A stable first quarter
JANUARY-MARCH 2023 (compared to January-March 2022)
- Sales amounted to
EUR 93.9 M (EUR 58.8 M). -
Other operating revenue was
EUR 8.8 M (EUR 6.0 M). -
Operating income totalled
EUR -0.9 M (EUR -18.1 M). -
Net financial items were
EUR -3.5 M (EUR -2.2 M). -
Income before taxes totalled
EUR -4.4 M (EUR -20.3 M). -
Income after taxes totalled
EUR -3.7 M (EUR -16.2 M).
Provided that energy prices remain at current levels and taking into account that capital gains are expected to be lower than in 2022, it is
COMMENTS FROM PRESIDENT AND CEO JAN HANSES
The first quarter of the year was good and gives cause for optimism about the full-year forecast, which remains unchanged at this stage. The deceleration in demand that could have been triggered by inflation and rising interest rates did so far not occur.
Passenger volumes and cargo volumes rose to planned levels, while planned price levels were also reached. Prices for bunker (vessel fuel) gradually fell during the quarter but are still very high relative to the time before the COVID pandemic and
During the quarter, we sold and delivered Rosella to its Greek buyers. The capital gain from the sale boosted quarterly income. We also reflagged Viking XPRS under the Finnish flag. As a result, it was possible to reassign shipboard staff on Rosella to the company's other vessels, while co-operation negotiations were carried out to adapt the land-based organization to the situation after the sale of the company's vessels. Despite these measures, staff performance was excellent and contributed to quarterly income.
Because of the sale of Rosella, our service on the short route between Mariehamn and Kapellskär was discontinued. As we assess alternatives for service on this short route, they must be adjusted in the long term to the stricter environmental standards that lie ahead. Starting in 2024, our operations will fall under the EU Emissions Trading System, which means we face a cost burden that we can only partly adapt our operations to in the medium term through continued work with energy efficiency.
To summarize, I can say that the first quarter of 2023 was one of the strongest first quarters in the past 10 years, even excluding the income effect of the sale of Rosella.
I would like to give a warm thanks to our customers and partners for the faith they have shown and our good collaboration. I would also like to extend a big thank you to our staff, who worked resiliently and patiently during the first quarter.
SUMMARY OF
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Sales |
| 93.9 | 58.8 | 494.7 |
Other operating revenue |
| 8.8 | 6.0 | 24.1 |
Operating income |
| -0.9 | -18.1 | 38.3 |
Income before taxes |
| -4.4 | -20.3 | 28.3 |
Income for the period |
| -3.7 | -16.2 | 23.0 |
SERVICE AND MARKET
During the first quarter, the
Viking Grace was dry-docked during the period
Rosella sailed between Mariehamn and Kapellskär until
Last year, on
During the comparative period, Viking Cinderella served the Turku-Mariehamn/Långnäs-
During the same period last year, Viking Cinderella, Viking XPRS, Gabriella and Rosella were dry-docked.
The total number of passengers on the Group's vessels during the report period was 888,725 (521,537). The Group had a total market share in its service area of approximately 35.4% (32.0%).
Market demand for travel at the beginning of the year was high compared to the same period last year, which was affected by pandemic restrictions still in force.
The Group's total cargo volume was 33,736 cargo units (29,033). The Group's share of the cargo market was approximately 17.5% (14.5%). Demand for cargo in our service area varied during the period, and the situation prevailing in
The market share for passenger cars was approximately 26.8% (25.1%).
SALES AND EARNINGS FOR JANUARY - MARCH 2023
Consolidated sales increased 59.7% to
Passenger-related revenue increased 70.1% to
Operating expenses increased 16.7% to
In January and
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| Rents received on properties | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Capital gains | 8.6 | 0.0 |
| Miscellaneous other operating revenue | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Total | 8.8 | 6.0 |
Due to a late change made in an associate company's annual accounts for 2022, the Q1 report includes a correction that has a negative effect on net financial items.
INVESTMENTS AND FINANCING
The Group's investments for the period
As of
The debt/equity ratio was 47.7% compared to 40.7% in 2021.
The Group's cash and cash equivalents at the end of March totalled
Net cash flow from operating activities was
Most of the Group's loan agreements include loan covenants according to market terms. The financial covenants in the loan agreements consist of minimum requirements for liquidity and solvency and a maximum net financial debt-to-EBITDA ratio.
The dividend restriction in one of the Group's loan agreements continues to apply in the event the Group's debt-to-EBITDA ratio exceeds 5.0.
Future cash flows related to financial liabilities on
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| 1.2 | 22.9 | 23.1 | 47.2 | |
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| Total | 6.7 | 22.9 | 254.8 | 284.5 |
IMPAIRMENT TESTING
Recognized values for intangible assets and property, plant and equipment are tested regularly in order to identify any external or internal indications of an impairment loss. If such indications are observed for any asset item, the recoverable amount of the asset is recognized. One of the most important areas that entail judgements is valuation of the Group's vessels.
The management has also made the assessment that there is no need for impairment for the Group's other non-current assets.
ORGANIZATION AND PERSONNEL
The average number of employees in the Group was 1,993 (1,746), 1,487 (1,296) of whom worked in the parent company. Land-based personnel totalled 466 (412) and shipboard personnel totalled 1,527 (1,334). In addition to the Group's own employees, Viking XPRS was crewed by an average of 131 (147) people employed by a staffing company. Since the reflagging of the vessel under the Finnish flag, the vessel is staffed with
During the winter, the company held co-operation negotiations with Finnish land-based staff and co-determination negotiations with Swedish land-based staff on account of the reduction in the company's fleet. Costs have had to be adjusted as a result.
During the comparative period, some shipboard and land-based staff were also made redundant.
RISK FACTORS
As of
OUTLOOK FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2023
Provided that energy prices remain at current levels and taking into account that capital gains are expected to be lower than in 2022, it is
EVENTS AFTER THE BALANCE SHEET DATE
The Board of Directors knows of no other events after the balance sheet date that could affect the outlook for the financial year.
Mariehamn,
President and CEO
Financial information
The management's Business Review was prepared in accordance with IFRS accounting standards and valuation principles, but not all IAS 34 standards for interim financial reporting requirements have been complied with. The accounting principles and measurement principles applied are the same as for the year-end financial statements for 2022. The figures have not been audited.
Consolidated income statement | ||||
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SALES | 93.9 | 58.8 | 494.7 | |
Other operating revenue | 8.8 | 6.0 | 24.1 | |
Expenses | ||||
Goods and services | 22.6 | 13.5 | 117.4 | |
Salary and other employment benefit expenses | 24.5 | 20.7 | 104.7 | |
Depreciation, amortization and impairment losses | 6.7 | 5.8 | 26.5 | |
Other operating expenses | 49.8 | 42.9 | 231.8 | |
103.6 | 82.9 | 480.5 | ||
OPERATING INCOME | -0.9 | -18.1 | 38.3 | |
Financial income | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 | |
Financial expenses | -2.8 | -2.6 | -12.3 | |
Share of net profit of associate companies accounted for | -1.0 | 0.2 | 2.0 | |
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INCOME BEFORE TAXES | -4.4 | -20.3 | 28.3 | |
Income taxes | 0.7 | 4.1 | -5.3 | |
INCOME FOR THE PERIOD | -3.7 | -16.2 | 23.0 | |
Income attributable to: | ||||
Parent company shareholders | -3.7 | -16.2 | 23.0 | |
Earnings per share before and after dilution, EUR | -0.21 | -0.93 | 1.33 | |
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comprehensive income | ||||
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INCOME FOR THE PERIOD | -3.7 | -16.2 | 23.0 | |
Items that may be reclassified to the income statement | ||||
Translation differences | -0.3 | -0.2 | -1.9 | |
Items that will not be reclassified to the income statement | ||||
Changes in the fair value of financial assets at fair value | ||||
through other comprehensive income | - | - | 0.0 | |
Other comprehensive income | -0.3 | -0.2 | -1.9 | |
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD | -4.0 | -16.4 | 21.1 | |
Comprehensive income attributable to: | ||||
Parent company shareholders | -4.0 | -16.4 | 21.1 |
Consolidated income statement by quarter
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SALES | 93.9 | 124.5 | 170.4 | 141.0 | 58.8 |
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Other operating revenue | 8.8 | 15.2 | 0.5 | 2.4 | 6.0 |
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Expenses |
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Goods and services | 22.6 | 29.4 | 39.9 | 34.6 | 13.5 |
Salary and other employment benefit expenses | 24.5 | 25.4 | 28.9 | 29.6 | 20.7 |
Depreciation, amortization and impairment losses | 6.7 | 7.2 | 6.7 | 6.9 | 5.8 |
Other operating expenses | 49.8 | 58.4 | 68.5 | 62.1 | 42.9 |
| 103.6 | 120.3 | 144.0 | 133.3 | 82.9 |
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OPERATING INCOME | -0.9 | 19.4 | 26.9 | 10.1 | -18.1 |
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Financial income | 0.3 | 0.3 | -0.2 | 0.0 | 0.2 |
Financial expenses | -2.8 | -4.0 | -2.6 | -3.2 | -2.6 |
Share of net profit of associates accounted for | -1.0 | 1.2 | -0.1 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
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INCOME BEFORE TAXES | -4.4 | 16.9 | 24.1 | 7.6 | -20.3 |
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Income taxes | 0.7 | -3.3 | -4.9 | -1.3 | 4.1 |
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INCOME FOR THE PERIOD | -3.7 | 13.6 | 19.3 | 6.3 | -16.2 |
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Parent company shareholders | -3.7 | 13.6 | 19.3 | 6.3 | -16.2 |
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Earnings per share before and after dilution, EUR | -0.21 | 0.79 | 1.12 | 0.37 | -0.93 |
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income by quarter
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INCOME FOR THE PERIOD | -3.7 | 13.6 | 19.3 | 6.3 | -16.2 |
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Translation differences | -0.3 | -0.5 | -0.4 | -0.9 | -0.2 |
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Other comprehensive income | -0.3 | -0.5 | -0.4 | -0.9 | -0.2 |
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COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD | -4.0 | 13.1 | 18.9 | 5.5 | -16.4 |
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Parent company shareholders | -4.0 | 13.1 | 18.9 | 5.5 | -16.4 |
Consolidated balance sheet | ||||
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ASSETS | ||||
Non-current assets | ||||
Intangible assets | 3.1 | 3.1 | 2.8 | |
Land | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | |
Buildings and structures | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.6 | |
Renovation costs for rented properties | 1.0 | 1.4 | 1.1 | |
Vessels | 426.9 | 450.0 | 429.6 | |
Machinery and equipment | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.3 | |
Right-of-use assets | 4.0 | 5.3 | 4.4 | |
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other comprehensive income | 10.6 | 0.0 | 10.6 | |
Investments accounted for using the equity method | 33.6 | 34.1 | 34.6 | |
Receivables | - | 4.4 | - | |
Total non-current assets | 483.5 | 502.9 | 487.3 | |
Current assets | ||||
Inventories | 13.9 | 12.9 | 14.0 | |
Income tax assets | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | |
Trade and other receivables | 41.6 | 42.0 | 36.7 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | 79.8 | 80.7 | 89.0 | |
Total current assets | 135.5 | 135.6 | 139.8 | |
Non-current assets held for sale | - | - | 2.4 | |
TOTAL ASSETS | 619.0 | 638.6 | 629.5 | |
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | ||||
Equity | ||||
Share capital | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | |
Reserves | 49.7 | 49.7 | 49.7 | |
Translation differences | -3.4 | -2.3 | -3.4 | |
Retained earnings | 238.4 | 203.8 | 242.4 | |
Equity attributable to parent company shareholders | 286.5 | 253.0 | 290.5 | |
Total equity | 286.5 | 253.0 | 290.5 | |
Non-current liabilities | ||||
Deferred tax liabilities | 35.2 | 26.7 | 36.1 | |
Interest-bearing liabilities | 176.5 | 225.4 | 186.3 | |
Lease liabilities | 4.0 | 5.7 | 4.5 | |
Total non-current liabilities | 215.7 | 257.8 | 226.8 | |
Current liabilities | ||||
Interest-bearing liabilities | 36.7 | 47.3 | 36.7 | |
Lease liabilities | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.4 | |
Income tax liabilities | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Trade and other payables | 77.7 | 77.9 | 73.0 | |
Total current liabilities | 116.8 | 127.8 | 112.2 | |
Total liabilities | 332.5 | 385.6 | 339.0 | |
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 619.0 | 638.6 | 629.5 | |
Consolidated cash flow statement | ||||
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||
Income for the period | -3.7 | -16.2 | 23.0 | |
Adjustments | ||||
Depreciation, amortization and impairment losses | 6.7 | 5.8 | 26.5 | |
Capital gains/losses from non-current assets | -8.8 | - | -13.1 | |
Income from investments in associate companies | 1.0 | -0.2 | -2.0 | |
Other items not included in cash flow | -0.2 | -0.2 | -2.8 | |
Interest expenses and other financial expenses | 2.6 | 2.5 | 10.8 | |
Interest income and other financial income | -0.3 | -0.1 | -0.3 | |
Dividend income | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Income taxes | -0.7 | -4.1 | 5.3 | |
Change in working capital | ||||
Change in trade and other receivables | -4.9 | -15.0 | -11.0 | |
Change in inventories | 0.1 | -2.9 | -4.0 | |
Change in trade and other payables | 5.0 | 10.2 | 5.8 | |
Interest paid | -2.4 | -1.5 | -7.0 | |
Financial expenses paid | -0.2 | -0.5 | -3.1 | |
Interest received | 0.2 | - | - | |
Financial income received | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.3 | |
Taxes paid | -0.1 | -0.1 | 0.0 | |
NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | -5.7 | -22.4 | 28.4 | |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||
Investments in vessels | -3.2 | -9.7 | -14.1 | |
Investments in other non-current assets | -0.7 | -0.1 | -0.8 | |
Investments in financial assets recognized at fair value | ||||
through other comprehensive income | 0.0 | - | -10.6 | |
Divestments of vessels | 11.1 | - | 18.0 | |
Divestments of other non-current assets | 0.1 | - | 0.4 | |
Payments received for non-current receivables | - | - | 5.9 | |
Dividends received from associate companies | - | - | 1.4 | |
Dividends received from others | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
NET CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | 7.3 | -9.8 | 0.2 | |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||
Increase in loans | - | - | 40.0 | |
Principal payments | -10.1 | -1.0 | -91.4 | |
Depreciation of lease liabilities | -0.7 | -0.7 | -2.7 | |
Dividends paid | - | - | - | |
NET CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | -10.8 | -1.7 | -54.1 | |
CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | -9.2 | -33.9 | -25.5 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 89.0 | 114.6 | 114.6 | |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE PERIOD | 79.8 | 80.7 | 89.0 |
Statement of changes in consolidated equity | |||||
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Share | Translation | Retained | Total | ||
EUR M | capital | Reserves | differences | earnings | equity |
EQUITY, | 1.8 | 49.7 | -3.4 | 242.4 | 290.5 |
Income for the period | -3.7 | -3.7 | |||
Translation differences | 0.0 | 0.0 | -0.3 | -0.3 | |
Comprehensive income for the period | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | -4.0 | -4.0 |
Dividend to shareholders | - | - | |||
Transactions with owners of the parent company | - | - | - | - | - |
EQUITY, | 1.8 | 49.7 | -3.4 | 238.4 | 286.5 |
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Share | Translation | Retained | Total | ||
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EQUITY, | 1.8 | 49.7 | -2.2 | 220.1 | 269.4 |
Income for the period | -16.2 | -16.2 | |||
Translation differences | 0.0 | -0.1 | -0.1 | -0.2 | |
Comprehensive income for the period | - | 0.0 | -0.1 | -16.3 | -16.4 |
Dividend to shareholders | - | - | |||
Transactions with owners of the parent company | - | - | - | - | - |
EQUITY, | 1.8 | 49.7 | -2.3 | 203.8 | 253.0 |
Financial ratios and statistics
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Equity per share, EUR | 16.58 | 14.64 | 16.81 |
Equity/assets ratio | 47.7 % | 40.7 % | 47.0 % |
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Investments, EUR M | 3.9 | 9.8 | 25.5 |
- as % of sales | 4.1 % | 16.7 % | 5.2 % |
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Passengers | 888,725 | 521,537 | 4,945,564 |
Cargo units | 33,736 | 29,033 | 117,777 |
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Average number of employees, full-time equivalent | 1,993 | 1,746 | 2,203 |
Equity per share = Equity attributable to parent company shareholders / Number of shares.
Equity/assets ratio, % = (Equity including minority interest) / (Total assets - advances received).
When rounding off items to the nearest
President and CEO
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