EQS-News: Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG: Pfeiffer Vacuum Continues Strong Growth in Nine-month Period 2022 and Reports Further Record Results with Raised Sales Expectations for Full Year
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Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG: Pfeiffer Vacuum Continues Strong Growth in Nine-month Period 2022 and Reports Further Record Results with Raised Sales Expectations for Full Year
03.11.2022 / 07:30 CET/CEST
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Pfeiffer Vacuum Continues Strong Growth in Nine-month Period 2022 and Reports Further Record Results with Raised Sales Expectations for Full Year
First nine months 2022:
Sales of EUR 668.7 million, up 16.2% from the previous year Operating result (EBIT) of EUR 94.0 million, up 27.0% year-on-year EBIT margin improved by 1.2 percentage points to 14.1% Order intake of EUR 866.5 million, up 25.4% and order backlog of EUR 514.0 million at the end of September 2022Asslar, November 3, 2022. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG, a leading global manufacturer of vacuum solutions, today announced consolidated results for the first nine months of 2022. With sales of EUR 668.7 million, the Company reached the strongest nine-months performance ever, representing an increase of 16.2% compared to the previous year (9M 2021: EUR 575.3 million). The operating result (EBIT) totaled EUR 94.0 million, a growth of 27.0% (9M 2021: EUR 74.0 million), leading to a significantly improved EBIT margin of 14.1% (9M 2021: 12.9%). The order intake for the first nine months of 2022 was also at a record level with EUR 866.5 million, a strong increase of 25.4% compared to the previous year (9M 2021: EUR 690.8 million). In addition, the order backlog reached EUR 514.0 million by the end of September 2022 – also representing a record level for the Company (December 31, 2021: EUR 316.2 million).
Pfeiffer Vacuum’s sales increase for the first nine months of 2022 reflects a strong year-over-year performance and demand in all market segments with the Semiconductor market remaining particularly dynamic. Sales in the Semiconductor and Emerging Technologies market segment increased significantly by 17.1% to EUR 343.6 million (9M 2021: EUR 293.4 million). Sales in the Analytics, Industry and R&D market segment improved by 15.3% to EUR 325.1 million (9M 2021: EUR 281.9 million), with strong demand in industrial high vacuum.
The operating result (EBIT) of EUR 94.0 million represents an increase by 27.0% compared to the previous year (9M 2021: EUR 74.0 million). The EBIT margin reached 14.1% (9M 2021: 12.9%). The year-over-year increase in EBIT was primarily a result of the increase in sales and related scale economies as well as tighter cost management, partially offset by additional personnel costs, increased costs to manage the supply chain and investments to drive medium and long-term growth.
The order intake in the first nine months of 2022 reached EUR 866.5 million, up 25.4% compared to the first nine months of 2021, and remained robust in the third quarter 2022. At the end of the third quarter 2022, Pfeiffer Vacuum had an order backlog of EUR 514.0 million, up 62.6% compared to the previous year (December 31, 2021: EUR 316.2 million). The book-to-bill ratio, the ratio of order intake to sales, was at a very robust level of 1.30 in the nine months of 2022 (2021: 1.20) and 1.25 for the third quarter 2022 (2021: 1.30).
“We are very pleased with the performance of Pfeiffer Vacuum over the course of the year 2022. The strong order intake reflects the confidence of our customers in our products, services and support,” says Dr. Britta Giesen, CEO of Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG, and continues: “Currently, supply chain conditions are slightly improving, and our semiconductor customers are evaluating their investment timing during a period of demand slow-down. We will continue to manage through changing market conditions by focusing on our customers, while executing our strategy of driving growth and sustainability in the fast growing high-vacuum market.”
Overview of key figures:
9M/2022 9M/2021 Change Sales € 668.7 million € 575.3 million 16.2% EBIT € 94.0 million € 74.0 million 27.0% Net income € 66.6 million € 52.1 million 27.8% Earnings per share € 6.75 € 5.28 27.8% Order intake € 866.5 million € 690.8 million 25.4% Q3/2022 Q3/2021 Change Sales € 228.1 million € 184.1 million 23.9% EBIT € 33.9 million € 25.9 million 31.1% Net income € 24.0 million € 18.3 million 31.6% Earnings per share € 2.43 € 1.85 31.4% Order intake € 286.0 million € 239.2 million 19.6% Order backlog € 514.0 million € 238.8 million 115.2%In sales by region, which describes sales according to the location of the customers in their corresponding region, robust consumer demand and investments in semiconductor capacity drove expansion in all regions. In Asia, Pfeiffer Vacuum achieved a year-over-year increase in sales by 6.6% to EUR 258.5 million for the first nine months of 2022 (9M 2021: EUR 242.5 million) and sales in the Americas increased by 36.8% to EUR 199.1 million (9M 2021: EUR 145.5 million). The foreign exchange movement of the US-Dollar to Euro positively impacted particularly the Americas’ results. Europe showed an increase of 12.8% to EUR 211.0 million (9M 2021: EUR 187.4 million).
The gross profit for the first nine months of 2022 was EUR 243.6 million (9M 2021: EUR 203.5 million). The year-over-year increase is primarily due to positive economies of scale related to sales increases and efficiencies, partially offset by higher procurement and freight expenses.
The net income increased to EUR 66.6 million (9M 2021: EUR 52.1 million), representing earnings per share of EUR 6.75 (9M 2021: EUR 5.28).
Solid balance sheet and increased capital expenditure
Total assets at the end of the third quarter 2022 were EUR 825.6 million, up 16.6% from year-end 2021 (December 31, 2021: EUR 707.9 million). Cash and cash equivalents were EUR 71.4 million (December 31, 2021: EUR 99.4 million). The Company remains net debt-free from a financial liability perspective. Due to the high demand and supply chain constrains, the Company increased inventories by EUR 80.1 million to EUR 242.3 million (December 31, 2021: EUR 162.2 million). The equity ratio remained at a solid level of 63.5% (December 31, 2021: 64.9%). Capital expenditure in the first nine months 2022 increased significantly to EUR 52.4 million and was mainly used for equipment and building out the global production capacity (9M 2021: EUR 22.6 million).
Strong 2022 fiscal year results expected
Based on the record sales results for the first nine months of 2022 and strong order intake, Pfeiffer Vacuum raised the sales guidance for the full year 2022 on October 17, 2022. The Company now expects annual sales to reach another record level in a range between EUR 860 to 880 million, representing a year-over-year sales growth of approximately 11 to 14% (fiscal year 2021: EUR 771.4 million; previous expectations for 2022 was year-over-year sales growth of 5% or more). The EBIT margin is expected to remain unchanged from previous expectations at around 14% for the full year 2022 (fiscal year 2021: 12.1%). A potential negative impact from US trade restrictions in relation to advanced computing chips as well as equipment to manufacture advanced semiconductors for China cannot be predicted and therefore is not reflected in the guidance.
The Pfeiffer Vacuum nine-month financial report 2022 is available for download at group.pfeiffer-vacuum.com/financial-reports.
Contact
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG
Investor Relations
Heide Erickson
T +49 6441 802 1360
Heide.Erickson@pfeiffer-vacuum.de
About Pfeiffer Vacuum
Pfeiffer Vacuum (ticker symbol PFV, ISIN DE0006916604) is a leading global manufacturer of vacuum solutions. Among a full range of hybrid and magnetically levitated turbopumps, the portfolio comprises backing pumps, leak detectors, measurement and analysis devices, components and vacuum chambers and systems. Pfeiffer Vacuum has stood for innovative solutions and high-tech products in analytics, industry, research & development, coating and semiconductor markets since its invention of the turbopump. Founded in 1890, Pfeiffer Vacuum is active worldwide. The Company employs over 3,500 employees, has over 20 sales and service companies, and operates 10 manufacturing sites worldwide.
For more information, please go to: group.pfeiffer-vacuum.com
Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited) Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended
September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 in K€ in K€ in K€ in K€ Net sales 228,076 184,099 668,689 575,255 Cost of sales -142,526 -116,739 -425,045 -371,708 Gross profit 85,550 67,360 243,644 203,547 Selling and marketing expenses -23,226 -19,878 -68,447 -59,392 General and administrative expenses -19,661 -14,242 -56,891 -47,972 Research and development expenses -8,958 -8,362 -26,801 -25,888 Other operating income 4,837 2,509 12,593 8,722 Other operating expenses -4,657 -1,531 -10,144 -5,049 Operating profit 33,885 25,856 93,954 73,968 Financial expenses -182 -222 -415 -668 Financial income 95 74 238 127 Earnings before taxes 33,798 25,708 93,777 73,427 Income taxes -9,780 -7,456 -27,174 -21,294 Net income 24,018 18,252 66,603 52,133 Earnings per share (in €): Basic 2.43 1.85 6.75 5.28 Diluted 2.43 1.85 6.75 5.28
Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) September 30,
2022 December 31, 2021 in K€ in K€ Assets Intangible assets 103,283 91,524 Property, plant and equipment 208,445 175,952 Investment properties 334 352 Other financial assets 3,136 2,502 Contract assets 247 - Other assets 520 791 Deferred tax assets 22,206 28,650 Total non-current assets 338,171 299,771 Inventories 242,312 162,178 Trade accounts receivable 137,732 119,587 Contract assets 4,807 1,392 Income tax receivables 3,930 4,796 Prepaid expenses 11,453 4,689 Other financial assets 2,976 168 Other accounts receivable 12,793 15,924 Cash and cash equivalents 71,385 99,371 Total current assets 487,388 408,105 Total assets 825,559 707,876 Shareholders’ equity and liabilities Share capital 25,261 25,261 Additional paid-in capital 96,245 96,245 Retained earnings 396,350 370,007 Other equity components 6,237 -32,137 Equity of Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG shareholders 524,093 459,376 Financial liabilities 8,056 13,876 Provisions for pensions 39,672 60,502 Deferred tax liabilities 5,863 4,437 Contract liabilities 1,436 1,321 Total non-current liabilities 55,027 80,136 Trade accounts payable 79,842 58,046 Contract liabilities 20,112 13,343 Other accounts payable 29,608 27,742 Provisions 53,102 48,181 Income tax liabilities 14,211 16,773 Financial liabilities 49,564 4,279 Total current liabilities 246,439 168,364 Total shareholders’ equity and liabilities 825,559 707,876
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) Nine months ended
September 30, 2022 2021 in K€ in K€ Cash flow from operating activities: Net income 66,603 52,133 Depreciation/amortization 22,417 18,821 Other non-cash income/expenses 4,891 4,152 Effects of changes of assets and liabilities: Inventories -75,860 -16,970 Receivables and other assets -21,065 -43,014 Provisions, including pensions, and income tax liabilities 3,487 22,247 Payables, other liabilities 28,826 35,871 Net cash provided by operating activities 29,299 73,240 Cash flow from investing activities: Capital expenditures -52,392 -22,622 Proceeds from disposals of fixed assets 214 252 Net cash used in investing activities -52,178 -22,370 Cash flow from financing activities: Proceeds from increase of financial liabilities 40,000 - Dividend payment -40,260 -15,788 Principal elements of lease payments -4,026 -4,165 Redemption of financial liabilities - -20,062 Net cash provided by/used in financing activities -4,286 -40,015 Effects of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents -821 561 Net changes in cash and cash equivalents -27,986 11,416 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 93,371 122,883 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 71,385 134,299
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