Plc Uutechnic Group Oyj: Half Year Report 1 January – 30 June 2020

PLC UUTECHNIC GROUP OYJ INSIDE INFORMATION July 20, 2020 at 9:00 amPLC UUTECHNIC GROUP OYJ REVIEW HALF YEAR REPORT 1 JANUARY–30 JUNE 2020The development in the right direction continuesTurnover of the UTG Group’s continuing operations from January 1 to June 30, 2020 were MEUR 8.1. (EUR 7.8 Million.) Turnover increased 3,5%. Operating profit increased to 0.4 MEUR (EUR 0.04 million); Operating margin was 5.0 % (0.5%). Order backlog on June 30 was 7.2 MEUR (EUR 8.5 Million). Earnings per share from continuing operations was 0.01 Euros per share (0.00 Euros per share).CEO JOUKO PERÄAHOThe first half of the year has gone reasonably well. At least so far, the corona pandemic has not significantly hampered our operations. Production has remained clean of the Covid-19 and remote working has gone well. However, travel restrictions have hampered the planned acquisition of new customers. Preparation against pandemic continues.  Order intake and order backlog have strengthened since the turn of the year and the end of March. The workload has been better distributed towards summer. The implementation of the new integrated information system project has begun and will continue throughout the rest of the year. It can already be said that the impact of the information system investment on our operations will be very large. The brand reform has been implemented and new websites have been introduced. The updating of the home pages continues with new language versions as well as e.g. with flow picture animations of mixers.The Annual General Meeting was postponed from the original time and place and was held in Uusikaupunki June 30. the Annual General Meeting approved the first dividend proposal after the 2015 corporate reorganizations.OUTLOOKThe effects of a corona pandemic are very difficult to assess, even in the short term. The challenge of long supply chains was strongly highlighted in several industries due to the corona pandemic. The pandemic has reduced consumer demand, especially in services, part of the industry will take the shocks later. UTG will continue as planned with a reasonably strong and balanced order backlog.The Company repeats it’s turn of the year outlook, where We are more profitable already on the current year than before, however to a major growth and profitability leap we believe only after year 2020.NEW ORDERS AND ORDER BOOK UTG Mixing Group’s order intake during the review period was EUR 9.0 million. EUR (9.6 million). The Group’s order backlog was MEUR 7.2. EUR (8.5 million). The order backlog extends until 2021.TURNOVER AND PROFITABILITYUTG Group’s Turnover EUR 8.1 million increased by 3.5% compared to the comparison year (EUR 7.8 million). Operating profit EUR 0.4 million clearly improved compared to last year (EUR 0.04 million). Operating margin was 5.0% (0.5%). The cost savings made possible by the information system project have not yet realized.Finland accounted for 17% of the turnover, the rest of Europe for 64%, Asia for 17% and North America for 2%.FINANCIAL STANDING AND LIQUIDITYAt the end of the review period, Uutechnic Group’s balance sheet total stood at EUR 17.7 million (EUR 18.6 million). The interest-bearing liabilities of the Group totalled EUR 2.5 million (EUR 3.7 million). Interest-bearing liabilities include long-term lease liabilities for fixed assets in accordance with IFRS16 in the amount of EUR 1.0 million and short-term lease debt EUR 0.2 million. The Group’s cash flow from operations for the period under review year was EUR 1.1 million (EUR 1,4 million).The Group’s equity ratio at the end of the review period and taking into account a dividend of € 0.01 per share for year 2019 paid on July was 71.8 percent (62.2 percent). and net gearing was -1.0% (13,5%). the subordinated debt receivable is not included in net gearing. Groups cash and equivalents stood at 2.6 million at the end of the period.Non-current assets on the balance sheet of Uutechnic Group’s continuing operations totalled EUR 9.8 million (EUR 9.4 million).EQUITYThe Group’s equity taking into account the dividend paid in July stood at EUR 11.4 million (10.4 million) at the end of the period under review.RESEARCH, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENTSFocus of the product development has been productization and itemization of product portfolio as part of new digital business infrastructure. Implementation of the new system has been proceeding step by step. Research work has focused on customer case studies and sales development.Research and development expenses recognized as an expense during the review period were EUR 0.1 million.During the current financial year, investments and training in the new business system have continued. The old systems will be phased out towards the end of the year. The project has remained within budget. The brand reform was implemented, and new websites have been introduced. No significant equipment or machinery investments were made during the first half of the year.The Group’s investments in fixed assets were 0.3 MEUR (EUR 0.5 million).PERSONNELAt the end of the review period, UTG’s continuing operations had 91 (89) employees, of who 52 (50) were white collar and 39 (39) were blue collar. Of the employees, 29 worked in Finland and 62 in Germany.ENVIRONMENTAL POLICYSustainability is a key element of UTG’s durable and competitive business operations. Financial and social responsibility as well as product and environmental responsibility build a sustainable future for our customers, personnel, investors, suppliers and other stakeholders.UTG’s business idea is based on sustainability. We provide mixing technology that enables a durable lifecycle of our customers’ processes and improves the energy efficiency of processes. Our technology helps customers produce the best possible process result while consuming as little energy and materials as possible. SHARES AND SHAREHOLDERSThe total number of shares and votes in Plc Uutechnic Group Oyj is 56,501,730. On 30 June 2020, the Group had 1,625 registered shareholders. There were in total 468 101 nominee-registered shares.The total number of shares owned directly or through controlled companies by the Board of Directors, CEO and Group Management Team was 10 844 476 shares, or 19,19% of all shares.Board members, CEO, Deputy CEO or other members of the Group Management Team have no holdings or special rights based on the company’s share-based incentive systems.Shares in Plc Uutechnic Group Oyj are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Their trading code is UUTEC, and their ISIN code is FI0009900708.DIVIDENDThe Annual General Meeting on June 30, 2020 decided to distribute a dividend of EUR 0.01 per share based on the balance sheet on December 31, 2019, approved by the Annual General MeetingAUTHORISATION TO ISSUE SHARESThe Annual General Meeting of 30 June 2020 decided to authorise the Board of Directors to resolve on the issue of new shares and other special rights that entitle their holders to subscribe for shares in accordance with Chapter 10, Section 1 of the Limited Liability Companies Act, in one or more instalments. The Board is authorised to issue a maximum of 10,000,000 new shares, including shares based on special rights. The authorisation entitles the Board to decide on all terms and conditions for the issuance of shares and special rights, including any deviations from the shareholders’ pre-emptive right. The authorisation is valid until the following Annual General Meeting, unless a general meeting decides to amend or revoke the authorisation before that date. The authorisation revoked all previously granted unused authorisations to issue shares.BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MANAGEMENT AND AUDITORSOn 30 June 2020, the Annual General Meeting elected Hannu Kottonen and Jouko Peräaho to continue as Board members. Carl Johan Slotte was elected as a new member of the board. Hannu Kottonen was elected as the Chairman of the Board.Jouko Peräaho has served as the CEO since 9 March 2017.Ernst & Young, Authorised Public Accountants, served as the Group’s auditor, with Osmo Valovirta, APA, as the principal auditor.The Company adheres to the Finnish Corporate Governance Code 2020 for companies listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.REMARKABLE RISKS AND UNCERTAINTY FACTORS AND THEIR MANAGEMENTThe demand for UTG’s products is dependent on trends and developments in the global economy and the Group’s customer industries, which poses a general external risk to its operations. The Group seeks to mitigate the risks arising from changes in demand by targeting its sales operations in line with current trends in various market areas and customer industries.According to the Board of Directors of the Group’s parent company, other significant risks and uncertainty factors to which the Group is exposed are related to at least the following aspects:The Group will continue to implement consolidation processes and pursue identified synergies to improve profitability. It is possible that not all of the identified synergies will be achieved, or that processes will fail.    The Group aims to grow organically as well as through acquisitions. There is no certainty that the Group will be able to find suitable candidates for acquisition, obtain the financing required for acquisitions or acquire businesses on satisfactory terms.     The acquisition prices paid in the context of business combinations in 2015 and the goodwill generated by them involve risks. The Group’s calculations to test goodwill are based on financial forecasts and assumptions prepared by the management.Part of the Group’s business operations consist of major or large project deliveries. Extensive and complicated projects involve the risk that the future costs and any other risks related to the delivery cannot be estimated sufficiently accurately in the bidding phase. In such cases, the result of the project may prove weaker than expected. In contracts for extensive projects, the claims for compensation for delayed delivery or deficient performance may be significant.Unfavourable changes in the financial markets may have an effect on the Group’s results and the availability of equity and debt financing on competitive terms. Uncertainty in the international economy may lead to payment delays and an increased risk of credit losses.In conjunction with the divestment of the majority of shares in Japrotek Oy Ab, Uutechnic Group’s intra-group receivables and guarantor liabilities became external receivables and liabilities. It is possible that the receivables or guarantor liabilities will result in credit losses or payment obligations over time.From the point of view of international business, foreign, trade and foreign exchange policies, related international agreements and protectionist measures, customs duties, taxes or parafiscal charges in different countries may change the competitive situation in some markets. Recently, political risks have increased, and it is possible that competition in some existing or new markets will become more difficult.Epidemics, pandemics, extreme weather events or other disasters have become more common. It is possible that, quickly, for the reasons mentioned above, directly or indirectly, operations in some countries or continents will become more difficult.The Group seeks to protect itself against remarkable risks using all measures that can reasonably be implemented. These include, among other things, measures aimed at improving profitability and productivity, training for employees, guidelines and instructions, insurance policies, contingency plans, critical examination of the terms and conditions of commercial agreements and the systematic monitoring and development of operations.STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASES AND PRESS RELEASES PUBLISHED DURING THE REVIEW PERIODStock exchange releases:29.01.2020       Uutechnic Group is sharpening its organization20.02.2020       Uutechnic Group changes its name to UTG Mixing Group25.02.2020       Review of Financial Statements 1 January – 31 December 201925.02.2020       UTG Mixing Group confirms its strategy for years 2020-2022 and financial targets04.03.2020       Invitation to the Annual General Meeting of Plc Uutechnic Group Oyj04.03.2020       Financial Statements, Corporate Governance Statement and Remuneration Statement for 2019 have been published18.03.2020       Plc Uutechnic Group Oyj cancels Its Annual General Meeting27.04.2020       Business review January – March 202008.06.2020       Invitation to the Annual General Meeting of Plc Uutechnic Group Oyj08.06.2020       Correction to the Plc Uutechnic Group Oyj’s invitation to the Annual General Meeting30.06.2020       The resolutions of the Annual General Meeting of Plc Uutechnic Group Oyj and the decisions of the Board of DirectorsPress Releases:16.7.2020         Significant order for UTG Mixing GroupACCOUNTING PRINCIPLESThis half year financial report was prepared in accordance with the IAS 34 standard. It does not include all of the notes or other information to be presented with financial statements. For this reason, the interim report should be read together with the financial statements for 2019. The half year financial report was prepared in line with the accounting principles presented in the financial statements for 2019. The information in the half-year report is unaudited.In 2020, all of the Group’s operations are part of continuing operations, and the figures reported for 2020 are only figures for continuing operations. In the comparison figures of the income statement, the result of AP-Tela Oy, which was sold on June 3, 2019, is shown on one line in discontinued operations.In connection with the preparation of the financial statements on 31 December 2019, an error was found in the figures reported in the half-year report on 30 June 2019 in the allocation of deferred taxes to discontinued operations. Too little deferred tax liability of EUR 294 thousand had been allocated to discontinued operations. The result of discontinued operations after the correction on 30 June 2019 improved by EUR 294 thousand to EUR -30 thousand. The positive effect of the adjustment on the Group’s equity and result for the financial year on 30 June 2019 was EUR 294 thousand, respectively. The correction also affected the key figures. The Group’s revised half-year report was published in its entirety as an appendix to the financial statements bulletin on February 25, 2020.




In Uusikaupunki July 20, 2020PLC UUTECHNIC GROUP OYJFurther information: Jouko Peräaho, CEO, +358 50 074 0808
www.utgmix.comUTG Mixing Group is a global technology group that provides competitive mixing solutions with a customer-oriented approach, minimizing life cycle costs. “Partnership built to last – and perform” is our brand promise. We always serve the customer in the best possible way by bringing our global capabilities locally close to the customer.Our main customer sectors are the chemical, food, metallurgical and fertilizer industries, as well as environmental technology, water treatment and pharmaceuticals.The parent company of UTG Mixing Group is Plc Uutechnic Group Oyj, whose shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. The business is carried out in the subsidiaries of the group, Uutechnic Oy and Stelzer Rührtechnik International GmbH.AttachmentUTG_HalfYearReport_2020