· Incoming orders MSEK 17.6 (15.8)
· Revenues MSEK 10.3 (20.5)
· Gross margin 30.1 % (24.4)
· Operating Profit MSEK -2.6 (0.1)
* Restructuring costs MSEK -1.2
· Profit/loss after taxes MSEK -2.0 (0.3)
Comments from the CEO
During the quarter, JLT reached two important milestones which create the
preconditions for profitable growth.
- We launched the new product series VERSO. With the VERSO series, JLT takes a
leading position with the market's highest performance in rugged mobile
computers. The VERSO line has been well received and some hundred computers have
already been delivered to end users for installation in actual projects and for
further evaluation. At the same time, we continued to phase-out older, less
profitable products in order to optimize the product portfolio.
- We implemented a cost cutting package in order to reduce costs and optimize
the organization. The package included a reduction in force by seven employees,
made possible through streamlined processes and enhanced system support. The
restructuring costs MSEK 1.2 were booked in the quarter and the measures taken
are expected to give a positive effect of MSEK 3 during the remainder of 2013.
The actions described are important steps in JLT's strategy to focus the product
offering on the high-end segment of the market, where performance and ruggedness
are critical, and where JLT has a clear competitive edge.
Incoming orders for the quarter recovered from the previous quarter, and
finished at MSEK 17.6. However, the low number of outstanding orders, MSEK 1.5
at the start of the quarter, resulted in weak invoicing at MSEK 10.3. The effort
to strengthen the margin has continued, and despite a strengthening of the
Swedish krona and the weak invoicing, the gross margin increased during the
quarter.
The uncertainty with respect to the current economic situation and the hesitance
of customers to invest remain, but with implemented cost saving measures,
increasing margin and a focus on the upper market segment, we are strengthening
our position for the whole year.
Per Holmberg, CEO
JLT Mobile Computers
Revenues and results for the period of January - March 2013
During the period, revenues totaled MSEK 10.3 (20.5). The gross margin increased
to 30.1 % (24.4), resulting in a gross profit of MSEK 3.1 (5.0).
The company's expenses for sales, development, production, and administration
totaled MSEK 4.4 (4.6). Non-recurring extraordinary expenses related to
restructuring and cost reductions totaled MSEK -1.2.
Depreciations related to operations during the period totaled MSEK 0.2 (0.3),
resulting in an operative result of MSEK -2.6 (0.1).
Net interest income/expenses totaled MSEK 0.0 (-0.4) and the result before taxes
was MSEK -2.6 (-0.3).
The result after taxes totaled MSEK -2.0 (-0.3).
Incoming orders for the period totaled MSEK 17.6 (15.8), and at the end of the
period, outstanding orders were MSEK 8.8 (7.3).
Comments on the results for the period of January - March 2013
Incoming orders increased in the first quarter, but most of the incoming orders
were placed in the later part of the quarter. Together with a low order backlog
at the start of the quarter, this resulted in weak invoicing. The order backlog
at the end of the quarter totaled MSEK 8.8.
The gross margin continued to increase during the quarter, to 30.1%.
JLT has initiated an extensive program of cost reduction and optimization of the
organization, product offerings and production, in support of a focus on the
high-end segments of rugged computers market, and a major portion of the work
has been completed during the quarter. One-time extraordinary expenses are
related to personnel reduction and totaled MSEK 1.2.
Financial position and cash flow
Cash flow during the quarter was MSEK -0.2, and, at the end of the quarter, net
indebtedness totaled MSEK -9.0 (-7.4).
On the accounting date, company liquid funds totaled MSEK 8.2 and unutilized
checking account funds were MSEK 10.0. The equity ratio was 66 % (64) with
equity at MSEK 29.7 (32.6).
The Parent Company
The parent company performs services for the subsidiary and debits of these are
passed on. Operating income totaled MSEK 0.1 (-0.2). There are no interest-
bearing debts.
The Company Tax Situation
At the end of the period, there remained a deductible deficiency of MSEK 33.5 to
be utilized against future profits. Deferred outstanding tax of MSEK 5.7 is
posted as an asset.
Principles of Accounting
This report is prepared in accordance with recommendations from the Swedish
Financial Accounting Board for financial reports for part of the year (RR 20).
The same reporting principles have been used as for the previous year's
financial report.
Prospects for 2013
The insecurity of the current financial situation will continue in 2013, but a
certain positive development is expected during the second half of the year.
During the remaining part of 2013, completed cost reductions is expected to
amount to MSEK 3.0. The product margin before currency effects will continue to
be strengthened during the year as a result of more efficient production
practices and a focus on the high-end market segment. All told, this provides a
stronger position for the full year of 2013.
In the long term, the market for rugged computers is expected to expand.
The share
A total of 2.4 million shares (0.3) have been traded during the year,
corresponding to 9 % of the total number of shares.
At the start of the period, the share was quoted at SEK 0.88 SEK, and the latest
closing price was SEK 0.73.
The JLT share is quoted at First North with Remium as certified advisor.
Annual Meeting
The annual meeting will be held Wednesday, May 7 at 4.00 pm at Fyra Krogar in
Växjö.
Reports during 2013
Interim Report, January - June 2013 August 15, 2013
Interim Report, January - September 2013 October 25, 2013
Year-end Report 2013 February 6, 2014
Växjö, May 7, 2013
On behalf of the board: Per Holmberg, CEO
Additional information:
Per Holmberg CEO +46-(0)470 -
53 03 00
Stefan Käck Deputy CEO / CFO +46-(0)735 - 31 00 57
www.jltmobile.com
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