290     6.2  -15,549  -14,266    -9.0  -29,134
 services                                                                       
Employee benefit       -6,733  -5,635   -19.5  -13,183  -11,028   -19.5  -22,691
 expenses                                                                       
Depreciation and         -725    -654   -10.9   -1,435   -1,317    -9.0   -3,115
 impairment                                                                     
Other operating        -4,937  -3,949   -25.0   -9,493   -8,038   -18.1  -16,133
 expenses                                                                       
Other operating           169     161     5.0      152      361   -57.9      707
 income                                                                         
Operating profit        1,348   3,054   -55.9    3,340    4,943   -32.4    8,887
Net financial items      -187    -118   -58.5     -115     -347    66.9     -430
Profit before tax       1,161   2,935   -60.4    3,224    4,596   -29.9    8,457
Income taxes             -361    -706    48.9     -867   -1,251    30.7   -2,754
Profit/loss for the       800   2,229   -64.1    2,358    3,346   -29.5    5,702
 period                                                                         
Other comprehensive                                                             
 income:                                                                        
Other comprehensive                                                             
 income to be                                                                   
 reclassified to                                                                
 profit or loss in                                                              
 subsequent periods:                                                            
Exchange differences     -211     528  -140.0    1,169      932   -25.4    1,370
 on translating                                                                 
 foreign operations                                                             
Income tax relating         0       0                0        0                0
 to components of                                                               
 other comprehensive                                                            
 income                                                                         
Items that will not                                                             
 be classified to                                                               
 profit or loss                                                                 
Defined benefit plan        0       0                0        0              -90
 actuarial gains                                                                
 (+/)/loss(-), net                                      
 tax                                                                            
Other comprehensive      -211     528  -140.0    1,169      932   -25.4    1,280
 income, net of tax                                                             
Total comprehensive       589   2,757   -78.6    3,526    4,278    17.6    6,983
 income                                                                         
Profit/loss                                                                     
 attributable to:                                                               
Equity holders of the     800   2,229   -64.1    2,358    3,346    29.5    5,702
 parent company                                                                 
Comprehensive income                                                            
attributable to:                                                                
Equity holders of the     589   2,757   -78.6    3,526    4,278    17.6    6,983
 parent company                                                                 
Earnings per share,      0.07    0.19             0.20     0.28             0.48
 diluted and                                                                    
 undiluted, EUR                                                                 



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

EUR thousand                            30.6.2015  30.6.2014  Change  31.12.2014
ASSETS                                                                          
Non-current assets                                                              
Goodwill                                    9,817      9,823      -6       9,676
Other intangible assets                       561        789    -228         686
Tangible assets                            13,465     10,839   2,626      12,533
Deferred tax assets                           283        725    -442         285
Other non-current assets                       80         73       7          74
Non-current assets total                   24,205     22,249   1,957      23,253
Current assets                                                                  
Inventories                                10,232      9,286     946      10,034
Trade and other receivables                12,180     12,856    -676      10,906
Cash at bank and in hand                    9,447      9,931    -484       8,218
Current assets total                       31,858     32,073    -215      29,158
Total assets                               56,063     54,322   1,741      52,411
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES                                                          
Shareholders´ equity                                                            
Share capital                               2,141      2,141       0       2,141
Other reserves                                 79         72       7          79
Invested unrestricted equity fund           2,539      2,539       0       2,539
Translation differences                     4,702      3,096   1,606       3,534
Retained earnings                          19,047     15,924   3,123      15,724
Profit for the period                       2,358      3,346    -988       5,702
Total equity attributable to equity        30,867     27,118   3,749      29,720
 holders of the parent company                                                  
Total equity                               30,867     27,118   3,749      29,720
Non-current liabilities                                                         
Interest-bearing liabilities                4,127      1,046   3,081       4,623
Interest-free liabilities                     480        439      41         454
Deferred tax liabilities                      526        465      61         505
Current liabilities                                                             
Interest-bearing liabilities                4,579     10,440  -5,861       1,000
Trade and other non-current                15,485     14,814     671      16,110
 liabilities                                                                    
Total liabilities                          25,197     27,204  -2,007      22,692
Total equity and liabilities               56,063     54,322   1,741      52,411



STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

EUR thousand   Share     Other          Invested  Translation   Retained   Total
              Capita  Reserves      Unrestricted  Differences   Earnings        
                   l                 Equity Fund                                
Balance at 1   2,141        72             2,539        2,164     15,924  22,841
 January                                                                        
 2014                                                                           
Comprehensiv                                              932      3,346   4,278
e result                                                                        
Other items                                                            0       0
Dividend                                                               0       0
Balance at     2,141        72             2,539        3,096     19,270  27,118
 30 June                                                                        
 2014                                                                           
Balance at     2,141        79             2,539        3,534     21,426  29,720
 1st January                                                                    
 2015                                                                           
Comprehensiv                                            1,169      2,358   3,526
e result                                                                        
Other items                                                            0       0
Dividend                                                          -2,379  -2,379
Balance at     2,141        79             2,539        4,702     21,405  30,867
 30 June                                                                        
 2015                                                                           




CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT

EUR thousand                              1.1. -  1.1. -  Change  1.1. -
                                           30.6.   30.6.          31.12.
                                            2015    2014            2014
Cash Flow from Operating Activities                                     
Profit for the period                      2,358   3,346    -988   5,702
Adjustments                                3,000   3,277    -277   7,425
Change in working capital                 -1,827  -2,272     445     455
Cash Flow Generated by Operations          3,531   4,351    -820  13,582
Interest paid                                -40     -94      54    -167
Interest received                              5      42     -37      56
Other financial items                        -90    -103      13    -328
Income taxes paid                         -1,047  -1,120      73  -2,464
Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities    2,359   3,076    -717  10,679
Cash Flow from Investing Activities                                     
Capital expenditure                       -1,840  -1,198    -642  -4,354
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets             0       0       0       0
Cash Flow from Investing Activities       -1,840  -1,198    -642  -4,354
Cash Flow from Financing                                                
Share issue                                    0       0       0       0
Proceeds from long-term borrowings             0       0       0   5,000
Instalments of long-term borrowings         -500  -1,380     880  -2,840
Change in short-term loans                 3,589       0   3,589  -9,700
Instalments of finance lease liabilities       0      -5       5      -5
Additional capital repayment                   0       0       0       0
Dividends paid                            -2,379       0  -2,379       0
Net Cash Flow from Financing                 710  -1,385   2,095  -7,545
Change in Liquid Funds                     1,229     493     736  -1,220
Liquid funds in the beginning of period    8,218   9,438  -1,220   9,438
Change in liquid funds                     1,229     493     736  -1,220
Liquid funds at the end of period          9,447   9,931    -484   8,218



QUARTERLY KEY FIGURES

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




COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

EUR thousand          30.6.2015  30.6.2014
On own behalf                             
Mortgages                 2,783      2,783
Corporate mortgages      12,500     12,500
Lease liabilities                         
-  in next 12 months        948        744
-  in next 1-5 years      1,138      1,197
Other commitments             6          6



DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Nominal values                   30.6.2015  30.6.2014
EUR thousand                                         
Interest rate derivatives                            
Interest rate swaps                  2,700          0
Purchased interest rate options          0          0



CONSOLIDATED KEY FIGURES

EUR thousand                      1.1. - 30.6.  1.1. -  Change, %  1.1. -
                                          2015   30.6.             31.12.
                                                  2014               2014
Continuing operations                                                    
Net sales                               42,847  39,232        9.2  79,253
Operating profit                         3,340   4,943      -32.4   8,887
% of net sales                             7.8    12.6               11.2
Profit before tax                        3.224   4,596      -29.9   8,457
% of net sales                             7.5    11.7               10.7
Profit for the period                    2,358   3,346      -29.5   5,702
% of net sales                             5.5     8.5                7.2
Shareholders' equity                    30,867  27,118       13.8  29,720
Interest-bearing liabilities             8,705  11,486      -24.2   5,623
Cash and cash equivalents                9,447   9,931       -4.9   8,218
Net interest-bearing liabilities          -741   1,555      147.7  -2,595
Capital employed                        39,572  38,604        2.5  35,342
Return on equity, %                       15.6    26.8               21.7
Return on capital employed, %             17.9    26.8               25.2
Equity ratio, %                           55.3    50.0               56.9
Net gearing, %                            -2.4     5.7               -8.7
Capital expenditure                      1,840   1,198       53.6   4,354
% of net sales                             4.3     3.1                5.5
Research and development costs             941     858        9.7   1,837
% of net sales                             2.2     2.2                2.3
Order intake                            44,185  43,148        2.4  82,327
Order backlog                           13,783  14,107       -2.3  12,833
Earnings per share, EUR                   0.20    0.28      -28.6    0.48
Earnings per share, EUR, diluted          0.20    0.28      -28.6    0.48
Equity per share, EUR                     2.59    2.28       13.6    2.50
Average number of shares                                                 
- cumulative                            11,897  11,897        0.0  11,897
- cumulative, diluted                   11,897  11,897        0.0  11,897
Average number of employees                500     423       18.4     433