Blue Cap AG
ISIN: DE000A0JM2M1
WKN: A0JM2M
23 Oktober 2024 08:36AM

EQS-News: Blue Cap AG: Noticeable margin improvement in the third quarter 2024

Blue Cap AG · ISIN: DE000A0JM2M1 · EQS - Company News
Land: Deutschland · Primärmarkt: Deutschland · EQS News ID: 2013823

EQS-News: Blue Cap AG / Key word(s): 9 Month figures/Quarter Results
Blue Cap AG: Noticeable margin improvement in the third quarter 2024

23.10.2024 / 08:36 CET/CEST
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  • Group revenue after nine months at EUR 195.3 million (previous year: EUR 209.0 million)
  • Adjusted EBITDA rises by almost 20% to EUR 19.0 million (previous year: EUR 15.9 million)
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin increases significantly to 9.5% after nine months (previous year: 7.6%), reaching 11.8% in the third quarter
  • Recent sales of nokra and Neschen with attractive returns
  • New 2024 forecast already adjusted to future continuing operations: Group revenue of EUR 200-220 million and an improved adjusted EBITDA margin of 9.5-10.5%

Munich, 23 October 2024 – Blue Cap AG ("Blue Cap") reports a solid third quarter of 2024 with a significant increase in profitability. This was achieved despite ongoing challenging economic conditions. At the end of September and beginning of October, Blue Cap announced the sale of its portfolio companies nokra and Neschen. Both exits were realized with attractive returns on invested capital (ROIC) and sales proceeds exceeding their respective last net asset value evaluations. These exits represent key milestones in Blue Cap's M&A strategy implementation. All subsequent key figures refer to both the future continuing operations(1) and the discontinued operations involving Neschen and nokra.

Nine-month figures with improved operating results

In the first nine months of 2024, Blue Cap achieved group revenue of EUR 195.3 million, below the previous year's level (EUR 209.0 million). At the same time, the operating result (Adjusted EBITDA(2)) improved significantly to EUR 19.0 million (previous year: EUR 15.9 million), of which EUR 7.8 million was attributed to the third quarter (Q3 2023: EUR 4.4 million). This improvement reflects in particular the successes of the transformation at Neschen and very favorable order development at con-pearl. As a result, the adjusted EBITDA margin for the first nine months increased to 9.5% (previous year: 7.6%) and from 7.0% to 11.8% in the reporting quarter.

The net debt ratio (including lease liabilities) was 2.0 years, well below the comparable figure from the previous year (September 30, 2023: 3.0 years) and clearly within the target range of under 3.5 years.

Overview of key group figures*

Million EUR Q3 2024 Q3 2023 9M 2024 9M 2023
 
Revenue 66.1 63.7 195.3 209.0
Adjusted EBITDA 7.8 4.4 19.0 15.9
Adjusted EBITDA margin in % 11.8 % 7.0 % 9.5 % 7.6 %

*Key group figures including Neschen and nokra
 

con-pearl with strong contribution to group results

The Plastics segment continued its dynamic development from the first half of the year, achieving noticeable gains in both revenue and earnings. The main driver of this upward trend was the portfolio company con-pearl, which also benefited in the third quarter from a very strong order situation in the logistics sector, particularly in the USA. H+E also performed very well, slightly exceeding expectations in the persistently challenging automotive sector environment.

The Adhesives & Coatings segment's revenue was nearly at the previous year’s level, but the segment was able to significantly improve its earnings. This improvement is mainly due to the successful transformation of Neschen, which resulted in a marked increase in earnings. In contrast, Planatol continued to experience a significant drop in demand in the third quarter, with revenue for the first nine months falling slightly below the already weak prior year’s level.

In the Business Services segment, key figures for the first nine months were noticeably behind the previous year’s period. Both HY-LINE and Transline were more severely impacted than expected by the difficult economic environment and declining orders. The development at HY-LINE, in particular, put significant pressure on the segment’s results. Both companies missed their targets due to declining revenues.

The minority stake in Inheco has shown improvement in all key figures following the completion of transformation measures in the first half of 2024. The continued focus on operational improvements and productivity, combined with solid order intake in line with expectations, provides a good foundation for a return to a profitable growth trajectory.

Overview of segment key figures*

Million EUR 9M 2024 9M 2023 Change in % or basis points (bps)
Plastics
Revenue 82.9 71.8 15.3%
Adjusted EBITDA 12.9 7.9 63.6%
Adjusted EBITDA margin in % 15.3% 11.0% >100 BP
Adhesives & Coatings
Revenue 61.2 63.4 -3.6%
Adjusted EBITDA 6.0 2.9 >100%
Adjusted EBITDA margin in % 9.5% 4.7% >100 BP
Business Services
Revenue 49.3 71.4 -30.9%
Adjusted EBITDA 1.9 6.2 -69.5%
Adjusted EBITDA margin in % 3.8% 8.6% >100 BP

Note: Rounding differences are possible
*Key group figures including Neschen
 

2024 forecast with increased EBITDA margin and adjusted for continued operations

Considering the mentioned divestitures and the expected business developments, the Executive Board adjusted its forecast for the full year 2024 on October 7, 2024. In addition to the required exclusion of the discontinued operations nokra and Neschen in accordance with IFRS guidelines, this adjustment is reflected in a higher than originally anticipated Adjusted EBITDA margin and a slightly lower revenue forecast. For the 2024 fiscal year (excluding Neschen and nokra), the Executive Board now expects group revenue in the range of EUR 200-220 million (previously EUR 270-290 million) and an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 9.5-10.5% (previously 8.5-9.5%).

Important note

In light of the published figures, a virtual conference call with the Executive Board of Blue Cap AG will take place today at 2:00 PM. You can register via this link. The presentation will be available after the call on our website at https://www.blue-cap.de/investor-relations/praesentationen/.

 

(1) Due to the sale of nokra (September 30, 2024) in Q3 and Neschen (October 7, 2024) in Q4 2024, the contributions of these companies will be consolidated as discontinued operations for both the current year and the previous year, in accordance with IFRS standards. Consequently, all other portfolio companies will be classified as continuing operations. The figures presented in this press release, including those for the prior-year periods, have not yet factored in this exclusion at the current time. However, the forecast for the full year 2024 already accounts for only the continuing operations, excluding nokra and Neschen.

(2) Adjustments: Adjusted for extraordinary, out-of-period and other effects from reorganization measures and one-off effects

 

About Blue Cap AG

Blue Cap AG is a Munich-based investment company founded in 2006 and listed on the capital market. The company acquires medium-sized companies from the B2B sector in special situations and supports them in their entrepreneurial development with the aim of selling them profitably at a later date. The acquired companies are headquartered in the DACH region, generate sales of between EUR 20 and 200 million and have a sustainably stable core business. Blue Cap mostly holds majority stakes in six companies from the Adhesives & Coating Technology, Plastics Technology, Production Technology, Life Sciences and Business Services sectors. The Group currently employs around 1,000 people in Germany and other European countries. Blue Cap AG is listed on the open market (Scale, Frankfurt and m:access, Munich; ISIN: DE000A0JM2M1; ticker symbol: B7E) www.blue-cap.de

Contact:

Blue Cap AG
Annika Küppers
Corporate Affairs
Phone +49 89 288909-0



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Language: English
Company: Blue Cap AG
Ludwigstraße 11
80539 München
Germany
Phone: +49 89-288 909 0
Fax: +49 89 288 909 19
E-mail: ir@blue-cap.de
Internet: www.blue-cap.de
ISIN: DE000A0JM2M1
WKN: A0JM2M
Indices: Scale 30
Listed: Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt (Scale), Munich, Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange
EQS News ID: 2013823

 
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Die wichtigsten Finanzdaten auf einen Blick
  2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024e
Umsatzerlöse1 176,11 225,67 232,00 267,35 347,51 273,32 284,00
EBITDA1,2 11,52 15,01 34,47 25,41 30,30 15,18 25,80
EBITDA-Marge3 6,54 6,65 14,86 9,50 8,72 5,55 9,09
EBIT1,4 6,60 4,65 21,37 7,82 16,96 -13,51 0,00
EBIT-Marge5 3,75 2,06 9,21 2,93 4,88 -4,94 0,00
Jahresüberschuss1 4,62 2,82 16,49 4,72 10,44 -20,28 0,00
Netto-Marge6 2,62 1,25 7,11 1,77 3,00 -7,42 0,00
Cashflow1,7 0,28 1,84 12,60 12,44 16,99 19,60 0,00
Ergebnis je Aktie8 1,16 0,71 4,15 1,24 2,78 -4,02 0,70
Dividende8 0,75 0,75 1,00 0,85 0,90 0,65 0,80
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1 in Mio. Euro; 2 EBITDA = Ergebnis vor Zinsen, Steuern und Abschreibungen; 3 EBITDA in Relation zum Umsatz; 4 EBIT = Ergebnis vor Zinsen und Steuern; 5 EBIT in Relation zum Umsatz; 6 Jahresüberschuss (-fehlbetrag) in Relation zum Umsatz; 7 Cashflow aus der gewöhnlichen Geschäftstätigkeit; 8 in Euro; Quelle: boersengefluester.de

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Blue Cap
WKN ISIN Rechtsform Börsenwert IPO Einschätzung Plus Code
A0JM2M DE000A0JM2M1 AG 70,44 Mio € 10.10.2006 Kaufen 8FWH4HWH+28
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KGV 2025e KGV 10Y-Ø BGFL-Ratio Shiller-KGV KBV KCV KUV
11,63 16,68 0,70 9,04 0,87 3,59 0,26
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Dividende '2022
in €
Dividende '2023
in €
Dividende '2024e
in €
Div.-Rendite '2024e
in %
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Hauptversammlung Q1-Zahlen Q2-Zahlen Q3-Zahlen Bilanz-PK
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-1,26%
15,70 €
ATH 34,80 €
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