Oriola-KD Corporation's Interim Report for 1 January-30

New Post Public Reply Private Reply Replies (0) Message Board
News Desk 2018
Oriola-KD Corporation's Interim Report for 1 January-30 September 2016

Oriola-KD Corporation Stock Exchange Release 20 October 2016 at 8.30 a.m.

Oriola-KD Corporation's Interim Report for 1 January-30 September 2016

Financial performance July-September 2016

  • Invoicing increased by 4.8 per cent to EUR 825.6 (787.7) million
  • Net sales increased by 5.0 per cent to EUR 395.8 (377.1) million
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased by 2.1 per cent to EUR 23.5 (23.1) million
  • Adjusted operating profit was EUR 17.0 (17.5) million
  • Profit for the period totalled EUR 12.3 (13.8) million and earnings per share were EUR 0.07 (0.08)

Financial performance January-September 2016

  • Invoicing increased by 6.0 per cent to EUR 2,547.3 (2,404.2) million
  • Net sales increased by 1.0 per cent to EUR 1,217.3 (1,205.5) million
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased by 4.2 per cent to EUR 65.0 (62.4) million
  • Adjusted operating profit was EUR 45.7 (45.5) million
  • Profit for the period totalled EUR 32.0 (32.1) million and earnings per share were EUR 0.18 (0.18)

Outlook for 2016

Oriola-KD estimates its full-year net sales to remain at the 2015 level on constant currency basis. Adjusted operating profit is estimated to remain at 2015 level or to increase, on a constant currency basis. Full-year net sales in 2015 were EUR 1,626.3 million and adjusted operating profit was EUR 60.8 million.

President and CEO Eero Hautaniemi:

The third quarter invoicing in the Services business grew in line with the market, and profitability developed well in all operating countries. In the Consumer business our growth was weaker, but the sales mix continued to develop positively. We have established eight new pharmacies this year, and there are some to be opened in the fourth quarter as well. The profitability of the Consumer business declined due to the establishment costs.

We developed Oriola-KD according to our strategy; the acquisition of PharmaService complemented the Healthcare business with dose dispensing in Finland, and the acquisition of Farenta strengthened our Services offering to pharmacies and pharmaceutical companies.

Impact of new ESMA guidelines

New ESMA (European Securities and Markets Authority) guidelines on Alternative Performance Measures (APMs) are effective for the financial year 2016. Oriola-KD presents APMs to reflect the underlying business performance and to enhance comparability between financial periods. APMs should not be considered as a substitute for measures of performance in accordance with the IFRS. As of Q1 2016, Oriola-KD relabels the previously referenced "excluding non-recurring items" with "adjusted ". Reporting segments' operating profit is reported excluding adjustment items . In addition Oriola-KD uses "invoicing" as the measure to describe the business volume. The reconciliation of the alternative performance measurements to performance measurements defined by IFRS are presented at the end of this interim report.

Key figures 2016 2015 Change 2016 2015 Change 2015
EUR million 7-9 7-9 1) % 1-9 1-9 1) % 1-12
Invoicing 825.6 787.7 4.8 2,547.3 2,404.2 6.0 3,262.2
Net sales 395.8 377.1 5.0 1,217.3 1,205.5 1.0 1,626.3
Adjusted EBITDA 23.5 23.1 2.1 65.0 62.4 4.2 83.4
Adjusted EBITDA % 5.9 6.1   5.3 5.2   5.1
Adjusted operating profit 2) 17.0 17.5 -2.6 45.7 45.5 0.4 60.8
Operating profit 16.8 18.4 -8.5 44.7 45.3 -1.2 62.6
Adjusted operating profit % 4.3 4.6   3.8 3.8   3.7
Operating profit % 4.3 4.9   3.7 3.8   3.8
Profit for the period 12.3 13.8 -11.2 32.0 32.1 -0.3 44.5
Earnings per share, EUR 0.07 0.08 -9.2 0.18 0.18 -3.1 0.25
Net cash flow from operating activities 19.4 16.2   14.3 55.1   85.6
Gross investments, EUR million       73.5 13.2   20.4
               
Total assets       929.3 928.7   946.9
Net interest-bearing debt       81.7 28.9   6.6
Gearing, %       42.5 16.6   3.4
Net debt / 12-month EBITDA       0.9 0.3   0.1
               
Equity per share, EUR       1.06 0.96   1.07
Equity ratio, %       21.5 19.4   21.1
Return on equity (ROE), %       22.7 31.1   29.1
Return on capital employed (ROCE), %       18.3 20.4   19.9
Average number of shares, 1000 pcs 3)       181,374 176,204   177,502
               
Average number of personnel       2,497 2,320   2,327
Number of personnel at the end of the period       2,866 2,346   2,353
               
1) Equity-related key figures restated as a result of correction of an error relating to previous financial periods. Correction was made in 2015 Financial Statements. 2) Adjustment items are specified in table "Adjusting items included in Operating Profit " 3) Treasury shares held by the company not included

Disclosure procedure

This stock exchange release is a summary of Oriola-KD Corporation's Interim Report January-September 2016. The complete report is attached to this release in pdf format and is also available on Oriola-KD's website at www.oriola-kd.com/investors .

Financial statements release

Oriola-KD Corporation will publish the financial statements release for 2016 on 10 February 2017.

Further information:

Eero Hautaniemi, President and CEO tel. +358 (0)10 429 2109    e-mail: eero.hautaniemi@oriola.com

Sari Aitokallio CFO tel. +358 (0)10 429 2112 e-mail: sari.aitokallio@oriola.com

Distribution: NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd Key media

Released by: Oriola-KD Corporation Corporate Communications Orionintie 5, 02200 Espoo www.oriola-kd.com

Scroll down for more posts ▼

Top 10 Most Recent News Articles

Celebrating Appalachian Soul with Aristotle Jones

Updated Category News Views 5

Igniting a Celebration of Appalachian Soul Now here's a sound that hits you right in the gut. Aristotle Jones, known out there as the 'Appalachian Soul Man,' is making a big move. He's laying out the plan to make July the Appalachian Soul Month. This fellow isn't shy about celebrating the deep roots of Appalachian music, dropping his album Appalachian Soul Power and a new...

Continue Reading
Omneky Integrates AI Growth Agent With Slack for Ads

Updated Category News Views 3

Omneky's New Move: AI Growth Agent Meets Slack Picture this: You've got a marketing team hustling in the digital age, and now they've got a new ally. Omneky, the big-wig in autonomous AI growth, has snuck its AI Growth Agent right into Slack. This isn't just a party trick during Dreamforce week in San Francisco. This is Omneky throwing another cog into the advertising...

Continue Reading
American Savings Bank Surges 6% on NYSE Debut

Updated Category News Views 5

American Savings Bank Lands with a Bang on NYSE Who would have thought American Savings Bank's (NYSE: ASBH) entry onto the stock market would start with such gusto? It's not every day you see a debut that impressive, with shares soaring 6.25% right out of the gate. Guess it's safe to say the folks over at ASBH did something right in the lead-up to their NYSE launch. CEO...

Continue Reading
Bud Ecosystem Debuts AIOS, Aims to Slash Costs

Updated Category News Views 7

AI Fragmentation Tax: Cut It Out! Look, if you think AI is all about fancy algorithms and self-learning voodoo, you're missing the plot. It's the nuts and bolts—the infrastructure—that's been bleeding enterprises dry. That's where Bud Ecosystem comes thrashing in with its Novaria AIOS. They're not just promising a tiny tune-up; they're talking slashing AI costs by a...

Continue Reading
Airswift's Strategic Acquisition Boosts U.S. Energy Presence

Updated Category News Views 5

What's Driving Airswift's Latest Expansion? Airswift just dropped a bombshell by snapping up key businesses from New Tech Global (NTG), marking a serious power move in the U.S. energy sector. Now, what does this actually mean for investors? In blunt terms: they're muscling up their contractor base by a meaty 30%. That's no small feat. It's a calculated step to ace the...

Continue Reading
Linkind's Light Stick Revolutionizes Retail Lighting Experience

Updated Category News Views 5

Transforming Lighting in Retail Spaces Folks, let's talk lighting. Not the humdrum switch-you-on kind, but something much snazzier, more customized, and downright interactive. I'm talking about Linkind's latest brainchild—the Smart Light Stick. Launched amidst the neon rush of tm:rw in New York City, this gizmo isn't just another bulb in the home improvement aisle. It's...

Continue Reading
Guaranteed Roof Expands with EM Exteriors through LB Capital

Updated Category News Views 5

A Bold Move to Elevate Roofing Standards In a move that seems to jolt the roofing industry awake, Guaranteed Roof is taking the wraps off its new strategic partnership with LB Capital and EM Exteriors. Think of it as a power trio aiming to redefine what roofing solutions should mean in the Southeast. It’s the kind of news that makes you sit up and ask, why now and why...

Continue Reading
Beetles Gel Polish Unveils Vibrant Fall Nail Carnival

Updated Category News Views 6

Beetles Gel Polish Launches Fall Nail Carnival Here comes a new twist on fall fashion, and no, it ain’t your grandma's knitted sweater. We're talking nail polish—a vibrant, flashy ordeal brought to you by Beetles Gel Polish with their Fall Nail Carnival. They're rolling out this spectacle not just for your visions of grandeur nail ideas, but for those seeking deals...

Continue Reading
Chad Tucker's Sequel Explores Deep Spiritual Themes

Updated Category News Views 5

An Honest Take: Faith, Growth, and Surrender A player in the world of spiritual growth literature has stepped up again, and it ain't holding back. Chad Tucker, a name perhaps familiar to folks following transformation tales soaked with faith, has released a beefy sequel to his first hit: The Lord in Us: If You Can Love an Enemy, You Can Love Anyone. Well, now he's back...

Continue Reading
EnGenius Names Experienced VP to Boost Sales Growth

Updated Category News Views 3

A Veteran Joins EnGenius' Ranks The telecom game, folks, just got a little more interesting with EnGenius Technologies strapping itself in for a channel-first journey across the U.S. and Canada. They've placed a seasoned player, Rachel Saunders, into the cockpit as Vice President of Sales, North America. Her resume reads like a telecom scout's dream: 17 years in electric...

Continue Reading

Top 5 Most Recently Viewed Articles

Stewart Title's Leadership Changes Enhance Real Estate Services

Updated Category News Views 300

Stewart Title's Leadership Changes Enhance Real Estate Services Stewart Title is making significant leadership changes as part of its strategic approach to improve service offerings and expertise in the real estate transaction process. The company is recognized for its comprehensive services and deep expertise in residential and commercial title insurance, along with...

Continue Reading
Kickstarter and Creator Camp Team Up for Innovative Filmmaking

Updated Category News Views 128

Revolutionizing Independent Film Through Community Support Kickstarter is thrilled to announce its partnership with Creator Camp to significantly enhance the distribution of the feature film Two Sleepy People. This film, unique in its approach, originates from a fresh wave of independent filmmakers relying on community backing instead of traditional studio systems....

Continue Reading
Mercedes-Benz Launches Innovative Battery Recycling Facility

Updated Category News Views 166

Mercedes-Benz Unveils Revolutionary Battery Recycling Plant Mercedes-Benz has officially inaugurated its cutting-edge battery recycling facility, marking a significant leap towards sustainability in the automotive industry. This factory, located in Kuppenheim, Germany, is pioneering Europe’s first integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical recycling process, making...

Continue Reading
Mindless Labs Introduces Unique Mental Health Solutions

Updated Category News Views 125

Mindless Labs Unveils Innovative Approach to Mental Wellness Mindless is designed for those quietly struggling, offering support for the "therapy-curious" to meet them before they reach a breaking point. In a time when burnout has become a common experience and functional living is often mistaken for genuine well-being, Mindless Labs is founded on a crucial premise: we...

Continue Reading
Exploring the Future of Bionic Technology at Expo 2025

Updated Category News Views 212

Revolutionizing Art Through Bionic Technology At Expo 2025 Osaka, the intersection of tradition and technology was vividly demonstrated when Ni showcased a stunning display of calligraphy using the BrainCo Intelligent Bionic Hand. Audiences gathered around a unique art installation of bamboo, titled 'Bamboo Rhythms', as Ni's brush danced gracefully on the surface,...

Continue Reading