Schneider Electric reported second quarter sales up 11% and first half results showing double-digit growth in net income and EPS. Second quarter organic sales were stable overall, with solutions and new economies leading growth. Adjusted EBITA for the first half increased 9% to €1,556 million due to price increases, productivity gains, and currency effects, despite lower volumes and negative mix impact. Cash generation remained solid with free cash flow of €397 million in the first half. The company confirmed its full year 2012 outlook.
This document provides an overview and analysis of Illinois Tool Works Inc.'s financial statements for 2001, 2000 and 1999. It summarizes revenues, operating income, and margins for each of ITW's five business segments for each year. It also discusses factors affecting revenues and costs, including the impact of acquisitions, divestitures, currency fluctuations, and end market demand. Additionally, it provides details on ITW's investments in mortgage-related assets and the expected future cash flows from these investments.
Industrial Strategy summary updated 26 March 2013bisgovuk
The industrial strategy aims to foster partnership between government and industry to drive economic growth. It focuses on key sectors like aerospace, life sciences, and automotive. Progress includes publishing sector strategies, investing over £500 million in priority industries, establishing technology innovation centers, and skills initiatives like the employer ownership pilot. The strategy seeks to maintain the UK's competitive advantages amid globalization and support industries in developing new technologies.
pro.manchester economics presentation January 2011 UpdatedJohn Ashcroft
John Ashcroft presented an economic forecast for the UK and North West at a pro.manchester event in January 2011. Some key points from his presentation include:
- GDP growth in the UK will be stronger than expected in 2011, led by manufacturing and investment. Exports will also see strong growth.
- Inflation will remain above the Bank of England's target. Input prices are rising significantly.
- The manufacturing sector is leading the economic recovery, though output is still well below pre-recession levels.
- Public sector job cuts as part of the Comprehensive Spending Review will be offset by private sector job growth.
- Interest rates are expected to start rising in 2011 as inflation remains persistent
This document provides a summary of PINE Bank's 1Q13 earnings release conference call. It discusses the bank's financial highlights for 1Q13, including a 13.2% increase in loan portfolio and 22.4% increase in shareholders' equity compared to 1Q12. It also summarizes key points about the bank's diversified sources of revenue, product offerings, loan portfolio quality, and funding sources. The document demonstrates PINE Bank's continued growth while maintaining a balanced and diversified business profile.
This document outlines Coca-Cola's strategic vision and plans for 2020. It projects continued global economic growth, rising incomes, and 1 billion new consumers entering the global economy by 2020. This will drive increased consumption of non-alcoholic ready-to-drink beverages. Coca-Cola aims to more than double its system revenue over this period while expanding margins. Its 2020 business agenda focuses on maximizing cash flow, winning with Coca-Cola brands, accelerating innovation, and optimizing its franchise structure. Coca-Cola also outlines social commitments around sustainability, water stewardship, and promoting active healthy living.
January 2013 - Rio’s state and city family grant modelFGV Brazil
Someone looking at the Economy of Rio de Janeiro at the beginning of this century could hardly have imagined where the state — especially its capital — would be today. Since 2000, per capita income has more than doubled. Violence has been reduced, primarily by the Pacifying Police Units (UPPs) currently installed in 28 city slums, and public education has gained a new management model.
The Brazilian Economy is one of the oldest publications for expert economic analysis of both the Brazilian and international economies. Through this publication, FGV’s Brazilian Institute of Economics and Finance (FGV/IBRE) compares different periods of the economy, assessing both macroeconomic considerations and scenarios related to finance, administration, marketing, management, insurance, statistics, and price indices.
For more information, and Brazilian economic index results, visit: http://bit.ly/1EA1Loz
Key industry and market indicators for july 2015 canada and north americapaul young cpa, cga
This document provides an overview and analysis of the Canadian economy in July 2015. It discusses key economic indicators such as GDP, employment, housing starts, retail sales and comments from analysts. GDP figures from April 2015 suggest Canada may experience a recession in 2015 due to a contraction largely caused by wildfires in Alberta disrupting the oil and gas sector. However, strong housing markets and vehicle sales have helped support retail sales. While employment levels have remained high, future job losses are possible if the economic slowdown continues. Risks to the economy include lower oil prices, softness in China and Europe, and issues facing the manufacturing and automotive sectors.
The document outlines the UK government's industrial strategy to promote partnership between government and industry. It discusses the need for the strategy due to changes in the global economy and the UK's relative position. The strategy focuses on strategic partnerships in key sectors like aerospace, offshore wind, and construction. Progress to date includes commitments in life sciences, automotive investments, technology investments, improving access to finance, procurement, and skills. The overall goal is to promote long term growth through these partnerships and investments.
This document provides an overview and analysis of Illinois Tool Works Inc.'s financial statements for 2001, 2000 and 1999. It summarizes revenues, operating income, and margins for each of ITW's five business segments for each year. It also discusses factors affecting revenues and costs, including the impact of acquisitions, divestitures, currency fluctuations, and end market demand. Additionally, it provides details on ITW's investments in mortgage-related assets and the expected future cash flows from these investments.
Industrial Strategy summary updated 26 March 2013bisgovuk
The industrial strategy aims to foster partnership between government and industry to drive economic growth. It focuses on key sectors like aerospace, life sciences, and automotive. Progress includes publishing sector strategies, investing over £500 million in priority industries, establishing technology innovation centers, and skills initiatives like the employer ownership pilot. The strategy seeks to maintain the UK's competitive advantages amid globalization and support industries in developing new technologies.
pro.manchester economics presentation January 2011 UpdatedJohn Ashcroft
John Ashcroft presented an economic forecast for the UK and North West at a pro.manchester event in January 2011. Some key points from his presentation include:
- GDP growth in the UK will be stronger than expected in 2011, led by manufacturing and investment. Exports will also see strong growth.
- Inflation will remain above the Bank of England's target. Input prices are rising significantly.
- The manufacturing sector is leading the economic recovery, though output is still well below pre-recession levels.
- Public sector job cuts as part of the Comprehensive Spending Review will be offset by private sector job growth.
- Interest rates are expected to start rising in 2011 as inflation remains persistent
This document provides a summary of PINE Bank's 1Q13 earnings release conference call. It discusses the bank's financial highlights for 1Q13, including a 13.2% increase in loan portfolio and 22.4% increase in shareholders' equity compared to 1Q12. It also summarizes key points about the bank's diversified sources of revenue, product offerings, loan portfolio quality, and funding sources. The document demonstrates PINE Bank's continued growth while maintaining a balanced and diversified business profile.
This document outlines Coca-Cola's strategic vision and plans for 2020. It projects continued global economic growth, rising incomes, and 1 billion new consumers entering the global economy by 2020. This will drive increased consumption of non-alcoholic ready-to-drink beverages. Coca-Cola aims to more than double its system revenue over this period while expanding margins. Its 2020 business agenda focuses on maximizing cash flow, winning with Coca-Cola brands, accelerating innovation, and optimizing its franchise structure. Coca-Cola also outlines social commitments around sustainability, water stewardship, and promoting active healthy living.
January 2013 - Rio’s state and city family grant modelFGV Brazil
Someone looking at the Economy of Rio de Janeiro at the beginning of this century could hardly have imagined where the state — especially its capital — would be today. Since 2000, per capita income has more than doubled. Violence has been reduced, primarily by the Pacifying Police Units (UPPs) currently installed in 28 city slums, and public education has gained a new management model.
The Brazilian Economy is one of the oldest publications for expert economic analysis of both the Brazilian and international economies. Through this publication, FGV’s Brazilian Institute of Economics and Finance (FGV/IBRE) compares different periods of the economy, assessing both macroeconomic considerations and scenarios related to finance, administration, marketing, management, insurance, statistics, and price indices.
For more information, and Brazilian economic index results, visit: http://bit.ly/1EA1Loz
Key industry and market indicators for july 2015 canada and north americapaul young cpa, cga
This document provides an overview and analysis of the Canadian economy in July 2015. It discusses key economic indicators such as GDP, employment, housing starts, retail sales and comments from analysts. GDP figures from April 2015 suggest Canada may experience a recession in 2015 due to a contraction largely caused by wildfires in Alberta disrupting the oil and gas sector. However, strong housing markets and vehicle sales have helped support retail sales. While employment levels have remained high, future job losses are possible if the economic slowdown continues. Risks to the economy include lower oil prices, softness in China and Europe, and issues facing the manufacturing and automotive sectors.
The document outlines the UK government's industrial strategy to promote partnership between government and industry. It discusses the need for the strategy due to changes in the global economy and the UK's relative position. The strategy focuses on strategic partnerships in key sectors like aerospace, offshore wind, and construction. Progress to date includes commitments in life sciences, automotive investments, technology investments, improving access to finance, procurement, and skills. The overall goal is to promote long term growth through these partnerships and investments.
- Net sales for Electrolux increased 10.4% to SEK 25,875m in Q1 2012, driven by acquisitions and organic growth. Operating income improved to SEK 943m.
- Higher sales prices in North America and strong growth in emerging markets like Latin America contributed to income gains. Higher raw material costs remained a challenge.
- Income for the period was SEK 559m, up 22% from SEK 457m in Q1 2011. Earnings per share increased to SEK 1.96 from SEK 1.61.
Highlights of the third quarter of 2012. Net sales amounted to SEK 27,171m (25,650) and income for the period was SEK 985m (825), or SEK 3.43 (2.90) per share. Net sales improved by 5.9%, of which 4.6% was organic growth, 5.1% acquisitions and –3.8% changes in exchange rates.
While the world’s economic problems continue, it is essential that we provide our customers with timely information about key markets with which they may be trading or considering future trade.
Our monthly Market Monitor can also help them to understand the risk management measures we are taking as a credit insurer.
The September edition of the Market Monitor is now available on the Atradius intranet and internet. This issue, available in English, Dutch, German, French and Italian - includes coverage of the current business and insolvency environment of the following countries:
Italy – spotlighting on the ICT and food sectors
Australia – spotlighting on the mining and construction sectors
France
Switzerland
Sweden
China
India
In July 2009, the median Expected Default Frequency (EDF) of nearly all major Western economies dropped again compared to the previous month. This may suggest that the perception of risk has declined. However, at best it can only be described as a gradual reversal of the spike that followed Lehman´s failure last year.
The ASSA ABLOY Group released its interim report January-June 2013 on Friday 19 July 2013 at 08.00 am (CET). The presentation from the combined investors’ and analyst meeting and web conference is available as an on-demand webcast. Welcome to visit our Investor pages on http://www.assaabloy.com/investors/.
The interim report summarizes Kemira's financial performance from January to March 2013. Key points include:
- Organic revenue growth of 3% and operative EBIT increased 9% to EUR 42.2 million due to cost savings and sales volume growth.
- Earnings per share decreased to EUR 0.01 mainly due to a EUR 23 million write-down related to divesting shares in a joint venture.
- Net debt decreased to EUR 357 million due to proceeds from divesting food/pharmaceutical and joint venture businesses.
Highlights of the fourth quarter of 2012. Net sales amounted to SEK 29,185m (28,369) and income for the period was SEK 292m (221), or SEK 1.02 (0.77) per share. Net sales improved by 2.9%, of which 7.5% was organic growth and –4.6% changes in exchange rates.
The ASSA ABLOY Group released its interim report for the third quarter July-September 2013 on Monday 28 October 2013 at 08.00 am (CET). The presentation from the combined investors’ and analyst meeting and web conference is available as an on-demand webcast. Welcome to visit our Investor pages on http://www.assaabloy.com/investors/.
Analyst presentation: first Half 2009 ResultsHera Group
Hera achieved double digit growth in net profit in the first half of 2009, driven by expansion in electricity sales and trading as well as regulated tariff increases. Earnings were also supported by contributions from new waste-to-energy plants. Capex was on schedule to support growth strategies, while debt increased due to dividends, acquisitions, and working capital needs from higher sales. The company aims to continue profitable growth by leveraging its regulated utilities and pursuing new opportunities in waste and energy.
Analyst presentation: First Half 2012 ResultsHera Group
The document summarizes the H1 2012 results of Hera Group. It reported a 14.1% increase in EBITDA compared to H1 2011, driven by strong growth in the energy and water businesses. The waste business saw negative trends in Q1 but improved in Q2. Cash flow was sufficient to fund capital expenditures and acquisitions during the period. Overall, the results were above expectations due to strong performance in Q2 across business lines. The economic downturn had a limited impact on financials.
Dabur reported a modest 15% year-over-year growth in revenue to Rs. 972.8 crores driven by steady volume growth across segments. Earnings grew 15.4% to Rs. 160.4 crores, in line with estimates. Operating margins expanded slightly by 17 basis points despite a contraction in gross margins, helped by lower advertising spend. Segment-wise, consumer care grew 15.1% while consumer health and the international business grew at higher rates. The company maintained its guidance for steady volume growth and margins in the coming years.
ASSA ABLOY released its Interim Report January-September 2014 on 23 October at 8:00 am CET. An investors meeting was held where this PowerPoint presentation was held.
Kemira's organic revenue growth and profitability improvement continues
Second quarter in 2013:
- Organic revenue growth was 4%. Reported revenue increased 1% to EUR 569.3 million (562.3).
- Operative EBIT increased 11% to EUR 40.0 million (36.0) with a margin of 7.0% (6.4%).
- The reported earnings per share were reduced to EUR 0.02 (0.20), due to the non-recurring restructuring charges.
- Kemira signed a deal to acquire 3F Chimica S.p.A, a privately owned Italian polymer producer.
The CIR group reported consolidated net losses of €33.1 million in 2012. Revenues totaled €5.1 billion across the group's major businesses, which include energy generation, media, automotive components, and healthcare. However, losses were reported at Sorgenia due to write-downs from declining electricity demand and high gas costs. Positive financial results at the holding level partially offset losses from subsidiaries. The group maintained a strong financial position with over €1.3 billion in shareholders' equity and over €33 million in net cash.
ASSA ABLOY Q4 2014 investors presentation 5 February 2015ASSA ABLOY
The ASSA ABLOY Group released its 2014 Year-end and interim report for the forth quarter on Thursday 5 February 2015 at 08.00 am (CET). This presentation was held at the combined investors’ and analyst meeting. Welcome to visit our Investor pages on http://www.assaabloy.com/investors/.
Highlights of the second quarter of 2013. Net sales amounted to SEK 27,674m (27,763) and income for the period was SEK 642m (701), or SEK 2.24 (2.44) per share. Organic sales growth was 5.9%, while currencies had a negative impact of –6.2%.
Q4 year end-2013 ASSA ABLOY invetors presentation 7 februaryASSA ABLOY
The ASSA ABLOY Group released the interim report October-December and results 2013 on Friday 7 February 2014 at 08.00 am (CET). A combined investors’ and analyst meeting and web conference was held at Operaterrassen in Stockholm, Sweden. This is the presentation from the meeting.
Hera Group reported Q1 2012 results that were largely in line with Q1 2011 results despite impacts from the Italian recession. EBITDA was slightly higher than in Q1 2011 due to performance in operations offsetting higher taxes. Net profits were affected by some extraordinary negative factors totaling around 12.7 million euros. Capex was in line with Q1 2011 and cash generation fully funded capex and seasonal changes in working capital. Net debt remained stable at 2,006 million euros, in line with the end of 2011.
Highlights of the second quarter of 2017
Net sales increased by 5.1% to SEK 31,502m (29,983).
Organic sales were unchanged, contribution from acquisitions and divestments was 1.2% while currency translation had a positive impact of 3.9% on net sales.
Operating income increased to SEK 1,942m (1,564), corresponding to a margin of 6.2% (5.2).
Four of six business areas achieved an operating margin above 6%.
Solid operating cash flow after investments of SEK 3.5bn (4.1).
Income for the period increased to SEK 1,308m (1,079), and earnings per share was SEK 4.55 (3.75).
Tegma presented its financial results for the 4th quarter of 2012, which showed growth in net revenue driven by consumption goods segments and increased vehicle sales. However, adjusted EBITDA margins declined due to changes in revenue mix and increased expenditures to support growth. Specifically, the automotive logistics segment saw a 15% increase in net revenue but a 7.7% decrease in EBITDA. The integrated logistics segment grew revenue by 8.3% but had negative EBITDA growth of over 130% due to increased costs related to e-commerce growth and administrative expenditures. Overall net income was impacted by financial and operational factors.
This document presents a 5-step approach for cities to become more efficient and sustainable through smart systems. It argues that critical systems like energy, transportation, and buildings need to be improved and integrated using both bottom-up and top-down approaches. The document outlines challenges of rapid urbanization, noting that 70% of the world's population will live in cities by 2050, necessitating expansion. It advocates making cities more efficient, livable, and sustainable to attract residents and businesses through technologies available today and an approach focused on systems.
This document presents a 5-step approach for cities to become more efficient and sustainable through smart systems. It argues that critical systems like energy, transportation, and buildings must be improved and integrated using both bottom-up and top-down approaches. The document outlines challenges of rapid urbanization, noting that 70% of the world's population will live in cities by 2050, necessitating expansion. It advocates making cities more efficient, livable, and sustainable to attract residents and businesses through technologies available today to monitor systems and manage resources.
- Net sales for Electrolux increased 10.4% to SEK 25,875m in Q1 2012, driven by acquisitions and organic growth. Operating income improved to SEK 943m.
- Higher sales prices in North America and strong growth in emerging markets like Latin America contributed to income gains. Higher raw material costs remained a challenge.
- Income for the period was SEK 559m, up 22% from SEK 457m in Q1 2011. Earnings per share increased to SEK 1.96 from SEK 1.61.
Highlights of the third quarter of 2012. Net sales amounted to SEK 27,171m (25,650) and income for the period was SEK 985m (825), or SEK 3.43 (2.90) per share. Net sales improved by 5.9%, of which 4.6% was organic growth, 5.1% acquisitions and –3.8% changes in exchange rates.
While the world’s economic problems continue, it is essential that we provide our customers with timely information about key markets with which they may be trading or considering future trade.
Our monthly Market Monitor can also help them to understand the risk management measures we are taking as a credit insurer.
The September edition of the Market Monitor is now available on the Atradius intranet and internet. This issue, available in English, Dutch, German, French and Italian - includes coverage of the current business and insolvency environment of the following countries:
Italy – spotlighting on the ICT and food sectors
Australia – spotlighting on the mining and construction sectors
France
Switzerland
Sweden
China
India
In July 2009, the median Expected Default Frequency (EDF) of nearly all major Western economies dropped again compared to the previous month. This may suggest that the perception of risk has declined. However, at best it can only be described as a gradual reversal of the spike that followed Lehman´s failure last year.
The ASSA ABLOY Group released its interim report January-June 2013 on Friday 19 July 2013 at 08.00 am (CET). The presentation from the combined investors’ and analyst meeting and web conference is available as an on-demand webcast. Welcome to visit our Investor pages on http://www.assaabloy.com/investors/.
The interim report summarizes Kemira's financial performance from January to March 2013. Key points include:
- Organic revenue growth of 3% and operative EBIT increased 9% to EUR 42.2 million due to cost savings and sales volume growth.
- Earnings per share decreased to EUR 0.01 mainly due to a EUR 23 million write-down related to divesting shares in a joint venture.
- Net debt decreased to EUR 357 million due to proceeds from divesting food/pharmaceutical and joint venture businesses.
Highlights of the fourth quarter of 2012. Net sales amounted to SEK 29,185m (28,369) and income for the period was SEK 292m (221), or SEK 1.02 (0.77) per share. Net sales improved by 2.9%, of which 7.5% was organic growth and –4.6% changes in exchange rates.
The ASSA ABLOY Group released its interim report for the third quarter July-September 2013 on Monday 28 October 2013 at 08.00 am (CET). The presentation from the combined investors’ and analyst meeting and web conference is available as an on-demand webcast. Welcome to visit our Investor pages on http://www.assaabloy.com/investors/.
Analyst presentation: first Half 2009 ResultsHera Group
Hera achieved double digit growth in net profit in the first half of 2009, driven by expansion in electricity sales and trading as well as regulated tariff increases. Earnings were also supported by contributions from new waste-to-energy plants. Capex was on schedule to support growth strategies, while debt increased due to dividends, acquisitions, and working capital needs from higher sales. The company aims to continue profitable growth by leveraging its regulated utilities and pursuing new opportunities in waste and energy.
Analyst presentation: First Half 2012 ResultsHera Group
The document summarizes the H1 2012 results of Hera Group. It reported a 14.1% increase in EBITDA compared to H1 2011, driven by strong growth in the energy and water businesses. The waste business saw negative trends in Q1 but improved in Q2. Cash flow was sufficient to fund capital expenditures and acquisitions during the period. Overall, the results were above expectations due to strong performance in Q2 across business lines. The economic downturn had a limited impact on financials.
Dabur reported a modest 15% year-over-year growth in revenue to Rs. 972.8 crores driven by steady volume growth across segments. Earnings grew 15.4% to Rs. 160.4 crores, in line with estimates. Operating margins expanded slightly by 17 basis points despite a contraction in gross margins, helped by lower advertising spend. Segment-wise, consumer care grew 15.1% while consumer health and the international business grew at higher rates. The company maintained its guidance for steady volume growth and margins in the coming years.
ASSA ABLOY released its Interim Report January-September 2014 on 23 October at 8:00 am CET. An investors meeting was held where this PowerPoint presentation was held.
Kemira's organic revenue growth and profitability improvement continues
Second quarter in 2013:
- Organic revenue growth was 4%. Reported revenue increased 1% to EUR 569.3 million (562.3).
- Operative EBIT increased 11% to EUR 40.0 million (36.0) with a margin of 7.0% (6.4%).
- The reported earnings per share were reduced to EUR 0.02 (0.20), due to the non-recurring restructuring charges.
- Kemira signed a deal to acquire 3F Chimica S.p.A, a privately owned Italian polymer producer.
The CIR group reported consolidated net losses of €33.1 million in 2012. Revenues totaled €5.1 billion across the group's major businesses, which include energy generation, media, automotive components, and healthcare. However, losses were reported at Sorgenia due to write-downs from declining electricity demand and high gas costs. Positive financial results at the holding level partially offset losses from subsidiaries. The group maintained a strong financial position with over €1.3 billion in shareholders' equity and over €33 million in net cash.
ASSA ABLOY Q4 2014 investors presentation 5 February 2015ASSA ABLOY
The ASSA ABLOY Group released its 2014 Year-end and interim report for the forth quarter on Thursday 5 February 2015 at 08.00 am (CET). This presentation was held at the combined investors’ and analyst meeting. Welcome to visit our Investor pages on http://www.assaabloy.com/investors/.
Highlights of the second quarter of 2013. Net sales amounted to SEK 27,674m (27,763) and income for the period was SEK 642m (701), or SEK 2.24 (2.44) per share. Organic sales growth was 5.9%, while currencies had a negative impact of –6.2%.
Q4 year end-2013 ASSA ABLOY invetors presentation 7 februaryASSA ABLOY
The ASSA ABLOY Group released the interim report October-December and results 2013 on Friday 7 February 2014 at 08.00 am (CET). A combined investors’ and analyst meeting and web conference was held at Operaterrassen in Stockholm, Sweden. This is the presentation from the meeting.
Hera Group reported Q1 2012 results that were largely in line with Q1 2011 results despite impacts from the Italian recession. EBITDA was slightly higher than in Q1 2011 due to performance in operations offsetting higher taxes. Net profits were affected by some extraordinary negative factors totaling around 12.7 million euros. Capex was in line with Q1 2011 and cash generation fully funded capex and seasonal changes in working capital. Net debt remained stable at 2,006 million euros, in line with the end of 2011.
Highlights of the second quarter of 2017
Net sales increased by 5.1% to SEK 31,502m (29,983).
Organic sales were unchanged, contribution from acquisitions and divestments was 1.2% while currency translation had a positive impact of 3.9% on net sales.
Operating income increased to SEK 1,942m (1,564), corresponding to a margin of 6.2% (5.2).
Four of six business areas achieved an operating margin above 6%.
Solid operating cash flow after investments of SEK 3.5bn (4.1).
Income for the period increased to SEK 1,308m (1,079), and earnings per share was SEK 4.55 (3.75).
Tegma presented its financial results for the 4th quarter of 2012, which showed growth in net revenue driven by consumption goods segments and increased vehicle sales. However, adjusted EBITDA margins declined due to changes in revenue mix and increased expenditures to support growth. Specifically, the automotive logistics segment saw a 15% increase in net revenue but a 7.7% decrease in EBITDA. The integrated logistics segment grew revenue by 8.3% but had negative EBITDA growth of over 130% due to increased costs related to e-commerce growth and administrative expenditures. Overall net income was impacted by financial and operational factors.
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This document presents a 5-step approach for cities to become more efficient and sustainable through smart systems. It argues that critical systems like energy, transportation, and buildings need to be improved and integrated using both bottom-up and top-down approaches. The document outlines challenges of rapid urbanization, noting that 70% of the world's population will live in cities by 2050, necessitating expansion. It advocates making cities more efficient, livable, and sustainable to attract residents and businesses through technologies available today and an approach focused on systems.
This document presents a 5-step approach for cities to become more efficient and sustainable through smart systems. It argues that critical systems like energy, transportation, and buildings must be improved and integrated using both bottom-up and top-down approaches. The document outlines challenges of rapid urbanization, noting that 70% of the world's population will live in cities by 2050, necessitating expansion. It advocates making cities more efficient, livable, and sustainable to attract residents and businesses through technologies available today to monitor systems and manage resources.
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The document discusses Schneider Electric's smart city solutions, which include smart energy, mobility, water, public services, buildings/homes, and integration solutions. The solutions aim to increase efficiency, improve quality of life, and drive sustainability in cities by addressing issues like energy usage, water usage, reliability of resources, traffic congestion, safety, digitized services, sustainability planning, and holistic infrastructure management.
The document discusses Schneider Electric's approach to making cities smarter and more efficient through collaboration between various stakeholders. Key points include:
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2) A smart city approach focuses on increasing efficiency through information sharing and integration rather than just expanding infrastructure. It also takes a long-term, collaborative approach.
3) Schneider Electric provides hardware, software and process expertise across various smart city domains and has over 200 project references worldwide delivering benefits like energy savings, reduced losses and emissions, and economic and social gains.
In less than 40 years, 70% of the world’s population will reside in our cities. This rapid
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A high performance green building is designed for economic and environmental performance over its entire life cycle, considering unique local climate and cultural needs and providing for the health, safety and productivity of its occupants. With continuous care over its life cycle, it minimises energy use, CO2 emissions, and total environmental impacts, and provides ongoing measurable value to building owners, occupants and society.
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3. The document promotes Schneider Electric's SmartStruxure solutions for building management that integrate systems like HVAC, lighting, and metering to provide monitoring, control, and energy savings across small to large buildings.
This document discusses improving urban efficiency through smart city initiatives. It describes how integrating operational technology and information technology can make infrastructure like transportation systems more efficient. This involves collecting data from across systems and departments to give city managers a holistic view for better decision making. The document also emphasizes that smart cities should put citizens at the center and involve both public and private stakeholders. It provides an example of an integrated management platform being used in cities to coordinate different transportation modes for shorter travel times and less pollution.
This document discusses smart energy systems and the future of energy in India. It addresses the increasing energy demand, shortage of sources, and issues of pollution and climate change. Smart energy solutions are presented as being available now to help manage these challenges through greater energy efficiency, distributed generation, smart grids, and demand response. The role of various players and new technologies in creating a more decentralized and interactive energy system is outlined.
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Schneider Electric provides a comprehensive range of energy management services to help businesses optimize their energy usage and costs. Their services cover energy demand, supply, and certification and can help improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and achieve certification standards. Schneider Electric has expertise to support customers throughout the entire energy management lifecycle from strategy to optimization.
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1. Financial Information
Second quarter reported sales up 11%, organic sales stable
Solutions and new economies led the growth
Net income and EPS progressed double-digit
Cash generation remains solid
Full year 2012 outlook confirmed
Rueil-Malmaison (France), August 1, 2012 – Schneider Electric announced today its second quarter
sales and first half results for the period ending June 30, 2012.
Key figures (€ million) First Half First Half %
2011 2012 change
Sales 10,336 11,408 +10%
Organic growth +0.2%
Adjusted EBITA 1,434 1,556 +9%
% of sales 13.9% 13.6% -0.3 pt
Net income (Group share) 802 890 +11%
Earnings per share (in €) 1.50 1.65 +10%
Free cash flow (159) 397
Jean-Pascal Tricoire, President and CEO, said: “We delivered in the first half double-digit earnings
growth and solid free cash flow in a low growth environment. This was the result of focused execution
on pricing, operational efficiency and cash generation. It also shows how the Group’s balanced
geographical exposure reduced country specific risk. We are on track to improve the solution
business, in line with our ambition to raise its financial performance. The intense work on integrating
acquisitions in the past twelve months is paying off. We are confident that our enriched portfolio will
open up new opportunities and allow us to tap new markets.
The uncertain world economic outlook and mixed business trends in the Group’s key markets continue
to limit near term visibility. In this context, assuming no further deterioration of the economic conditions
and in light of our first-half results, we confirm our full year financial targets.
Our medium term priority remains unchanged as we continue to focus on the deployment of the
initiatives outlined in the ‘Connect’ program to further improve our strategic positioning and deliver
higher financial performance.”
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I. SECOND QUARTER REPORTED SALES WERE UP 11% WHILE ORGANIC SALES WERE
STABLE
Second quarter 2012 sales were €5,997 million, up 11.2% driven by acquisition integration and
favorable currency impact. Like-for-like sales were up 0.1% in this quarter.
Organic growth by business in the second quarter
Sales % change Sales % change
€ million H1 H1 Q2 Q2
2012 (organic) 2012 (organic)
Power 4,278 +3.0% 2,264 +4.3%
Infrastructure 2,372 -0.7% 1,285 -3.2%
Industry 2,219 -6.3% 1,142 -5.8%
IT 1,736 +5.1% 900 +3.9%
Buildings 803 -2.2% 406 -3.3%
Total 11,408 +0.2% 5,997 +0.1%
Power (38% of Group Q2 sales) was resilient, growing 4.3% like-for-like in the second quarter. The
product business trend was positive and benefited from improving residential market and sustained
industrial demand in North America and urbanisation in new economies, offsetting weak demand of
most key markets in Western Europe. The solution business continued to experience high growth,
reflecting continued demand for energy efficiency projects, as well as investment related to
infrastructure, oil & gas and mining in the new economies. Solutions for renewable energy continued
to be negative. By region, Rest of the World delivered the highest growth, followed by North America
and Asia-Pacific. Western Europe, in decline, remained impacted by tough market conditions in Spain
and Italy.
Infrastructure (21% of Group Q2 sales) was down 3.2% like-for-like. The product business, with
about flat growth, saw strong progression in secondary distribution products offset by less favourable
trends with utilities. The solution business was weaker this quarter, reflecting high basis of
comparison and lower substations activities, despite support from oil & gas and mining projects. By
region, Asia-Pacific and North America continued to grow. Rest of World was negative with robust
performance in Russia and Africa offset by softer demand in the Middle East and South America.
Western Europe also declined, impacted by reduced investment in key countries.
Industry (19% of Group Q2 sales) sales decline stabilized sequentially, at -5.8% like-for-like. The
product business reported negative growth in all business lines due to weak OEM investment, mainly
in Asia and Western Europe, and still demanding comparison created by anticipated client orders last
year post-Fukushima. The solution business growth accelerated primarily due to the success of end-
users solutions, mainly for mining, oil & gas and water, and strong services performance. By region,
North America and Rest of the World were positive. Asia-Pacific was down but improved sequentially
especially in Australia and India. Western Europe continued to be impacted by the economic
conditions and the lack of support from exports.
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IT (15% of Q2 sales) organic sales were 3.9% higher than same period last year. The solution
business continued to outgrow the product business, mainly due to significant increase of services in
all regions. The product business growth was driven primarily by sustained demand for secured
power in new economies, such as Russia and Middle East, but also in some Western European
countries. By region, Western Europe and Rest of the World posted double-digit increase. North
America and Asia Pacific, impacted by Japan, both reported about flat growth.
Buildings (7% of Group Q2 sales) was down 3.3% like-for-like. Product sales declined. The solution
business was slightly negative primarily as a result of a lower level of related public spending in
Western Europe and a decline of advanced services in the US. By region, Rest of World posted the
highest growth, followed by Western Europe. North America and Asia Pacific were down.
The solution business reported organic growth of 2% in the quarter and represented 38% of sales in
the second quarter. The product business was in slight organic decline.
Organic growth by geography
Sales % change Sales % change
€ million First Half First Half Q2 Q2
2012 (organic) 2012 (organic)
Western Europe 3,481 -4% 1,790 -4%
Asia-Pacific 3,044 -1% 1,654 -1%
North America 2,867 +4% 1,456 +2%
Rest of the World 2,016 +6% 1,097 +6%
Total 11,408 +0.2% 5,997 +0.1%
Western Europe (30% of Group Q2 sales) declined 4% like-for-like with the crisis-hit Southern Europe
remaining the biggest drag on growth. France continued to decline and Germany decelerated
sequentially. The rest of the region reported positive growth, in particular the UK and the Nordics.
Asia Pacific (28% of Group Q2 sales) growth was close to flat, at -1% like-for-like. Most countries
showed positive growth with South-East Asia, South Korea and India leading the region, offsetting the
decline in China and Japan. As expected, China sales decline stabilised sequentially. Japan was still
down double-digit compared to the same period last year which was inflated by anticipated customer
orders post-Fukushima.
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North America (24% of Group Q2 sales) reported 2% like-for-like growth on improving residential
market and continued demand from the industrial and data center segments, while the building
automation business was lower.
Rest of the World (18% of Group Q2 sales) was up 6% like-for-like. Solid growth in Russia, the
Middle East, and Africa largely offset the drop in Central Europe. South America was in slight
decrease this quarter. On the overall, the region continued to benefit from the investment in
infrastructure projects, oil and gas and demand for power reliability.
Sales in new economies were up 3.5% like-for-like and represented 41% of total reported sales in the
second quarter.
Consolidation and foreign exchange impacts
Net acquisitions contributed €291 million or +5.4% of growth. This includes mainly Telvent (in
Infrastructure business), Luminous and Lee Technologies (in IT business), Leader & Harvest (in Industry
business), Steck (in Power business) and several smaller entities.
The impact of currency fluctuations was positive at €309 million, primarily the result of the appreciation of
the U.S. dollar and Chinese Yuan against the Euro over the second quarter, while the depreciation of the
Brazilian Real and the Indian Rupee had a slightly negative impact.
II. FIRST HALF 2012 KEY RESULTS
First Half First Half %
€ million
2011 2012 change
Adjusted EBITA 1,434 1,556 +9%
% of sales 13.9% 13.6%
Restructuring costs (43) (43)
Other operating income (19) (8)
& expenses
EBITA 1,372 1,505 +10%
Amortization & impairment of (98) (118)
purchase accounting intangibles
Net income (Group share) 802 890 +11%
Earnings per share (€) 1.50 1.65 +10%
Free cash flow (159) 397
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ADJUSTED EBITA WAS UP 9%, THANKS TO FOCUSED EXECUTION AND COST
EFFICIENCY IN A LOW GROWTH ENVIRONMENT
First half adjusted EBITA increased 9% to €1,556 million. The improvement was helped by
operational efficiency and continuous focus on price actions which offset lower volume and
negative mix effect. The corresponding margin stood at 13.6% of sales, down 0.3 point year-on-
year, but was stable excluding dilutive impact of acquisitions.
The key drivers contributing to the earnings progression were the following:
- Pricing focus at all businesses led to significant price increases, adding €141 million to the
profit in the first half. Raw material inflation, excluding foreign exchange impact, was limited at
€5 million. Total price increase achieved over the last 18 months covered approximately 80%
of the raw material inflation over the same period.
- Despite significantly lower volume compared to last year, €120 million of industrial
productivity was generated, primarily the result of purchasing savings and procurement
concentration, lean manufacturing and continued industrial footprint rebalancing.
- Support function costs were reduced by €8 million. Savings from efficiency gains offset wage
inflation and higher investment in research and development for future growth. Support
functions costs to sales ratio was reduced by 0.4 point to 24.1% of sales.
- The depreciation of Euro against most major currencies, in particular the U.S. dollar and the
Chinese Yuan, added €73 million to the profit.
- Contribution from acquisitions, net of divestments, amounted to €67 million.
The benefits of the above drivers were partially offset by the following impacts on the profit:
- Lower volume reduced profit by €63 million, reflecting the weaker trend of some of the
Group’s key end markets or geographies.
- Mix impact was negative at €134 million, reflecting the relative weakness of some more
profitable product lines and geographies and the higher growth of solutions. The costs related
to major new product launches in 2012 also increased the negative mix.
By business, adjusted EBITA of Power in the first half amounted to €855 million, or 20.0% of sales,
down 1.2 point year-on-year due to negative business and geographical mix and important new
product launches. Infrastructure adjusted EBITA increased 20% to €199 million, or 8.4% of sales,
up 0.2 point, thanks to strict cost control. In light of the reduced volume and unfavorable mix,
Industry showed resilience by generating an adjusted EBITA of €412 million, or 18.6% of sales
which was down 1.1 point only, thanks to price actions and productivity. IT showed the greatest
improvement with margin expanded 3.8 points to 17.5% of sales, or €304 million, due to sustained
growth, price increases and improved performance of solutions. Profitability of Buildings was
down 1.6 point at 6.5% of sales, or €52 million, reflecting softness of its underlying markets and
negative business mix.
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Corporate costs in first half 2012 amounted to €266 million or 2.3% of sales which was slightly
below last year’s level of 2.5%.
Reported EBITA reached €1,505 million, after accounting for €43 million of restructuring costs
and €8 million of other operating income and expenses. Restructuring charges are expected to
increase significantly in the second half, in line with the announced initiatives under the Connect
Program.
NET INCOME AND EARNINGS PER SHARE GREW DOUBLE-DIGIT
The net income reached €890 million, up 11% year-on-year, translating into earnings per share of
€1.65, up 10% from the same period last year.
It includes the amortization and depreciation of intangibles of €118 million, compared to €98
million in the first half of last year.
Financial expenses were almost stable year-on-year, at €189 million. Interest expenses on
financial debt amounted to €172 million, reflecting the increase in the net debt after the acquisitions
of 2011. The average cost of borrowing continued to decrease.
Income tax amounted to €281 million corresponding to an effective tax rate of 23.5%.
SOLID CASH GENERATION IN FIRST-HALF 2012, RECORD LAST 12-MONTH FREE CASH
FLOW AT €2.1 BILLION
First half operating cash flow increased 5% year-on-year to €1,199 million.
Free cash flow was €397 million, returning to a normal profile after an atypical first half 2011
impacted by the inventory build-up to mitigate supply chain disruption post-Fukushima. Trade
working capital increase was limited at €149 million. Non-trade working capital increased by €304
million, about half of that amount was non-recurring charges.
The free cash flow included €349 million of capital expenditures which was similar to the amount
reported in first half 2011, representing 3.1% of sales.
On a twelve-month rolling basis, the free cash flow exceeded the € 2 billion mark for the first time
and reached €2,062 million, resulting in a cash conversion of 108% of net income.
SOLID BALANCE SHEET, NET DEBT TO EBITDA RATIO STAYED LOW
Schneider Electric’s net debt amounted to €6,155 million (€5,266 million in December 2011). The
increase was primarily the result of €919 million of dividend payment and €164 million of
acquisitions. The Group’s net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio was solid at 1.5x.
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7. Financial Information (p. 7)
III. 2012 OUTLOOK
The uncertain world economic outlook and mixed business trends in the Group’s key markets continue
to limit near term visibility.
In this context, assuming no further deterioration of the economic conditions, the Group confirms its
full year outlook of flat to slightly positive organic growth for sales and an adjusted EBITA margin
between 14% and 15%.
*******************
The financial statements of the period ending June 30, 2012 were established by Management
Board on July 27, 2012, reviewed by the Supervisory Board of Schneider Electric and certified
by the Group auditors on July 31, 2012.
The half year 2012 consolidated financial statements and the interim result presentation are
available at www.schneider-electric.com
Third-quarter 2012 sales will be released on October 25, 2012.
Disclaimer
All forward-looking statements are Schneider Electric management’s present expectations of future
events and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.
About Schneider Electric
As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers
integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in energy and infrastructure,
industrial processes, building automation, and data centres/networks, as well as a broad presence in residential
applications. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, and efficient, the company's 130,000 plus employees
achieved sales of 22.4 billion euros in 2011, through an active commitment to help individuals and organizations
“Make the most of their energy.”
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8. Financial Information (p. 8)
Appendix – Sales breakdown by business
Second-quarter 2012 sales by business were as follows:
Sales Organic Changes in Currency Reported
€ million Q2 growth scope of effect growth
2012 consolidation
Power 2,264 +4.3% +1.3% +6.1% +11.7%
Infrastructure 1,285 -3.2% +14.7% +3.1% +14.6%
Industry 1,142 -5.8% +2.1% +5.5% +1.8%
IT 900 +3.9% +8.0% +8.2% +20.1%
Buildings 406 -3.3% +4.7% +7.7% +9.1%
Total 5,997 +0.1% +5.4% +5.7% +11.2%
First-half 2012 sales by business were as follows:
Sales Changes in
Organic Currency Reported
€ million H1 scope of
growth effect growth
2012 consolidation
Power 4,278 +3.0% +1.2% +4.5% +8.7%
Infrastructure 2,372 -0.7% +15.3% +2.3% +16.9%
Industry 2,219 -6.3% +2.0% +3.9% -0.4%
IT 1,736 +5.1% +11.8% +6.0% +22.9%
Buildings 803 -2.2% +6.4% +5.5% +9.7%
Total 11,408 +0.2% +5.9% +4.3% +10.4%
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9. Financial Information (p. 9)
Appendix – Breakdown by geography
Second-quarter 2012 sales by geographical region were as follows:
Sales Organic Reported
€ million Q2 growth growth
2012
Western Europe 1,790 -4% +2%
Asia-Pacific 1,654 -1% +15%
North America 1,456 +2% +19%
Rest of the World 1,097 +6% +13%
Total 5,997 +0.1% +11.2%
First-half 2012 sales by geographical region were as follows:
Sales
Organic Reported
€ million H1
growth growth
2012
Western Europe 3,481 -4% +0%
Asia-Pacific 3,044 -1% +14%
North America 2,867 +4% +20%
Rest of the World 2,016 +6% +11%
Total 11,408 +0.2% +10.4%
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10. Financial Information (p. 10)
Appendix – Consolidation impact on sales and EBITA
In number of months 2011 2012
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Lee Technologies
IT business 3m 3m 3m 3m
2010 sales $140 million
Summit Energy
Buildings business 3m 3m 3m 3m
2011e sales $65 million
Digilink
Power business 4m 3m 3m 3m -1m
2010 sales c. €25 million
APW President
IT business 4m 3m 3m 3m -1m
FY 31/10/10 sales €18 million
Luminous
IT business 4m 3m 3m 3m -1m
FY 31/3/11 sales c€170 million
Steck Group
Power business 2m 3m 3m 3m 1m
2011e sales €80 million
Telvent
Energy business 1m 3m 3m 3m 2m
2010 sales €753 million
Leader & Harvest
Industry business 3m 3m 3m 3m
2011e sales $150 million
9.2% of NVC Lighting
EM EM EM EM EM EM
M & C Energy
Buildings business 3m 3m
FY 2012e sales £35 million
EM: Accounted for with the equity method (in profit/loss of associates)
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11. Financial Information (p. 11)
Appendix - Results breakdown by division
H1 H1
€ million
2011 2012
Sales 10,336 11,408
Power 3,936 4,278
Infrastructure 2,029 2,372
Industry 2,227 2,219
IT 1,412 1,736
Buildings 732 803
Corporate - -
Adjusted EBITA 1,434 1,556
Power 835 855
Infrastructure 166 199
Industry 438 412
IT 194 304
Buildings 59 52
Corporate (258) (266)
- Other operating income
(19) (8)
and expenses
Power 15 8
Infrastructure (12) (8)
Industry (4) (7)
IT (8) 3
Buildings (3) (1)
Corporate (7) (3)
- Restructuring (43) (43)
Power (29) (25)
Infrastructure (3) (4)
Industry (3) (5)
IT (1) (2)
Buildings (5) (2)
Corporate (2) (5)
EBITA 1,372 1,505
Power 821 838
Infrastructure 151 187
Industry 431 400
IT 185 305
Buildings 51 49
Corporate (267) (274)
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