EQS-News: Kapsch TrafficCom AG: Results for the first three quarters of 2022/23.
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Kapsch TrafficCom AG: Results for the first three quarters of 2022/23.
22.02.2023 / 07:15 CET/CEST
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Kapsch TrafficCom – Results for the first three quarters of 2022/23.
Highlights.
• Revenues increased by 9% to EUR 414 million.
• Special effect enabled EBIT to increase by 67%.
• Continued focus on costs and liquidity.
• Outlook for financial year 2022/23: Slight increase in revenues and improvement in
profitability.
„We were awarded several attractive new projects in the past three quarters and the
project pipeline is also good. In addition, we were able to consistently increase
revenues and significantly improve earnings. We have thus confirmed the turnaround, even
if we have not yet reached our goal. Considering the challenging economic conditions, we
will therefore continue to keep a focus on our costs and liquidity.“, says Georg Kapsch,
CEO of Kapsch TrafficCom.
Unless otherwise stated, all values
in EUR million. Q1-Q3 2021/22 Q1-Q3 2022/23 +/-
Revenues 379.2 414.4 +9.3%
EBIT 5.8 9.8 +67.1%
EBIT margin 1.5% 2.4% +0.8pp
Result for the period attributable -2.4 2.3 n.a.
to equity holders
Earnings per share (EUR) -0.19 0.18 n.a.
Vienna, February 22, 2023 – Kapsch TrafficCom was able to increase revenues by 9% from
EUR 379 million in the previous year to EUR 414 million in the first three quarters of
the financial year 2022/23. At EUR 10 million, the operating result (EBIT) was
significantly higher than the previous year’s figure of EUR 6 million. This improvement
was primarily driven by the completion of the sale of the Spanish public transport
business, which generated other operating income of just under EUR 6 million in the third
quarter.
Nevertheless, the overall rising costs significantly weakened the operating result
(EBIT). Particularly the increase in personnel costs since the first quarter had a
negative impact. In addition, the situation in the supply chain remained tense and
restricted delivery capability.
The financial result and result from associated companies amounted to EUR -6 million
(previous year: EUR ‑5 million). The result for the period attributable to equity holders
amounted to EUR 2 million, after EUR -2 million in the previous year, which corresponds
to earnings per share of EUR 0.18, after EUR -0.19 in the previous year.
At EUR 2 million, the free cash flow in the past three quarters was significantly lower
than the previous year (EUR 9 million). The main reason for this was the negative change
in net working capital, while the special effect from the sale in Spain had a positive
impact. The balance sheet figures mainly show a reclassification from non-current to
current liabilities due to maturities. The equity ratio of 14% as of December 31, 2022
was lower than the previous financial year-end figure of 15%, primarily due to exchange
rate differences. Net debt increased by around 10% to EUR 175 million compared to March
31, 2022, resulting in a gearing ratio of 249%.
Results by segment in the first three quarters of 2022/23.
Growth in the past nine months was driven by the tolling segment, which generated 73% of
total revenues in the reporting period. The traffic management segment accounted for 27%.
In the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, Africa), business remained moderate and the
share of total revenues declined to 48%. In contrast, Kapsch TrafficCom recorded strong
growth in the Americas region (North, Central and South America), with the share of
revenues increasing to 46%; likewise in the APAC region (Asia-Pacific) with an increase
to 6%.
Tolling segment.
Revenues in the tolling segment increased by 11% to EUR 304 million, primarily due to the
good implementation and components business. The strong growth in the Americas region led
to this region accounting for the largest revenue contribution of 48% in the reporting
period. In the EMEA region, revenues declined to a 45% share of revenues after the
completion of the nationwide tolling project in Poland; in the APAC region, the share of
revenues increased to 6% as a result of the huge growth.
The EBIT of the segment, however, decreased to EUR -2 million (previous year: EUR -1
million), primarily due to the increase in personnel costs, the EBIT margin amounted to
-1%.
Results tolling.
Unless otherwise stated, all values
in EUR million. Q1-Q3 2021/22 Q1-Q3 2022/23 +/-
Revenues 273.1 303.6 +11.1%
EBIT -0.6 -2.2 >-100%
EBIT margin -0.2% -0.7% -0.5pp
Traffic management segment.
In the traffic management segment, revenues increased by 5% to EUR 111 million. While the
implementation business declined, higher operating revenues made this growth possible. In
regional terms, despite a slight decline, the EMEA region made the largest contribution
to revenues with 57%, the Americas region contributed 39% and the APAC region 4%.
The EBIT of the segment increased significantly to EUR 12 million (previous year: EUR 7
million), primarily in connection with the aforementioned special effect from Spain. The
EBIT margin thus increased to 11%.
Results traffic management.
Unless otherwise stated, all values
in EUR million. Q1-Q3 2021/22 Q1-Q3 2022/23 +/-
Revenues 106.0 110.8 +4.5%
EBIT 6.5 12.0 +85.0%
EBIT margin 6.1% 10.8% +4.7pp
Outlook.
For the full financial year 2022/23, the Executive Board expects a slight increase in
revenues based on current developments. Profitability should show an improvement compared
to the previous year, although macroeconomic developments continue to harbor
uncertainties that may affect the results.
On the one hand, the focus remains on new business. On the other hand, Kapsch TrafficCom
is affected by the huge global inflation rates in all areas. The measures taken regarding
costs and liquidity will therefore be continued in a focused manner to remain flexible
and achieve the desired results.
The report on the first three quarters of 2022/23 as well as further materials on the
results are scheduled to be available today, from 7:35 a.m. (CET), at:
[1] www.kapsch.net/ir
Kapsch TrafficCom is a globally renowned provider of transportation solutions for
sustainable mobility with successful projects in more than 50 countries. Innovative
solutions in the application fields of tolling, tolling services, traffic management and
demand management contribute to a healthy world without congestion.
With one-stop-shop-solutions, the company covers the entire value chain of customers,
from components to design and implementation to the operation of systems.
Kapsch TrafficCom, headquartered in Vienna, has subsidiaries and branches in more than 25
countries and is listed in the Prime Market segment of the Vienna Stock Exchange (ticker
symbol: KTCG). In its 2021/22 financial year, 4,220 employees generated revenues of about
EUR 520 million.
Press contacts: Investor contact:
Sandra Bijelic
Carolin Treichl Head of Corporate Marcus Handl, Valerie Riegler
Executive Vice President Communications Investor Relations team
Marketing & Communications Kapsch TrafficCom AG Kapsch TrafficCom AG
Kapsch Aktiengesellschaft Am Europlatz 2 Am Europlatz 2
Am Europlatz 2 1120 Vienna, Austria 1120 Vienna, Austria
1120 Vienna, Austria T +43 50 811 1720 T +43 50 811 1122
T +43 50 811 1710 [3]sandra.bijelic@kapsch.net [4]IR.kapschtraffic@kapsch.net
[2]carolin.treichl@kapsch.net
Further information: [5] www.kapsch.net/ir. Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn
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Language: English
Company: Kapsch TrafficCom AG
Am Europlatz 2
1120 Vienna
Austria
Phone: +43 50811 1122
Fax: +43 50811 99 1122
E-mail: ir.kapschtraffic@kapsch.net
Internet: www.kapschtraffic.com
ISIN: AT000KAPSCH9
WKN: A0MUZU
Listed: Vienna Stock Exchange (Official Market)
EQS News ID: 1565043
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