Half year presentation Rorschacherberg, 27 July 2017
Agenda Market and business review Financial review Outlook 1
Agenda Market and business review Financial review Outlook 2
Significant improvement in sales and profit Order backlog remains good despite drop in order intake Sales advance 10% to CHF 202 million EBIT margin nearly doubled to 4.0% Net profit climbs to CHF 6.4 million or 3.2 percent of sales, plus 133% Order intake down 39% to CHF 142 million from prior-year period, 5% decline in local currency over the preceding 12-month period Order backlog of CHF 284 million secures capacity utilization for almost one year Consistent implementation of strategy 3
Order backlog remains good despite drop in order intake CHF m 500 480 400 300 200 100 425 364 219 171 193 239 206 407 224 275 288 184 333 192 141 238 423 249 192 348 231 231-8% -39% 391 249 284 284 142 0 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 H1 2016 H1 2017 Order intake H2 prior year Order intake H1 Order intake H2 Order backlog Order intake Last Twelve Months 391m CHF or -5% to same prior year period (fx adjusted) Order backlog normalized with -18%, unchanged to H1 2016 New EUR-CHF fx rate from Jan-2015 (due to depegging of CHF) 4
Flat development of German machine tool industry supported by automotive Order intake machine tool industry Germany (cutting) as of May 2017 Index 225 200 175 150 125 100 75 50 25 0 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Note: 12 month moving; index base sales 2010 = 100; Source: monthly index statistics VDMA, VDW. Order intake Last Twelve Months to same prior year period +0.2% 5
Order intake lower in most industries, transportation stable on low level CHF m 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 200 175 166 109 116 20 14 50 16 29 100 137 167 154 194 143 32 69 98 83 18 69 71 37 45 36 16 18 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 H1 16 H1 17 Aerospace 49% Energy 13% Industrial 26% Transportation 12% 6
Order intake lower mainly in Asia and Europe CHF m 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 24 101 35 50 42 77 32 133 174 102 104 105 21 324 89 211 210 232 14 196 205 35 121 93 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 H1 16 H1 17 Americas 10% Asia 25% Europe 65% 7
Consistent implementation of strategy First pillar: Innovation Leading application competence EMO September 2017: New applications according to Starrag Integrated Production System including dedicated automation concepts (Industry 4.0) New generation of machine tools Technology Days Precision Engineering February 2017: New high precision machine tools for medical technology and micromechanics 8
Consistent implementation of strategy Second pillar: Geographical footprint Expansion in China and USA as first priority: Aerospace, Industrial, Energy Consistent strengthening of dealer network in key markets 9
Consistent implementation of strategy Third pillar: Operational excellence Further enhanced customer service readiness New product Service Plus presented at Turbine Technology Days July 2017: service package with high availability at a fixed price Simplified go to market One brand strategy: step by step from 10 single brands to one Group brand Starrag 10
Leading application competence attracts many interests Major customer events in H1: from first contacts to closed orders February: Technology Days Precision Engineering in Tuttlingen/DE April: CIMT China International Machine Tool Show Beijing in Beijing/CN June: Turbine Technology Days in Rorschacherberg/CH 11
Showcase: Innovation on the move Compact Bumotec s181 Mill-turn machining center with two working stations Example of Application Endoscopic clamp (surgical instrument) Stainless steel AISI 316L Machining process 5 axis simultaneous machining Bar machining (ø 14mm) Cycle time 399 seconds -38% Result 38% Increase in productivity Smallest footprint (3.5 m 2 ) 12
New plant in Vuadens/CH with many advantages Plant for manufacturing ultra precision machine tools with latest manufacturing processes Move from Geneva and Sâles completed More production space at unchanged cost 33 000 m 2 land ideally located along highway Bern-Lausanne 16 000 m 2 in shopfloor and 2 500 m 2 in office space Zero CO 2 footprint thanks to extensive geothermal probes and 8 000 m 2 of solar panels Capacity reserve shall be rented out Old plant in Sâles/CH for sale 13
Main focus of Starrag Group Clear strategic positioning Focus on prioritized market segments and regions Value proposition (solutions) International footprint (China, USA) Reliable operational performance Simplification Accountability Speed Creation of long-term value Innovation All stakeholders 14
Agenda Market and business review Financial review Outlook 15
Simplification of internal and external financial reporting Accounting standards switched from IFRS to Swiss GAAP FER from 2017 Reduction of the under IFRS ever increasing complexity and cost saving (next round of major IFRS changes effective from 1-Jan-2018) Swiss GAAP FER is a recognized accounting standard applying the true and fair principle meeting the needs of Starrag Group giving a precise picture of Starrag Group s financial situation Major differences Intangible assets from acquisition (including Goodwill) set off against retained earnings Pension benefit obligation better reflecting the economics of the Swiss pension system Classification of financial statements adjusted (e.g. advance payments to suppliers included in inventories under Swiss GAAP FER) 16
Equity ratio = 53.4% Equity ratio = 51.0% EBIT margin = 1.9% EBIT margin = 2.4% Impact of change from IFRS to Swiss GAAP FER CHF m 250 CHF m 4.0 200 150 186.8-17.2-16.0 3.9 3.8 161.4 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 0.9 0.1-0.3 2.8 2.0 100 1.5 50 1.0 0.5 0 Net equity (IFRS) 31.12.2016 Goodwill Acquired intangibles Pension benefit obligation (PBO) Deferred taxes Net equity (Swiss GAAP FER) 31.12.2016 0.0 Net profit (IFRS) H1 2016 Amortization Intangibles Personnel expenses (PBO) Deferred taxes Net profit (Swiss GAAP FER) H1 2016 Decrease of equity ratio from 53% (IFRS) to 51% (Swiss GAAP FER) as of 31.12.2016. No change on other important key figures such as sales revenue, EBITDA, cash flow and net debt. 17
Significant increase in sales revenue Record high order intake 2016 with large order backlog at beginning of year CHF m 250 200 21-2 150 100 183 202 Nominal +10.3% FX impact -1.0% FX adjusted +11.3% 50 0 H1 2016 Organic FX Translation H1 2017 18
EBIT improvement driven by higher sales EBIT margin nearly doubled from 2.4% to 4.0% CHF m 12 10 8 6 4 0.2-1.9 0.1 1.0 4.3 8.0 Contribution Better margins with changed product mix Savings in material purchase Selective cost overruns on individual orders in prior year Lower average percentage of completion of orders in progress and thus higher material share Cost savings FTE decreased from 1 535 to 1 505 4.4 2 0 H1 2016 Contribution Cost savings, net Salary increases One time FX translation H1 2017 Salary increases Higher unit labour costs in Germany mainly driven by collective labour agreements One-time Restructuring costs in prior year 19
Net profit: Increase by 133% CHF m 2017 01.01.-30.06. 2016 01.01.-30.06. Change Operating result EBIT 8.0 4.4 80.8% Interest -0.1-0.2-18.6% FX result 0.4 0.3 62.8% Other financial result -0.9-0.8 17.0% Profit before tax 7.4 3.7 97.9% Income tax -0.9-1.0-3.2% Net profit 6.4 2.8 133.0% Earnings per share in CHF 1.89 0.78 142.3% Significantly lower effective tax rate of 13% versus 26% in H1 2016 thanks to one time credit from prior years of 0.8m CHF 20
Balance sheet continuously strong CHF m 400 Assets Liabilities 350 300 250 200 14 106 87 14 14 96 114 33 130 33 46 122 114 Cash Receivables Inventories Fixed assets 150 96 88 Financial liabilities 100 50 143 110 111 187 161 168 Operating liabilities Shareholders' equity 0 31.12.16 31.12.164 30.06.16 30.06.17 1 31.12.162 31.12.1623 30.06.2016 30.06.17 (IFRS) (FER) (FER) (IFRS) (FER) (FER) Total assets 350 316 328 Net debt 19 19 36 Equity ratio 53.4% 51.0% 51.3% 21
Cash flow from operations impacted by financing of orders in progress 15 10 5 6.4 5.4-0.9-1.1 9.8-15.6 0-5 -5.8-12.8-16.7-7.0-10 -15-3.4-0.4-0.2-20 Net profit Depreciation Change in long-term provisions Non-cash items Cash flow (before change in net working capital) Change in net working capital Cash flow from operations Capital expenditure Free Cash flow Dividend paid Interest in subsidiary acquired FX translation Change in cash, net of financial debt H1 2016: 2.8 5.1-0.1 0.1 7.9-1.3 6.6-9.6-3.0-4.1 - -0.3-7.4 Increase in receivables by 15.3m CHF and decrease in short-term operating liabilities by 9.1m CHF leads to negative cash flow despite reduction of inventories by 8.8m CHF 22
Overview of key figures (I) 23
Overview of key figures (II) 24
Agenda Market and business review Financial review Outlook 25
Generally positive economic environment despite uncertainties but Starrag target markets with different trends Aerospace Positive market development with solid opportunity pipeline Timing of decisions varying for customer internal reasons Energy Bottom overcome but still on low level Limited visibility continuing Transportation Agriculture and construction equipment remain slow Electric mobility with no impact Industrial Strengthened market coverage in US and CN Luxury goods bottoming out and first signs of recovery 26
Financial outlook 2016 H1 16 H1 17 Guidance 2017 (in local currencies) Order intake 480.3 231.2 141.7 FY 2017 << FY 2016 Sales revenue 371.6 183.4 202.3 FY 2017 >> FY 2016 EBIT margin 2.5% 2.4% 4.0% Net profit margin 1.6% 1.5% 3.2% FY 2017 >> FY 2016 From the current standpoint, the operating margin for 2017 is expected to be much higher than the 2016 margin. 27
Corporate calendar / Contact 26.01.2018 Preliminary information on annual results 2017 09.03.2018 Presentation of 2017 results for analysts and media in Zurich 28.04.2018 Annual general meeting in Rorschach 27.07.2018 Half-year report 2018 Walter Börsch, CEO Phone +41 71 858 81 11 Gerold Brütsch, CFO Phone +41 71 858 81 11 Further Information: http://www.starrag.com / media@starrag.com / investor@starrag.com 28
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