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DJ HUGIN NEWS/ADB Group Reports Record Financial Results For 2008
Corporate news announcement processed and transmitted by Hugin AS. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. =--------------------------------------------------------------------- =------------- * Revenue grew 22.6 % over 2007, reaching US$ 360.8 million * EBIT increased by 188%, to US$ 19.4 million * More than 80% of Digital TV Equipment revenue from high-end products * Seven new customer wins in Digital TV Equipment segment * Two significant new customers won for Software and Services segment * Good order backlog and visibility for 2009 Geneva - February 24, 2009, 06:00 a.m. (CET) ADB Holdings SA (SIX: ADBN) reported today ADB Group's unaudited consolidated financial results for the full year 2008. Revenue for the full year 2008 reached US$ 360.8 million, increasing 22.6% compared to 2007 and ahead of the Group's expectations, driven by strong demand in the last quarter across all business sectors. Gross profit reached US$ 144.3 million or 40.0% of the revenue, increasing 44.8% over 2007. This development was due to favorable sales mix throughout the year, positive impact of foreign exchange, favorable purchasing environment, and contribution of the Software and Services segment. The efficiencies in the supply chain management and successful cost reduction programs also contributed to the outcome. Earnings Before Interest and Tax rose to US$ 19.4 million or 5.4% of revenue, compared to US$ 6.7 million or 2.3% of revenue in 2007, while cash EBIT was US$ 28.1 million. Net profit reached US$ 14.9 million or 4.1% of revenue, increasing 172% compared to US$ 5.5 million or 1.9% of revenue. Fully diluted earnings per share increased to USD 2.52, up 177% from US$ 0.91 a year earlier. The Group cash generation from operating activities was strong all along the entire year 2008, reaching US$ 88.2 million. After investing US$ 12.4 million in share buy-back programs, the Group recorded a net cash position of US$ 43.8 million at the end of 2008. This compares to a net debt position of US$ 11.7 million at the end of 2007. The Group has also significantly reduced its working capital, closing the year with net current assets of US$ 38.0 million ($22.0 million in 2007), and a gross cash and cash reserves position of US$ 71.0 million ($30.8 million in 2007). Consequently, the Group enters the year 2009 with a strong balance sheet. Andrew Rybicki, Chairman and CEO of ADB Group, commented: "After two-and-half years of hard work our Group has finally returned to the level of performance which meets my minimum expectations. We fixed all problems that have been degrading our results since mid-2006, addressing both internal and external factors. We have overhauled the ship completely and made it more resilient to such external factors by diversifying our supplier base, decreasing certain dependencies and significantly strengthening internal controls and the management. We also benefited from adhering to our strategy of delivering high-end products and advanced technology. Consequently, we have firmly returned to a reasonable profitability level, supported by a strong balance sheet. With almost two-thirds of our 2009 sales budget covered by customers' orders and long-term commitments, we expect this performance to continue and improve in 2009 and beyond." Outlook for 2009 While ADB Group starts the year 2009 with a good visibility and order backlog, it takes into account the challenging overall macroeconomic situation and uncertain foreign exchange environment. The Group observes that the macroeconomic environment may present factors, the impact of which on the Group's business is at this point minimal, but unpredictable in its developments. The Group therefore gives the following guidance for the full year 2009: Revenue is expected to continue growing in 2009. The gross margin is likely to come in line with the Group long-term strategy and expectations. Finally, the Group expects to maintain an acceptable level of profitability. Business segment performance Digital TV Equipment segment The Digital TV Equipment business segment yielded US$ 353.0 million of revenue in 2008, growing 25.8% over 2007. It delivered segment Earnings Before Interest and Tax of US$ 22.4 million, or 6.3% of revenue, growing 155% over 2007. High-definition TV (HDTV) product sales grew significantly, accounting for 72% of the segment's revenue, up from 57% in 2007. Personal Video Recorders (both high and standard definition) represented 39% of the Digital TV Equipment revenue, compared to 26% in 2007. The key contributing factors to this development are high demand from pay-TV operators, generated by growing public awareness and acceptance, as well as by increasing simplicity and reliability of such devices' operation. This in turn is a clear result of more efficient software solutions which the Group provides. The year was strong for IPTV business, which constituted 27% of the Group revenue and grew 36% over 2007. The main drivers were the expansion of the customer base as well as the demand by recurring customers. Terrestrial segment represented 18% of Group revenue, compared to 12% in 2007. Terrestrial share of revenue grew significantly due to increased product purchases in Northern Europe and solid demand in Italy. Cable maintained its position as the largest business of the Group, representing 39% of Group overall revenue, driven by demand from both existing and new customers. Satellite segment sales represented 13% of the Group revenue, all generated by the Group's high-end products. The efforts of Group's technology departments received three significant recognitions during the year: * In March the IPTV World Forum awarded ADB Group with "Best IPTV Customer Premise Equipment Technology", for the second year in a row; * In May the Group obtained CableLabs' tru2way(TM) (formerly known as OCAP) certification for its new set-back box model (thus far the only one in the world); * In September, the International Broadcast Conference recognized ADB Group with "Best Customer Premises Technology Award". Building on the achievement of the CableLabs' certification, ADB Group signed in June a Memorandum of Understanding with the leading US cable operators and major consumer electronics companies for the committed development of tru2way, the new interactive technology platform for the US cable market. In early January 2009, the Group also announced its co-operation with Sony for developing products for the US cable market. Software and Services segment The Software and Services business segment recorded revenue of US$ 18.2 million, out of which US$ 9.0 million were intergroup sales. The segment recorded a Loss Before Interest and Tax of US$ 3.0 million. During the latter part of 2008, the Group re-aligned the Software and Service segment's US operations to be more in line with its North American strategy. The segment was profitable in the second half of the year. Some of the key achievements for this segment were the first commercial deployment of its Blu-ray software solution, the acquisition of new customers for its MHP middleware as well as for its newest product additions such as its push-VOD system. In addition, the Software and Services segment played a key role in the Group's win of TFN in Taiwan. The Group regards these successes as an indication that the strategy of product portfolio development matches the market demand. The Software and Services segment remains a powerful facilitator in building the Group overall business, and plays an important role in the Group overall strategy. The Group intends to continue its investment in this segment to develop a complete product and services offering and targeting its self-sustainability and profitability. Revenue analysis per region and customer base During the full year of 2008, Europe represented 84.6% of the Group revenue whilst Middle East and Africa accounted for 6.5%, Asia Pacific 2.5% and the Americas 6.4%. Both West and East European customers accounted for a large part of the growth, Eastern Europe representing 20% of the Group's total revenue. The top 10 customers of the Group grew strongly during the year, representing 84% of revenue. No customer represented more than 22% of the Group's revenue. Overall, Group's customer base continues to consist of a well balanced mix of recurring and new customers. Impact of discontinued operations The New Initiatives business segment was discontinued during 2008, and all its activities were closed down entirely before the end of the year. When including the impact of the discontinued operations, the Group's net profit was US$ 11.6 million, or 3.2% of revenue compared to US$ 0.5 million or 0.2% of revenue in 2007. Earnings per share were USD 1.96, compared to US$ 0.08 in 2007. Results for the second half of 2008 Results for the second half of 2008 developed as follows, compared to the previous semesters: +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ | US$ millions | Second half | First half | Second half | | | 2008 | 2008 | 2007 | |-------------------+----------------+--------------+---------------| | Revenue | 190.9 | 169.9 | 173.3 | |-------------------+----------------+--------------+---------------| | Gross profit | 76.6 | 67.7 | 59.4 | |-------------------+----------------+--------------+---------------| | Gross margin % | 40.1% | 39.9% | 34.3% |
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|-------------------+----------------+--------------+---------------| | EBIT | 8.3 | 11.1 | 7.5 | |-------------------+----------------+--------------+---------------| | EBIT margin % | 4.3% | 6.5% | 4.3% | |-------------------+----------------+--------------+---------------| | Net Profit | 7.3 | 7.6 | 6.8 | |-------------------+----------------+--------------+---------------| | Net Profit margin | 3.8% | 4.5% | 3.9% | | % | | | | +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ Accruals made for the non-recurring items worth in aggregate US$ 6.1 million primarily impacted the second half of the year 2008. Share buy-back During year 2008, the Group purchased shares under two programs. The first program started in February 2008 with the objective of purchasing less than 2% of the total outstanding shares. The second program started in September 2008, with the intention to acquire a number of shares up to the permissible legal limit (max. 10% of all outstanding shares), before the end of March 2009. The total number of shares purchased under both programs during 2008 was 413,423 shares at the average purchase price of CHF 31.66 per share. The second program was successfully completed at the end of January 2009. Consequently, the Group owns today a total of 617,589 of its registered shares, or 9.98% of its issued and outstanding share capital. Note: Following the decision to abandon the New Initiatives business segment, announced at the beginning of year 2008, and the application of IFRS 5: "Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations", financial data is reported only in respect of the continuing operations of the Group unless otherwise indicated. Analysis and comparison to previous periods are also made with reference to the continuing operations only. Conference Call The management of ADB Group will hold a conference call to discuss 2008 financial results and outlook for the year 2009, today at 15:00 CET. To connect to this conference, participants will be required to dial: +41 (0) 44 580 6403. To ask a question, participants will be required to dial: 01 The main financial statements for 2008 are attached to this press release. This press release and further information on ADB Group can be found on the Group's website at www.adbholdings.com For further information please contact: Tina Nyfors EVP, Corporate Development Telephone: +41 22 592 8433 [email protected] -end- About ADB Group (SIX: ADBN) ADB Group (www.adbholdings.com) was founded in 1995 and is a leading developer of solutions required to view and interact with digital TV broadcast through cable, satellite, terrestrial and IP networks. The Group primarily sells consumer premise devices, including set-top boxes, with over 12 million units deployed since 1997. The development and sales of the Group's products and services are conducted in three main operating segments: the Digital TV Equipment segment, mainly operated by ADB (www.adbglobal.com), Software and Services segment, encompassing Osmosys (www.osmosys.tv) and Vidiom Systems (www.vidiom.com). This press release contains forward-looking statements. You are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, among which: * future developments of the world digital TV market, in particular the future demand for digital TV products in the key markets and from key customers served by our Group; * pricing pressures, competitive market situation; * our and the industry's capability to successfully and timely innovate and develop challenging technology, and our capability to hire and retain high-level employees; * changes in the exchange rates between the US$ and the main other operating currencies of the Group, including the Euro and the Polish Zloty; * our ability in an intensive competitive environment, to continue securing orders from existing or new customers and to achieve our pricing expectations for volume supplies of new products in whose development we have or are currently investing; * the ability of our suppliers to meet our demands for supplies, qualitatively or quantitatively, and to offer competitive pricing; * our gross margin could vary significantly from expectations based on changes in revenue levels, product mix and pricing, changes in unit costs, and the timing and execution of shipments ramp-ups; * changes in the economic, tax, social or political environment, including import and other duties, military conflict, terrorist activities, as well as natural events such as severe weather, health risks, epidemics or earthquakes in the countries in which we, our key customers and our suppliers operate; * our ability to obtain required licenses on third-party intellectual property on reasonable terms and conditions, the impact of potential claims by third parties involving intellectual property rights relating to our business, and the outcome of litigation; * the results of actions by our competitors, including new product offerings and our ability to react thereto; Advanced Digital Broadcast Holdings SA undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. Advanced Digital Broadcast Holdings SA reserves the right to amend the information at any time without prior notice. The information contained in this press release may not be considered as being a substitute for economic, legal, tax or other advice and you are cautioned to base investment decisions or other decisions on the content of this release. You are recommended to consult your investment advisers or other advisers prior to making any decision. This press release is not an offer of securities for sale or a solicitation to invest in Advanced Digital Broadcast Holdings SA securities. In particular, it is not an offer of securities for sale in the United States of America, its territories and possessions. Securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Advanced Digital Broadcast Holdings S.A. does not intend to register its securities in the United States of America. ADVANCED DIGITAL BROADCAST HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2008 AND 2007 (Expressed in United States Dollars) 2008 2007* $ $ Revenue 360,816,542 294,296,719 Cost of sales (216,507,049) (194,650,920) Gross profit 144,309,493 99,645,799 Research and development expenses (67,404,993) (45,869,895) Selling, general and administrative expenses (52,529,445) (43,948,748) Other income 433,693 4,830,650 Other expenses (5,429,943) (7,934,038) Finance income 4,868,573 3,647,751 Finance costs (6,231,115) (4,627,018) Profit before tax 18,016,263 5,744,501 Income tax expense (3,098,098) (256,760) Profit for the year from continuing operations 14,918,165 5,487,741 Loss for the year from discontinued operations (3,329,669) (5,034,298) Profit for the year 11,588,496 453,443 Earnings per share From continuing and discontinued operations: Basic 1.96 0.08 Diluted 1.96 0.08 From continuing operations: Basic 2.53 0.91 Diluted 2.52 0.91 * Re-presented to reflect the requirements of IFRS 5: "Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations" ADVANCED DIGITAL BROADCAST HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 31 DECEMBER 2008 AND 2007 (Expressed in United States Dollars) ASSETS 2008 2007* $ $ Non-current assets Goodwill 15,906,695 18,030,051 Intangible assets 18,562,158 17,026,839 Property and equipment 11,429,514 13,676,461 Deferred income tax assets 3,281,531 3,323,146 Long-term trade receivables 8,301,209 14,803,689 Other 1,110,577 1,123,006 Total non-current
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assets 58,591,684 67,983,192 Current assets Inventories, net 26,006,638 32,594,941 Other current assets 6,400,377 7,897,588 Trade receivables, net 60,631,162 100,871,902 Available-for-sale investments 9,599,494 2,023,743 Cash and cash equivalents 61,365,592 28,785,049 Total current assets 164,003,263 172,173,223 Total assets 222,594,947 240,156,415 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Capital and reserves Share capital 1,326,181 1,326,181 Share premium 76,551,414 76,551,414 Share-based compensation reserve 3,342,232 1,674,280 Other reserves (2,994,029) (1,563,899) Retained earnings 24,783,800 13,195,304 Treasury shares (21,404,311) (8,975,137) Total equity 81,605,287 82,208,143 Non-current liabilities Long-term bank loans 9,529,943 2,720,156 Retirement benefit obligations 4,171,832 4,040,897 Deferred income tax liabilities 1,207,720 732,307 Long-term payables 78,251 291,399 Total non-current liabilities 14,987,746 7,784,759 Current liabilities Bank loans (secured) 14,031,639 24,770,040 Bank loans (unsecured) - 14,892,000 Current portion of long-term bank loans 3,615,926 151,406 Trade and other payables 72,924,994 55,406,464 Accrued expenses 26,491,813 47,403,048 Provisions 3,477,870 1,924,000 Taxes payable 1,907,065 221,363 Other current liabilities 3,552,607 5,395,192 Total current liabilities 126,001,914 150,163,513 Total liabilities 140,989,660 157,948,272 Total equity and liabilities 222,594,947 240,156,415 * Re-presented to reflect the reclassification of share-based payments compensation to share-based compensation reserve ADVANCED DIGITAL BROADCAST HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2008 AND 2007 (Expressed in United States Dollars) 2008 2007* $ $ CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES From continuing operations: Profit for the year 14,918,165 5,487,741 Adjustments for: Income tax expense 3,098,098 256,760 Depreciation 2,980,426 3,354,312 Amortisation 17,985,155 15,907,783 Finance costs 6,231,115 4,627,018 Finance income (4,868,573) (3,647,751) Share-based payment expense 1,667,952 607,311 Provision for inventory 3,394,698 1,862,520 Others 279,972 140,079 Profit before working capital changes 45,687,008 28,595,773 Working capital changes: Trade and other receivables 45,119,707 (22,078,430) Inventories 3,185,137 4,535,980 Trade and other payables 17,609,588 (22,560,282) Accrued expenses (19,822,356) (11,061,658) Provisions 1,553,870 784,000 Other current liabilities (1,726,005) 3,078,368 Others 2,509,708 2,291,398 Retirement benefit obligations 448,645 487,758 Cash generated by (used in) operating activities 94,565,302 (15,927,093) Interest paid (4,084,975) (4,579,122) Tax paid (744,066) (2,335,702) Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 89,736,261 (22,841,917) Net cash used in operating activities from discontinued operations (1,488,005) (4,287,528) Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 88,248,256 (27,129,445) CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES From continuing operations: Acquisitions of property and equipment (2,469,952) (2,922,793) Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 369,019 536,874 Payments for intangible assets (20,863,032) (18,672,292) Proceeds from sale of intangible assets 656,756 - (Purchase) sale of available-for-sale investments (7,672,714) 16,132,238 Interest received 2,761,595 3,303,970 Net cash used in investing activities (27,218,328) (1,622,003) (Continued) ADVANCED DIGITAL BROADCAST HOLDINGS S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED) YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2008 AND 2007 (Expressed in United States Dollars) 2008 2007* $ $ CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED) Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities from discontinued operations 139,901 (940,619) Net cash used in investing activities (27,078,427) (2,562,622) CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES From continuing operations: (Decrease) increase in bank loans (15,356,094) 4,398,347 Decrease in loans to shareholders - 7,966,201 Share purchase (12,429,174) (2,588,265) Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (27,785,268) 9,776,283 Net cash provided by financing activities from discontinued operations - - Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (27,785,268) 9,776,283 TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENT ON FOREIGN CURRENCY (804,018) (826,384) NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH 32,580,543 (20,742,168) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR 28,785,049 49,527,217 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR 61,365,592 28,785,049 ANALYSIS OF BALANCES OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Time deposits 26,415,356 10,172,074 Cash and bank balances 34,950,236 18,612,975 61,365,592 28,785,049 * Re-presented to reflect the requirements of IFRS 5: "Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations" Business Segments Software and Digital TV Year 2008 Services Equipment Eliminations Consolidated $ $ $ $ REVENUE External sales 9,219,715 351,596,827 - 360,816,542 Inter-segment sales 8,981,284 1,386,217 (10,367,501 ) - Total revenue 18,200,999 352,983,044 (10,367,501 ) 360,816,542 RESULT Segment result (3,015,658 ) 22,394,463 - 19,378,805 Finance income 4,868,573 Finance costs (6,231,115 ) Income tax expense (3,098,098 ) Profit for the year from continuing operations 14,918,165
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