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Tiimari Plc Stock Exchange Release 12 November 2007 Tiimari result as expected considering seasonality
- Turnover MEUR 43.3 (MEUR 2.8) STATEMENT OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR In the third quarter, Tiimari continued the development of both domestic and foreign retail operations. In the beginning of the year, several stores were renewed according to the introduced concept. The renewal process cut down the sales of the group, several stores being closed during the renewal, but sales of the stores reflecting the new concept evolved better than before, as was expected. The modernisation of Tiimari Kaivopiha, the largest Tiimari store, is one of the renewal projects started during the review period. Tiimari continued its international expansion by signing the lease for opening the first Tiimari store in St. Petersburg for the Christmas season and for opening the fourth Polish store in Bialystok in November. The change of name became actual after the product assortment and operations model of the company were changed and expanded substantially. Previously consisting mainly of Leo Longlife Design products, the assortment was expanded by utilising the purchasing and logistics expertise of Tiimari Retail Oy. In addition to using traditional sales representatives, a web shop was opened at www.tiimore.com on 23 August. At the end of the review period, Tiimari had a total of 178 own stores, the number of the equivalent period in 2006 being 182 stores. 30.9.2007 30.9.2006 Finland 156 156
30.9.2007 30.9.2006 Partnership stores 6 7 At the end of the review period, the Tiimari retail chain consisted of a total of 194 (198) stores.
The turnover of the Tiimari group in the review period was MEUR 43.3 (MEUR 2.8). In the period of comparison from 1 January to 30 September 2006, the company engaged exclusively in the sale of business gifts and related industrial operations. Turnover reached MEUR 14.8 (MEUR 1.5) in the third quarter. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) reached a total of MEUR -0.7 (MEUR 0.3) in the review period. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) reached a total of MEUR -0.5 (MEUR -0.03) in the third quarter. EBITDA of the third quarter includes MEUR 1.4 of inventory write-offs that are related to the acquisition of Maritii Oy. After tax, the earnings of the review period were MEUR 4.0 (MEUR 0.3). The result of the financial period was MEUR -1.2 (MEUR 0.05) in the third quarter. Earnings per share from continued operations were EUR -0.13 (EUR 0.00) BALANCE, FINANCIAL SITUATION AND INVESTMENTS On 30 September 2007, the total balance of Tiimari Plc was MEUR 83.6 (MEUR 21.1). The company has a solid financial situation. Interest-bearing net liabilities accounted for MEUR 37.0 (MEUR -15.1), the solvency ratio was 36.4 % (89.0 %) and the net gearing 121.6 % (-80.5 %). Seasonal fluctuations have a considerable impact on the company’s financial situation. Despite the seasonal fluctuations, the company managed to reduce its stock as compared to the beginning of the year, and an increased level of stock rotation is pursued in the future as well. During the review period, the central investments were made in the retail store network, totalling at MEUR 0.6. HUMAN RESOURCES The number of people employed by the group on 30 September 2007 was 559 (40) and on average 562 (40),of whom the most worked for Tiimari Retail Oyj. The parent Company employed 1 (5) person, and Leo Longlife Design Oy employed 37 (35) and on average 37 (35) persons. GROUP STRUCTURE The Tiimari Plc group consists of parent company Tiimari Plc and directly
At the end of the review period, the registered share capital of Tiimari Plc DEVELOPMENTS AFTER THE REVIEW PERIOD Tiimari group acquired the Swedish retail chain Gallerix under a transaction signed on 1 November 2007. The Gallerix chain operates mainly on the franchising principle. The primary purchase price of the entire share capital of Gallerix International AB was MSEK 65.5 (approx. MEUR 7.1). In addition, a maximum additional purchase price of MSEK 21.0 (approx. MEUR 2.3) was agreed on. The amount of the additional price depends on Gallerix's financial development up to the end of the year. Gallerix will be consolidated with Tiimari with effect from 1 November 2007. Gallerix is the leading Swedish retail chain specialising in wall decoration items, gift wrapping items and cards. The company has 92 stores in Sweden and one store in Finland. The acquisition is estimated to create definite synergies, the total annual value of which is projected to total at over MEUR 1. The synergies are estimated to realise in full within the next two-year period. During the period from 1 September 2006 to 31 August 2007, Gallerix International AB turnover was MEUR 12.55 and the operating margin MEUR 0.9. The total balance of the acquired company on 31 August 2007 was MEUR 4.6. Tiimari is currently calculating the precise acquisition effects. Tiimari will profit from Gallerix's measurable franchising expertise, solid knowledge of the Swedish markets and the opportunity to establish a more extensive clientele. The merger will boost domestic business growth. The established company will be a more favourable partner to shopping centres and other store facility leaseholders through the combined appeal of two vibrant concepts. The combination of these strong concepts will strengthen the position of the new company also when obtaining new business facilities in the Baltic countries, Poland and in Russia. Tiimari continued the launch of the new store concept by modernising the stores located in Keskuskatu in Helsinki (12 October) and in Yliopistonkatu, Turku (25 October). During the transition, the store in Kemi was renewed (1 October). New stores were opened in Ahjokatu in Jyväskylä (7 November), the Atomi shopping centre in Riihimäki (1 November) and to the immediate vicinity of the new Prisma supermarket in Viikki (8 November). In addition, Tiimari has signed a lease for opening a store in the Revontuli shopping centre in Rovanienmi in December. Tiimari continues its international expansion by opening a new store with a floor space of 206 m2 in Bialystok, North-Eastern Poland in the beginning of November. The store will be located in a new shopping centre, Galleria Podlaska, which is being constructed around Carrefour. In addition to local Polish consumers, the proximity of the trade centre to the border will attract Byelorussian consumers as well. Tarja Nikkarikoski, Student of Philosophy holding a vocational qualification in Business information Technology, was appointed the Chief Information Officer of Tiimari Plc and a member of the Management Group with effect from 15 October 2007. FUTURE PROSPECTS Tiimari Plc will open 7 new stores during November and December, 5 of which will be located in Finland, one in Poland and one in Russia. The acquired Gallerix retail chain will be consolidated with the Tiimari group with effect from 1 November. The anticipated turnover of the entire year 2007, including the turnover of Gallerix is approximately MEUR 77.0, the forecasted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) being approximately MEUR 8.0 and including yet for this year the MEUR 1.4 acquisition cost depreciation of inventory for Maritii Oy but not the possible depreciation related to the acquisition of Gallerix. This is based on the reported result of the final quarter of the previous year, adjusted with the non-recurring inventory write-off and acquisition cost depreciation and consolidated with the result of 1 January – 30 September 2007. The anticipated result of 2007 is clearly positive. As last year, the majority of the earnings are entered as income during the last quarter.
The biggest challenges that Tiimari is faced with are the fluctuations in the general ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES This Interim Report has been prepared according to the Recognition and Measurement principles of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). This Interim report is unaudited. All the future estimates and forecasts made here are based on the company's current vision of the market and economical developments. Actual events and results may differ considerably. Due to the fact that Tiimari Plc had yet not engaged in Tiimari Retail operations one year ago, the business operations cannot, as such, be compared to the equivalent quarter of the previous year. CONSOLIDATED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT Discontinued operations 0.03 0.22 0.21
TOTAL ASSETS 83,610 21,123 99 128
CALCULATION OF CHANGES TO THE GROUP’S SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY Calculation of changes to shareholders' equity 1.1.-30.9.2007 Invested Calculation of changes to shareholders' equity 1.1.-30.90.2006 Invested Consolidated statements of cash flows Capital gains from Cash flows from financing activities SEGMENT-SPECIFIC FIGURES The Company’s continued operations form two primary Turnover by segment EUR 1000 2007 2006 2007 2006 2006 Profit / loss Assets and liabilities by segment 30.09.2007 30.09.2006 31.12.06 Assets by segment EUR 1 000 Liabilities by segment EUR 1 000
Financial institution loans against Real estate mortgages 2,361 0 8,029
Due within one year 10,057 0 10,577
2007 2006 2006 Gross investments 931 8 150
30.09.07 30.09.06 31.12.06 Increase 9,674 0 46,833
Turnover 43,278 2,779 32,819 CALCULATION OF KEY INDICATORS Earnings/share (EPS), EUR= Shareholders' equity/share, EUR= Solvency ratio-%= Level of indebtedness (gearing)= Interest-bearing net liabilities SHAREHOLDERS On 30.09.2007, Tiimari Plc had a total of 2672 shareholders. Major shareholders, 30.09.2007 % of shares Atine Group Oy 2,081,216 21.1
Kristina Illi Distribution: Helsinki Stock Exchange Further information: Managing Director Kristina Illi, tel. +358 (0)400 408 889 << Return |
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