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Aspo — Q2 2014 Earnings Presentation

51 slides from Aspo's earnings presentation, Aug 18, 2014

  1. Slide 1: Aspo's Q2

    Aspo’s Q2 August 18, 2014 CEO Aki Ojanen CFO Arto Meitsalo Group Treasurer Harri Seppälä

  2. Slide 2: Aspo's strategy

    Aspo’s strategy • Aspo is a conglomerate that owns and continually develops its business operations and structure without predefined schedules. • Business operations focusing on B-to-B customers. • Business operations in northern Europe and growth markets. • Company brands: ESL Shipping, Leipurin, T

  3. Slide 3: Initial public offering on Leipurin

    Initial public offering on Leipurin • Aspo is reviewing the preconditions for initial public offering of Leipurin Ltd as a separate company on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki official list. • Aspo would remain as minority owner of the company. • A preliminary IPO readiness assessment has been made and the l

  4. Slide 4: Aspo Q2/2014

    Aspo Q2/2014 • Operating profit grew significantly to EUR 6.3 million (1.5). • The operating profit percentage was 5.1% (1.2). • Aspo Group's net sales fell slightly to EUR 122.7 million (123.6). • Earnings per share grew significantly to EUR 0.17 (0.02). • Aspo amended its guidance on August 4, 201

  5. Slide 5: Key reasons for the profit improvement

    Key reasons for the profit improvement • ESL Shipping's result improved due to new customers and loading and unloading functions at sea. • Telko's result has remained good in the Russian, Ukrainian and other CIS countries. Sales margins have improved. • Leipurin's result developed as expected. In th

  6. Slide 6: Russia, Ukraine, and other CIS countries 1–6/2014

    Russia, Ukraine, and other CIS countries 1–6/2014 • Aspo had already decreased Telko's currency and operational risk in Ukraine in fall 2013 due to the weak situation of Ukrainian state finances. • The crisis between Ukraine and Russia has weakened the region's currencies and reduced economic growth

  7. Slide 7: Group net sales, quarterly

    Group net sales, quarterly MEUR 140 123.0 123.6 122.7 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 Q1/12 Q2/12 Q3/12 Q4/12 Q1/13 Q2/13 Q3/13 Q4/13 Q1/14 Q2/14 7

  8. Slide 8: Group operating profit, quarterly

    Group operating profit, quarterly MEUR 7 6.3 6 5 4 3.8 3 2 1.5 1 0 Q1/12 Q2/12 Q3/12 Q4/12 Q1/13 Q2/13 Q3/13 Q4/13 Q1/14 Q2/14 8

  9. Slide 9: Net sales and operating profit Q2

    Net sales and operating profit Q2 2013/2014 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Cum. Net sales 108.0 122.7 230.7 MEUR 112.3 123.6 120.1 120.3 476.3 Operating profit 3.8 6.3 10.1 MEUR 0.9 1.5 4.6 3.8 10.8 9

  10. Slide 10: Net sales / segment Q2

    Net sales / segment Q2 MEUR 140 Change, % 123.6 -1% 122.7 4% 120 100 -2% 80 60 -1% 40 20 2% 0 Q2/2013 Q2/2014 ESL Shipping Leipurin Telko Kaukomarkkinat 10

  11. Slide 11: Operating profit / segment Q2

    Operating profit / segment Q2 MEUR Q2/14 Q2/13 Change, % ESL Shipping 2.7 1.2 125 Leipurin 1.9 1.2 58 Telko 3.2 1.6 100 Kaukomarkkinat 0.0 -1.1 100 Other operations -1.5 -1.4 -7 Total 6.3 1.5 320 11

  12. Slide 12: Net sales / market area Q2

    Net sales / market area Q2 MEUR Q2/14 Q2/13 Change, % Finland 38.3 36.1 6 Scandinavia 12.0 11.0 9 Baltic countries 14.7 13.0 13 Russia, Ukraine + other CIS 41.7 41.6 0 Other countries 16.0 21.9 -27 Total 122.7 123.6 -1 12

  13. Slide 13: Aspo's countries of operation

    Aspon countries Aspo’s toimipisteet of operation 13

  14. Slide 14: Net sales, quarterly: Russia, Ukraine + other CIS countries

    Net sales, quartely Russia, Ukraine + other CIS countries MEUR 50 45 42.2 41.6 41.7 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Q1/12 Q2/12 Q3/12 Q4/12 Q1/13 Q2/13 Q3/13 Q4/13 Q1/14 Q2/14 14

  15. Slide 15: Market situation: MICEX Index and EUR/RUB development

    Market situation MICEX Index and EUR/RUB development 1800 44 1700 45 1600 46 1500 47 EUR/RUB MICEX 1400 48 1300 49 1200 50 1100 51 1000 52 Apr-14 May-14 Feb-14 Jan-14 Mar-14 Jun-14 MICEX (LHS) EUR/RUB (RHS) Source: Factset 15

  16. Slide 16: Aspo business operations

    R ASPO Aspo business operations

  17. Slide 17: Integral part of Finnish security of supply

    Integral part of Finnish security of supply

  18. Slide 18: ESL Shipping Q2/2014

    ESL Shipping Q2/2014 • The freight rate index of dry bulk cargo continued to fall from the previous quarter and is at a very low level. • During the review period, the vessels mainly operated in the Baltic Sea, the North Sea, and in North America. • Loading and unloading at sea increased year-on-yea

  19. Slide 19: ESL Shipping key figures Q2

    ESL Shipping key figures Q2 Q2/14 Q2/13 Change, % Net sales, MEUR 19.2 18.8 2 Operating profit, MEUR 2.7 1.2 125 Personnel 218 202 8 19

  20. Slide 20: Baltic Dry Index 2010-2014

    Baltic Dry Index 2010‒2014 Source: Bloomberg 20

  21. Slide 21: The bakery specialist

    The bakery specialist

  22. Slide 22: Leipurin Q2/2014

    Leipurin Q2/2014 • Prices of raw materials sold were below the comparison period. • Net sales stood at EUR 34.5 million (34.9), i.e. at the level of the comparison period. • Operating profit increased to EUR 1.9 million (1.2). • Due to the periodization of the sales projects for bakery machines, the

  23. Slide 23: Leipurin key figures Q2

    Leipurin key figures Q2 Q2/14 Q2/13 Change, % Net sales, MEUR 34.5 34.9 -1 Operating profit, MEUR 1.9 1.2 58 Personnel 290 277 5 23

  24. Slide 24: Net sales in Russia, Ukraine + other CIS countries Q2

    Net sales in Russia, Ukraine + other CIS countries Q2 MEUR 14 11.8 12 11.1 9.8 10 8 7.7 6 5.5 3.9 4 2 0 Q2/09 Q2/10 Q2/11 Q2/12 Q2/13 Q2/14 24

  25. Slide 25: Leading expert in plastic raw materials and chemicals

    Leading expert in plastic raw materials and chemicals

  26. Slide 26: Telko Q2/2014

    Telko Q2/2014 • The prices of raw materials sold by Telko increased slightly compared to the previous quarter. • Net sales amounted to EUR 60.4 million (61.6). • Operating profit improved to EUR 3.2 million (1.6). • In Telko's operating area, the overall economic situation was mainly weak. • Indicat

  27. Slide 27: Telko key figures Q2

    Telko key figures Q2 Q2/14 Q2/13 Change, % Net sales, MEUR 60.4 61.6 -2 Operating profit, MEUR 3.2 1.6 100 Personnel 248 251 -1 27

  28. Slide 28: Net sales in Russia, Ukraine + other CIS countries Q2

    Net sales in Russia, Ukraine + other CIS countries Q2 MEUR 35 32.4 30.5 30 28.5 25 21.3 20 16.7 15 10 9.0 5 0 Q2/09 Q2/10 Q2/11 Q2/12 Q2/13 Q2/14 28

  29. Slide 29: Kaukomarkkinat: Expert in energy efficiency

    ex KAUKO MARKKINAT Expert in energy efficiency

  30. Slide 30: Kaukomarkkinat Q2/2014

    Kaukomarkkinat Q2/2014 • Net sales amounted to EUR 8.6 million (8.3). • Operating profit improved significantly to EUR 0.0 million (-1.1). • Efficiency improvement measures were taken in Finland during the comparison period. The annual effect of the measures is approximately EUR 1 million. The lower

  31. Slide 31: Kaukomarkkinat key figures Q2

    Kaukomarkkinat key figures Q2 Q2/14 Q2/13 Change, % Net sales, MEUR 8.6 8.3 4 Operating profit, MEUR 0.0 -1.1 100 Personnel 80 87 -8 31

  32. Slide 32: Financing

    R ASPO Financing _ Harri Seppala

  33. Slide 33: Equity ratio and gearing

    Equity ratio and gearing % 200 180 170.2 165.6 160 153.3 148.4 143.1 140 131.6 124.2 120 116.3 112.0 98.2 100 80 60 40 32.9 34.4 33.9 32.4 27.7 29.0 29.2 29.8 25.6 26.2 20 0 Q1/12 Q2/12 Q3/12 Q4/12 Q1/13 Q2/13 Q3/13 Q4/13 Q1/14 Q2/14 Equity ratio Gearing 33

  34. Slide 34: Operational cash flow

    Operational cash flow MEUR 16 15.8 14 13.4 11.7 12 10 8 5.9 6 4 1.8 2 0.5 0 -2 -4 -2,8 -6 -4.8 -8 -8.1 -10 -12 -10.9 Q1/12 Q2/12 Q3/12 Q4/12 Q1/13 Q2/13 Q3/13 Q4/13 Q1/14 Q2/14 34

  35. Slide 35: Interest bearing liabilities and net debt

    Interest bearing liabilities and net debt MEUR 160 140 134.4 131.9 132.5 130.2 120 127.3 124.5 118.7 113.7 111.0 100 101.5 80 60 40 20 0 Q1/12 Q2/12 Q3/12 Q4/12 Q1/13 Q2/13 Q3/13 Q4/13 Q1/14 Q2/14 Net debt Cash and cash equivalents 35

  36. Slide 36: Maturity of significant loan agreements

    Maturity of significant loan agreements MEUR 60 40.0 50 47.0 40 20.0 30 20 20.0 20.0 10.0 10 5.0 5.0 0 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018+ Loans Covertible capital loan Revolving credit facilities Commercial papers, overdraft facilities and financial leasing agreements not included 36

  37. Slide 37: Liquidity Q2/2014

    Liquidity Q2/2014 MEUR Total In use Revolving credit facilities 60.0 17.0 Commercial paper program 80.0 27.0 Cash and cash equivalents 18.6 • Interest-bearing liabilities which will mature within one (1) year total EUR 62.5 million. • Cash + binding unutilized revolving credit facilities total EUR 6

  38. Slide 38: Financials

    R ASPO Financials ~ Arto Meitsalo

  39. Slide 39: Income statement and key figures Q2

    Income statement and key figures Q2 MEUR 2014 2013 Net sales 230.7 235.9 Depreciations -5.6 -5.6 Operating profit 10.1 2.4 Net financial expenses -2.5 -1.9 Profit before taxes 7.6 0.5 Profit for the period 7.9 0.9 2014 2013 Earnings/share, EUR 0.24 0.03 Equity ratio, % 32.4 25.6 Equity/share, EUR 3.

  40. Slide 40: Balance sheet

    Balance sheet Shareholder’s equity and MEUR Assets liabilities 350 350 312.7 307.5 312.7 307.5 300 300 88.3 88.8 250 250 125.5 129.2 200 48.5 200 48.7 150 150 87.0 100.8 100 100 175.9 170.0 50 50 100.2 77.5 0 0 Q2/2014 Q2/2013 Q2/2014 Q2/2013 Non-current assets Shareholder's equity Inventories Long-

  41. Slide 41: Financial target: Return on equity

    Financial target Return on equity ROE, % 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 16.4 13.7 15.2 10 11.8 8.9 5 0 2010 2011 2012 2013 Q1-Q2/2014 Target 41

  42. Slide 42: Financial target: Operating profit, %

    Financial target Operating profit, % 8 7 6 5 4 3 5.1 2 2.0 3.8 2.4 3.2 3.5 2.8 1 1.1 0.8 1.2 0 0.3 Q1/12 Q2/12 Q3/12 Q4/12 Q1/13 Q2/13 Q3/13 Q4/13 Q1/14 Q2/14 Exluding non-recurring sales gains and losses Non-recurring sales gains and losses Target 42

  43. Slide 43: Personnel / segment Q2

    Personnel / segment Q2 350 300 290 248 250 200 218 150 100 80 50 32 0 Q2/2010 Q2/2011 Q2/2012 Q2/2013 Q2/2014 Tot. 717 Tot. 754 Tot. 835 Tot. 854 Tot. 868 ESL Shipping Leipurin Telko Kaukomarkkinat Other operations 43

  44. Slide 44: Personnel / market area Q2

    Personnel / market area Q2 500 444 450 400 350 300 270 250 200 150 100 69 63 50 22 0 Q2/2010 Q2/2011 Q2/2012 Q2/2013 Q2/2014 Tot. 717 Tot. 754 Tot. 835 Tot. 854 Tot. 868 Finland Scandinavia Baltic countries Russia, Ukraine + other CIS Other countries 44

  45. Slide 45: Shareholders / allocation

    Shareholders / allocation Share Q2/2014 Number of shareholders 9000 Personnel 8156 Non-domestic fund 7389 8000 & nominee 0.3% Institutions registrations 25.6% 6497 7000 6183 1.7% 5760 6000 5161 5000 4000 3000 2000 Group 1000 executive Private investors committee 0 55.7% Board 2.1% 14.6% 45

  46. Slide 46: Market value

    Market value Share price, EUR Market value, MEUR (incl. own shares) Closing Average 10.00 250 222 8.26 211 198 8.00 200 187 187 6.80 6.39 5.90 6.03 6.05 156 6.00 150 4.00 100 2.00 50 0.00 0 Aspo started its right issue on April 6, 2011. Share prices before this date are historical prices (not adjust

  47. Slide 47: Outlook for 2014

    Outlook for 2014

  48. Slide 48: Expectations for Aspo Group in 2014

    Expectations for Aspo Group in 2014 • Aspo's goal is to list Leipurin Ltd on the stock exchange during the last quarter. • Known sanctions and import bans related to the crisis between Russia and Ukraine will not have a significant effect on the behavior or operating conditions of the customer compa

  49. Slide 49: Guidance for 2014

    Guidance for 2014 The guidance remains unchanged: - Aspo’s operating profit will increase significantly in 2014 compared to 2013 and amount to EUR 17-20 million (operating profit for 2013: EUR 10.8 million) - Guidance does not include any positive non-recurring items. 49

  50. Slide 50: Next interim report Q3 on October 28, 2014

    Next interim report Q3 on October 28, 2014

  51. Slide 51: Thank you!

    R ASPO Thank you!

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