LINKÖPING, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News:
Results January-September 2011
• Order bookings amounted to MSEK 13,793 (14,378) and the order backlog at the end of the period amounted to MSEK 39,411 (37,451)
• Sales amounted to MSEK 16,151 (16,381), a decrease of one per cent adjusted for exchange rates effects and acquisitions
• Gross income amounted to MSEK 4,451 (3,951), corresponding to a gross margin of 27.6 per cent (24.1)
• Operating income was MSEK 2,282 (724), corresponding to an operating margin of 14.1 per cent (4.4). Capital gains are included with MSEK 1,169 (-10)
• Net income was MSEK 1,798 (434), with earnings per share after dilution of SEK 16.60 (3.89)
• Operating cash flow amounted to MSEK 2,260 (2,149)
The outlook for 2011 has changed:
In 2011, we estimate that sales will decline slightly compared to 2010, including the acquisition of Sensis.
The operating margin, excluding material net capital gains, is expected to increase slightly in 2011 compared to the adjusted operating margin 2010 of 6.5 per cent, including the acquisition of Sensis.
Previous outlook:
In 2011, we estimate that sales will decline slightly compared to 2010.
The operating margin, excluding material net capital gains, is expected to increase slightly in 2011 compared to the adjusted operating margin 2010 of 6.5 per cent.
Financial highlights
| MSEK | Jan-Sept 2011 | Jan-Sept 2010 | change, | % | Jul-Sept 2011 | Jul-Sept 2010 | Jan-Dec 2010 |
| Order bookings | 13,793 | 14,378 | -4 | 3,147 | 3,862 | 26,278 | |
| Order backlog | 39,411 | 37,451 | 5 | -1,246** | -1,408** | 41,459 | |
| Sales | 16,151 | 16,381 | -1 | 4,838 | 5,004 | 24,434 | |
| Gross income | 4,451 | 3,951 | 13 | 1,411 | 1,239 | 5,591 | |
| Gross margin, % | 27.6 | 24.1 | 29.2 | 24.8 | 22.9 | ||
| Operating income (EBIT) | 2,282 | 724 | 215 | 1,217 | 322 | 975 | |
| Operating margin, % | 14.1 | 4.4 | 25.2 | 6.4 | 4.0 | ||
| Net income | 1,798 | 434 | 314 | 1,103 | 188 | 454 | |
| Earnings per share before dilution, SEK | 17.27 | 4.03 | 10.55 | 1.70 | 4.12 | ||
| Earning per share after dilution, SEK | 16.60 | 3.89 | 10.15 | 1.64 | 3.97 | ||
| Return on equity *, % | 15.2 | 7.0 | - | - | 4.1 | ||
| Operating cash flow | 2,260 | 2,149 | 5 | -74 | -84 | 4,349 | |
| Operating cash flow per share after dilution, SEK | 20.71 | 19.69 | -0.67 | -0.77 | 39.84 | ||
| * The retrun on equity is measured over a rolling 12-month period | |||||||
| ** Refer to quarterly change | |||||||
Statement by the President and CEO, Håkan Buskhe
"We kept a strong focus on driving efficiency improvements during the first nine months and secured important orders in strategic markets as well as strengthened our presence in for example North America, India, Brazil and the UK.
The acquisition of Sensis has strengthened our organization with wider market presence, especially in the US, and enhanced our product portfolio. Actions to capture synergies of the merged organizations are ongoing.
Market conditions are demanding, and defence budgets are being scrutinized in light of financial uncertainty, especially in Europe and the U.S. The potential impact from the uncertain market conditions is hard to assess and therefore it is important that we continue to build a readiness if the business climate further weakens.
At the same time, the market conditions creates both challenges and opportunities for Saab. We have for years focused on offering cost efficient products, solutions and services that can be bought off the shelf. We aim to achieve more with less.
Our focus going forward is to create profitable growth and to continuously assess our business portfolio. We need to grow organically as well as actively carry out structural activities in order to ensure future growth.
Our strong financial position is a competitive advantage in the current environment and we view it appropriate to remain in a net cash position," says Saab’s President and CEO Håkan Buskhe.
Press and analyst meeting
Press and financial analysts are invited to a press and analyst meeting
where CEO Håkan Buskhe together with CFO Lars Granlöf present the
results for January-September 2011.
Wednesday 19 October, 10.00 am
C.E.T. Grand Hôtel, Blaiseholmshamnen 8, Stockholm. Conference room
Bolinderska rummet.
R.S.V.P:
E-mail: karin.frisk@saabgroup.com
Phone:
+46 8 463 02 30
Live webcast
If you are unable to attend in person, please visit www.saabgroup.com/en/About-Saab/Investor-relations where a live webcast of the presentation will be available together with the presentation material. All viewers will be able to post questions to the presenters. The webcast will also be available at Saab’s website afterwards.
Saab serves the global market with world-leading products, services and solutions ranging from military defence to civil security. Saab has operations and employees on all continents and constantly develops, adopts and improves new technology to meet customers’ changing needs.
The information is that which Saab AB is required to declare by the Securities Business Act and/or the Financial instruments Trading Act. The information was submitted for publication on October 19 at 07.30.
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