Second quarter 2016 highlights include:
· Henning Jensen started as CEO at the end of Q2, Bruce Taylor replaced him
as Chairman of the Board
· Revenues were EUR 252.1 million in the second quarter, EUR 2.9 million
below the second quarter last year before negative currency effects of EUR 11.0
million.
· EBIT was EUR 10.5 million (4.2%) in the second quarter, versus an adjusted
EBIT of EUR 14.7* million (5.5%) in the second quarter last year.
· The financial gearing ratio was at 2.2 times at the end of second quarter
2016 versus 2.4 in the second quarter 2015.
· Annualized business wins in the quarter amounted to EUR 60 million bringing
the last twelve month run rate to EUR 290 million.
· The company is undergoing a thorough review of its structural costs with
the goal of sustainably improving operating margin and EPS performance.
*Includes write off of EUR 19.5 million related to the headrest/armrest business
in Q2 2015.
Presentation & webcast
The company will present the results on July 14, 2016 at 08.30 am at Felix
konferansesenter (Bryggetorget 3, 0125 Oslo). The presentation will also be
webcasted live starting at 08.30 am via the company's website
(http://www.kongsbergautomotive.com/investor-relations/webcasts)
Investors / analysts:
Trond Stabekk, Executive Vice President & CFO
Tel. +47 982 14 054
Philippe Toth, Sr. Vice President, Business Development & IR
Tel: +47 98214021
Media:
Fredrik Tangeraas, Director, Corporate Communications
Tel: +47 92464699
About Kongsberg Automotive:
Kongsberg Automotive provides world class products to the global vehicle
industry. Our products enhance the driving experience, making it safer, more
comfortable and sustainable. With revenues of EUR 1.0 billion and 10.000
employees in 18 countries, Kongsberg Automotive is truly a global supplier. The
company is headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway and has 30 production facilities
worldwide. The product portfolio includes seat comfort systems, driver and
motion control systems, fluid assemblies, and industrial driver interface
products developed for global vehicle manufacturers. Find more information at
www.kongsbergautomotive.com