Interim Report
22.4.2004
The Tulikivi Group’s net sales in the report period grew by 12.5 % to EUR 13.3 million (11.9 million in January-March 2003). Profit before extraordinary items and taxes increased and was EUR 0.9 million (0.3 million). Earnings per share were EUR 0.07 (0.02) and equity per share was EUR 2.24 (2.66).
Net sales and result
The Tulikivi Group’s net sales in the report period were EUR 13.3 million (11.9 million). The Fireplace Business generated net sales of EUR 12.1 million (9.7 million) and the Architectural Stone Business had net sales of EUR 1.2 million (2.2 million). The share of aggregate net sales derived in Finland was EUR 6.9 million (6.9 million), or 51.7 (58.3) per cent. Exports yielded total net sales of EUR 6.4 million (5.0 million). The largest countries for exports were Germany and Sweden.
The Group's profit before extraordinary items was EUR 0.9 million (0.3 million). The improvement in earnings was due not only to the growth in net sales but also to the restructuring measures that were carried out in 2003. The Fireplace Business reported profit before extraordinary items of EUR 1.1 million (0.5 million). The result of the Architectural Stone Business was negative EUR 0.2 million (-0.2 million). Kivia Oy, which was acquired in autumn 2003, had net sales in the report period of EUR 0.7 million and a positive result.
Earnings per share were EUR 0.07 (0.02). As income taxes have been reported taxes relating to the group companies profit for the report period.
Financing and investments
The Group's financial position is good. Cash flow from business operations before investments was EUR 1.6 million negative (0.6 million). The Group’s net working capital increased by EUR 3.4 million (0.3 million) in the report period. The increase was due to higher trade receivables, prepayments and inventories. The equity ratio was 48.4 per cent (55.6 per cent at the end of March 2003). The dividend to be paid for the previous year has been subtracted from shareholders’ equity and it is stated as a corresponding increase in other current liabilities. The ratio of interest-bearing net debt to shareholders’ equity, or gearing, was 18.1 per cent (3.3). The current ratio was 1.4 (1.9). Financial income and expenses resulted in a net gain of just under EUR 0.1 million in the report period.
2(7) Equity per share was EUR 2.24 (2.66).
The Group's fixed assets investments amounted to EUR 0.7 million (0.4 million). Investments consisted mainly of equipment and software and opening of new quarries in Juuka and Kuhmo.
Price development and trade volume of A-share
During the report period, 608,582 Tulikivi Corporation A-shares were traded on Helsinki Exchanges to a total value of EUR 3.9 million. The highest trading price of the share was EUR 8.02 and the lowest EUR 5.25. The closing rate for the report period was EUR 7.55.
Resolutions of the Annual General Meeting
Dividend distribution and administrative bodies
The Annual General Meeting of Tulikivi Corporation on 20 April 2004 resolved to pay a dividend, in accordance with the Board of Directors’ proposal, of EUR 0.51 on A-shares and EUR 0.50 on K- shares, or a total of EUR 4.6 million.
The following members were elected to the Board of Directors of the parent company and the operating subsidiaries: Bishop Ambrosius, Juhani Erma, Eero Makkonen, Aimo Paukkonen, Heikki Vauhkonen, Reijo Vauhkonen and Matti Virtaala. From amongst its members, the Board of Directors elected Matti Virtaala chairman and Reijo Vauhkonen vice chairman. Authorized Public Accountants PricewaterhouseCoopers Oy of Helsinki were elected the company’s auditor.
Authorization to buy back and transfer the company’s own shares
The Annual General Meeting granted the Board of Directors an authorization to buy back the company’s own shares (treasury shares). The treasury shares will be purchased with the aim of developing the company’s capital structure and for use as consideration in acquisitions or other structural arrangements in the manner and to the extent decided by the Board of Directors. Similarly, the Annual General Meeting granted the Board of Directors an authorization to transfer the treasury shares. The shares can be transferred as consideration in acquisitions or they can be used in other structural arrangements in the manner and to the extent decided by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors can also decide to sell A-shares in public trading on Helsinki Exchanges in order to obtain funds for possible acquisitions or to finance capital expenditures. The Board of Directors can furthermore propose that the shares be cancelled by lowering the share capital. No more than a total of 336,069 A- 3(7) shares and no more than a total of 119,250 K-shares will be bought back. The company’s A-shares will be purchased in public trading on Helsinki Exchanges and the K-shares as a rule by making a tender offer to Series K shareholders in proportion to their holdings.
Outlook for the future
In Finland, construction of single-family houses and renovation work will remain robust. In Continental Europe the upswing in the business cycle will unfold more slowly than was previously anticipated. All in all, demand for Tulikivi’s products is expected to be good. The Group’s net sales and earnings are set to develop favourably over the full year.
The order stock at the end of the report period was EUR 6.9 million (6.9 million), of which the Fireplace Business accounted for EUR 5.2 million (5.1 million) and the Architectural Stone Business for EUR 1.7 million (1.8 million).
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT ME 01-03/ 01-03/ Change, 01-12/ 2004 2003 % 2003 Net sales 13.3 11.9 12.5 53.6 Change in inventories of finished products 0.2 0.1 0.4 Production for own use 0.3 0.4 Other operating income 0.2 0.1 0.5
Materials and external charges 4.2 3.6 14.9 Personnel expenses 5.1 4.6 20.9 Depreciation and value adjustments 1.0 0.9 4.1 Other operating expenses 2.8 2.7 10.8
Operating profit 0.9 0.3 235.9 4.2 % of net sales 7.1 2.4 7.9
Financial income and expensens . . 0.1
Profit before extraordinary items 0.9 0.3 264.1 4.3 % of net sales 6.8 2.1 7.9
Income taxes 0.3 0.1 1.2
Profit for the period 0.6 0.2 207.9 3.0
4(7) CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET ME 03/2004 03/2003 12/2003 Assets Fixed assets and other non- current investments Intangible assets 3.4 2.8 3.3 Goodwill 0.6 1.0 0.6 Tangible assets Land areas 1.1 1.1 1.1 Buildings 6.2 7.1 6.4 Machinery and equipment 8.5 8.4 8.8 Other tangible assets 0.2 0.1 0.1 Investments 0.1 0.1 0.1 Fixed assets and other non-current investments total 20.1 20.6 20.4 Current assets Inventories 7.3 6.5 6.9 Long term receivables Deferred tax assets 0.7 0.7 Current receivables Trade receivables 8.7 7.9 6.6 Other current receivables 2.0 1.9 0.6 Cash in hand and at banks 3.4 7.2 6.5 Total current assets 22.1 23.5 21.3 Total assets 42.2 44.1 41.7
Liabilities and shareholders´equity Shareholders´equity Capital stock 6.2 6.2 6.2 Other shareholders´equity 14.2 18.1 18.2 Total shareholders´equity 20.4 24.3 24.4 Provisions 0.1 0.1 Liabilities Non-current liabilities Deferred tax liabilities 0.7 0.9 0.7 Loans from credit institutions 5.0 6.4 5.0 Other non-current liabilities 0.1 Total non-current liabilities 5.7 7.4 5.7 Current liabilities Loans from credit institutions 2.0 1.6 2.8 Account payables 1.9 2.2 1.0 Other current liabilities 12.1 8.6 7.7 Total current liabilities 16.0 12.4 11.5 Total liabilities and shareholders´equity 42.2 44.1 41.7
Interest bearing liabilities 7.1 8.0 7.8
5(7) CASH FLOW STATEMENT 01-03/ 01-03/ 01-12/ ME 2004 2003 2003 Profit before extraordinary items 0.9 0.3 4.3 Depreciation and other adjustments 1.1 0.9 4.1 Change in net working capital -3.4 -0.3 1.2 Financial items and taxes -0.2 -0.3 -1.4 Cash flow from operating activities -1.6 0.6 8.2
Investments in fixed assets -0.7 -0.4 -2.8 Proceeds from sale of fixed assets and other changes in fixed assets . 0.2 Net cash used in investing activities -0.7 -0.4 -2.6
Cash flow before financing activities -2.3 0.2 5.6
Repayment of long-term loans -0.8 -0.2 -2.1 Dividens paid -4.2 Net cash flow from financing activities -0.8 -0.2 -6.3
Net increase (+)/decrease(-) in cash and cash aquivalents -3.1 0 -0.7
Cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 6.5 7.2 7.2 Cash equivalents at the end of the period 3.4 7.2 6.5
KEY RATIOS DESCRIBING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND KEY INDICATORS PER SHARE 03/2004 03/2003 12/2003 Order stock (31.3), ME 6.9 6.9 7.2 Gross investments, ME 0.7 0.4 2.9 Gross investments,%/net sales 5.1 3.4 5.4 Average number of personnel 545 517 555 Average number of personnel at the end of period 541 540 562 Earnings per share, Euro 0.07 0.02 0.34 Equity/share, Euro 2.24 2.66 2.68 Solvency ratio, % 48.4 55.6 58.7 Gearing, % 18.1 3.3 5.5 Current ratio 1.4 1.9 1.9 Average number of shares 9106385 9106385 9106385 Number of shares at the end of period 9106385 9106385 9106385
6(7) GIVEN GUARANTEES, CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND OTHER COMMITMENTS ME 03/2004 03/2003 12/2003 Loans from credit institutions and other non-current liabilities for which mortgages have been given 5.6 5.2 6.0 Given mortgages 8.0 6.7 8.0 Other mortgages and pledges given on behalf of own liabilities 1.7 1.3 1.7
Environmental commitments On the basis of mining act and environmental legislation Tulikivi Corporation has landscaping commitments. The amount of the commitments can not at the time being be reliably estimated.
Off-balance sheet financial instruments The significance of off-balance sheet financial instruments is minor.
Group quarterly development EUR million Q1/ Q4/ Q3/ Q2/ Q1/ 2004 2003 2003 2003 2003
Net sales 13.3 15.3 13.8 12.6 11.9 Operating income 0.9 1.7 1.6 0.6 0.3 Result before taxes 0.9 1.8 1.6 0.6 0.3
Quarterly development of business areas EUR million Q3/ Q4/ Q3/ Q2/ Q1/ 2004 2003 2003 2003 2003 Fireplace business Net sales 12.1 13.6 11.6 10.4 9.7 Result before extraordinary items 1.1 1.9 2.1 0.7 0.5 Architectural stone business Net sales 1.2 1.7 2.2 2.2 2.2 Result before extraordinary items -0.2 -0.1 -0.5 -0.1 -0.2
LARGEST SHAREHOLDERS ON 31 MARCH 2004 Name of shareholder Number of Portion of shares total vote
Vauhkonen Reijo 1,038,365 24.4 % Vauhkonen Heikki 748,630 23.8 % Vauhkonen Eliisa 724,755 5.4 % Virtaala Matti 603,415 12.0 % Mutual Pension Insurance Company Ilmarinen 515,595 1.7 % 7(7) Mutanen Susanna 449,375 7.3 % Vauhkonen Mikko 200,175 3.6 % Nuutinen Tarja 168,635 3.5 % Investments fund Phoebus 197,500 0.6 % Fondita Nordic Small Cap Placfond 168,100 0.5 % Other shareholders 4,291,840 17,2 %
The interim report has not been audited.
The companies included in the Group are the parent company Tulikivi Corporation, Kivia Oy, Tulikivi U.S. Inc. and AWL- Marmori. Group companies include also Tulikivi Vertriebs GmbH and The New Alberene Stone Company, Inc., which are dormant.
TULIKIVI CORPORATION
Board of directors
Distribution: Helsinki Stock Exchange Central Media
Additional information: Tulikivi Corporation, 83900 Juuka, tel., +358-13-68 11 11, www.tulikivi.com - Chairman of the Board of Directors Matti Virtaala - Managing Director Juha Sivonen