Orascom Development Holding AG: Results 3Q 2012: positive operating cash flow of CHF 24.9 million, net loss of CHF 31.9 million Donnerstag, 06. Dezember 2012 - 07:04
06.12.2012 06:55
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Results 3Q 2012: positive operating cash flow of CHF 24.9 million, net loss of CHF 31.9 million
For the third quarter of 2012 Orascom Development reports a positive operating cash flow of CHF 24.9 million, an improvement of CHF 15.4 million compared to last year. Consolidated revenues increased by 3.7% to CHF 57.7 million, while the reported net loss of CHF 31.9 million is partly due to several extraordinary non-cash items.
Altdorf/Cairo, 6 December 2012 - For the third quarter of 2012 Orascom Development Holding AG (Orascom Development) reports a 3.7% increase in consolidated revenues to CHF 57.7 million (3Q 2011: CHF 55.7 million). The gross profit for the period und review declined from CHF 8.2 million to CHF 5.2 million. The net loss (after minorities) amounted to CHF 31.9 million (3Q 2011: CHF 5.2 million) mainly driven by extraordinary non-cash items such as impairments and transaction losses. For the first nine month of 2012 Orascom Development reports consolidated revenues of CHF 189.6 million, gross profit of CHF 17.3 million and a net loss of CHF 59.1 million.
At the same time, Orascom Development was able to achieve a positive operating cash flow (before interests and taxes) of CHF 24.9 million in the third quarter of 2012, an improvement of CHF 15.4 million compared to the same period last year. Operating cash flow for the first nine month of 2012 amounted to CHF 49.0 million. The group's cash position at the end of September 2012 was CHF 114.2 million.
Key Figures (in CHF Mio.) 9M 9M % change 3Q 3Q % change
2011 2012 2011 2012
Total revenues 161.4 189.6 17.5% 55.7 57.7 3.7%
Gross Profit 24.6 17.3 (29.5%) 8.2 5.2 (36.5%)
Gross Profit-Margin (%) 15.2% 9.1% 14.8% 9.0%
Net income / (loss) ¹ (18.9) (59.1) (5.2) (31.9)
Operating cash flow ² (35.0) 49.0 9.5 24.9
Total assets ³ 2'083.2 2'211.9 6.2% 2'083 2'211 6.2%
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Equity ratio (%) ³ 52.6% 47.8% 52.6% 47.8%
Net debt ³ 456.8 514.1 12.5% 456.8 514.1 12.5%¹ After minorities ² Before interest and taxes ³ Balance sheet figures and ratios for 2011 are as of 31.12.2011
Main Business Segments
Hotels
Hotel revenues in the first nine month of 2012 increased by 24.8% and reached CHF 104.5 million (9M 2011: CHF 83.7 million). Segment EBITDA surged by 2.5% to CHF 22.2 million with a 21.3% margin (9M 2011: CHF 21.7 million, 25.9% margin). The drop in the EBITDA margin is primarily a result of mandatory salary increases and general cost inflation in Egypt. Occupancy rates increased to 55% (9M 2011: 54%) mainly due to a higher occupancy rate in El Gouna. TRevPAR (Total Revenues per Available Room) increased to CHF 57 (9M 2011: CHF 52). By the end of September, Orascom Development operated 6,654 hotel rooms (end September 2011: 6,522 rooms) mainly due to the opening of the Sifawy and Juweira hotels in Oman.
Real Estate and Construction
During the first nine month of 2012 Orascom Development reported contracted sales of CHF 203.6 million (thereof CHF 131.9 million from the Acuro transaction in Switzerland) compared to CHF 92.9 million a year ago. In addition, Orascom Development reported CHF 45.4 million of real estate reservations. Overall, segment revenues increased by 15.5% to CHF 47.8 million (9M 2011: CHF 41.4 million). Segment EBITDA of negative CHF 4.2 million was impacted by provisions for cancelled units in Egypt and Oman and provisions for doubtful receivables in Egypt (EBITDA 9M 2011: CHF 21.5 million).
Main Countries and Destinations
Egypt
A milestone was reached in October when the Technische Universität Berlin opened its satellite campus in El Gouna. In Taba Heights the marina was successfully reopened which facilitates access to the well-know ancient city of Petra and to the Saint Catherine's Monastery. In Orascom Development's budget housing project Haram City stepped-up marketing efforts and the activation of a governmental low income housing program helped to further reduce the real estate inventory. For Egypt as a total Orascom Development achieved CHF 21.2 million of real estate sales (9M 2011: CHF 23.1 million).
Oman
In Jebel Sifah, the Sifawy hotel reported a 30% occupancy rate during the first nine months of 2012 while a reduction in vacancies of commercial shops compared to the same period of last year was achieved. In Salalah Beach, the opening of Juweira Hotel in July 2012 resulted in a average 46% occupancy rate, while Orascom Development successfully completed the funding for the Rotana Hotel (399 rooms) for its opening in March 2014. In both destinations combined, real estate sales reached CHF 11.5 million versus CHF 8.9 million a year ago.
Switzerland
Orascom Development sold 73 apartments to Acuro, a real estate investment vehicle, for a base purchase price of CHF 122.7 million plus a variable pricing component from sales proceeds. Orascom Development retains ownership of the Chedi Hotel which will open as planned for the 2013/2014 winter season. Construction works for the first two apartment buildings on the Podium are ongoing, while the core and shell of the first villa was finished in November. The expansion of the Ski Arena made substantial progress as the tender offer for shareholders of the ski companies was successfully completed. As of September 2012, Orascom Development reported CHF 159.5 million of real estate sales compared to CHF 58.3 million a year ago.
Morocco
During the first nine month of 2012 and subject to certain conditions Orascom Development signed contracts with third parties to develop a Club Med hotel. As of September 2012, CHF 0.2 million of contracted real estate sales were realized (9M 2011: CHF 2.6 million).
Montenegro
During 2012, Orascom Development launched pre-sales in its beach-front resort resulting in contracted real estate sales of CHF 11.0 million and reservations with a value of CHF 7.2 million. The construction of the access road has been completed and the driving range of the upcoming golf course has been opened.
Outlook Full-year 2012
Despite the current events in Egypt, Orascom Development expects a slight increase in hotel occupancy rates for December 2012 compared to last year. Further, Orascom Development is cautiously optimistic regarding real estate sales and reservations in the fourth quarter of 2012.
Overview of extraordinary items during 9M 2012
The following table provides an overview of the extraordinary items in the first nine months of 2012. For further information, please refer to footnote 8 of the 9M 2012 financial report.
Extraordinary items (in CHF Mio.) 3Q 2012 9M 2012 Impairment losses investments in associates - (12.2) Transaction losses investments in associates (6.3) (6.3) Loss related to reversed sales from Iskan ¹ (7.4) (7.4) Valuation adjustments for loss of control in a subsidiary (2.0) (2.0) Revaluation gains investment properties 4.0 4.0 Total 3Q 2012 or 9M 2012 (11.7) (23.9)
¹ For further information about Iskan please refer to footnote 28 of the 9M 2012 financial report
Financial statements and presentation
The associated financial statements and presentation can be found on Orascom Developments' website www.orascomdh.com under the Investor Relations section.
Telephone conference today at 02:00 pm CET
A telephone conference for analysts and investors will be held in English today at 02:00 pm CET. CEO Gerhard Niesslein and CFO Ahmed El Shamy will present the nine months 2012 results and will be available to answer questions. A registration is not required. Dial-in details are as follows:
- Conference password: 700 555 28
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About Orascom Development Holding AG
Orascom Development is a leading developer of fully integrated destinations that include hotels, private villas and apartments, leisure facilities such as golf courses, marinas and supporting infrastructure. Orascom Development's diversified portfolio of destinations is spread over nine jurisdictions (Egypt, UAE, Jordan, Oman, Switzerland, Morocco, Montenegro, United Kingdom and Romania). The Group currently operates six destinations; three in Egypt El Gouna, Taba Heights and Haram City, The Cove in United Arab Emirates and Jebel Sifah and Salalah Beach in Oman. Orascom Development has a dual listing, with a primary listing on the SIX Swiss Exchange and a secondary listing on the EGX Egyptian Exchange.
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