CENIT AG
CENIT increases half year sales by around 4%
DGAP-News: CENIT AG / Key word(s): Half Year Results Stuttgart, August 2nd, 2016 – In the first half of 2016, CENIT AG increased sales by 3.8 percent. Thus significantly involved was the distribution of own software which rose by around 5 percent as well as sales of third-party software which grew by more than 10 percent. During the first six months, CENIT group generated sales revenues of EUR k 61,424 (prior year: EUR k 59,183/3.8%). Sales revenues in CENITs consulting and services segment decreased by -3.3% to EUR k 24,532 (prior year: EUR k 25,368). Sales of third-party software rose by approx. 10.5% to EUR k 28,722 (prior year: EUR k 25,984). Sales proceeds from CENIT’s proprietary software increased from EUR k 7,707 to EUR k 8,059 (4.6%). The gross yield (operating output less cost of materials) amounted to EUR k 38,007 (prior year: EUR k 38,154), representing a decrease of -0.4%. CENIT achieved EBITDA of EUR k 5,917 (prior year: EUR k 5,904/0.2%) and EBIT of EUR k 4,677 (prior year: EUR k 4,864/-3.8%). Results per share were EUR 0.41 (prior year: EUR 0.43). Orders Development During the first six months, the group-wide order intake totaled EUR k 62,887 (prior year: EUR k 66,601). On 30 June 2016, orders in hand amounted to EUR k 33,293 (prior year: EUR k 39,216). Asset and Financial Situation The enterprise has no liabilities in relation to credit institutions, either of a short-term or long term nature. On the balance-sheet date, equity capital totaled EUR k 35,848 (31 Dec. 2015: EUR k 39,843), accounting for an equity ratio of 53.8% (31 Dec. 2015: 59.6%). On the balance-sheet date, bank deposits and liquid assets totaled EUR k 30,402 (31 Dec. 2015: EUR k 33,941). The operative cash flow was EUR k 5,830 (prior year: EUR k 9,139). Employees On 30 June 2016, CENIT group employed 625 staff (prior year: 629). Group-wide personnel costs for the reporting period were EUR k 25,150 (prior year: EUR k 24,779). Outlook For the current year, the CENIT Group is still anticipating a sales growth by 5%. On the whole, CENIT is anticipating a high single-digit rise in earnings (EBIT). Please visit CENIT’s homepage for the full 6 Months Report 2016: www.cenit.com/reports. About CENIT: Additional Information:
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Language: | English | |
Company: | CENIT AG | |
Industriestraße 52 – 54 | ||
70565 Stuttgart | ||
Germany | ||
Phone: | +49 (0)711 78 25 – 30 | |
Fax: | +49 (0)711 78 25 – 4000 | |
E-mail: | aktie@cenit.de | |
Internet: | www.cenit.com | |
ISIN: | DE0005407100 | |
WKN: | 540710 | |
Listed: | Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Munich, Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange | |
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