Interim Report
20.7.2007
– The Tulikivi Group’s sales were EUR 36.6 (37.2) million. – The Group’s profit before taxes was EUR 1.1 (3.3) million. – The order book amounted to EUR 9.1 (12.6) million at period’s end. – Fireplace exports have developed according to plan, with the exception of exports to Germany.
Sales and result The Group’s sales amounted to EUR 36.6 million (EUR 37.2 million in January-June 2006). The Fireplaces Business posted sales of EUR 31.4 (32.7) million, the Natural Stone Products Business sales of EUR 4.0 (3.8) million and Other Operations sales of EUR 1.2 (0.7) million. The comparable sales of the Fireplaces Business – that is, exclusive of ceramic fireplace sales in Q1 – amounted to EUR 27.8 million.
The share of sales accounted for by Finland was EUR 18.7 (17.2) million, representing 51.1 (46.2) per cent. Exports accounted for EUR 17.9 (20.0) million. The largest countries for exports were France and Germany.
The Group’s operating profit was EUR 1.3 (3.4) million. The Fireplaces Business had an operating profit of EUR 2.8 (5.0) million, the Natural Stone Products Business an operating profit of EUR 0.3 (0.1) million and Other Operations an operating loss of EUR 1.8 (1.7) million.
Consolidated profit before taxes was EUR 1.1 (3.3) million. Earnings per share amounted to EUR 0.02 (0.07).
The sales of the Fireplaces Business declined due to weaker demand for fireplaces in Germany and the launch of the new distribution channel in Finland. Fireplace demand in Germany has been exceptionally weak in the first part of the year, which is evident in the decline in both fireplace exports to Germany and total exports of stone lining for heaters. In addition, the start-up expenses of the new plant cut into consolidated profit.
Financing and investments The Group’s financial position is good. The Group’s working capital increased by EUR 4.8 million during the review period, mainly due to the decline in trade payables and accrued liabilities. Working capital has also been tied up in products slated for delivery in the autumn. Due to the growth in working capital, the cash flow from operating activities before investments became negative, EUR -2.1 (4.0) million. The Group’s net financial expenses amounted to EUR 0.2 (0.2) million.
The equity ratio was 42.6 per cent (44.3 per cent at June 30, 2006). The ratio of interest-bearing net debt to shareholders’ equity, or gearing, was 75.1 (58.5) per cent. Current ratio was 1.6 (1.7). Shareholders’ equity per share amounted to EUR 0.76 (0.74).
The Group’s investments totalled EUR 3.2 (17.2) million during the report period. The major investments during the review period were earmarked for production and quarrying machines, opening new quarries and the distribution channel change.
Resolutions of the Annual General Meeting Dividend payout Tulikivi Corporation’s Annual General Meeting held on April 13, 2007, resolved to pay a dividend of EUR 0.090 on Series A shares and EUR 0.088 on Series K shares.
Administrative bodies Bishop Ambrosius, Mr. Juhani Erma, Mr. Eero Makkonen, Mrs. Maarit Toivanen-Koivisto, Mr. Heikki Vauhkonen, Mr. Reijo Vauhkonen and Mr. Matti Virtaala were elected as members of the Board of Directors of the parent company and its business subsidiaries. From amongst its number, the Board elected Mr. Matti Virtaala as chairman and Mr. Heikki Vauhkonen as vice chairman. The firm of independent public accountants KPMG Oy Ab of Helsinki was elected as the auditor.
Authorization to acquire the company’s own shares The Annual General Meeting authorized the Board of Directors to acquire the company’s own shares. A maximum of 2,760,397 Series A shares in the company and 954,000 Series K shares in the company will be bought back.
Authorization to decide on share issues and the conveyance of the company’s own shares in the possession of the company and the granting of special rights that give entitlement to shares as set forth in Chapter 10, Article 1 of the Companies Act The Annual General Meeting authorized the Board of Directors to decide on issuing new shares and the conveyance of own shares in the company’s possession. New shares can be issued or own shares held by the company conveyed as follows: a maximum of 5,520,794 Series A shares and 1,908,000 Series K shares.
The authorization also includes the right to issue special rights, as defined in Chapter 10, Article 1 of the Companies Act, entitling the right holder to subscribe for shares against payment or by setting off the receivable.
Amendments to the Articles of Association The company’s Articles of Association were amended to conform to the new Companies Act.
Managing director Mr. Heikki Vauhkonen was appointed as Tulikivi Corporation’s managing director as from May 28, 2007. A new vice chairman was not elected to replace him on the Board of Directors. At that time, Mr. Juha Sivonen was appointed as the head of the Fireplaces Business.
Merger of Kermansavi Oy into its parent company The Boards of Directors of Tulikivi Corporation and Kermansavi Oy decided to merge Kermansavi Oy into Tulikivi Corporation by means of an absorption merger, as set out in the merger plan signed on June 29, 2007. The merger aims to clarify the Group structure. The planned registration date for consummation of the merger is December 31, 2007.
Risks and uncertainties The Group’s risks and uncertainties have not changed significantly during the report period. Changes in the business environment – such as the recovery of demand in Germany and improved efficiency in distribution channel operations – have the greatest impact on the Group’s operations in the short term. Assessments of the Group’s risks over the long term indicate that its strategic risks include risks related to its raw material reserves, business operations as a whole and market position as well as legislative amendments. Operational risks concern, for instance, products, distribution channels and processes. For more on this topic, see the 2006 Annual Report.
Outlook for the future The growth prospects for construction are good at the annual level in the Group’s main market areas, supporting growth in demand for Fireplaces. The efficiency of the new distribution channel in Finland will increase. Demand for Fireplaces in Germany will grow in the latter half of the year, but will be lower than last autumn. This means that the Group’s sales and result will fall short of the previous year; that said, good earnings are expected.
Changes in segment reporting As from January 1, 2007, the Group’s business segments are the Fireplaces Business, Natural Stone Products Business and Other Operations. The Fireplaces Business includes soapstone and ceramic Fireplaces as well as stone lining for heaters. The Natural Stone Products Business includes interior decoration stone products for households and stone deliveries to construction sites. Other Operations includes expenses that have not been allocated to the Group’s business functions and tax and financial expenses as well as sales of ceramic utensils and the expenses of this business.
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT MEUR 1-6/ 1-6/Change, 1-12/ 4-6/ 4-6/Change 2007 2006 % 2006 2007 2006 %
Sales 36.6 37.2 -1.6 82.1 17.4 20.9 -16.8 Other operating income 0.3 0.3 0.6 0.2 0.2 Increase/decrease in inventories in finished goods and in work in progress 2.1 -0.1 -0.3 0.9 0.0 Production for own use 0.5 0.5 1.0 0.4 0.3 Raw materials and consumables 7.4 6.4 14.4 3.5 3.8 External services 5.1 4.2 10.5 2.7 2.6 Personnel expenses 14.5 13.7 28.7 7.0 7.8 Depreciation and amortisation 3.0 2.4 5.2 1.5 1.4 Other operating expenses 8.2 7.8 16.3 3.7 4.1
Operating profit 1.3 3.4 -61.9 8.2 0.6 1.7 -62.3 Percentage of sales 3.6 9.2 10.0 3.7 8.2 Finance costs -net -0.2 -0.2 -0.4 -0.1 -0.2 Share of the profit of associated company 0.0 0.0 0.0
Profit before income tax 1.1 3.3 -67.1 7.8 0.5 1.5 -64.7 Percentage of sales 2.9 8.8 9.5 3.1 7.4 Income tax expenses -0.3 -0.9 -2.1 -0.2 -0.4
Profit for the period 0.8 2.4 -68.2 5.7 0.4 1.1 -65.2
Earnings per share attributable to the equity holders of the parent company, EUR basic and diluted 0.02 0.07 0.16
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET MEUR 06/07 06/06 12/06 ASSETS Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment Land 1.1 0.9 0.9 Buildings 8.8 8.8 9.0 Machinery and equipment 13.6 13.2 13.8 Other tangible assets 1.3 0.7 1.2 Intangible assets Goodwill 4.3 3.6 4.0 Other intangible assets 10.7 10.4 10.5 Investment properties 0.2 0.3 0.2 Available-for-sale investments 0.1 0.2 0.1 Receivables Deferred tax assets 0.6 0.5 0.5 Total non-current assets 40.7 38.6 40.2
Current assets Inventories 12.9 10.3 10.6 Trade receivables 7.7 9.4 8.5 Current income tax receivables 0.5 0.0 0.0 Other receivables 2.1 1.5 2.0 Cash and cash equivalents 2.0 2.1 4.9 Total current assets 25.2 23.3 26.0 Total assets 65.9 61.9 66.2
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Equity 6.3 6.3 6.3 Share capital 7.4 7.4 7.4 Share premium Retained earnings 14.4 13.7 17.0 Total equity 28.1 27.4 30.7 Non-current liabilities Deferred income tax liabilities 3.1 2.9 3.0 Provisions 0.8 0.4 0.6 Interest-bearing debt 17.5 17.1 14.7 Other debt 0.4 0.4 0.4 Total non-current liabilities 21.8 20.8 18.7 Current liabilities Trade and other payables 10.5 12.5 13.7 Current income tax liabilities 0.2 0.4 Short-term interest-bearing debt 5.5 1.0 2.7 Total current liabilities 16.0 13.7 16.8 Total liabilities 37.8 34.5 35.5 Total equity and liabilities 65.9 61.9 66.2
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT MEUR 01-06/ 01-06/ 01-12/ 2007 2006 2006 Cash flows from operating activities Profit for the period 0.8 2.4 5.7 Adjustments: Non-cash transactions 2.9 2.3 5.1 Interest expenses and income and taxes 0.5 1.0 2.5 Change in working capital -4.8 -0.8 0.8 Interest paid and received and taxes paid -1.5 -0.9 -2.1 Net cash flow from operating activities -2.1 4.0 12.0
Cash flows from investing activities Acquistion of subsidiaries less cash and cash equivalents at the time of acquistion -10.6 -11.0 Investment in property, plant and equipment and intangible assets -3.2 -5.4 -10.1 Grants received for investments and sales of property, plant and equipment 0.2 0.4 1.0 Net cash flow from investing activities -3.0 -15.6 -20.1
Cash flows from financing activities Proceed from borrowings 7.0 14.1 15.3 Repayment of borrowings -1.4 -1.9 -3.8 Dividends paid -3.4 -2.6 -2.6 Net cash flow from financing activities 2.2 9.6 8.9
Change in cash and cash equivalents -2.9 -2.0 0.8
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 4.9 4.1 4.1 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 2.0 2.1 4.9
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY MEUR Share Share Trans- Retained Total capital prenium lation earnings fund diff.
Equity 1 January 2007 6.3 7.4 0.0 17.0 30.7 Translation differences 0.0 0.0 Items recognised directly in equity -0.1 -0.1 Profit for the period 0.8 0.8 Dividends paid -3.3 -3.3 Equity 30 June 2007 6.3 7.4 0.0 14.4 28.1
Equity 1 January 2006 6.2 5.4 0.0 13.9 25.5 Translation differences 0.0 0.0 Items recognised directly in equity -0.1-0.1 Profit for the period 2.4 2.4 Dividends -2.5 -2.5 Share issue 0.1 2.0 0.0 2.1 Equity 30 June 2006 6.3 7.4 0.0 13.7 27.4
BUSINESS SEGMENTS 01-06/ 01-06/ 1-12/ MEUR 2007 2006 2006 Sales 36.6 37.2 82.1 Fireplaces business 31.4 32.7 72.0 Natural stone products business 4.0 3.8 7.3 Other operations 1.2 0.7 2.8
Operating profit 1.3 3.4 8.2 Fireplaces business 2.8 5.0 11.0 Natural stone products business 0.3 0.1 0.3 Other operations -1.8 -1.7 -3.1
BUSINESS SEGMENTS QUARTERLY MEUR Q2/ Q1/ Q4/ Q3/ Q2/ Q1/ 2007 2007 2006 2006 2006 2006
Sales 17.4 19.2 24.4 20.5 20.9 16.3 Fireplaces business 14.7 16.7 21.5 17.8 18.1 14.6 Natural stone products business 2.1 1.9 1.8 1.7 2.1 1.7 Other operations 0.6 0.6 1.1 1.0 0.7
Operating profit 0.6 0.7 2.4 2.4 1.7 1.7 Fireplaces business 1.4 1.4 3.2 2.8 2.7 2.3 Natural stone products business 0.2 0.1 0.0 0.2 0.0 0.1 Other operations -1.0 -0.8 -0.8 -0.6 -1.0 -0.7
KEY FINANCIAL RATIOS AND SHARE RATIOS 06/07 06/06 12/2006 Outstanding orders (30 June), MEUR 9.1 12.6 10.4 Gross investment, MEUR 3.2 17.2 24.1 Gross investment, % of sales 8.7 46.1 29.4 Average number of staff 711 638 664
Earnings per share, EUR 0.02 0.07 0.16 Equity per share, EUR 0.76 0.74 0.83 Equity ratio, % 42.6 44.3 46.4 Gearing, % 75.1 58.5 49.0 Current ratio 1.6 1.7 1.6
Number of shares average 37143970 36425540 36784755 Number of shares 30 June 37143970 37143970 37143970
NOTES TO THE INTERIM REPORT
This interim report has been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standard IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. In preparing of this interim report, Tulikivi has applied same accounting policies as in the 2006 financial statements, with the exception of the following new/amended standards that the group has adopted as from January 1, 2007: – IFRIC 11, IFRS 2 Group and Treasury Share Transactions – IFRIC 10, Interim Financial Reporting and Impairment – IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures – IAS 1 (Amendment) Presentation of Financial Statements: Capital Disclosures
The changes have no material effect on Tulikivi’s interim report.
The key figures presented in the Interim Report have been calculated using the same formulas as the latest financial statements. The formulas can be found on page 64 of the 2006 Annual Report.
Business Combinations
On the basis of additional information gained during the review period, the accounting for the acquisition of the shares in Kermansavi Oy in 2006, was adjusted by adding environmental provisions of EUR 0.2 million to provisions and supplementing the amount of deferred tax liabilities recognized with EUR 0.1 million. Due to these changes, goodwill grew by about EUR 0.3 million, and amounted to EUR 3.6 million on June 30, 2007.
Income taxes 01-06/0701-06/06 01-12/06
Taxes for the current and previous financial periods 0.4 0.9 2.1 Deferred taxes -0.1 0.0 0.0 Total 0.3 0.9 2.1
Collateral and securities given And other commitments MEUR 6/2007 6/2006 12/ 2006 Loans from credit institutions and other non-current liabilities, secured by mortgages and pledges 23.0 18.0 17.4 Mortgages and pledges given 26.7 26.7 27.7 Other mortgages and pledges given by the company on its own behalf 2.2 1.7 2.1 Derivatives Interest rate swaps; nominal value 8.3 8.3 8.3 Interest rate swaps; fair value 0.2 0.0 0.1 Forward contracts Forward contracts; nominal value 0.2 Forward contracts; fair value 0.0
Environmental and warranty provisions Environmental Warranty EUR million provisions provisions Provisions, Jan. 1, 2007 0.2 0.4 Increase in provisions 0.2 0.0 Provisions, June 30, 2007 0.4 0.4
Provisions and obligations are itemized in the notes to the 2006 consolidated financial statements under notes 25. Provisions and 33. Other contingent liabilities.
Rate development and exchange of Series A shares During the report period, 2,695,986 shares were traded, with the value of share turnover being EUR 8.5 million. The highest rating for the share was EUR 3.75 and the lowest was EUR 2.82. The closing rate for the period was EUR 2.92.
According to the decision of the Annual General Meeting held on April 13, 2007, the Board of Directors has an authorization to acquire no more than a total of 2,760,397 Series A shares and no more than a total of 954,000 Series K shares of the company. The authorization is in force until the Annual General Meeting to be held in 2008 but, however, not for a longer period than 18 months as of the resolution by the General Meeting. In addition, the Board of Directors has an authorization to decide on issuing new shares and own shares held by the company. The new shares or the company’s own shares in possession of the company will be issued in the following amounts: A total of no more than 5,520,794 Series A shares and no more than 1,908,000 Series K shares. The authorization is valid until the 2008 Annual General Meeting.
Largest shareholders on 30 June 2007 Name of shareholder Shares Proportion of total vote Vauhkonen Reijo 4 152 179 24.2 % Vauhkonen Heikki 2 999 739 24.1 % Elo Eliisa 2 957 020 5.9 % Virtaala Matti 2 417 152 12.6 % Mutual Pension Insurance Company Ilmarinen 1 902 380 1.5 % Mutanen Susanna 1 643 800 7.2 % Vauhkonen Mikko 797 700 3.6 % Paatero Ilkka 718 430 0.6 % Nuutinen Tarja 674 540 3.5 % Fondita Nordic Small Cap Placfond 517 000 0.4 % Other shareholders 18 364 030 16.4 %
The interim report has not been audited.
The companies included in the Group are the parent company Tulikivi Corporation and subsidiaries Kermansavi Oy, Kivia Oy, AWL- Marmori Oy, Tulikivi U.S. Inc. and OOO Tulikivi. Group companies include also Uuni Vertriebs GmbH (former Tulikivi Vertriebs GmbH) and The New Alberene Stone Company, Inc., which are dormant. Parent company has a fixed place of business in Germany, Tulikivi Oyj Niederlassung Deutschland. The Group has associated companies Stone Pole Oy and Leppävirran Matkailukeskus Oy.
TULIKIVI CORPORATION
Board of directors Matti Virtaala, Chairman of the Board
Distribution: Helsinki Stock Exchange Central Media www.tulikivi.com
Additional information: Tulikivi Corporation, 83900 Juuka, tel. +358-207-636 000, www.tulikivi.com – Chairman of the Board of Directors Matti Virtaala – Managing Director Heikki Vauhkonen