PONSSE'S INTERIM REPORT FOR 1 JANUARY – 30 JUNE 2012
PONSSE PLC STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 7 AUGUST 2012 AT 9:00 A.M.
PONSSE'S INTERIM REPORT FOR 1 JANUARY – 30 JUNE 2012
– Net sales amounted to EUR 151.1 (H1/2011 153.2) million.
– Q2 net sales were EUR 74.3 (Q2/2011 81.3) million.
– Operating result totalled EUR 10.7 (H1/2011 10.4) million, equalling 7.1 (6.8) per cent of net sales.
– Q2 operating result was EUR 6.2 (Q2/2011 5.0) million, equalling 8.3 (6.1) per cent of net sales.
– Profit before taxes was EUR 9.3 (H1/2011 7.0) million.
– Cash flow from business operations was positive at EUR 0.1 (6.5) million.
– Earnings per share were EUR 0.20 (0.06).
– Equity ratio was 41.5 (40.8) per cent.
– Order books stood at EUR 56.0 (112.1) million.
PRESIDENT AND CEO JUHO NUMMELA:
Forest machines were manufactured at planned capacity during the period under review. However, the general economic uncertainty and the normally poor demand in the second quarter pushed the company’s order books lower. At period end, the company’s order books amounted to EUR 56.0 (112.1) million, which was 50.0 per cent less than in the exceptionally good comparison period. However, the demand for forest machines picked up towards the end of the period. The current order books enable normal factory operations and usual delivery periods.
Net sales for the past quarter amounted to EUR 74.3 (81.3) million, representing a change of -8.5 per cent compared with the corresponding period. Net sales of the service business were at the same level as in the comparison period. Net sales for the first half of the year stood at EUR 151.1 million, i.e. 1.4 per cent less than in the comparison period. Despite the challenging market situation, net sales continued at a good level and the increase in trade-in machine sales helped to improve them.
The operating result amounted to EUR 6.2 (5.0) million during the second quarter, equalling 8.3 (6.1) per cent of net sales. The adjustments for other operating costs carried out during the past quarter succeeded well. Operating costs of the past quarter (staff costs, depreciation and amortisation and other operating costs) decreased by 11.3 per cent compared with the corresponding period.
Cash flow from business operations during the period under review was positive at EUR 0.1 (6.5) million. The deliveries of finished and used forest machines and the release of capital from raw materials and consumables strengthened the cash flow from business operations of the period under review. The stock of new products consisted of machines on their way to customers and was at a normal level.
During the past quarter, investments in the Iisalmi logistics centre in Finland, the Pitkäranta service point in Russia and the Jyväskylä service point in Finland were begun. All of the investments will be completed in early 2013.
NET SALES
Consolidated net sales for the period under review amounted to EUR 151.2 (153.2) million, i.e. 1.4 per cent less than in the comparison period. International business operations accounted for 64.7 (67.7) per cent of total net sales.
Net sales were regionally distributed as follows: Northern Europe 56.5 (51.9) per cent, Central and Southern Europe 18.7 (19.6) per cent, Russia and Asia 10.9 (13.7) per cent, North and South America 13.9 (14.8) per cent and other countries 0.0 (0.0) per cent.
PROFIT PERFORMANCE
The operating result was EUR 10.7 (10.4) million, equalling 7.1 (6.8) per cent of net sales in the period under review. Consolidated return on capital employed (ROCE) stood at 17.1 (14.1) per cent.
Staff costs for the period under review totalled EUR 26.7 (25.4) million. Other operating expenses were EUR 15.3 (18.4) million. The net total of financial income and expenses was EUR -1.4 (-3.3) million. Exchange rate gains and losses due to currency rate fluctuations were recognised under financial items, and their net impact during the period under review totalled EUR -0.6 (-2.6) million. Profit for the period totalled EUR 6.4 (2.6) million. Diluted and undiluted earnings per share (EPS) were EUR 0.20 (0.06). The interest on the subordinated loan for the period, less tax, has been taken into account in the calculation of EPS.
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
At the end of the period under review, the total of consolidated statements of financial position amounted to EUR 177.8 (164.6) million. Inventories stood at EUR 92.7 (81.2) million. Trade receivables totalled EUR 24.4 (29.7) million, while liquid assets stood at EUR 7.7 (6.7) million. Group shareholders’ equity stood at EUR 73.2 (66.7) million and parent company shareholders’ equity at EUR 73,6 (58.6) million. Group shareholders’ equity includes a hybrid loan of EUR 19 million issued on 31 March 2009. The interest paid on the hybrid loan (EUR 6.8 million) and the allocated interest for the following year according to the dividend distribution decision (EUR 2.3 million), totalling EUR 9.1 million, less tax, are recognised as a deduction from Group equity. The amount of interest-bearing liabilities was EUR 48.0 (43.6) million. The company has used 48 per cent of its credit facility limit. The parent company’s net receivables from other Group companies stood at EUR 78.2 (66.1) million. The parent company’s receivables from subsidiaries mainly consisted of trade receivables. Consolidated net liabilities totalled EUR 38.8 (35.8) million, and the debt-equity ratio (gearing) was 65.6 (65.3) per cent. The equity ratio stood at 41.5 (40.8) per cent at the end of the period under review.
Cash flow from business operations amounted to EUR 0.1 (6.5) million. Cash flow from investment activities amounted to EUR -6.0 (-3.7) million.
ORDER INTAKE AND ORDER BOOKS
Order intake for the period under review totalled EUR 136.4 (197.8) million, while the period-end order books stood at EUR 56.0 (112.1) million.
DISTRIBUTION NETWORK
No changes took place in the Group structure during the period under review.
The subsidiaries included in the Ponsse Group are: Epec Oy, Finland; OOO Ponsse, Russia; Ponsse AB, Sweden; Ponsse AS, Norway; Ponsse Asia-Pacific Ltd, Hong Kong; Ponsse China Ltd, China; Ponsse Latin America Ltda, Brazil; Ponsse North America, Inc., United States; Ponssé S.A.S., France; Ponsse UK Ltd, United Kingdom; and Ponsse Uruguay S.A., Uruguay. Sunit Oy, based in Kajaani, Finland, is an affiliated company in which Ponsse Plc has a holding of 34 per cent.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE AND R&D
During the period under review, the Group’s R&D expenses totalled EUR 4.7 (3.7) million, of which EUR 1.3 (0.8) million was capitalised.
Capital expenditure totalled EUR 6.0 (3.7) million. It mainly consisted of ordinary maintenance and replacement investments of machinery and equipment.
MANAGEMENT
The following persons were members of the Management Team: Juho Nummela, President and CEO, acting as the chairman; Pasi Arajärvi, Purchasing and Logistics Director; Juha Haverinen, Factory Director; Petri Härkönen, CFO; Juha Inberg, Technology and R&D Director; Timo Karppinen, Executive Director, Corporate Development and Strategy; Tapio Mertanen, Service Director; Paula Oksman, HR Director and Jarmo Vidgrén, Deputy CEO, Sales and Marketing Director. The company management has regular management liability insurance.
The area director organisation of sales is lead by Jarmo Vidgrén, Group’s Sales and Marketing Director and Tapio Mertanen, Service Director. The geographical distribution and the responsible persons are presented below:
Northern Europe: Jarmo Vidgrén (Finland), Eero Lukkarinen (Sweden, Denmark) and Sigurd Skotte (Norway),
Central and Southern Europe: Janne Vidgrén (Austria, Poland, Romania, Germany, the Czech Republic and Hungary), Clément Puybaret (France), Jussi Hentunen (Spain, Italy, Portugal and Norrbotten/Sweden) and Gary Glendinning (the United Kingdom),
Russia and Asia: Jaakko Laurila (Russia, Belarus), Norbert Schalkx (Japan and the Baltic countries) and Risto Kääriäinen (China),
North and South America: Pekka Ruuskanen (the United States) Marko Mattila (North American dealers), Teemu Raitis (Brazil) and Martin Toledo (Uruguay).
M.Sc. (Eng.) and M.Sc. (Econ.) Teemu Raitis took up his post as the President and CEO of Ponsse Latin America Ltda on 10 May 2012. The release was issued on 17 February 2012.
PERSONNEL
The Group had an average staff of 994 (920) during the period under review and employed 1024 (971) people at the end of the period under review.
SHARE PERFORMANCE
The company’s registered share capital consists of 28,000,000 shares. The trading volume of Ponsse Plc shares for 1 January – 30 June 2012 totalled 809,012 shares, accounting for 2.9 per cent of the total number of shares. Share net sales came to EUR 6.2 million, with the period’s lowest and highest share prices amounting to EUR 6.11 and EUR 8.55, respectively.
At the end of the period under review, the share price stood at EUR 6.80 and market capitalisation was EUR 190.4 million.
At the end of the period under review, the company held 212,900 treasury shares.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
A separate release was issued on 17 April 2012 regarding the authorisations given to the Board of Directors and other resolutions by the AGM.
GOVERNANCE
In its decision-making and administration, the company observes the Finnish Limited Liability Companies Act, other regulations governing publicly listed companies and the company’s Articles of Association. The company’s Board of Directors has adopted the Code of Governance that complies with the Finnish Corporate Governance Code approved by the Board of the Securities Market Association in 2010. The purpose of the code is to ensure that the company is professionally managed and that its business principles and practices are of a high ethical and professional standard.
The Code of Governance is available on Ponsse’s website in the Investors section.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Risk management is based on the company’s values, as well as strategic and financial objectives. Risk management aims to support the achievement of the objectives specified in the company’s strategy, as well as to ensure the financial development of the company and the continuity of its business.
Furthermore, risk management aims to identify, assess and monitor business-related risks which may influence the achievement of the company’s strategic and financial goals or the continuity of its business. Decisions on the necessary measures to anticipate risks and react to observed risks are made on the basis of this information.
Risk management is a part of regular daily business, and it is also included in the management system. Risk management is controlled by the risk management policy approved by the Board.
A risk is any event that may prevent the company from reaching its objectives or that threatens the continuity of business. On the other hand, a risk may also be a positive event, in which case the risk is treated as an opportunity. Each risk is assessed on the basis of its impact and probability. Methods of risk management include avoiding, mitigating and transferring risks. Risks can also be managed by controlling and minimising their impact.
SHORT-TERM RISKS AND THEIR MANAGEMENT
The rapid escalation of the problems in the economies of Europe and the United States in the financial market may have an impact on the availability of customer financing.
The parent company monitors the changes in the Group’s internal and external trade receivables and the associated risk of impairment.
The key objective of the company’s financial risk management policy is to manage liquidity, interest and currency risks. The company ensures its liquidity through credit limit facilities agreed with a number of financial institutions. The effect of adverse changes in interest rates is minimised by utilising credit linked to different reference rates and by concluding interest rate swaps. The effects of currency rate fluctuations are mitigated through derivative contracts.
Changes taking place in the fiscal and customs legislation in countries to which Ponsse exports may hamper the company’s export trade or its profitability.
OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE
The Group’s operating result in euros is expected to remain at the same level as in 2011.
Exacerbation of the problems in the economy or an extension of the current economic situation may affect the making of investment decisions on forest machines and lead to weakening demand.
The factory and service operate normally at planned capacity. The development of operating costs is monitored in an enhanced manner, and any decisions to initiate investments will be made with discretion.
PONSSE GROUP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (EUR 1,000)
| IFRS | IFRS | ||
| 1-6/12 | 1-6/11 | ||
| NET SALES | 151,090 | 153,206 | |
| Increase (+)/decrease (-) in inventories of finished goods and work in progress | 8,527 | 6,943 | |
| Other operating income | 319 | 437 | |
| Raw materials and services | -104,443 | -103,895 | |
| Expenditure on employment-related benefits | -26,688 | -25,371 | |
| Depreciation and amortisation | -2,760 | -2,553 | |
| Other operating expenses | -15,337 | -18,388 | |
| OPERATING RESULT | 10,708 | 10,379 | |
| Share of results of associated companies | -53 | -144 | |
| Financial income and expenses | -1,386 | -3,270 | |
| RESULT BEFORE TAXES | 9,269 | 6,965 | |
| Income taxes | -2,898 | -4,334 | |
| NET RESULT FOR THE PERIOD | 6,371 | 2,631 | |
| OTHER ITEMS INCLUDED IN TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE RESULT: | |||
| Translation differences related to foreign units | -314 | 336 | |
| TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE RESULT FOR THE PERIOD | 6,057 | 2,967 | |
| Diluted and undiluted earnings per share * | 0.20 | 0.06 | |
| IFRS | IFRS | ||
| 4-6/12 | 4-6/11 | ||
| NET SALES | 74,334 | 81,273 | |
| Increase (+)/decrease (-) in inventories of finished goods and work in progress | 5,100 | 828 | |
| Other operating income | 178 | 248 | |
| Raw materials and services | -51,314 | -52,441 | |
| Expenditure on employment-related benefits | -13,596 | -13,016 | |
| Depreciation and amortisation | -1,391 | -1,292 | |
| Other operating expenses | -7,134 | -10,632 | |
| OPERATING RESULT | 6,177 | 4,969 | |
| Share of results of associated companies | -9 | -93 | |
| Financial income and expenses | -931 | -936 | |
| RESULT BEFORE TAXES | 5,236 | 3,939 | |
| Income taxes | -1,685 | -1,417 | |
| NET RESULT FOR THE PERIOD | 3,551 | 2,522 | |
| OTHER ITEMS INCLUDED IN TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE RESULT: | |||
| Translation differences related to foreign units | -617 | -266 | |
| TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE RESULT FOR THE PERIOD | 2,934 | 2,256 | |
| Diluted and undiluted earnings per share * | 0.11 | 0.08 | |
* The interest on the subordinated loan for the period, less tax, was taken into account in this figure.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (EUR 1,000)
| IFRS | IFRS | |
| ASSETS | 30.6.12 | 31.12.11 |
| NON-CURRENT ASSETS | ||
| Intangible assets | 10,224 | 9,057 |
| Goodwill | 3,440 | 3,440 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 28,266 | 26,165 |
| Financial assets | 111 | 111 |
| Investments in associated companies | 1,122 | 1,294 |
| Non-current receivables | 1,310 | 1,535 |
| Deferred tax assets | 2,860 | 2,826 |
| TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS | 47,333 | 44,428 |
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||
| Inventories | 92,670 | 80,475 |
| Trade receivables | 24,407 | 28,258 |
| Income tax receivables | 836 | 4 |
| Other current receivables | 4,872 | 4,499 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 7,694 | 16,267 |
| TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | 130,480 | 129,504 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 177,813 | 173,932 |
| SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | ||
| SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||
| Share capital | 7,000 | 7,000 |
| Other reserves | 19,030 | 19,030 |
| Translation differences | -2,289 | -1,975 |
| Treasury shares | -2,228 | -2,228 |
| Retained earnings | 51,661 | 56,736 |
| EQUITY OWNED BY PARENT COMPANY SHAREHOLDERS | 73,174 | 78,563 |
| NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||
| Interest-bearing liabilities | 18,734 | 18,630 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 430 | 1,110 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 20 | 20 |
| TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES | 19,184 | 19,760 |
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||
| Interest-bearing liabilities | 29,248 | 20,434 |
| Provisions | 4,801 | 4,627 |
| Tax liabilities for the period | 364 | 3,527 |
| Trade creditors and other current liabilities | 51,041 | 47,022 |
| TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES | 85,454 | 75,609 |
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 177,813 | 173,932 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (EUR 1,000)
| IFRS | IFRS | ||
| 1-6/12 | 1-6/11 | ||
| CASH FLOW FROM BUSINESS OPERATIONS: | |||
| Net result for the period | 6,371 | 2,631 | |
| Adjustments: | |||
| Financial income and expenses | 1,386 | 3,270 | |
| Share of the result of associated companies | 53 | 144 | |
| Depreciation and amortisation | 2,760 | 2,553 | |
| Income taxes | 3,175 | 4,425 | |
| Other adjustments | -538 | 695 | |
| Cash flow before changes in working capital | 13,207 | 13,718 | |
| Change in working capital: | |||
| Change in trade receivables and other receivables | 3,674 | 2,554 | |
| Change in inventories | -12,195 | -8,849 | |
| Change in trade creditors and other liabilities | 3,120 | 3,193 | |
| Change in provisions for liabilities and charges | 174 | -215 | |
| Interest received | 67 | 91 | |
| Interest paid | -565 | -650 | |
| Other financial items | -359 | 427 | |
| Income taxes paid | -7,012 | -3,739 | |
| NET CASH FLOW FROM BUSINESS OPERATIONS (A) | 111 | 6,530 | |
| CASH FLOW FROM INVESTMENTS | |||
| Investments in tangible and intangible assets | -6,027 | -3,661 | |
| CASH OUTFLOW FROM INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES (B) | -6,027 | -3,661 | |
| FINANCING | |||
| Acquisition of treasury shares | 0 | 0 | |
| Hybrid loan | 0 | 0 | |
| Interest paid, hybrid loan | -1,136 | -1,137 | |
| Withdrawal/Repayment of current loans | 8,502 | 3,877 | |
| Change in current interest-bearing receivables | 54 | 62 | |
| Withdrawal/Repayment of non-current loans | -7 | 3,127 | |
| Payment of finance lease liabilities | 111 | -311 | |
| Change in non-current receivables | 69 | 50 | |
| Dividends paid | -9,725 | -9,725 | |
| NET CASH OUTFLOW FROM FINANCING (C) | -2,133 | -4,059 | |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents (A+B+C) | -8,050 | -1,189 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents on 1 January | 16,267 | 11,036 | |
| Impact of exchange rate changes | -524 | -3,162 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents on 30 June | 7,694 | 6,686 | |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (EUR 1,000)
| A = Share capital | |||||||||
| B = Share premium and other reserves | |||||||||
| C = Translation differences | |||||||||
| D = Treasury shares | |||||||||
| E = Retained earnings | |||||||||
| F = Total shareholders’ equity | |||||||||
| EQUITY OWNED BY PARENT COMPANY SHAREHOLDERS | |||||||||
| A | B | C | D | E | F | ||||
| SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 1 JAN 2012 | 7,000 | 19,030 | -1,975 | -2,228 | 56,736 | 78,563 | |||
| Translation differences | -314 | -314 | |||||||
| Result for the period | 6,371 | 6,371 | |||||||
| Total comprehensive income for the period | -314 | 6,371 | 6,057 | ||||||
| Direct entries to retained earnings * | -1,721 | -1,721 | |||||||
| Dividend distribution | -9,725 | -9,725 | |||||||
| Purchase of treasury shares | 0 | ||||||||
| Other changes | 0 | ||||||||
| SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 30 JUN 2012 | 7,000 | 19,030 | -2,289 | -2,228 | 51,661 | 73,174 | |||
| SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 1 JAN 2011 | 7,000 | 19,030 | -1,032 | -2,228 | 52,396 | 75,166 | |||
| Translation differences | 336 | 336 | |||||||
| Result for the period | 2,631 | 2,631 | |||||||
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 336 | 2,631 | 2,967 | ||||||
| Direct entries to retained earnings * | -1,687 | -1,687 | |||||||
| Dividend distribution | -9,725 | -9,725 | |||||||
| Purchase of treasury shares | 0 | ||||||||
| Other changes | 0 | ||||||||
| SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 30 JUN 2011 | 7,000 | 19,030 | -696 | -2,228 | 43,615 | 66,721 | |||
| * Consists of the interest paid for the hybrid loan classified as equity. | |||||||||
SEGMENT INFORMATION (EUR 1,000)
| OPERATING SEGMENTS | ||||||
| 1-6/2012 | Northern Europe | Central and Southern Europe | Russia and Asia | North and South America | Elimination | Total |
| Net sales of the segment | 117,569 | 28,334 | 16,645 | 21,158 | 183,707 | |
| Sales between segments | -32,262 | -93 | -136 | -151 | -32,643 | |
| Unallocated sales | 26 | |||||
| NET SALES FROM EXTERNAL CUSTOMERS | 85,307 | 28,241 | 16,508 | 21,007 | 151,090 | |
| Operating result of the segment | 5,124 | 4,660 | 2,335 | 232 | 12,350 | |
| Unallocated items | -1,642 | |||||
| OPERATING RESULT | 5,124 | 4,660 | 2,335 | 232 | 10,708 | |
| OPERATING SEGMENTS | ||||||
| 1-6/2011 | Northern Europe | Central and Southern Europe | Russia and Asia | North and South America | Elimination | Total |
| Net sales of the segment | 114,584 | 30,089 | 21,238 | 22,801 | 188,712 | |
| Sales between segments | -35,066 | -99 | -195 | -155 | -35,515 | |
| Unallocated sales | 9 | |||||
| NET SALES FROM EXTERNAL CUSTOMERS | 79,518 | 29,990 | 21,043 | 22,646 | 153,206 | |
| Operating result of the segment | 5,958 | 5,180 | 3,116 | -326 | 13,928 | |
| Unallocated items | -3,549 | |||||
| OPERATING RESULT | 5,958 | 5,180 | 3,116 | -326 | 10,379 | |
| | 30.6.12 | 30.6.11 | 31.12.11 | ||
| 1. LEASING COMMITMENTS (EUR 1,000) | 3,149 | 4,783 | 4,085 | ||
| 2. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (EUR 1,000) | 30.6.12 | 30.6.11 | 31.12.11 | ||
| Guarantees given on behalf of others | 701 | 356 | 859 | ||
| Repurchase commitments | 1,540 | 2,363 | 1,765 | ||
| Other commitments | 4,129 | 3,205 | 3,391 | ||
| TOTAL | 6,369 | 5,924 | 6,014 | ||
| 3. PROVISIONS (EUR 1,000) | Guarantee provision | ||||
| 1.1.2012 | 4,627 | ||||
| Provisions added | 353 | ||||
| Provisions cancelled | -179 | ||||
| 30.6.2012 | 4,801 | ||||
| 4. DIVIDENDS PAID (EUR 1,000) | 30.6.12 | 30.6.11 | ||
| Dividends per share EUR 0.35 (EUR 0.35) | 9,725 | 9,725 |
| 5. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (EUR 1,000) | 1-6/12 | 1-6/11 | |||
| Increase | 4,228 | 4,036 | |||
| Decrease | -105 | -1,032 | |||
| TOTAL | 4,124 | 3,004 | |||
| 6. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS | 1-6/12 | 1-6/11 | |||
| Management’s employment-related benefits (EUR 1,000) | |||||
| Salaries and other short-term employment-related benefits | 1,552 | 1,627 | |||
| Board of Directors’ emoluments | 123 | 107 | |||
| KEY FIGURES AND RATIOS | 30.6.12 | 30.6.11 | 31.12.11 | ||
| R&D expenditure, MEUR | 4.7 | 3.7 | 8.8 | ||
| Capital expenditure, MEUR | 6.0 | 3.7 | 9.4 | ||
| as % of net sales | 4.0 | 2.4 | 2.9 | ||
| Average number of employees | 994 | 920 | 948 | ||
| Order books, MEUR | 56.0 | 112.1 | 71.9 | ||
| Equity ratio, % | 41.5 | 40.8 | 45.2 | ||
| Diluted and undiluted earnings per share (EUR) | 0.20 | 0.06 | 0.47 | ||
| Equity per share (EUR) | 2.61 | 2.38 | 2.81 | ||
FORMULAE FOR FINANCIAL INDICATORS
Return on capital employed, %:
Result before tax + financial expenses
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Shareholder´s equity + interest-bearing financial liabilities (average during the year) * 100
Average number of employees:
Average of the number of personnel at the end of each month. The calculation has been adjusted for part-time employees.
Gearing, %:
Interest-bearing financial liabilities
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Shareholders’ equity * 100
Equity ratio, %:
Shareholders’ equity + Non-controlling interests
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Balance sheet total - advance payments received * 100
Earnings per share:
Net income for the period - Non-controlling interests - Interest on hybrid loan for the period less tax
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Average number of shares during the accounting period, adjusted for share issues
Equity per share:
Shareholders’ equity
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Number of shares on the balance sheet date, adjusted for share issues
| ORDER INTAKE, MEUR | 1-6/12 | 1-6/11 | 1-12/11 | ||
| Ponsse Group | 136.4 | 197.8 | 332.6 |
This interim report has been prepared in accordance with the IFRS recognition and measurement principles and it complies with all of the requirements of IAS 34. The same accounting principles were observed for the interim report as for the annual financial statements dated 31 December 2011.
The above figures have not been audited.
The above figures have been rounded and may therefore differ from those given in the official financial statements.
This communication includes future-oriented statements that are based on the assumptions currently made by the company’s management and its current decisions and plans. Although the management believes that the future expectations are well founded, there is no certainty that these expectations will prove to be correct. This is why the results may significantly deviate from the assumptions included in the future-oriented statements as a result of, among other things, changes in the economy, markets, competitive conditions, legislation or currency exchange rates.
Vieremä, 7 August 2012
PONSSE PLC
Juho Nummela
President and CEO
FURTHER INFORMATION
Juho Nummela, President and CEO, tel. +358 20 768 8914 or +358 400 495 690
Petri Härkönen, CFO, tel. +358 20 768 8608 or +358 50 409 8362
DISTRIBUTION
NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd
Principal media
www.ponsse.com
Ponsse Plc is a company specialising in the sales, manufacture, servicing and technology of cut-to-length method forest machines and is driven by genuine interest in its customers and their business. Ponsse develops and manufactures sustainable and innovative harvesting solutions based on customers’ needs.
The company was established by forest machine entrepreneur Einari Vidgrén in 1970, and it has been a leader in timber harvesting solutions based on the cut-to-length method ever since. Ponsse is headquartered in Vieremä, Finland. The company’s shares are quoted on the NASDAQ OMX Nordic List.