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Q1 2018
All amounts in EUR:
- Orders received were EUR 329m (1Q17: 293m).
- Revenues were EUR 288m (1Q17: 253m).
- EBIT* was EUR 44m (1Q17: 38m), translating to an EBIT* margin of 15.2% (1Q17: 14.9%).
- Net result was EUR 28m (1Q17: 21m) and earnings per share (EPS) were EUR 4.11 cents (1Q17: 2.99 cents).
- Cash flow from operating activities before interest and tax in the quarter was EUR 56m (1Q17: 38m).
- Dividend of EUR 4.19 cents per share was paid out to shareholders, corresponding to EUR 29m or around 30% of net profits for 2017, was declared in March 2018. In the quarter, Marel also purchased EUR 30.3m worth of treasury shares.
- Net debt/EBITDA was x2.0 at quarter-end (YE17: x1.9). Targeted capital structure is x2-3 net debt/EBITDA.
- The order book was EUR 529m (FY17: 472m).
Árni Oddur ThÓrdarson, CEO:
“We had a great start to the year. Revenue growth was 14% year-on-year and operational performance was solid with 15% EBIT margin.
“The food industry is transforming. Consumers are demanding affordable, healthy and convenient food that is processed in a sustainable way. Moreover, safety and traceability is a focus point for all participants in the value chain.
“Cash flow remains strong and we continue to invest far above industry standards in innovation in addition to our extensive investments in infrastructure.
“The aim of these investments is to serve customers’ needs better and bolster our position as a leading global provider of smart and interconnected full-line solutions for the poultry, meat and fish industries.
“We continue to closely engage with existing and new customers and the order intake is at all-time high in the quarter, totaling EUR 329 million. The order intake was well balanced geographically and strong across all segments.
“Our united team of 5,500 employees are both committed and motivated to advance food processing in partnership with customers and continue to deliver shareholder value.”
* Operating income adjusted for amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets (PPA).
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Market share data
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