
Stock exchange release
August 12, 2005
FISKARS CORPORATION INTERIM REPORT JANUARY?JUNE 2005
FISKARS CORPORATION INTERIM REPORT JANUARYJUNE 2005 (Unaudited) FISKARS SECOND QUARTER OPERATING PROFIT EUR 17 MILLION, NET GAIN FROM SALES OF WÄRTSILÄ SHARES EUR 50 MILLION Highlights of the second quarter, 2005 - Net sales were EUR 160.7 million (163.9), i.e. on the same level as last year - Profitability of the industrial operations improved compared to the years first quarter and operating profits were on last years level at EUR 18.6 million (19.8) - Operating profit for the whole corporation was EUR 17.2 million (18.8) - EUR 104.9 million worth of Wärtsilä shares were sold and the corporate net gain totaled EUR 49.8 million - Fiskars holdings of Wärtsilä at the end of the period was 15.8% (20.5) of capital and 27.0% (28.1) of votes FISKARS CORPORATION IN BRIEF EUR million Q2/2005 Q2/2004 1-6/2005 1-6/2004 2004 Net sales 160.7 163.9 292.3 304.3 565.6 Operating profit 17.2 18.8 26.2 31.7 52.1 Operating 10.7% 11.5% 9.0% 10.4% 9.2% profit, % Share of profits from associated 5.9 5.5 12.1 9.3 26.7 company Profit before 71.1 25.4 84.1 40.2 75.0 taxes Earnings per share , EUR 0.87 0.24 1.01 0.40 0.71 Operational cash 39.3 29.8 21.9 35.4 77.5 flow This interim report has been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and IAS 34. As of January 1, 2005, Fiskars complies with the IAS 39 Financial Instruments standard. The effects of adopting this standard on the equity of the opening balance sheet have been presented in a separate statement of changes in consolidated equity. The adoption has had minor effects on Fiskars own operations. The fair value reserve of EUR 0.3 million booked in the opening balance sheet at adoption no longer exists at the end of the review period. Previously reported figures and the IFRS-compliant figures for the second quarter are reconciled in separate appendix. Some 54% of the net sales of Fiskars wholly-owned industrial operations during the second quarter were accrued from US operations (58). The profitability of operations reached nearly the same level as the year before, with a profit of EUR 18.6 million (19.8) from industrial operations. In June, 4.453 million Wärtsilä B shares were sold. The realized net profit from the sale booked in the corporations consolidated financial statements is EUR 49.8 million. The corporation bought Wärtsilä A shares for a sum of EUR 3.2 million in June. After the purchase, Fiskars holds 15.8% of Wärtsiläs share capital and 27.0% of voting rights. Fiskars earnings per share during the second quarter was EUR 0.87 (0.24) and for the review period EUR 1.01 (0.40). OPERATIONS FISKARS BRANDS, INC. AprilJune (3 months) Fiskars Brands net sales were EUR 148.8 million (152.7), a decrease of some 3%. The operating profit was EUR 16.9 million (18.4) or 11.4% (12.0) of net sales. Net sales decreased by around 5% in the US. In Europe sales increased slightly, except in Germany. The intense price competition in the US has led to the lower sales and profitability. There were no significant changes in the development of Fiskars Brands market conditions. JanuaryJune (6 months) Fiskars Brands net sales for the first half of the year were EUR 270.0 million (283.6), a decrease of 5%. The operating profit was EUR 25.4 million (30.7) or 9.4% of net sales (10.8). In the US, sales decreased by 7%, in Europe there was a 4% decline against last year due to lower sales in Germany. During the first six months, profitability was strained by tough competition and the increased cost of raw materials like plastics and steel. Sourcing has increased further and the number of personnel coordinating it in China has been doubled in a year to some 40. The efforts to develop new products and marketing have also been intensified and redirected. - Sales of School, Office and Craft products (FISKARS®) were influenced by the increase of competing products imported into the US, and in Europe the success has varied from market to market. Over the second half of the year, the division is clearly increasing its emphasis on introducing new products and marketing. The Gingher scissors operations, acquired early in the year, have been integrated. In Europe, the product range is being widened and unified and there is an ongoing search for the optimal distribution channels in each country. - Overall, the sales season for Garden and Outdoor Living products (FISKARS®) was shorter than usual due to the late spring and unfavorable weather. During the second quarter the sales were at last year's level. The increased cost of raw materials was particularly evident in the profitability of these products. The product lines sold by European sales companies have been unified and the market coverage has been improved. - The marketing strategy of Fiskars Brands largest customer in Outdoor Recreation (GERBER®) products in the US was changed for the whole product category. Sales improved during the second quarter after a slow start to the year and US federal organizations also increased their purchases. - Consumer Electronics (POWER SENTRY® and NEWPOINT®) sales in the US market clearly increased over last years levels. New products have taken over new distribution channels in the markets, which are typified by intense price competition. - The new Housewares (FISKARS®) lines in Europe are only now coming on to the markets and delays in shipment led to slightly lower sales than planned. INHA WORKS Inha Works net sales increased by 12% compared to last years second quarter and were EUR 10.8 million (9.6). The net sales for the first six months of the year were EUR 19.4 million (17.3). The profitability of Inha Works improved and the operating profit was EUR 1.7 million (1.4) in the second quarter and EUR 2.7 million (2.4) during the first six months of the year. The order stock of BUSTER® boats was at an exceptionally high level at the end of the second quarter and production continued at full speed throughout July. The increased production capacity has been used to the full. The increase in capacity has lead to an increase in personnel, the number of employees growing by 39 from the beginning of the year to a total of 287. The hinges and forged products operations were at the same level as last year. REAL ESTATE GROUP Net sales of the Real Estate operations were at the same level as last year at EUR 4.4 million (4.5). Operating profits totaled EUR 0.6 million (1.4). The decrease in the price for standing timber from year-end levels had a negative impact on both net sales and the operating profit. At the end of June the price for standing timber was 6% less than at the end of the year. The Real Estate operations book the annual growth of growing stock in the results in the third quarter. The business of letting real estate has continued as before. WÄRTSILÄ Fiskars shareholding in Wärtsilä is a strategic and long-term investment. Since January 1, 2004, Wärtsilä has been consolidated as an associated company. The results of the associated company Wärtsilä developed favorably and Fiskars share of the Wärtsilä results during the second quarter was EUR 5.9 million (5.5). The share of the profits from the first six months of the year was EUR 12.1 million (9.3). At the end of the second quarter the book value of the shares in the consolidated balance sheet was EUR 181.2 million (214.6) and the market value of the shares was EUR 347 million. After eliminations, the net gain from the sale of Wärtsilä shares was EUR 49.8 million. The parent company booked a tax-free sales profit of EUR 52.5 million. As of January 1, 2005 Wärtsilä has adopted the IAS 39 Financial Instruments standard. The fair value reserve booked in Wärtsilä's equity according to IAS 39 bears on Fiskars' equity in proportion to Fiskars' share in Wärtsilä. The effect on Fiskars' equity as of January 1, 2005 was EUR 37.8 million and at the end of June correspondingly EUR 17.9 million. PERSONNEL At the end of the second quarter, the total number of corporate personnel was 3,623. The number of employees has increased by 175 since the beginning of the year. The biggest increase was in Finland, but production capacity was also increased elsewhere to meet seasonal demand. The number of employees in Finland increased from 915 at the end of 2004 to 1,020. CAPITAL EXPENDITURE Investments during the second quarter totaled EUR 9.2 million (27.8). The largest single expenditure, EUR 3.2 million, was the purchase of Wärtsilä shares. Last year, the corporation bought Wärtsilä stock for EUR 22.2 million during the corresponding period. Industrial investments during the second quarter were EUR 5.9 million (5.6) and were related to the maintenance and rationalization of production capacity as well as to product development projects. Capital expenditure during the review period was EUR 21.4 million (32.5). The largest investment was the acquisition of the Gingher scissors operations in the US for a purchase price of EUR 8.3 million. Industrial investment in the first six months totaled EUR 18.0 million (9.9). PROFITS AND TAXES Profits for continuing operations during the second quarter were EUR 67.6 million (19.1). The profits for the review period were EUR 77.9 million (31.1). Taxes for the first six months of the year have been calculated on the basis of accrued profits and enacted tax rates, also considering the impact of deferred tax assets. Taxes of EUR 6.2 million (9.1) have been calculated for the first half of the year. BALANCE SHEET AND FINANCING The balance sheet total was EUR 794.9 million (683.5, December 31, 2004). Short-term financial investments increased by EUR 74 million. Due to seasonal fluctuations, inventories increased by EUR 22 million from the end of the year, and trade receivables increased by EUR 34 million. Cash flow from operations was EUR 21.9 million (35.4) and cash flow from investing activities was EUR 84.3 million (8.3). The corporations interest-bearing net debt decreased by EUR 65.8 million from the beginning of the period to a total of EUR 136.2 million (219.6). The dividend decided by the Annual General Meeting on March 23, 2005, totaling EUR 22.8 million, was paid during the second quarter. The company's financial situation and liquidity remain strong. Due to the deals in Wärtsilä stock, the cash and cash equivalents at the end of June was some EUR 90 million and in addition to that the corporation has significant credit facilities available. The equity ratio improved and was 52% at the end of the review period (49). The improvement in the balance sheet was particularly visible in net gearing, which decreased from 60% at the end of the year to 33%. The net financing costs, among which investment income was also booked last year, were EUR 4.0 million (0.8). PURCHASE AND TRANSFER OF OWN SHARES The corporate Board of Directors is authorized to acquire and sell the company's own shares with the provision that the sum total of the nominal value of the shares and the voting rights attached to them do not exceed five per cent (5%) of the companys share capital and total number of votes. The Board did not exercise this authority during the second quarter. At June 30, 2005, the company held a total of 127,512 of its shares of series A and 420 shares of series K. Share holdings have not changed during the review period and the companys own shares constitute 0.2% of the share total. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2005 The Annual General Meeting of Fiskars Corporation held on March 23, 2005 decided on a dividend payment of EUR 0.30 per share for A shares and EUR 0.28 per share for K shares, in total EUR 22.8 million. The meeting determined that the number of Board members shall be seven. Mr. Göran J. Ehrnrooth, Mr. Mikael von Frenckell, Mr. Gustaf Gripenberg, Mr. Olli Riikkala, Mr. Paul Ehrnrooth, Ms. Ilona Ervasti-Vaintola and Mr. Alexander Ehrnrooth were elected members of the Board. Their term of membership will expire at the end of the Annual General Meeting in 2006. Convening after the Annual General Meeting, the Board elected Göran J. Ehrnrooth its chairman and Mikael von Frenckell as vice chairman. KPMG Oy Ab was elected auditor. The Annual General Meeting decided to authorize the Board of Directors to acquire a maximum of 2,619,712 of the company's shares of series A and a maximum of 1,127,865 shares of series K within the period of one year from March 23, 2005. Within the same period, the Board was authorized to sell a maximum of 2,747,224 of the company's shares of series A and a maximum of 1,128,285 shares of series K. SHARE PRICES The price of Fiskars series A on the Helsinki Exchange at the end of June was EUR 10.60 per share (EUR 7.90 at the beginning of the year) and series K EUR 10.44 per share (7.90). The market capitalization of the company's shares at the end of June was EUR 818 million. Fiskars shares were placed as of July 1, 2005 in the Helsinki Stock Exchanges new industry classification Consumer Discretionary. OUTLOOK Despite that the corporations profitability improved during the second quarter and was approaching last years levels, development during the remaining part of the year is uncertain as intense competition will continue. The development in the cost of raw materials and changes in exchange rates will also have an impact on the profitability for the rest of the year. The corporation will further increase its efforts in developing and introducing new products and marketing, which will to some extent further reflect on the profitability of the second half of the year. The full-year operating profit for the wholly-owned industrial operations will not reach last years level. Corporate profits are furthermore strongly influenced by the profits of its associated company Wärtsilä. Heikki Allonen President and CEO Appendix: 1. Figures for the Interim Report APPENDIX 1 CONSOLIDATED 4-6 4-6 chg 1-6 1-6 chg 1-12 INCOME STATEMENT 2005 2004 % 2005 2004 % 2004 MEUR MEUR MEUR MEUR MEUR NET SALES 160.7 163.9 -2 292.3 304.3 -4 565.6 Cost of goods sold -114.0 -112.9 1 -205.7 -208.8 -1 -388.1 GROSS PROFIT 46.8 51.0 -8 86.6 95.5 -9 177.5 Other income 1.1 0.8 48 1.2 1.1 13 3.6 Sales and marketing expenses -18.0 -16.2 11 -34.6 -32.2 7 -63.5 Administration expenses -13.0 -15.5 -16 -25.9 -29.9 -14 -58.0 Other expenses 0.4 -1.3 129 -1.1 -2.7 -60 -7.5 OPERATING PROFIT 17.2 18.8 -8 26.2 31.7 -17 52.1 Share of assoc.comp.result 5.9 5.5 8 12.1 9.3 30 26.7 Gain on sale of Wärtsilä shares 49.8 49.8 Financial income and expenses -1.9 1.1 -4.0 -0.8 -3.8 PROFIT BEFORE TAXES 71.1 25.4 180 84.1 40.2 109 75.0 Taxes -3.6 -6.3 -43 -6.2 -9.1 -31 -15.2 PROFIT FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 67.6 19.1 254 77.9 31.1 150 59.8 Profit from discontinued operations -0.5 0.0 -5.3 PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD 67.6 18.6 263 77.9 31.2 150 54.6 Earnings per share, euro 0.87 0.24 1.01 0.40 0.71 continuing operations 0.87 0.25 1.01 0.40 0.77 discontinued operations -0.01 0.00 -0.07 Earnings per share is undiluted. The company has no open otion programs. CURRENCY RATES 4-6 4-6 chg 1-6 1-6 chg 1-12 2005 2004 % 2005 2004 % 2004 USD average rate (I/S) 1.29 1.23 5 1.29 1.23 5 1.24 USD end-of-period (B/S) 1.21 1.22 -1 1.21 1.22 -1 1.36 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET 6/05 6/04 chg 12/04 MEUR MEUR % MEUR ASSETS Tangible assets 141.7 145.5 -3 133.1 Intangible assets 44.0 38.8 13 34.7 Biological assets 29.8 28.8 3 30.4 Shares in assoc.companies 181.2 214.6 -16 219.1 Other investments 5.9 6.5 -9 4.4 Deferred tax assets 47.8 41.1 16 47.3 LONG-TERM TOTAL 450.3 475.4 -5 469.0 Inventories 132.1 110.1 20 109.7 Financial assets 212.5 145.2 46 104.8 CURRENT TOTAL 344.6 255.3 35 214.5 Assets of a disposal group held for sale 26.3 ASSETS TOTAL 794.9 757.0 5 683.5 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Equity 412.8 369.7 12 335.7 L/t interest bear.debt 149.4 114.2 31 146.5 Deferred tax liabilities 21.0 11.8 78 20.2 Other l/t non-int.bear.debt 20.8 19.8 5 20.0 LONG-TERM TOTAL 191.3 145.8 31 186.7 S/t interest bear.debt 76.6 125.7 -39 71.1 S/t non-interest bear.debt 114.2 112.7 1 90.0 CURRENT TOTAL 190.8 238.4 -20 161.1 Liabilities of a disposal group held for sale 3.1 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES TOTAL 794.9 757.0 5 683.5 KEYFIGURES 6/05 6/04 chg 12/04 % Equity/share, euro 5.33 4.78 12 4.34 Equity ratio 52% 49% 49% Net gearing 33% 59% 60% Equity, meur 412.8 369.7 12 335.7 Net interest-bear.debt, meur 136.2 219.6 -38 202.0 Average number of employees 3580 3632 -1 3567 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT 1-6 1-6 1-12 OF CASH FLOW 2005 2004 2004 MEUR MEUR MEUR CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIV. Profit before taxes 84.1 40.2 75.0 Adjustments for Depreciation 11.8 12.0 25.1 Share of assoc.comp.result -12.1 -9.3 -26.7 Investment income (net) -51.0 -5.1 -6.3 Interest expense (net) 5.1 5.9 10.0 Chg in value of biological ass. 0.7 0.5 -2.0 Dividends from assoc.comp. 17.1 8.6 21.3 Dividends received, other 0.1 0.9 0.9 Financial costs paid (net) -5.0 -5.5 -9.7 Taxes paid -3.5 -3.4 -10.7 Change in interest free assets -24.9 -30.1 -2.6 Change in inventories -14.7 1.5 -3.5 Change in interest free liab. 14.2 19.2 6.6 NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVIT. 21.9 35.4 77.5 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIV. Transact. in assoc. comp. shares 101.8 -22.2 -22.2 Capital expenditure -18.1 -10.6 -19.7 Proceeds from sale of fixed asset 0.3 0.9 2.6 Sale of other l/t investments 0.7 22.5 25.4 Purchase of other l/t investments -0.3 -0.4 -1.2 Cash flow from discontinued oper. 0.0 1.5 16.8 NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIV. 84.3 -8.3 1.7 CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIV. Purchase of own shares 0.0 -0.3 -0.3 New long term loans 5.0 0.1 45.3 Amortization of l/t loans -12.4 -16.5 -51.6 Changes in short term loans -1.7 15.8 3.2 Financial leases, payments -1.6 -1.5 -2.8 Other financing items 0.2 -1.9 1.0 Dividends paid -22.8 -16.8 -71.8 NET CASH FLOW FROM FINANC. ACTIV. -33.2 -21.2 -77.0 Translation difference 1.2 -2.4 -3.4 CHANGE IN CASH 74.2 3.5 -1.2 Cash at beginning of period 15.6 16.8 16.8 CASH AT END OF PERIOD 89.8 20.3 15.6 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN Share Other CONSOLIDATED EQUITY Sharepremium Own reser-Transl.Retain. capitalaccount shares vesadjustm earn. Total MEUR MEUR MEUR MEUR MEUR MEUR MEUR Jan.01,2004 55.4 21.3 -0.6 0.0 0.0 278.6 354.6 Translation differences 1.1 1.1 Dividends -16.8 -16.8 Own shares, change -0.3 -0.3 Other changes -0.1 -0.1 Net profit for the period 31.2 31.2 Jun.30,2004 55.4 21.3 -0.9 0.0 1.0 293.0 369.7 Dec.31,2004 77.5 0.0 -0.9 0.0 -10.4 269.5 335.7 Adoption of IAS 39 Fiskars Corporation -0.3 0.4 0.1 Associated company Wärtsilä 37.8 37.8 Jan.01,2005 77.5 0.0 -0.9 37.5 -10.4 270.0 373.7 Translation differences 2.4 2.4 Dividend distribution -22.8 -22.8 Change in fair value reserve 0.3 0.3 Chg in share in assoc. company* -6.9 -6.9 Other changes in assoc. company -13.0 0.8 0.3 -11.9 Net profit for the period 77.9 77.9 Jun.30,2005 77.5 0.0 -0.9 17.9 -7.2 325.5 412.8 * Fair value reserve effect from the sale of shares booked in the income statement SEGMENTINFORMATION 4-6 4-6 chg 1-6 1-6 chg 1-12 NET SALES 2005 2004 % 2005 2004 % 2004 MEUR MEUR MEUR MEUR MEUR Fiskars Brands 148.8 152.7 -3 270.0 283.6 -5 528.0 Inha Works 10.8 9.6 12 19.4 17.3 12 29.2 Real Estate 1.8 2.1 -13 4.4 4.5 -3 11.0 Eliminations -0.8 -0.6 40 -1.5 -1.0 40 -2.6 CORPORATE TOTAL 160.7 163.9 -2 292.3 304.3 -4 565.6 Export from Finland 15.3 13.1 17 34.2 30.9 11 56.2 SEGMENTINFORMATION 4-6 4-6 1-6 1-6 1-12 RESULT 2005 2004 2005 2004 2004 MEUR MEUR MEUR MEUR MEUR Fiskars Brands 16.9 18.4 25.4 30.7 48.5 Inha Works 1.7 1.4 2.7 2.4 3.6 Real Estate -0.1 0.7 0.6 1.4 5.2 Eliminations and other oper. -1.3 -1.7 -2.5 -2.8 -5.2 OPERATING PROFIT 17.2 18.8 26.2 31.7 52.1 Associated company Wärtsilä 5.9 5.5 12.1 9.3 26.7 Gain on sale of Wärtsilä shares 49.8 49.8 Financial cost net -1.9 1.1 -4.0 -0.8 -3.8 RESULT AFTER FINANCIAL ITEMS 71.1 25.4 84.1 40.2 75.0 SEGMENTINFORMATION 4-6 4-6 chg 1-6 1-6 chg 1-12 DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION 2005 2004 % 2005 2004 % 2004 ACCORDING TO PLAN MEUR MEUR MEUR MEUR MEUR Fiskars Brands 5.5 5.5 0 10.6 10.9 -2 22.7 Inha Works 0.2 0.2 15 0.5 0.4 12 0.8 Real Estate 0.3 0.3 13 0.6 0.6 11 1.3 Eliminations and other oper. 0.1 0.1 -15 0.1 0.1 -8 0.4 CORPORATE TOTAL 6.1 6.1 1 11.8 12.0 -1 25.1 SEGMENTINFORMATION 4-6 4-6 chg 1-6 1-6 chg 1-12 INVESTMENTS 2005 2004 % 2005 2004 % 2004 MEUR MEUR MEUR MEUR MEUR Fiskars Brands 4.3 4.2 2 14.7 7.5 95 15.8 Inha Works 1.2 0.6 107 1.9 1.0 100 1.3 Real Estate 0.5 0.8 -39 1.3 1.4 -5 1.9 Assoc.comp.Wärtsilä 3.2 22.2 -86 3.2 22.2 -86 22.2 Other 0.0 0.1 -43 0.4 0.4 -15 0.6 CORPORATE TOTAL 9.2 27.8 -67 21.4 32.5 -34 41.8 Short delivery times are a prerequisite in Fiskars' fields of operations. Therefore, the backlog of orders and changes in it are not of significant importance. CONTINGENCIES 6/05 6/04 12/04 MEUR MEUR MEUR FOR THE COMPANY'S OWN COMMITMENTS Real estate mortgages 0 0 Pledged assets 0 1 Bills of exchange 0 1 0 Lease contingencies 20 40 33 Other contingencies 2 6 4 TOTAL CONTINGENCIES 22 46 38 NOMINAL VALUES OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS Forward exch. contracts 170 107 114 Interest rate swaps 17 82 22 FRA's 58 16 29 Nominal values also include closed contracts. RECONCILIATION OF NET PROFIT 1-6 1-12 2004 2004 MEUR MEUR NET PROFIT ACCORDING TO FAS 27.8 44.9 Change in biological assets 0.1 2.0 Revenue recognition -0.8 -0.2 Inventory valuation 0.2 -0.1 Employee benefits -0.3 3.1 Development costs 0.0 0.1 Goodwill amortization and 2.1 2.5 impairment 0.3 -0.5 Finance leases 0.0 0.0 Deferred tax effect -0.1 -2.8 Assoc. comp. Wärtsilä 1.9 5.8 Other adjustments 0.1 -0.2 NET PROFIT ACCORDING TO IFRS 31.2 54.6 RECONCILIATION OF EQUITY 1.1. 30.6. 31.12. 2004 2004 2004 MEUR MEUR MEUR EQUITY ACCORDING TO FAS 348.3 360.2 318.8 Biological assets 28.7 28.8 30.4 Cancellation of revaluations -9.8 -9.8 -9.8 Re-valuation of real estate 1.1 1.0 0.9 Revenue recognition -0.8 -1.6 -0.8 Inventory valuation -2.6 -2.9 -2.4 Employee benefits -9.7 -10.0 -6.6 Development costs 2.5 2.6 2.5 Goodwill amortization and impairment 0.0 3.1 3.5 Financial leasing 0.0 -0.3 -0.4 Deferred tax -2.9 -3.0 -6.0 Assoc. company Wärtsilä 0.0 1.3 5.3 Other adjustments 0.0 0.3 0.3 TOTAL IFRS RESTATEMENT 6.3 9.5 16.9 EQUITY ACCORDING TO IFRS 354.6 369.7 335.7