Cargotec’s interim report January–March 2021: Strong orders
CARGOTEC CORPORATION, Q1 2021 INTERIM REPORT, 28 APRIL 2021 AT 1:30 PM EEST
Cargotec’s interim report January–March 2021: Strong orders
- Orders received increased by 43 percent
- Profitability improved
- Service orders received increased by 11 percent
- Sale of Navis for EUR 380 million enterprise value was announced in March. Closing is expected by the end of Q3 2021
- Cargotec aims to reduce the CO2 emissions of its value chain by 1 million tons by 2024
January–March 2021 in brief: Share of services in sales increased
- Orders received increased by 43 percent and totalled EUR 1,115 (781) million.
- Order book amounted to EUR 2,217 (31 Dec 2020: 1,824) million at the end of the period.
- Sales decreased by 15 percent and totalled EUR 730 (858) million.
- Service sales decreased by 2 percent and totalled EUR 254 (260) million.
- Service and software sales represented 40 (35) percent of consolidated sales.
- Operating profit was EUR 25 (26) million, representing 3.4 (3.1) percent of sales. Operating profit includes items affecting comparability worth EUR -27 (-19) million.
- Comparable operating profit increased by 14 percent and amounted to EUR 52 (45) million, representing 7.1 (5.3) percent of sales.
- Cash flow from operations before financial items and taxes totalled EUR 51 (23) million.
- Net income for the period amounted to EUR 10 (11) million.
- Earnings per share was EUR 0.15 (0.18).
Outlook for 2021
Cargotec reiterates its outlook published on 4 February 2021 and expects its comparable operating profit for 2021 to improve from 2020 (EUR 227* million).
* The comparable operating profit has been specified from EUR 228 million to EUR 227 million. Additional information about the comparable operating profit definition is presented in the stock exchange release published on 29 March 2021.
Cargotec’s key figures
| MEUR | Q1/21 | Q1/20 | Change | 2020 |
| Orders received | 1,115 | 781 | 43% | 3,121 |
| Service orders received | 299 | 270 | 11% | 987 |
| Order book, end of period | 2,217 | 1,938 | 14% | 1,824 |
| Sales | 730 | 858 | -15% | 3,263 |
| Service sales | 254 | 260 | -2% | 1,005 |
| Software sales* | 36 | 40 | -11% | 166 |
| Service and software sales, % of sales | 40% | 35% | 36% | |
| Eco portfolio sales | 147 | 192 | -23% | 777 |
| Eco portfolio sales, % of sales | 20% | 22% | 24% | |
| Operating profit | 24.5 | 26.5 | -7% | 70.4 |
| Operating profit, % | 3.4% | 3.1% | 2.2% | |
| Comparable operating profit | 51.6 | 45.3 | 14% | 226.7 |
| Comparable operating profit, % | 7.1% | 5.3% | 6.9% | |
| Income before taxes | 18.3 | 19.7 | -7% | 34.5 |
| Cash flow from operations before financing items and taxes | 51.2 | 22.8 | > 100 % | 296.4 |
| Net income for the period | 9.6 | 11.3 | -15% | 8.1 |
| Earnings per share, EUR | 0.15 | 0.18 | -16% | 0.13 |
| Interest-bearing net debt, end of period | 739 | 798 | -7% | 682 |
| Gearing, % | 58,6 % | 57.4% | 52.4% | |
| Interest-bearing net debt / EBITDA** | 3.5 | 2.7 | 3.2 | |
| Return on capital employed (ROCE), last 12 months, %*** | 2.9% | 6.5% | 2.8% | |
| Personnel, end of period | 11,449 | 12,473 | -8% | 11,552 |
*Software sales include the strategic business unit Navis and automation software
**Last 12 months’ EBITDA
In the calculation of the balance sheet related key figures the assets held for sale and liabilities related to assets held for sale are included in the applicable account groups, even though in the balance sheet they are presented on one row.
Cargotec changed the definition of the alternative performance measure comparable operating profit starting from 1 January 2021 to align it with the definition used in the merger prospectus. In addition to the items significantly affecting comparability, the restated comparable operating profit will also exclude the impacts of the purchase price allocation. 2020 comparison figures have been restated according to the new definition. As a result, the comparable operating profit increased by EUR 6 million in the first quarter of 2020 and EUR 23 million in the financial year 2020. Additional information regarding the changed definition is presented in the stock exchange release published on 29 March 2021.
Cargotec’s CEO Mika Vehviläinen: Strong development in orders received
The gradual market recovery from the difficult pandemic situation began in the second half of 2020 and continued in the first quarter of 2021. Our orders received increased by 43 percent compared to the comparison period as all business areas increased their orders. Strong demand continued in Kalmar mobile equipment and Hiab solutions, and Hiab’s orders received was once again its best ever. Interest in Kalmar's automation solutions also increased. MacGregor’s orders received increased by 7 percent, driven by a pick-up merchant ship market. Our order book increased by 22 percent compared to the end of 2020, which positions us well for 2021 onwards. Services orders received increased by 11 percent from the comparison period.
Our sales decreased by 15 percent from the comparison period, reflecting the expected low order intake during last year’s second quarter and the beginning of the third quarter. The availability of product components did not have a material impact on our operations but, if prolonged, the global shortage of components could pose challenges. We monitor closely our supply chain performance and are actively cooperating with our suppliers. Service and software sales constituted 40 percent of our total sales. Despite the difficult pandemic situation and restrictions caused by it, services sales only decreased by 2 percent.
Despite the decline in sales, our comparable operating profit increased by 14 percent. Comparable operating profit increased in Hiab and MacGregor while Kalmar's profitability weakened.
In March, we announced the agreement to sell Navis software business to the US investment firm Accel-KKR for an enterprise value of EUR 380 million. The final purchase price will be determined at closing. The agreement delivers a great home for Navis and secures the best possible growth and value creation for its next development phase. Closing is expected by the end of Q3 2021.
We have refined our strategy and vision. Sustainability and profitable growth are our breakthrough objectives and our vision is to become the global leader in sustainable cargo flow. The importance of sustainability has increased in our operations. In concrete terms, we aim to reduce the CO2 emissions of our value chain by 1 million tons by 2024.
On 1 October 2020, we announced the plan to combine Cargotec and Konecranes through a merger. Extraordinary meetings held on 18 December 2020 by each of the companies resolved the resolution to approve the merger. The implementation of the merger is subject to obtaining the necessary approvals from the competition authorities. More information about the merger is available from the web address www.sustainablematerialflow.com.
Reporting segments’ key figures
Orders received
| MEUR | Q1/21 | Q1/20 | Change | 2020 |
| Kalmar | 529 | 334 | 58% | 1,401 |
| Hiab | 425 | 296 | 44% | 1,210 |
| MacGregor | 161 | 151 | 7% | 511 |
| Internal orders | 0 | 0 | -1 | |
| Total | 1,115 | 781 | 43% | 3,121 |
Order book
| MEUR | 31 Mar 2021 | 31 Dec 2020 | Muutos | |||
| Kalmar | 1,051 | 842 | 25% | |||
| Hiab | 642 | 503 | 28% | |||
| MacGregor | 524 | 480 | 9% | |||
| Internal orders | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 2,217 | 1,824 | 22% | |||
Sales
| MEUR | Q1/21 | Q1/20 | Change | 2020 |
| Kalmar | 324 | 404 | -20% | 1,529 |
| Hiab | 287 | 302 | -5% | 1,094 |
| MacGregor | 119 | 153 | -22% | 642 |
| Internal sales | 0 | 0 | -1 | |
| Total | 730 | 858 | -15% | 3,263 |
Operating profit
| MEUR | Q1/21 | Q1/20 | Change | 2020 |
| Kalmar | 18.0 | 24.1 | -25% | 61.8 |
| Hiab | 33.1 | 28.4 | 17% | 97.3 |
| MacGregor | -7.9 | -8.1 | 2% | -48.2 |
| Corporate administration and support functions | -18.6 | -17.9 | -4% | -40.7 |
| Total | 24.5 | 26.5 | -7% | 70.4 |
Comparable operating profit
| MEUR | Q1/21 | Q1/20 | Change | 2020 |
| Kalmar | 20.2 | 27.8 | -28% | 126.1 |
| Hiab | 38.8 | 30.7 | 26% | 128.8 |
| MacGregor | 3.3 | -2.4 | > 100% | 6.6 |
| Corporate administration and support functions | -10.7 | -10.8 | 1% | -34.9 |
| Total | 51.6 | 45.3 | 14% | 226.7 |
Telephone conference for analysts, investors and media
A live international telephone conference for analysts, investors and media will be arranged on the publishing day at 2:45 p.m. EEST. The event will be held in English. The report will be presented by CEO Mika Vehviläinen and CFO Mikko Puolakka. The presentation material will be available at www.cargotec.com by the latest 2:15 p.m. EEST.
The telephone conference, during which questions may be presented, can be accessed by registering here. The registration opens 15 minutes prior to the event. The event conferencing system will call the participant on the phone number provided and place the participant into the event.
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For further information, please contact:
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Cargotec (Nasdaq Helsinki: CGCBV) enables smarter cargo flow for a better everyday with its leading cargo handling solutions and services. Cargotec's business areas Kalmar, Hiab and MacGregor are pioneers in their fields. Through their unique position in ports, at sea and on roads, they optimise global cargo flows and create sustainable customer value. Cargotec has signed the United Nations Global Compact Business Ambition for 1.5°C. The company's sales in 2020 totalled approximately EUR 3.3 billion and it employs around 11,500 people. www.cargotec.com