Gemalto Reports Third Quarter 2006 Revenue[1]
Amsterdam (ots/PRNewswire)
- Third Quarter Revenue at EUR 390 Million, Down 8% at Constant Exchange Rates, as Market Environment Remains Difficult in Mobile Communication
- Year-to-date Pro Forma Revenue at EUR1,237 Million, 1% Lower Than Last Year at Constant Exchange Rates, and Stable at Current Exchange Rates
- Deployments of Electronic Passports Projects Lead to 20% Growth in ID & Security in the Third Quarter 2006 at Constant Exchange Rates
- Strong Improvement in Net Cash, up EUR42 Million, to EUR385 Million
- Integration Program and Synergy Generation Well On-Track
Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 - GTO), a leader in digital security, today announced its revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2006.
In millions Q3 06 Year-on- Year-on- YTD 06 Year-on- Year-on
of euros year year Pro year year
change at change at forma change at change at
historical constant historical constant
exchange exchange exchange exchange
rates rates rates rates
Mobile 230.4 -14 % -12% 721.2 -8% -9%
Communication
Secure 93.0 -5 % -4% 284.3 +8% +8%
transactions
ID & Security 42.2 +19% +20% 148.8 +56% +55%
Public 13.6 -24% -21% 46.5 -11% -12%
Telephony
Point of 11.3 -31% -29% 36.1 -21% -21%
Sales
Terminals
Total revenue 390.5 -10% -8% 1,236.9 0% -1%Olivier Piou, Chief Executive Officer, commented: "Market demand for Gemalto products and services remained strong in our major business segments. However, price pressure particularly in Mobile Communication eliminated revenue growth for the quarter and year to date. We continue to see significant strength in our ID & Security segment, which turned in another strong quarter and secured several new e--passport projects.
Our merger integration program is moving ahead, on target and on schedule. The integration process has validated the net synergies we anticipated at the outset, and revealed additional opportunities that we are implementing. The markets we serve are dynamic and we are fully committed to making the adjustments needed to ensure that we remain in line with our long-term objectives."
Third quarter 2006 and year-to-date pro forma revenue impacted by a difficult market environment in Mobile Communication
Microprocessor card deliveries[2] grew 31% to 281 million units in the third quarter 2006, sustained by strong demand in all core business segments. Year-to-date, deliveries were up 34% to 826 million units.
Third quarter total revenue was down 8%, at constant exchange rates, reflecting varying performance between business segments. Strong growth in Identity & Security was offset by lower revenue in Mobile Communication, a remnant of strong average selling price decrease in the first quarter.
On a pro forma basis, year-to-date revenue was stable. After adjusting for the Setec acquisition, revenue was down 3% year-to-date at constant exchange rates.
Third quarter 2006 segment analysis
Mobile Communication performance reflects the strong ASP decline incurred earlier in the year and a shift in geographical mix
In millions of 2005 2006 Year-on-year change Year-on-year change
euros Pro Pro at historical at constant
forma forma exchange rates exchange rates
Third quarter 267.8 230.4 -14% -12%
revenue
Year-to-date 784.7 721.2 - 8% -9%
revenueStrong unit volume growth in SIM cards did not offset the effect of the decrease in the average selling price:
- Deliveries for the third quarter 2006 were up 34% year-on-year to 219 million units, driven by strong demand in Asia and in EMEA[3], notably in Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Lower sales in the Americas reflect a slowdown in new subscriber additions as well as price competition.
- Average selling price for the third quarter 2006 was down 32% year on year, at constant exchange rates, mainly due to the strong competitive price pressure during the first quarter and a shift in the geographic mix. Compared with the second quarter 2006, average selling price was down 3.9%, at constant exchange rates.
In the quarter, Gemalto's digital security leadership and high end application expertise were rewarded:
- The Group was selected to supply high-end products, consulting services and project management for two nationwide mobile TV rollouts.
- The Company Over-The-Air personal information and phonebook synchronization applications continued to receive strong interest from network operators and are generating new value-added services revenue in the Americas.
Secure Transactions posted a slight decline due to slower EMV[4] revenue in Europe
In millions of 2005 2006 Year-on-year Year-on-year
euros Pro forma Pro forma change at change at
historical constant
exchange rates exchange rates
Third quarter 97.9 93.0 -5% -4%
revenue
Year-to-date 262.3 284.3 +8% +8%
revenueMicroprocessor card deliveries for the third quarter 2006 were up 11% to 52 million units, driven by on-going EMV deployment, particularly in Turkey, Latin America and North Asia. Volumes were slightly down in EMEA reflecting completion of the initial EMV migration in the United Kingdom and delays in EMV rollouts in Southern Europe. Revenue was also impacted by price pressure in mature markets.
Contactless payment activity has now moved beyond the United States to Asia, where Gemalto achieved strong recognition and growth. The Group is also supplying technology for several pilot projects in Asia and in Europe.
Excellent performance in ID & Security
In millions of 2005 2006 Year-on-year Year-on-year
euros Pro forma Pro forma change at change at
historical constant
exchange rates exchange rates
Third quarter 35.6 42.2 +19% +20%
revenue
Year-to-date 95.2 148.8 +56% +55%
revenueRevenue growth was driven by deliveries of e-passports solutions, including initial deployments of large scale programs in France and Poland.
Gemalto received initial orders in the third quarter for e-passports solutions from the USA, Poland and Slovenia, adding several meaningful and highly visible contracts to those awarded earlier this year in France, the Czech Republic, Portugal and Russia.
Gemalto technology was also selected in the second phase of the Sultanate of Oman e-government program. Gemalto will provide an update of the Registration System, integration services, and 2.5 million high-end smart ID cards to offer additional e-government services to the population of the Sultanate.
Point-of-Sale Terminals
Slower activity in this segment reflects delays earlier this year in tender awards in Asia a transition to a new range of products scheduled for introduction later in the fourth quarter 2006.
Regional analysis
Third quarter revenue by region
In millions of Q3 05 Q3 06 % change at % change at
euros Pro forma historical constant
exchange rates exchange rates
EMEA 227.4 215.6 -5% -4%
North & South 128.3 92.3 -28% -26%
America
Asia 79.7 82.6 +4% +8%
Total revenue 435.4 390.5 -10% -8%Regional analysis shows a substantial shift in revenue contribution by region: Asia accounted for 21% of third quarter 2006 revenue compared with 18% a year ago. Revenue growth in this area was driven by Secure Transactions and Mobile Communication. In EMEA, remarkable growth in ID & Security was offset by lower revenue in Mobile Communication and Secure Transactions. The Americas sharply lower contribution to total revenue reflects the much lower market demand for Mobile Communication products, while Secure Transactions recorded strong growth over last year in Latin America, building solid positions around the EMV deployments.
Outlook
The third quarter market environment proved challenging, and the Company expects an improvement in the fourth quarter. With synergies from the combination materializing progressively, in line with plans, and the significant resources required this year to converge product roadmaps and processes, Gemalto continues to expect operating margin in the second half 2006 to be similar to that of the first half.
The Group is confident in its ability to play a leading role in the global development of digital security. It has taken cost reduction measures beyond the initially identified synergies, and continues to adapt to match the changing needs of the marketplace. Management is determined to ensure that Gemalto meets its long term objective of an operating margin in the low teens in 2009.
Conference call
The company has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 2:30 pm CET (1:30 pm BST and 8:30 am New-York time). Callers may participate in the live conference call by dialling:
+44(0)207-365-1836 or +1-718-354-1158 or +33-1-70-99-42-72.
The slide show will be available on the web site at 12:00 CET (11:00 BST).
Replays of the conference call will be available approximately 3 hours after the conclusion of the conference call until November 2, 2006 midnight by dialling:
+44(0)207-806-1970 or +1-718-354-11-12 or +33-1-71-23-02-48, access code: 2104153.
Earnings calendar
Full year 2006 revenue is scheduled to be reported on February 1, 2007, before the opening of Euronext Paris.
The schedule for the announcement of fiscal year 2006 results will be communicated on February 1, 2007.
Corporate Media Relations Corporate Communication
Emmanuelle SABY Remi CALVET
M.: +33(0)6-09-10-76-10 M.: +33(0)6-22-72-81-58
emmanuelle.saby@gemalto.com remi.calvet@gemalto.com
Investors Relations FINEO
Stephane BISSEUIL
T.: +33(0)1-55-01-50-97 T.: +33(0)1-56-33-32-31
stephane.bisseuil@gemalto.comAbout Gemalto
Gemalto (Euronext NL 0000400653 GTO) is a leader in digital security with pro forma 2005 annual revenues of $2.2 billion (EUR1.7 billion), operations in 120 countries and 11,000 employees including 1,500 R&D engineers. The company's solutions make personal digital interactions secure and easy in a world where everything of value - from money to identities - is represented as information communicated over networks.
Gemalto thrives on creating and deploying secure platforms, portable and secure forms of software in highly personal objects like smart cards, SIMs, e-passports, readers and tokens. More than a billion people worldwide use the company's products and services for telecommunications, banking, e-government, identity management, multimedia digital right management, IT security and other applications. Gemalto was formed in June 2006 by the combination of Axalto and Gemplus.
For more information please visit www.gemalto.com
APPENDIX
Revenue breakdown by business segment
In millions of Q3 05 As a % Q3 06 As a % YTD 05 As a % YTD 06 As a %
euros of of of of
Pro total total Pro forma total Pro total
forma forma
Mobile 267.8 62% 230.4 59% 784.7 63% 721.2 58%
Communication
Secure 97.9 22% 93.0 24% 262.3 21% 284.3 23%
transactions
ID & Security 35.6 8% 42.2 11% 95.2 8% 148.8 12%
Public Telephony 17.8 4% 13.6 3% 52.1 4% 46.5 4%
Point of Sales 16.3 4% 11.3 3% 45.8 4% 36.1 3%
Terminals
Total revenue 435.4 100.0% 390.5 100.0% 1,240.1 100.0% 1,236.9 100.0%First quarter revenue by business segment
In millions of Q1 05 Q1 06 % change at % change at
euros Pro forma Pro forma historical constant
exchange rates exchange rates
Mobile 236.7 229.9 -3% -8%
Communication
Secure transactions 71.9 91.4 +27% +25%
ID & Security 22.6 53.2 +135% +127%
Public Telephony 17.8 17.9 +1% -4%
Point of Sales 15.7 13.8 -12% -14%
Terminals
Total revenue 364.7 406.2 +11% +7%Second quarter revenue by business segment
In millions of Q2 05 Q2 06 % change at % change at
euros Pro forma Pro forma historical constant
exchange rates exchange rates
Mobile 280.3 260.8 -7% -8%
Communication
Secure transactions 92.5 99.9 +8% +7%
ID & Security 36.9 53.4 +45% +44%
Public Telephony 16.5 15.0 -9% -11%
Point of Sales 13.9 11.0 -20% -21%
Terminals
Total revenue 440.0 440.1 0% -1%Year-to-date revenue by region
In millions of YTD 05 YTD 06 % change at % change at
euros Pro forma Pro forma historical constant
exchange rates exchange rates
EMEA 651.7 665.0 +2% +2%
North & South 340.1 304.3 -11% -13%
America
Asia 248.2 267.6 +8% +6%
Total revenue 1,240.1 1,236.9 0% -1%In the first half 2006 earnings release, the Company presented additional financial information on an adjusted pro forma basis which was prepared in US dollars. The adjusted pro forma information of the corresponding periods have been prepared assuming that the combination with Gemplus had taken place as of January 1, 2005, and excluding charges arising from the accounting treatment of the transaction and one-off expenses incurred in connection with the combination with Gemplus. This adjusted pro forma information is presented below in euros for the six month periods ended June 30, 2005, June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005.
For a more detailed description of the basis of preparation of this adjusted pro forma information, please refer to EXPLANATION OF ADJUSTED AND PRO FORMA MEASURES at the end of the first half 2006 earnings press release.
Gemalto adjusted* pro forma income statement
(assuming the combination was executed on January 1, 2005)
All amounts in euro thousands (except where otherwise stated)
Six months ended
30-Jun-05 31-Dec-05 30-Jun-06
Sales 804,750 919,659 846,312
Cost of sales (541,434) (623,593) (590,343)
Gross profit 263,316 296,066 255,969
Gross margin 32.7% 32.2% 30.2%
Operating expenses:
Research and engineering (55,763) (60,760) (59,388)
Sales and marketing (97,767) (109,545) (108,469)
General and administrative (52,273) (62,108) (57,183)
Other income, net 2,214 1,397 (128)
Operating income 59,728 65,051 30,801
Operating margin 7.4% 7.1% 3.6%
Financial income (expenses), net 2,069 2,535 5,720
Share of profit (losses) of
associates (990) 1,426 271
Profit before income tax 60,806 69,012 36,792
Income tax expense (10,928) 14,024 (2,408)
Profit for the period 49,879 83,035 34,385
Attributable :
Equity holders of the company 31,586 46,935 16,399
Minority interest 18,292 36,100 17,986
Basic earnings per share
(in euros) 0.51 0.75 0.26
In thousands:
Basic average number of shares
outstanding 62,425 62,316 62,399* excluding one-off expenses incurred in connection with the combination with Gemplus and charges resulting from the accounting treatment of the transaction
DISCLAIMER
The Gemalto N.V. securities referred to herein issued in connection with the exchange offer of Gemalto N.V. for the securities of Gemplus International S.A., and the Gemalto N.V. shares issued in connection with the reopening of such exchange offer, have not been (and are not intended to be) registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the "Securities Act") and may not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, into the United States except pursuant to an applicable exemption. The Gemalto securities have been and will be made available within the United States in connection with the exchange offer pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act.
The exchange offer and its reopening relate to the securities of a non-US company and are subject to disclosure requirements of a foreign country that are different from those of the United States. Financial statements presented have been prepared in accordance with foreign accounting standards that may not be comparable to the financial statements of United States companies.
It may be difficult for an investor to enforce its rights and any claim it may have arising under U.S. federal securities laws, since Gemalto N.V. and Gemplus International S.A. have their corporate headquarters outside of the United States, and some or all of their officers and directors may be residents of foreign countries. An investor may not be able to sue a foreign company or its officers or directors in a foreign court for violations of the U.S. securities laws. It may be difficult to compel a foreign company and its affiliates to subject themselves to a U.S. court's judgment.
This release does not constitute an offer to purchase or exchange or the solicitation of an offer to sell or exchange any securities of Gemalto N.V. or an offer to sell or exchange or the solicitation of an offer to buy or exchange any securities of Gemplus International S.A.
Gemplus security holders are strongly advised to read the offering circular relating to the exchange offer and related exchange offer materials regarding the transaction (see below), as well as any amendments and supplements to those documents because they contain important information.
The exchange offer and its reopening described herein are not (and are note intended to be) made, directly or indirectly, in or into the United Kingdom, Italy, the Netherlands, Canada or Japan or in or into any other jurisdiction in which such offer would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the laws of such jurisdiction. Accordingly, persons who come into possession of this release should inform themselves of and observe these restrictions.
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[1] Third quarter 2005, year-to-date 2005 and year-to-date 2006 revenue provided in this press release are on a pro forma basis, reflecting the combined activity of Gemalto and Gemplus over the corresponding period, assuming that the combination had taken place as of January 1, 2005.
[2] Deliveries reported in the first half 2006 earnings release included some contactless memory cards in Secure Transactions and ID & Security: actual microprocessor card deliveries in the first half 2006 was 545 million units of which 97 million units in Secure Transactions
[3] Europe, Middle East, Africa
[4] EMV is a jointly defined set of specifications dedicated to payment safety improvement, adopted by Europay, MasterCard and Visa for the migration of bank cards to microprocessor card technology.
Contact:
Corporate Media Relations, Emmanuelle Saby, M.: +33(0)6-09-10-76-10,
emmanuelle.saby@gemalto.com; Corporate Communication, Remi Calvet,
M.: +33(0)6-22-72-81-58, remi.calvet@gemalto.com; Investors
Relations , Stephane Bisseuil , T.: +33(0)1-55-01-50-97,
stephane.bisseuil@gemalto.com ; FINEO, T.: +33(0)1-56-33-32-31