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Q3 2017 – Strong competitive position and good momentum
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- Revenue for Q3 2017 totaled 247.0m [Q3 2016: 234.8m].
- EBITDA for Q3 2017 was 45.8m or 18.6% of revenue [Q3 2016: EBITDA 41.5m or 17.7% of revenue].
- EBIT* for Q3 2017 was 37.6m or 15.2% of revenue [Q3 2016: EBIT* 33.4m or 14.2% of revenue].
- Net result for Q3 2017 was 23.2m [Q3 2016: 17.3m]. Basic earnings per share were 3.29 euro cents in Q3 2017 [Q3 2016: 2.42 euro cents].
- Cash flow from operating activities before interest and tax in Q3 2017 was 71.8m [Q3 2016: 33.2m]. Net debt/EBITDA was x2.0 at the end of Q3 2017.
- The order book was at 467.6m at the end of Q3 2017 compared with 418.9m at the end of Q2 2017 [Q3 2016: 305.1m].
In Q3 order intake was robust at 296 million. Market conditions remain good and Marel’s competitive position is strong. The order book was at a good level of 468 million. Revenue in Q3 2017 was 247 million with a solid EBIT* of 15.2%.
Revenue for the first nine months of 2017 was 743 million compared to 733 million on a pro forma basis for the same period in 2016. EBIT* for the first nine months of 2017 was 111 million (15.0% of revenue) compared to 108 million on a pro forma basis for the same period last year (14.8% of revenue).
Marel’s acquisition of Sulmaq, a Brazilian primary meat processing equipment provider, was finalized on August 31, 2017. Sulmaq’s annual revenue is approximately 25 million. In the short term, the acquisition is not expected to have a material impact on Marel’s financial results.
Cash flow was exceptionally strong in Q3 leading to further deleveraging, despite the acquisition of Sulmaq for an amount equaling the enterprise value of 26 million and the net purchase of treasury shares for 12 million during the quarter.
Furthermore Marel continues to invest in the business to stimulate further growth and value creation. Leverage is now down to x2.0 net debt/EBITDA compared to x2.15 in last quarter.
Árni Oddur ThÓrdarson, CEO:
“We are building on good momentum and delivering yet another quarter with robust order intake of 296 million. We are pleased with the operational results in the quarter with 247 million in revenue and EBIT in excess of 15%.
“This is delivered despite softness in the operational results of Marel Meat when compared with previous quarters. The outstanding performance of Marel Poultry in Q3 outweighs this. By being the leading global provider to three industries; poultry, meat and fish we counterbalance fluctuations in business unit operations, leading to good overall operational results.
“Good earnings and strong cash flow enables us to continue to invest in innovation and strengthening the operational platform. In Q3 we finalized the acquisition of Sulmaq in Brazil for 26 millions in addition to acquiring treasury shares for 12 million. Marel´s financial position is strong and net leverage is down to two times EBITDA.
“We will continue to engage with new and existing customers around the world in exciting projects that will advance food processing.”
* Operating income adjusted for amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets (PPA).
Pro forma results include MPS numbers. Pro forma numbers are presented to provide better comparison.
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