EANS-News: Villeroy & Boch AG in the 2012 financial year (with document)
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annual result
Mettlach, 8 February 2013 (euro adhoc) - Consolidated revenue unchanged
year-on-year at EUR 744 million
- Revenue up 3 % after adjustment for non-recurring effects
- Operating result up 11 % year-on-year at EUR 31 million
Revenue up 3 % after adjustment for non-recurring effects, absolute figure
unchanged
The Villeroy & Boch Group generated revenue of EUR 744 million in the 2012
financial year, in line with the figures it recorded in the previous year (+ 0.1
%). Taking into account a one-off project in the Tableware Division in 2011 and
the sale of the sanitary ware plant in Saltillo, Mexico, adjusted revenue growth
of 3 % was attained. A strong final quarter with very successful Christmas
business was a key factor in the positive end to the financial year. After nine
months, revenue was still EUR 8 million down on the previous year.
The Group's domestic market of Germany was again the most important market for
Villeroy & Boch with revenue of EUR 203 million, although transactions were down
3 % on the previous year. Adjusted for a major order in the Tableware Division
in 2011, domestic growth of 4 % was posted. Revenue generated outside Germany
was up slightly year-on-year at EUR 541 million. The company's strongest
increases in Europe were generated in Russia (+ 22 %), the UK (+ 11 %) and
Norway (+ 9 %). Outside Europe, business development was very positive in the
USA (+ 8 %) and Asia, particularly revenue growth in Thailand (+ 25 %) and Japan
(+ 14 %). The company mainly posted declining sales in Mexico (- 24 %),
following the targeted withdrawal from unprofitable project business, and in the
Netherlands (- 12 %), where a home-grown property crisis slowed down the
construction industry.
Operating result up 11 % on the previous year, consolidated earnings total EUR
15 million
Based on constant revenue, the operating result was up EUR 3 million
year-on-year at EUR 31 million, an increase of 11 %. This increase was achieved
through rigorous continuation of cost management as well as productivity
improvements, optimisation of the product and country mix of the goods sold and
downstream effects from the master plan that was adopted in 2009. Taken
together, these resulted in an improved gross margin.
After interest and taxes, consolidated earnings were again positive at EUR 15
million (previous year: EUR 18 million).
Development in the divisions
The Bathroom and Wellness Division generated revenue of EUR 466 million in the
2012 financial year (+ 1 % year-on-year and + 2 % taking into account the sale
of the sanitary ware plant in Saltillo, Mexico). Business performance was above
average in Russia (+ 22 %), Norway (+ 12 %), the UK (+ 11 %), Germany and
Belgium (+ 6 % each). However, this was offset by decreases in revenue in Mexico
(- 27 %), Italy and the Netherlands (- 17 % each). As a result of a slight
increase in revenue, positive effects from the restructuring measures
implemented by the Group and strict cost management, the operative result (EBIT)
climbed by around 20 % to EUR 23 million.
The Tableware Division generated revenue of EUR 278 million in 2012 (down 1 % on
the previous year). Adjusted for a major project with a chain of convenience
stores in 2011, the division reported revenue growth of 4 %. There was
satisfactory revenue development in Russia (+ 21 %), Austria (+ 20 %), the USA
and the UK (+ 11 % each). The operating result (EBIT) fell by EUR 0.6 million to
EUR 8.2 million. This decrease was due to the decrease in revenue and the higher
expenses from the increased expansion of the Group's own retail activities.
Operating cash flow
The cash flow from operating activities amounted to EUR 21 million in 2012, down
EUR 13 million on the previous year. This change is mainly due to the increase
in inventories and receivables from customers as well as the utilisation of
other provisions.
Net liquidity
Net liquidity stood at EUR 4 million at the end of the 2012 financial year
(previous year: EUR 8 million). This decrease was also caused by the utilisation
of reserves as well as the increase in inventories and customer receivables.
Dividend
The Supervisory Board and the Management Board will propose to the General
Meeting of Shareholders on 22 March 2013 that the unappropriated surplus of
Villeroy & Boch AG be used for the distribution of a dividend in the unchanged
amount of EUR 0.40 per preference share and EUR 0.35 per ordinary share.
Capital expenditure
In the 2012 financial year, the company invested EUR 26 million in intangible
assets and property, plant and equipment. Of this figure, 65 % was invested
outside Germany (previous year: 50 %). At 65 %, the majority of investment
activities related to the Bathroom and Wellness Division.
Estimate 2012
"In view of the challenging economic environment, we can take satisfaction from
increasing our adjusted revenue by 3 % and actually posting substantial growth
in a number of markets. We improved our operating result again, this time by 11
% to EUR 31 million. Therefore, the positive message to all shareholders is
this: Villeroy & Boch is increasing its profitability year after year", said
Frank Göring, CEO of Villeroy & Boch AG.
Outlook 2013
For 2013, the company expects the economy to move sideways in its most important
sales markets. "Despite these modest macroeconomic conditions, we are continuing
to aim for revenue growth of 3 to 5 %", added Göring. "We intend to achieve this
increase through investments in the fast-growing markets of Asia and Russia as
well as organic growth in the saturated markets of Europe. We expect the
operating result to increase by significantly more than the forecast revenue
growth, i.e. by more than 5 %".
Please read the complete Press Release with Consolidated figures in accordance
with IFRS in the PDF attachment. The 2012 annual report is available on
www.villeroy-boch.com in the Investor Relations section.
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Further inquiry note:
Almut Kellermeyer
Head of Press & Public Relations
Tel: (+49) 68 64 - 81 13 97
Fax: (+49) 68 64 - 81 26 92
Mail: presse@villeroy-boch.com
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company: Villeroy & Boch AG
Saaruferstraße
D-66693 Mettlach
phone: +49-(0)6864-81-0
FAX: +49-(0)6864-81-2692
mail: info@villeroy-boch.com
WWW: http://www.villeroy-boch.com
sector: Consumer Goods
ISIN: DE0007657231
indexes: CDAX, Classic All Share, Prime All Share
stockmarkets: free trade: Berlin, München, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart, regulated
dealing/prime standard: Frankfurt
language: English