ad pepper media International N.V. / Key word(s): Quarter Results
14.10.2010 16:09
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ad pepper media International N.V. sees profits leap in the third quarter
2010
Nuremberg, Amsterdam, 14 October 2010
ad pepper media International N.V. recorded the group's highest ever
earnings before taxes (EBT) in a third quarter totaling kEUR 1,444
(Q3 2009: kEUR -31,320). For the first nine months of the financial year,
EBT totalled kEUR 2,499 and is hence also much higher than the previous
year (Q1-Q3 2009: kEUR -33,310). Earnings before interest, taxes,
depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) were also positive totaling kEUR
1,050 (Q1-Q3 2009: kEUR -29,539), as were earnings before interest and
taxes (EBIT)totaling kEUR 504 (Q1-Q3 2009: -31,378). Net income for the
period totaled kEUR 2,528 (Q1-Q3 2009: kEUR -33,780), the basic earnings
per share thus rose to EUR 0.105.
On a proforma basis, i.e., taking the discontinuation of activities in
Italy into consideration, sales grew in the first three quarters of fiscal
year 2010 by 10.3 percent. The Webgains (Affiliate marketing) and ad agents
(SEO and SEM) segments were once again the key growth drivers in the ad
pepper media group with 29.5 percent and 21.5 percent, respectively (in
each case compared to the same period of the previous year). The adjusted
gross margin rose over proportionally to 11.5 percent.
The cash item (liquid funds, including securities at fair value and time
deposits) increased by kEUR 1,209 compared to the previous quarter to
kEUR 23,055 even though kEUR 400 were invested in minority stakes.
This represents the highest level in the past two years. There are no
liabilities due to banks. Equity ratio as per 30 September 2010 is at
75 percent (31 December 2009: 65 percent).
The first nine months report will be published on 11 November 2010.
Key figures (unaudited) for the financial year 2010 vs. 2009:
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Q1-Q3/2010 Q1-Q3/2009 Change in %
Sales kEUR 37,144 34,526 +7.6
Gross margin kEUR 16,897 15,532 +8.8
EBITDA kEUR 1,050 -29,539 >100
EBIT kEUR 504 -31,378 >100
EBT kEUR 2,499 -33,310 >100
Group result kEUR 2,528 -33,780 >100
Earnings per share EUR 0.105 -1.56 >100
(basic)
30.09.10 30.09.09 Change in %
Liquid funds kEUR 23,055 21,143 +9.0
Equity kEUR 26,674 21,480 +24.2
Total assets kEUR 35,795 32,025 +11.8
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For further information:
Jens Körner (CFO)
ad pepper media International N.V.
Tel.: +49 (0) 911 929057-0
Fax: +49 (0) 911 929057-157
Email: ir@adpepper.com
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Language: English
Company: ad pepper media International N.V.
Hogehilweg 15
1101 CB Amsterdam
Niederlande
Phone: +49 911 9290570
Fax: +49 911 929057-157
E-mail: ir@adpepper.com
Internet: www.adpepper.com
ISIN: NL0000238145
WKN: 940883
Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr
in Hamburg, München, Düsseldorf, Berlin, Stuttgart
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