RoodMicrotec N.V. publishes 2021 annual report with audited financial
statements
Rood Microtec shows strong financial performance for the year 2021, resulting
in:
Total income of EUR 14.5 m illion with an EBITDA of EUR 2.8 million N et
profit of EUR 1 .4 million Cash flow from operating activities of EUR 2.2
million
Deventer, April 21 , 20 2 2 – RoodMicrotec N.V., a leading independent company
for semiconductors supply and quality services, today publishes the Company’s
Annual Report for the financial year 2021 including the audited financial
statements. The 2021 Annual Report is available for download on the corporate
website: www.roodmicrotec.com/en/investor-relations-en/financial-publications .
The total income for 2021 amounted to EUR 14.5 million, which was 22% higher
than in 2020. The net result after taxes for 2021 was EUR 1.4 million positive,
mainly due to a higher delivery of services during the year.
“ We were expecting a significant increase in total income and a profit in
2021 and managed to outperform our expectations by focusing on our core
business and services ”, says Martin Sallenhag, CEO of RoodMicrotec. “ We are
very pleased with the overall Company development during 2021 and expect that
the increase in total income will continue in 2022. The cash situation makes it
possible for us to invest in capacity and capability to meet the increasing
demand from the market and our customers.”
Throughout 2021, the Test Operations unit showed a sharp increase, which was
related to the general up-swing in the market and the excellent position
RoodMicrotec has with its customers. The Supply Chain Management unit also
showed a strong increase compared to last year. In the second half of 2021, we
however saw a decrease in total income compared to the first half of 2021 due
to the world-wide shortage of components and raw materials in the semiconductor
industry. RoodMicrotec has put actions in place to mitigate the impacts as far
as possible. Some of the new projects have not yet been moved into volume
production due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, the Qualification & Failure
Analysis unit saw a decrease compared to 2020 due to the delayed start of new
projects. Some of these delayed projects started in the second half of 2021, so
the total income in this unit increased compared to the first half of 2021.
2021 HIGHLIGHTS / MAIN DEVELOPMENTS
Financials Total income: EUR 14.5 million (2020: EUR 11.9 million). EBITDA:
EUR 2.8 million (2020: EUR 1.3 million). Balance sheet total: EUR 15.0 million
(2020: EUR 14.3 million). Net result: EUR 1.4 million positive (2020: EUR 0.3
million negative). Net cash flow from operating activities: EUR 2.0 million
(2020: EUR 1.5 million).
Commercial/operational RoodMicrotec now offers test services at wafer level
for new types of photonic integrated circuits to customers from the
semiconductor industry. Jenoptik provides the necessary technology platform
with the UFO Probe® Card and thus supports RoodMicrotec in setting up the
respective test structure. An AIOLOS Wafer Level Test Handler from AEM’s Afore
Wafer Level Test Solutions has been installed at the RoodMicrotec facility in
Nördlingen. With this handler, RoodMicrotec is now able to offer its customers
additional capabilities in the fast-growing markets of sensor testing. This
system is also set up for 200 mm wafer frame probing of a wide range of
semiconductor devices. RoodMicrotec will not only extend its business areas,
but also its testing capabilities. During 2021 the booked SCM projects have
continued to progress towards production through test program development as
well as qualification work. Some of the projects are now close to ramp-up and
we start to see the first volumes for these customers. The SCM team is
continuing to prepare for future projects with pre-development of certain
functions that will be used in future products. A consortium of 31 key players
for packaging of electronics, optics and photonics, leading equipment suppliers
and testing experts from 11 countries are involved in APPLAUSE, “Advanced
packaging for photonics, optics and electronics for low cost manufacturing in
Europe,”. The project fosters the European semiconductor value chain by
building new tools, methods and processes for high volume manufacturing where
RoodMicrotec will be able to benefit with new solutions in these areas. The
refinancing of the bond loan issued in 2014 has been completed by the end of
the first quarter 2021. A group of long-time investors provides the
refinancing in the amount of EUR 2.6 million. Also the management participates
so show their confidence in the Company’s business plans and future projects.
The Court of Appeal has given a verdict in the legal proceedings concerning the
dispute about (non) fulfillment of contractual obligations of a debtor. The
Court of Appeal ratified the verdicts of the Subdistrict Court of Zwolle and
sentenced the debtor to bear the costs of appeal. Prime Capital Debt SCS,
SICAV-FIS – Robus Recovery Sub-Fund ('Robus') initiated legal proceedings
before the Regional Court of Hamburg (Landgericht Hamburg) against RoodMicrotec
GmbH regarding the perpetual bond (Genussscheine) of EUR 500k that RoodMicrotec
GmbH issued in 2012.
Events after balance sheet date In February 2022 Robus and RoodMicrotec GmbH
agreed on a full and final settlement of the 2012 perpetual bond. This final
settlement has been reached before and confirmed by the Regional Court of
Hamburg. Robus initiated legal proceedings before the Regional Court of
Frankfurt am Main (Landgericht Frankfurt am Main) against RoodMicrotec GmbH
regarding the perpetual bond (Genussscheine) of EUR 1,994k that RoodMicrotec
GmbH issued in 2010. RoodMicrotec GmbH contests all allegations and claims, and
denies that any compensation payments are due on the perpetual bond or that any
grounds for extraordinary termination of the perpetual bond exist. Accordingly,
RoodMicrotec GmbH will ask the court to reject Robus' claim.
Key figures (x EUR 1,000) 2021 2020 Results Total income 14,532 11,874 EBITDA
2,786 1,345 EBIT (operating result) 1,227 -199 EBT 1,038 -369 Net cash flow
from operating activities 2,049 1,517 Net result 1,435 -265 Capital, Debt &
Liquidity Ratios Total assets 14,995 14,337 Group equity 5,583 3,844 Net debt
374 1,870 Invested capital (net debt + equity) 5,957 5,714 Gearing ratio (net
debt/ capital) 6% 33% Solvency (group equity / total liabilities) 37% 27% Debt
ratio (net debt / EBITDA) 0.1 1.4 Net working capital 317 -55 Working capital
ratio (net working capital / total income) 2.2% -0.5% ROCE (EBIT / average
invested capital) 21.0% -3.3% Assets Tangible and intangible fixed assets 8,295
9,177 Investments in (in)tangible fixed assets 681 866 Depreciation of
(in)tangible fixed assets 1,559 1,544 Data per share (x EUR 1) Group equity
0.074 0.051 Operating results 0.016 -0.003 Net cash flow from operating
activities 0.027 0.020 Net result 0.019 -0.004 Share price: at year-end 0.201
0.183 Share price: highest 0.267 0.267 Share price: lowest 0.176 0.107 Other
information Number of issued shares at year end (x 1,000) 75,076 74,896 Average
number of employees (FTE) 89 86 Total income / Average FTE 163 138
Sales and result
In 2021, RoodMicrotec’s total income came in 22% higher than in 2020 at
EUR 14.5 million (2020: EUR 11.9 million), with 94% of its total sales in the
European countries.
In the first half of 2021, wafers were ordered and received for one of our SCM
customers to manage the supply chain during a planned change of an assembly
house. About EUR 0.5 million has been realized for these wafers as total income
and approximately the same amount has been accounted for in the cost for raw
materials and consumables. The parts will be delivered during 2022, where only
part of the selling price will be recognized in the total income but with a
positive impact on the net result.
Total income from the automotive sector increased in 2021 by 37% to
EUR 6.9 million (2020: EUR 5.0 million) and represents 48% of the total income.
The total income in the industrial / medical sector increased in 2021 by 15% to
EUR 6.3 million (2020: EUR 5.5 million) and represents 43% of the total income.
The HiRel / aerospace sector increased by 2% to EUR 0.9 million (2020:
EUR 0.9 million). The total income in this sector mainly consists of failure
analysis and qualification work and this is very much depending on the design
cycles at our customers. Total income in other sectors declined by 8% to
EUR 0.5 million (2020: EUR 0.5 million).
Total income by market sector: (x EUR 1,000) 2021 2020 change Automotive 6,886
5,021 37.1% Industrial/Healthcare 6,270 5,454 15.0% HiRel / Aerospace 926 908
2.0% Others 450 491 -8.4% Total 14,532 11,874 22.4 %
In 2021 the total income in the Supply Chain Management unit increased by 27%
to EUR 3.4 million (2020: EUR 2.7 million). The total income in the Test
Operations unit increased by 46% to EUR 7.9 million (2020: EUR 5.4 million).
The total income in the Qualification & Failure Analysis unit came in 15%
lower, at EUR 3.2 million (2020: EUR 3.8 million).
Total income results per operational unit: (x EUR 1,000) 2021 2020 change
Supply Chain Management 3,364 2,659 26.5% Test Operations 7,938 5,429 46.2%
Qualification & Failure Analysis 3,230 3,786 -14.7% Total 14,532 11,874 22.4 %
Personnel and organization
During 2021, RoodMicrotec continued to optimize the organization to keep track
with the changing demands from the customers and markets. Furthermore, we
recruit highly experienced personnel to be able to support our plans for the
future. The average number of full-time employees (FTE) was 89 in 2021. Total
income per average full-time employee increased to EUR 163,000 from EUR 138,000
in 2020. Our policy is to strive for growth of sales per FTE.
Until May 2021 we used short-time working in our company in order to be able
to react to the internationaleffects of COVID-19. After that date the demand
from our customers was high and stable and we therefore decided to discontinue
the short-time work. Short-time work had an effect on the average full-time
employees of minus 4 FTEs. It was and is absolutely crucial for us not to have
to lay off any employees, so we were very happy to be able to use the
short-time working option. In some positions, our employees have also decided
to voluntarily work more from home in order to reduce the number of colleagues
present in our facilities.
We have not experienced any interruptions in the business operations due to
the COVID-19 pandemic. The measures taken with masks, distance between the
working places, home offices and general care, have enabled us to offer a safe
environment for our employees and we have had very few incidents in the company
during 2021.
Outlook
RoodMicrotec expects the total income in 2022 to be in the range of
EUR 15.0 million to EUR 15.6 million with a positive result before tax. The
current situation in the world regarding lead-times for wafers and packaging as
well as shipment delays may impact the ability to achieve the expected total
income. The war in Ukraine could also have an impact on the business but in the
short term we don’t see any significant impacts. RoodMicrotec is keeping a
close eye on the situation and is doing everything possible to mitigate any
impact.
Conference call
You are invited to take part in RoodMicrotec’s conference call for
shareholders, financial press and analysts on
Thursday, April 21 , 202 2 at 9:30 CE S T .
The management will present the Annual Report 2021 in detail and answer your
questions.
The dial-in number for the call is: +31 (0)20 531 5863 (via operator)
Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of the Company will be held by
webcast (virtual meeting) on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 15:00 CEST. The Board of
Management and Supervisory Board have decided to organize the AGM in such
manner, that it can only be attended by registered shareholders through a
webcast. Shareholders do not have the option to attend the AGM in person, as
the Meeting will only be held remotely via a digital platform (virtual
meeting).
The convening notice (including registration and voting instructions) and the
agenda with explanatory notes, as well as all other meeting documents for the
AGM will be available from Thursday April 28, 2022 onwards on our corporate
website: www.roodmicrotec.com/en/investor-relations-en/annual-general-meeting .
Financial calendar April 28, 2022 Publication of invitation and agenda for the
Annual General Meeting of Shareholders June 9, 2022 Annual General Meeting of
shareholders July 21, 2022 Publication Interim Report 2022 July 21, 2022
Conference call for shareholders, press and analysts October 13, 2022 Trading
update quarter 3-2022
Forward-looking statements
This press release contains a number of forward-looking statements. These
statements are based on current expectations, estimates and prognoses of the
Board of Management and on the information currently available to the Company.
The statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties which are hard to
evaluate, such as the general economic conditions, interest rates, exchange
rates and amendments to statutory laws and regulations. The Board of Management
of RoodMicrotec cannot guarantee that its expectations will materialize.
Furthermore, RoodMicrotec does not accept any obligation to update the
statements made in this press release.
About RoodMicrotec
RoodMicrotec is a leading independent company for semiconductor supply and
quality services. With more than 50 years of experience in the semiconductor
and electronics industry, RoodMicrotec is well-established as a highly valued
partner for many companies worldwide. The Company provides full-turnkey ASIC
services for complex microchips that are customized to handle specific
applications for individual customers. In cooperation with strong partners,
RoodMicrotec manages the entire development and production flow of ASICs in the
target volume, ranging from low quantities up to multiple millions per year.
The turnkey solution includes project management, wafer test, assembly, final
test, qualification, failure analysis and logistics. All services comply with
the industrial and quality requirements of the high reliability, aerospace,
automotive, healthcare and industrial sectors. RoodMicrotec’s headquarter is
located in Deventer, Netherlands, with operational units in Nördlingen and
Stuttgart, Germany.
For more information visit https://www.roodmicrotec.com
Further information
Martin Sallenhag - CEO, Arvid Ladega - CFO
Telephone: +31 570 745623 Email: investor-relations@roodmicrotec.com
Web: www.roodmicrotec.com
This press release is published in English only.
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