Kongsberg Automotive revises FY 2021 targets
Kongsberg Automotive FY 2021 financial guidance revised to account for further semiconductor shortages and related developments in the automotive market.
Zurich, September 24, 2021: In light of recent developments in the automotive sector, Kongsberg Automotive’s board of directors has approved new guidance for the company. The company expects a reduction in revenue, and consequently in adjusted EBIT, compared to the guidance given at the Q2 results presentation.
The new guidance for the full year 2021 is as follows:
- Revenues of EUR 1 100m (versus previous guidance of EUR 1 130m)
- Adjusted EBIT of EUR 50m (versus previous guidance of EUR 60m)
The revised targets reflect the company’s expectation that the shortages of semiconductors, together with higher prices for raw materials, will continue to cause reductions in output for OEMs, and that this will persist through the fourth quarter.
“We initiated a performance improvement program earlier this year to offset higher costs and the impact of lower capacity utilization following the Semiconductor crisis”, says Joerg Buchheim, President & CEO of Kongsberg Automotive, “however, recent OEM production stoppages will have a greater impact on revenue than previously expected.”
The cost reduction and performance improvement activities are part of the multi-level Shift Gear program, intended to position Kongsberg Automotive as well as possible for the future. The program was started shortly after the appointment of Joerg Buchheim as CEO in May 2021 and is initially focused on performance improvement. Other focus areas include portfolio optimization and sustainability.
The company will hold a conference call where management will answer questions about the revised guidance, at 0800 hrs on September 24th. Conference call registration is available below, and a link to the recording will subsequently be made available at www.kongsbergautomotive.com/investor-relations/.
Kongsberg Automotive will publish its report for the third quarter of 2021 on October 29, 2021.
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About Kongsberg Automotive ASA
Kongsberg Automotive provides world-class products to the global vehicle industry. Our products enhance the driving experience, making it safer, more comfortable, and sustainable. With approximately 11,000 employees in 19 countries, Kongsberg Automotive is truly a global supplier. The company has more than 27 production facilities worldwide. The product portfolio includes seat comfort systems, driver and motion control systems, fluid assemblies, and industrial driver interface products developed for global vehicle manufacturers. Find more information at www.kongsbergautomotive.com.