Aspo Plc · OMXHEX:ASPO

Aspo — Q3 2018 Earnings Presentation

37 slides from Aspo's earnings presentation, Oct 25, 2018

  1. Slide 1: Aspo Q3

    Aspo Q3 October 25, 2018 CEO Aki Ojanen

  2. Slide 2: Aspo Q3

    Aspo Q3 Operating profit increased to Net sales increased notably to ESL Shipping completed the EUR 7.2 (7.1) million, including EUR 136.3 (127.2) million. acquisition of the shipping EUR 0.9 million acquisition company AtoB@C on August related transaction costs. 31, 2018. The acquisition will have

  3. Slide 3: Operating profit

    Operating profit Operating profit, cumulative MEUR Operating profit Q3 and 28 Q1-Q3 increased including 23.1 acquisition related 24 20.4 Q1 transaction costs of 20 18.0 EUR 0.9 million. 16.6 Q1-Q2 16 14.1 Q1-Q3 12 10.8 In Q3, ESL Shipping and 9.5 8.1 Q1-Q4 Kauko increased their 8 operating profit. 4

  4. Slide 4: Long-term financial targets

    Long-term financial targets Operating profit, %, cumulative % In Q3, operating profit rate 8 decreased and was 5.3% 7 (5.6) Q1 6 4.7 Q1-Q2 Target level is 7% by 2020. 5 4.5 4.5 4.6 4.4 4.2 Q1-Q3 4 3.8 3.7 3.9 3.4 3.2 3 Q1-Q4 2 1 0 2016 2017 2018 The target level is indicated by dashed line. Q3, Octo

  5. Slide 5: Long-term financial targets

    Long-term financial targets Return of equity, (ROE) % In Q1-Q3, ROE weakened 20 and was 15.6% (16.7). 16.717.1 16 15.6 14.6 14.6 Q1 Target level is on average 13.4 13.4 13.5 Q1-Q2 over 20% by 2020. 12 11.0 8.9 Q1-Q3 8 7.0 Q1-Q4 4 0 2016 2017 2018 The target level is indicated by dashed line. Q3, Oct

  6. Slide 6: Long-term financial targets

    Long-term financial targets Gearing % Gearing increased and was 180 155% (110). 160 155 140 Q1 Target level is up to 100% 119 120 109 115 114 110 103 Q1-Q2 by 2020. 104 104 100 90 94 Q1-Q3 80 Q1-Q4 60 40 20 0 2016 2017 2018 The target level is indicated by dashed line. Q3, October 25, 2018

  7. Slide 7: Net sales by quarter

    Net sales by quarter Net sales by quarter MEUR In Q3, net sales increased 140 132 133 136 by 7% and were EUR 136.3 125 124 127 116 118 119 (127.2) million. 120 115 Q1 99 100 Q2 80 Q3 60 Q4 The biggest market area, 40 Russia, Ukraine and other CIS countries, grew by 6%. 20 0 2016 2017 2018 Q3, Octobe

  8. Slide 8: Aspo represents a balanced entity

    Aspo represents a balanced entity Net sales by segment Q3 2018 Net sales by market area Q3 2018 8% 13% Finland 44,6 MEUR 22% ESL Shipping 30,6 MEUR 33% Scandinavia 15,8 MEUR Leipurin 28,0 MEUR Baltic countries 13,1 MEUR Telko 67,3 MEUR 33% Russia, Ukraine and other 49% 21% Kauko 10,4 MEUR CIS-countr

  9. Slide 9: Russia, Ukraine and other CIS countries

    Russia, Ukraine and other CIS countries Net sales MEUR In the eastern markets, net 50.0 46.2 45.6 sales increased by 6% in 45.0 42.0 43.2 42.3 Q3. 38.1 38.9 39.3 40.1 40.0 Q1 The devaluation of local 35.0 32.6 Q2 currencies in eastern 30.0 26.6 markets decelerated the Q3 increase of net sales. 25.0

  10. Slide 10: ESL Shipping

    ESL Shipping ESL Shipping Johtava merilogistiikan tuottaja irtolasteille Leading marine logistics provider for bulk cargo. Q3, October 25, 2018

  11. Slide 11: ESL Shipping

    ESL Shipping During the third quarter, the acquisition of Net sales increased notably to EUR 30.6 (18.3) AtoB@C was completed and new, the world’s million. most environmentally friendly, LNG-fueled dry bulk cargo vessels were received. AtoB@C is included in the figures starting from September. Opera

  12. Slide 12: ESL Shipping acquired AtoB@C, a Swedish shipping company

    ESL Shipping acquired AtoB@C, a Swedish shipping company AtoB@C is engaged in the shipping AtoB@C owns six dry bulk cargo vessels business with a fleet of 30 vessels of in full, and it has a share of 49% of two 4,000–5,000 dwt. vessels. The other 22 vessels are time- chartered. In 2017, AtoB@C’s net

  13. Slide 13: ESL Shipping key figures Q3

    ESL Shipping key figures Q3 Net sales MEUR Net sales increased by 35 67% and were EUR 30.6 30.6 30 million (18.3). Q1 25 22.6 22.6 20.6 20.5 Q2 20 18.9 19.5 18.3 17.9 Transportation volumes in 16.2 16.7 Q3 15 the steel industry increased Q4 significantly in the third 10 quarter. 5 Loading and unload

  14. Slide 14: ESL Shipping key figures Q3

    ESL Shipping key figures Q3 Operating profit MEUR In Q3, operating profit 5 increased by 21% and was 4.5 4.1 4.1 4.3 EUR 4.0 million (3.3). 4.0 4 Q1 3.5 3.4 3.3 2.9 3.0 3.1 Q2 3 2.6 Q3 2.5 2.2 2 Q4 Profitability improved as a result of higher 1.5 transportation volumes and 1 successful operations, 0

  15. Slide 15: Baltic Dry Index 2014‒2018

    Baltic Dry Index 2014‒2018 Source: Bloomberg Q3 25.10.2018

  16. Slide 16: Leipurin

    Leipurin From bread and recipes to a comprehensive selection Q3, October 25, 2018

  17. Slide 17: Leipurin

    Leipurin The prices of raw materials important to Net sales decreased by 6% to EUR 28.0 Leipurin showed variation from one raw (29.9) million. material group to another. All in all, prices The decrease resulted from variation in the were close to the level of the comparative installation schedules o

  18. Slide 18: Leipurin key figures Q3

    Leipurin key figures Q3 Net sales MEUR Net sales decreased and 35 were EUR 28.0 million 32.9 30.7 30.2 31.2 (29.9). 28.8 29.4 30.1 29.9 30 27.0 28.0 The decrease in the net 26.2 Q1 25 sales were mainly due to Q2 the divestment carried out 20 in the comparative period. Q3 15 Q4 10 In the eastern mark

  19. Slide 19: Leipurin key figures Q3

    Leipurin key figures Q3 Operating profit MEUR Operating profit decreased 1.6 and was EUR 0.8 million (1.4). 1.4 Operating profit rate was 2.9% 1.4 (4.7). Q1 1.2 Main reasons were installation 1.0 Q2 schedules in machinery 0.9 0.8 0.8 operations and a sales gain 0.8 Q3 0.7 0.7 from business divestmen

  20. Slide 20: Net sales in Russia, Ukraine and other CIS countries

    Net sales in Russia, Ukraine and other CIS countries Net sales in the market area Net sales of the Russian company MEUR MRUB 12.0 600 562 493 534 10.3 514 10.0 9.6 500 484 478481 448 456452 8.6 Q1 435 8.3 8.1 8.3 8.2 Q1 8.0 7.7 7.7 400 7.2 Q2 Q2 6.1 6.0 Q3 300 Q3 Q4 Q4 4.0 200 2.0 100 0.0 0 2016 201

  21. Slide 21: Telko

    Telko Raw material solutions for the industry Q3, October 25, 2018

  22. Slide 22: Telko

    Telko Telko’s operating environment mainly remained Telko’s net sales remained at the comparative unchanged. period’s level and were EUR 67.3 (67.3) million. The prices of chemicals and plastics have The increase in net sales was limited by problems remained stable and at a good level. Prices involv

  23. Slide 23: Telko key figures Q3

    Telko key figures Q3 Net sales MEUR 80 Net sales remained unchanged 71.7 and were 70 67.3 65.6 67.3 62.2 63.8 64.9 63.6 65.7 EUR 67.3 million (67.3). 57.7 Q1 60 49.4 Q2 Increase in net sales have 50 been limited by problems in 40 Q3 the availability of the products 30 Q4 as well as the devaluation o

  24. Slide 24: Telko key figures Q3

    Telko key figures Q3 Operating profit MEUR In Q3, operating profit decreased and were EUR 2.9 4.0 3.6 million (3.1). 3.5 3.0 3.1 3.0 2.9 Q1 Operating profit decreased 3.0 2.5 Q2 because of the problems in the 2.5 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.4 2.2 availability of the products and 2.0 Q3 devaluation of the currenci

  25. Slide 25: Net sales in Russia, Ukraine and other CIS countries

    Net sales in Russia, Ukraine and other CIS countries Net sales in the market area Net sales of the Russian company MEUR MRUB 40.0 1400 35.3 34.8 1195 35.0 33.5 1200 1155 1149 31.431.5 30.4 31.0 1029 30.0 28.6 28.7 Q1 1005 982 1000 946 967 Q1 888 25.0 24.0 Q2 794 Q2 800 20.0 19.3 Q3 680 Q3 600 15.0 Q

  26. Slide 26: Kauko

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  27. Slide 27: Kauko

    Kauko Net sales decreased by 11% to EUR 10.4 Operating profit was EUR 0.7 million (0.2) . million (11.7) . The operating profit improved as a result The comparative period included project of financial cuts and higher delivery deliveries related to the discontinued volumes of computers and energy- b

  28. Slide 28: Kauko key figures Q3

    Kauko key figures Q3 Net sales Net sales decreased and MEUR were EUR 10.4 million 14 (11.7). 12 11.7 11.3 10.4 Q1 10 9.5 8.5 8.5 Q2 8.3 8 6.7 7.1 6.9 7.2 Q3 6 Q4 4 2 0 2016 2017 2018 Q3, October 25, 2018

  29. Slide 29: Kauko key figures Q3

    Kauko key figures Q3 Operating profit Operating profit increased MEUR and was EUR 0.7 million 0.8 0.7 (0.2). 0.6 0.5 0.4 Q1 0.2 0.2 0.1 Q2 0.0 0.0 0.0 The operating profit is not Q3 -0.2 at the target level. Q4 -0.4 -0.3 -0.3 -0.4 -0.6 -0.5 -0.6 -0.8 2016 2017 2018 Q3, October 25, 2018

  30. Slide 30: General outlook for the markets in 2018

    General outlook for the markets in 2018 • International economy is expected to continue the growth. • Industrial production is expected to increase in the main market Industrial production is areas of Aspo’s business operations in Northern Europe. expected to grow in Aspo’s • General political risks

  31. Slide 31: Guidance for 2018

    Guidance for 2018 Remains unchanged: Aspo’s operating profit will be EUR 25-31 million (23.1) in 2018. Q3, October 25, 2018 31

  32. Slide 32: Additional material

    Additional material Q3, October 25, 2018

  33. Slide 33: Net cash from operating activities

    Net cash from operating activities MEUR 20.0 17.4 Net cash from operating 16.2 activities increased to EUR 15.0 7.6 million (5.7). Q1 10.0 7.6 5.7 Q1-Q2 5.0 3.5 Q1-Q3 0.0 -1.2 -1.2 Q1-Q4 Investments carried out in Q3 -2.5 -5.0 -3.2 have still strengthened -10.0 -7.0 Aspo’s ability to produce -11.0 c

  34. Slide 34: Equity ratio and gearing

    Equity ratio and gearing % % 45 180 Gearing at Aspo Group 40 160 was 155% (110). 35 140 30 120 25 100 20 80 15 60 Investment in two new dry 10 40 bulk cargo vessels and the 5 20 acquisition of AtoB@C had 0 0 an impact on Aspo’s capital Q1/16 Q2/16 Q3/16 Q4/16 Q1/17 Q2/17 Q3/17 Q4/17 Q1/18 Q2/18 Q3/1

  35. Slide 35: Structure of liabilities

    Structure of liabilities Interest bearing liabilities Interest bearing liabilities September 30, 2017: 139 MEUR September 30, 2018: 198 MEUR 3% 6% 8% 3% 5% 6% Loans Loans 3% 19% Commercial papers Commercial papers Others Others TyEL pension loan TyEL pension loan Bond Bond 69% 78% Q3, October 25, 20

  36. Slide 36: Maturity of significant loan agreements

    Maturity of significant loan agreements MEUR 90.0 At the end of the review 80.0 1.4 period, the average interest rate of interest bearing 70.0 25.0 liabilities was 1.5%. 60.0 TyEL pension loan . 50.0 Bond 20.0 40.0 1.4 Hybrid bond (call) The amount of interest 30.0 20.0 1.4 Revolving credit bearing

  37. Slide 37: Shareholders / allocation

    Shareholders / allocation Number of shareholders Distribution of ownership on September 30, 2018 by ownership group, % 9,600 9,346 4% 9,400 9,236 9,200 9,060 8,929 20% Institutions 9,000 8,800 Group Executive Commitee 8,600 1% Board 8,400 8,200 8,150 Private investors 53% 22% 8,000 Non-domestic& nom

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