INTERIM REPORT OF NORDIC ALUMINIUM PLC Jan 1 – June 30, 2012


INTERIM REPORT OF NORDIC ALUMINIUM PLC Jan 1 – June 30, 2012

 

Net sales of Nordic Aluminium were EUR 35.41 million (EUR 38.67 million year 2011).  The operating profit for the period was EUR 8.29 million (9.46), the net profit was EUR 6.47 million (6.92) and earnings per share were EUR 1.34 (1.43).

 

Net sales and profitability

 

The net sales of Nordic Aluminium accounted for EUR 35.41 million (38.67). The profitability decreased from the previous year's first two quarters so that the operating profit was EUR 8.29 million (9.46). Compared with year 2011 the net sales decreased by 8.4 per cent and the operating profit by 12.4 per cent.  The operating profit margin was 23.4 per cent which was lower than previous year's two first quarters (24.5 per cent). Earnings per share were EUR 1.34 (1.43).

 

International operations and export accounted for EUR 17.40 million (18.49), which is  49.0 per cent of the net sales (48.0 per cent).

 

The order backlog at the end of the period was 6.72 EUR million (6.29).

 

Second quarter in a nutshell

 

Net sales of Nordic Aluminium during April-June 2012 were EUR 19.17 million (20.44). The operating profit for the period was EUR 4.71 million (5.49). Earnings per share were EUR 0.77 (0.84).

 

Seasonality of sales and profit

 

Seasonal fluctuations are not significant in general. However, the concentration of summer vacations to July 2012 has an effect on how sales and earnings will spread over the second and third quarter.

 

Investments

 

The gross capital expenditures for the period were EUR 1.50 million (1.30).

 

Personnel

 

During the first six months of 2012 the average number of personnel in Nordic Aluminium Group was 112 (128). At the end of the period the number of employees was 116 (133).

 

Risks

 

Main business risks are related to the increased uncertainty in global economy and its influence on market demand. In addition, the fluctuations of aluminium, copper and plastic market prices are considered as risks.

 

Shares

 

The shares of Nordic Aluminium Plc are traded at the Helsinki Exchanges. The trading identifier is NOA1V and the ISIN code is FI0009006415. During the first six months of the year 2012 a number of 496,703 shares were traded with EUR 14.06 million. The share quotation ranged between EUR 25.20 and EUR 33.50. The number of shares was 4,836,882 which remained unchanged during the reporting period. The market capitalisation of the company's shares stood at EUR 137.7 million (142.6) at the end of June.

 

Dividend from the financial year 2011 was EUR 2.20 per share, amounting to EUR 10,641,140.40.

 

Ownership

 

During the period (1-6/2012)Nordic Aluminium Plc (Nordic Aluminium) has gained knowledge of the disclosure

notification of Lival Oy pursuant to Chapter 2, Section 9 of the Finnish Securities

Markets Act. In accordance with the disclosure notification, the ownership of Lival

Oy in Nordic Aluminium exceeded 66.7 per cent. (Stock exchange release NOAE0712/ 24.04.2012)

 

After the transaction of shares the total number of shares and votes in Nordic

Aluminium Plc owned by Stig Lival-Lindström and Lival Oy is 3 576 305 shares, 73.94 per cent.

 

There were no other significant changes in the ownership during the period (1-6/2012).

 

 

Outlook

 

The outlook remains unchanged. The uncertainty of the global economy still continues. According to the management, exceeding the previous year’s net sales will be very challenging. The company’s market position remains strong, which makes last year’s operating profit still to be achievable.

 

The company will continue focusing on highly processed aluminium components and electro-technical products.

 

The above mentioned predictions are based on the company's management's best view of the company's condition and market outlook.

 

Disclaimer

 

This release contains certain forward-looking statements that reflect the current views of the company's management. Due to the nature of these statements, they contain risks and uncertainties and are subject to changes in the general economic situation and in the company's business sector.

 

Accounting policies

 

These presented interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS34 Interim Financial Reporting. Nordic Aluminium Plc applies the same accounting policies as are applied in 2011 annual financial statements.

 

The financial information is prepared in accordance with international financial reporting standards IFRS. Since the beginning of 2012 the company has introduced new and revised standards as described for the 2011 financial statements.

 

While the group has only one primary business segment, "Aluminium products", which is equal to the official consolidated income statement and profit and loss account, the interim report do not include separate information over the group's primary business segment.

 

The key figures in this interim financial report are calculated with the same accounting principles as in year 2011 annual financial statement. The calculation rules of key figures are presented in the financial statements bulletin of the previous year.

 

The figures presented in the tables below have been rounded to two decimals, which should be taken into account when reading the sum figures.

 

The interim report has not been subject to audit.

 

CONSOLITATED INCOME STATEMENT                            
                             
                             
EUR MILLION     4-6/12 % 4-6/11 % 1-6/12 % 1-6/11 % 1-12/11 %    
                             
Net sales     19.17   20.44   35.41   38.67   69.66      
Other operating income     0.00   0.27   0.00   0.31   0.46      
Increase(+) or decrease(-)     finished goods                  
and work in progress     1.27   0.20   0.02   -0.30   0.41      
Raw materials and consumbles     -10.90   -10.17   -17.77   -18.53   -35.72      
Personnel expenses     -1.26   -1.61   -2.51   -3.64   -6.39      
Depreciation and reduction                            
of value     -0.89   -1   -1.77   -2.03   -3.99      
Other operating expenses     -2.69   -2.64   -5.10   -5.01   -9.80      
Operating profit     4.71 24.6 % 5.49 26.9 % 8.29 23.4 % 9.46 24.5 % 14.63 21.0 %    
                             
Financial items     0.16   0.03   0.20   -0.10   0.22      
                             
Profit before taxes     4.87 25.4 % 5.52 27.0 % 8.49 24.0 % 9.37 24.2 % 14.85 21.3 %    
                             
Income taxes     -1.18   -1.45   -2.02   -2.47   -4.08      
      0.02   0.02   0.01   0.02   0.30      
Net profit for the period     3.71 19.4 % 4.09 20.2 % 6.47 18.3 % 6.92 17.9 % 10.77 15.9 %    
                             
Profit attributable to:                            
Owners of the parent     3.71 19.4 % 4.09 20.2 % 6.47 18.3 % 6.92 17.9 % 11.07 15.9 %    
Minority interest     0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00      
                             
Other comprehensive income:                            
Conversion difference     -0.03   0.03   -0.08   -0.08   0.04      
                             
Total comprehensive income attributable to:                            
Owners of the parent     3.68 19.2 % 4.06 19.9 % 6.39 18.0 % 6.84 17.7 % 11.11 15.9 %    
Minority interest     0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0      
                             
Basic and diluted earnings                            
per share, EUR     0.77   0.84   1.34   1.43   2.29      

 

 

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

 

EUR Million       June 30,2012 June 30,2011 Dec 31, 2011
Non-current assets          
               
Tangible assets       25.58 24.80 25.80
Goodwill         2.25 2.25 2.25
Intangible assets       0.67 0.75 0.71
Tradable financial assets     0.02 0.02 0.02
Other financial assets     0.01 0.00 0.01
Deferred tax liabilities     0.08 0.09 0.09
Total         28.60 27.91 28.86
               
Current assets            
               
Inventories       7.16 6.33 7.09
Accounts receivable and other current assets 13.86 15.69 9.70
Advance payments       0.00 0.04 0.00
Cash in hand and at banks     10.80 12.20 17.05
Total         31.80 34.25 33.84
               
Total assets       60.40 62.16 62.70
               
Shareholders`equity and liabilities        
               
Equity              
Shareholders` equity     6.19 6.19 6.19
Share premium account     3.45 3.45 3.45
Conversion difference     -0.18 -0.22 -0.10
Retained earnings       40.41 40.42 44.58
Shareholders` equity          
Owners of the parent     49.88 49.85 54.13
Minority interest       0.00 0.00 0.00
Total         49.88 49.85 54.13
               
Long-term liabilities          
               
Deferred tax liabilities     2.91 3.20 2.89
Provisions       0.20 0.20 0.20
Interest bearing liabilities   0.01 0.01 0.00
Total         3.11 3.41 3.10
               
Short-term liabilities          
               
Accounts payable       7.41 8.89 5.48
Provision       0.00 0.00 0.00
Short-term interest          
bearing liabilities     0.00 0.01 0.00
Total         7.41 8.91 5.48
               
Total liabilities       10.52 12.31 8.58
               
Total shareholders`s equity and liabilities 60.40 62.16 62.70

 

 

 

 

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENTS

EUR million                   4-6/12    4-6/11    1-6/12     1-6/11    1-12/11

Cash flow from operations

Net profit (loss)               3,71      4,09      6,47       6,92     11,07

Corrections

  Depr, according to plan       0,89      1,00      1,77       2,03      3,99

  Financial items              -0,15     -0,03     -0,20       0,10     -0,22

  Taxes                         1,18      1,45      2,02       2,47      3,78

Cash flow before change

in net working capital          5,62      6,51     10,06      11,52      18,62

Change in net working capital:

  Short-term receivables,

  increase(-)/decrease(+)      -1,95     -2,49     -4,41      -6,09     -0,30

  Inventories

  increase(-)/decrease(+)      -1,35     -0,21     -0,06       0,45     -0,31

  Short-term interest bearing

  liabilities

  increase(+)/decrease(-)       0,48      1,08      2,12       3,65      0,09

  Total                        -2,82     -1,95     -2,35      -1,99     -0,52

 

Cash flow from operations before

interests and taxes             2,80      4,89      7,71       9,52     18,10

 

Paid interests and payments for

other financial expenses        0,00     -0,05     -0,04      -0,24     -0,29

Received interests and payments

from other financial income     0,00      0,08      0,08       0,14      0,51

Paid income taxes              -0,88     -1,71     -1,76      -2,17     -3,67

Cash flow from operations(A)    1,93      3,21      5,99       7,25     14,65

 

Cash flow from investing activities

Investments in tangible and

intangible assets              -0,27     -0,58     -1,50      -1,30     -4,16

Income from sales of tangible

and intangible assets           0,00      0,00      0,00       0,00      0,18

Repayment of loan receivables   0,00      0,00      0,00       0,00      0,00

Cash flow from investments(B)  -0,27     -0,58     -1,50      -1,30     -3,98

 

Cash flow from financial items

Rights issue                    0,00      0,00      0,00       0,00      0,00

Withdrawals of

short-term loans                0,00      0,00      0,00       0,00      0,00

Amortization of

short-term loans                0,00      0,00      0,00      -0,01     -0,02

Withdrawals of

long-term loans                 0,00      0,00      0,00      -0,01      0,00

Amortization of

long-term loans                 0,00      0,00      0,00       0,00      0,00

Dividends paid                -10,64     -10,16    -10,64     -10,16    -10,16

Cash flow from

financial items(C)            -10,64     -10,17    -10,65     -10,18    -10,18

 

Change in cash flow (A+B+C)    -8,99     -7,54    -6,16       -4,23      0,50

Conversion difference          -0,03     -0,03    -0,08       -0,08      0,04

Total                          -9,02     -7,57    -6,25       -4,31      0,54

 

Cash in hand and at banks

in the beginning of period      19,82     19,77    17,05      16,51     16,51

Cash in hand and at banks

in the end of period            10,80     12,20    10,80      12,20     17,05

Change                          -9,02     -7,57    -6,25      -4,31      0,54

 

 

 

 

STATEMENT OF CHANGES OF CONSOLIDATED EQUITY

EUR million

                  Shareholders    Sh.pr.   Convers.  Retained.   Total

                  Equity          account  diff.     earnings   equity

Equity

01.01.2011                6.19       3.45     -0.14      43.66   53.17

Comprehensive income                          -0.08       6.92    6.84

 

Earning and costs tot.                                            6.84

Dividends                                               -10.16  -10.16

 

Equity

 

30.06.2011                6.19       3.45     -0.22      40.42   49.85

 

 

Equity

01.01.2012                6.19       3.45     -0.10      44.58   54.13

Comprehensive income                          -0.08       6.47    6.39

 

Earning and costs tot.                                            6.39

Dividends                                               -10.64  -10.64

 

Equity

 

30.06.2012                6.19       3.45     -0.18      40.41   49.88

 

 

 

 

KEY FIGURES:

 

                                4-6/12    4-6/11    1-6/12    1-6/11    1-12/11

Basic and diluted

earnings per share, EUR         0,77      0,84      1,34      1.43      2.29

 

                                    June 30,   June 30,   Dec 31,

                                        2012      2011       2011

Equity ratio, %                         82.6      80.2       86.3

Gearing, %                             -21.7     -24.4      -31.5

Balance sheet total, EUR million       60.40     62.16      62.70

 

NOTES:

                                     June 30,  June 30,   Dec 31,

                                        2012      2011       2011

Equity/share, EUR                      10.31     10.31      11.19

Average number of personnel

at the end of the period                 116       133        105

 

                                4-6/12    4-6/11    1-6/12    1-6/11    1-12/12

Average number of personnel        112       128       112      128         128

Investments, EUR mill.            0.27      0.58      1.50      1.30       4.16

 

Geographical segments:

Net sales

EUR million                     4-6/12    4-6/11    1-6/12    1-6/11    1-12/11

Finland                           9.78     10.34     18.01     20.18      36.22

Other countries                   9.39     10.10     17.40     18.49      33.44

Total                            19.17     20.44     35.41     38.67      69.66

 

Taxes:

EUR million                     4-6/12    4-6/11    1-6/12    1-6/11    1-12/11

Current income tax               -1.18     -1.45     -2.02     -2.47      -4.08

Change in deferred income tax     0.02      0.02      0.01      0.02       0.30

Total                            -1.16     -1.43     -2.01     -2.45      -3.78

 

Inventories:

EUR million                         June 30,   June 30,   Dec 31,

                                        2012      2011       2011

Raw materials and consumables           0.94      0.90       0.92

Work in progress                        3.57      2.82       3.80

Finished goods                          2.65      2.60       2.37

Total                                   7.16      6.32       7.09

 

Interest bearing loans and borrowings:

EUR million                         June 30,   June 30,   Dec 31,

                                        2012      2011       2011

Obligations under finance leases        0.00      0.02       0.01

Total                                   0.00      0.02       0.01

 

Contingent liabilities:

EUR million                         June 30,   June 30,   Dec 31,

                                        2012      2011       2011

Consignation liability                  0.63      0.31       0.15

Rental and leasing liabilities          3.07      4.68       4.03

 

Related party disclosures:

EUR million                     4-6/12    4-6/11    1-6/12    1-6/11    1-12/11

Sales                             4.26      3.23      6.80     6.35       10.53

Purchases                         0.00      0.01      0.00     0.01        0.02

 

EUR million                         June 30,   June 30,   Dec 31,

                                        2012      2011       2011

Receivables                             1.93      1.17       0.09

Accounts payable                        0.00      0.10       0.00

 

Order bakclog:

EUR million                          June 30,  June 30,   Dec 31,

                                        2012      2011       2011

                                        6.72      6.29       3.67

 

Nordic Aluminium Plc publishes its nine-month Interim Report for January-September 2012 on October 19, 2012. The company bulletins will be published also on web-pages www.nordicaluminium.fi.

 

Kirkkonummi August 10, 2012

 

NORDIC ALUMINIUM PLC

The Board of Directors

 

Joakim Berndtsson

CEO

For further information please contact:

CEO Joakim Berndtsson, tel. +358 20 7660 206

 

Distribution:

OMX NASDAQ Helsinki

The Main Media

www.nordicaluminium.fi

 

NOAE0812

 


Attachments