ARCADIS Continues Growth in Gross Revenue; Third Quarter Gross Revenue 7% Higher, Organic Growth Increases 8%; Environment Remains Main Growth Market.ARNHEM, Netherlands -- ARCADIS (Nasdaq: ARCAF; Euronext: ARCAD): --Developments in the United States, Brazil and Most European Countries Positive --Previously Announced Restructuring in the Netherlands is on Schedule --Income 2004 at the Same Level as in 2003 (Excluding Non-Recurring Items) ARCADIS (Nasdaq: ARCAF; Euronext: ARCAD), the international consulting and engineering firm, today announced that it has realized an increase in gross revenue in the third quarter of 2004 of 7%, primarily driven by continued growth in the environmental market. Infrastructure activities also developed favorably in most countries. Net income from operations declined by 9%, mostly due to charges for the previously announced restructuring in the Netherlands. Without non-recurring items and exchange rate declines, net income from operations rose 7%. In the first nine months, gross revenue increased 9%, while net income from operations remained almost the same. The negative currency effect for that period was 3%. In July, a non-core activity was sold in the Netherlands, resulting in a book gain of EUR 3.2 million. The restructuring in the Netherlands is being executed aggressively and continues on schedule. The necessary charge of EUR 6.3 million has been taken entirely in the third quarter. On balance therefore, the third quarter figures include a non-recurring charge of EUR 3.1 million. Acquisition activity has continued to be utilized to improve the position of the firm. At the end of September, Profil was acquired in Poland. Profil has a strong position in the Polish infrastructure market which stands to benefit from future investments by European funds now that it is a European Union member. After the third quarter several acquisitions were completed in the United States. The acquisition of Bessent, Hammack & Ruckman (BHR BHR - Bahrain (ISO Country code) BHR - Bar Height Reduction (bar coding) BHR - Bellefonte Historical Railway BHR - Block Header Record BHR - Borderline Hypertensive Rat BHR - Branch History Register BHR - Bronchial Hyper Reactivity BHR - Bureau for Humanitarian Response (USAID)) strengthens the infrastructure position in Florida - one of the fastest growing states in America. The recent acquisition of Construction Dynamics Group (CDG) and Lewis and Zimmerman Associates (LZA LZA - Leading Zero Anticipator) serves to strengthen the position in program and construction management. Combined, these global acquisitions add EUR 43 million in gross revenue and 380 employees. Commenting on these developments, CEO Harrie Noy said: "Organic growth in the quarter was at a good level. Our successful GRiP(R) program and the expansion of services to multinational clients allowed us to realize considerable growth in the environmental market. The infrastructure market also looks favorable in most countries. In the buildings market, the policy to focus more on project management and facility management is yielding results. The sale of parts of the activities and the restructuring in the Netherlands has strengthened the focus on core business, and lays the basis for improved profitability in this market." Key figures ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Amounts x EUR 1 million, Third quarter First nine months unless otherwise stated 2004 2003 (DELTA) 2004 2003 (DELTA) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Gross revenue 221 207 7% 652 598 9% Operating income(1) 5.4 7.9 -/- 31% 22.3 22.7 -/- 2% Net income from operations(1) 4.6 5.1 -/- 9% 14.6 14.7 -/- 0% Net income from operations per share (in EUR)(2) 0.22 0.25 -/- 9% 0.71 0.72 -/- 0% ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Before goodwill amortization (2) In 2004 based on 20.5 million shares outstanding (in 2003: 20.3 million). Analysis Third quarter Excluding a negative currency effect of 3%, gross revenue increased 10%. The contribution from acquisitions, divestments and book gains on balance was 2%. The strong organic growth of 8% was partially attributable to projects with considerable subcontracting, mainly GRiP(R) and facility management. Net revenue (gross revenue minus subcontracting) grew organically by 5%. Organic growth of gross revenue was at a high level in most European countries, North America and Brazil. In the Netherlands, the decline is slowly ending, as gross revenue modestly increased organically, versus an organic decline of 6% in the first half of the year. The 31% decline in operating income was mainly caused by non-recurring charges of, on balance, EUR 3.1 million, as previously announced. Without these charges, operating income would have increased 9%, which includes organic growth of 4%. Net income from operations declined by 9%, mainly because of non-recurring effects. Because this also includes the tax-free book gain related to the sale of a part of the company, the effect on net income from operations is much smaller than on operating income. First nine months Gross revenue grew 9% in the first nine months, or 12% excluding currency effects. Acquisitions contributed 6% to gross revenues, while organic growth was 5%. The remaining 1% was caused by income from the sale of activities in the Netherlands. Operating income declined 2%. This includes a non-recurring charge of EUR 4.5 million. This charge is the combination of book gains on the sale of parts of the company and charges taken for restructuring of the Dutch operations. Including the charge taken in the first quarter for adjusting the overhead, total charges amounted to EUR 8.5 million. This leads to costs savings worth EUR 5 million annually. Excluding non-recurring items, operating income increased by 18%, mainly because of acquisitions. The one-off negative effect of non-recurring items on net income from operations was EUR 1.5 million. Market developments Starting with the third quarter 2004, the communications segment has been included in the other segments (particularly infrastructure). The figures mentioned below are related to gross revenue and, unless otherwise noted, discuss the first nine months of 2004 compared to the same period last year.
-- Infrastructure
The 2% increase mainly came from acquisitions completed last
year. Organically, activities declined 3% because of declining
investments in the Netherlands and Germany. This was offset by
continued growth in Belgium, France and Spain. Market
recovery, also triggered considerable growth in Brazil and
Chile. In the United States growth in the third quarter
increased to 4%, and in support of the transportation sector,
the federal government has extended the Transportation Equity
Act (TEA 21) to April 2005.
-- Environment
The third quarter saw continued growth. With 18% organic
growth, environment remains the company's most important
growth market. Although much of the growth came from the U.S.,
other countries, particularly England, contributed to growth
with expansion of services to multinational clients playing a
major role. In America, a GRiP(R) contract worth $43.5 million
(including options) was won for remediation of former Reese
Air Force Base in Lubbock, Texas, as part of an earlier
framework contract with the Department of Defense.
-- Buildings
The 45% growth mainly resulted from acquisitions that added
project management and consultancy activities. Organically,
activities grew 15%, particularly resulting from expansions in
facility management in the Netherlands and growth in other
European countries. Because of a shift of investments in the
automotive industry to Asia, activities in the U.S. declined
further.
Outlook In the Dutch infrastructure market the shift from new construction to renovation and adjustments is slowly taking shape. Public-private partnerships may lead to additional investments in infrastructure. Expansion of trans-national European networks, for road as well as rail, offers significant opportunities. The strong position in the environmental market is an excellent starting point for further growth in this segment, while a refocus in the building segment to activities with higher added value should lead to margin improvement. Growth here should mainly come from economic recovery, program and construction management services, and outsourcing by companies of their facility management. CEO Noy concluded: "The Dutch market is expected to start improving slowly in 2005. The restructuring in the Netherlands and the business outlook in the most important markets in which ARCADIS is active, form a solid basis for a healthy development. For 2004 we expect that excluding non-recurring items and barring unforeseen circumstances, net income from operations will come out at the same level as in 2003. The Dutch restructuring will have a one-off negative effect on net income from operations of, on balance, EUR 1.5 million. It is expected that the measures taken will have a positive effect on operating income of EUR 2 to EUR 3 million as of 2005." ARCADIS is a leading, global, knowledge-driven service provider, active in the fields of infrastructure, environment and buildings. With client success central to our total business approach, we fulfill project or program needs from concept to completion and beyond. Together, we generate EUR 850 million in annual revenues. There are 9,000 of us, results-oriented people, continually investing in our skills to maximize value while creating viable solutions that assure your success. Except for historical information contained herein, the statements in this release are forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause the company's actual results in future periods to differ materially from forecasted results. Those risks include, among others, risks associated with possible changes in environmental legislation and risks with regard to the Company's ability to acquire and execute projects. These and other risks are described in ARCADIS' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission over the last 12 months, copies of which will be available from the SEC or may be obtained upon request from the Company.
ARCADIS NV
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME IN EUR
Amounts in millions, except per share amounts
Amounts in accordance with NL-GAAP
Third quarter First nine months
2004 2003 2004 2003
Gross revenue 221.1 207.1 651.8 598.0
Materials. services of third parties 69.1 61.3 182.3 163.6
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Net revenue 152.0 145.8 469.5 434.4
Operational cost 142.8 133.9 435.4 399.9
Depreciation 3.8 4.0 11.8 11.8
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Operating income 5.4 7.9 22.3 22.7
Financing income/expenses net (0.8) (0.6) (2.6) (1.8)
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Income before taxes 4.6 7.3 19.7 20.9
Taxes (0.2) (2.5) (5.8) (7.4)
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Income after taxes 4.4 4.8 13.9 13.5
Income from non-consolidated
companies 0.8 0.4 2.0 2.1
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Group income after taxes 5.2 5.2 15.9 15.6
Minority interest (0.6) (0.1) (1.3) (0.9)
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Net income from operations 4.6 5.1 14.6 14.7
Amortization goodwill (0.6) (0.3) (1.7) (0.6)
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Net income 4.0 4.8 12.9 14.1
Net income per share (1) 0.19 0.23 0.63 0.69
Net income from operations per share 0.22 0.25 0.71 0.72
Number of shares outstanding (in
thousands) 20,578 20,336 20,578 20,336
(1) Net income per share is based on the weighted average number of
outstanding shares.
ARCADIS NV
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME IN US$
Amounts in millions. except per share amounts
Amounts in accordance with NL-GAAP
Third quarter First nine months
2004 2003 2004 2003
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Gross revenue 270.2 232.9 798.3 664.5
Materials. services of third parties 84.4 68.9 223.1 182.0
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Net revenue 185.8 164.0 575.2 482.5
Operational cost 174.5 150.7 533.4 444.1
Depreciation 4.7 4.5 14.5 13.1
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Operating income 6.6 8.8 27.3 25.3
Financing income/expenses net (1.0) (0.6) (3.2) (2.0)
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Income before taxes 5.6 8.2 24.1 23.3
Taxes (0.2) (2.9) (7.1) (8.3)
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Income after taxes 5.4 5.3 17.0 15.0
Income from non-consolidated
companies 1.0 0.5 2.5 2.4
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Group income after taxes 6.4 5.8 19.5 17.4
Minority interest (0.8) (0.1) (1.6) (1.1)
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Net income from operations 5.6 5.7 17.9 16.3
Amortization goodwill (0.6) (0.3) (2.0) (0.6)
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Net income 5.0 5.4 15.9 15.7
Net income per share (1) 0.24 0.26 0.77 0.77
Net income from operations per share 0.27 0.28 0.87 0.80
Number of shares outstanding (in
thousands) 20,578 20,336 20,578 20,336
Dollar exchange rate 1st quarter
EUR 1= $1.25 $1.07
Dollar exchange rate 2nd quarter
EUR 1= $1.20 $1.13
Dollar exchange rate 3rd quarter
EUR 1= $1.22 $1.12
Dollar exchange rate 4th quarter
EUR 1= $1.19
(1) Net income per share is based on the weighted average number of
outstanding shares.
ARCADIS NV
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET IN EUR
Amounts in millions
Amounts in accordance with NL-GAAP
September 30. December 31.
ASSETS 2004 2003
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Fixed assets (*) 101.0 98.7
Current assets 284.5 248.6
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TOTAL 385.5 347.3
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities 197.7 153.5
Long term debt 12.4 29.7
Provisions 24.4 20.0
Total equity 151.0 144.1
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TOTAL 385.5 347.3
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(*) Including capitalized goodwill 38.0 38.2
CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY IN EUR
Amounts in accordance with NL-GAAP
2004 2003
Shareholders' equity at January 1 136.6 134.6
Changes:
Net income current year 12.9 14.1
Options exercised 1.5 0.2
Dividend 2003 (9.6) (9.6)
Exchange rate differences 1.0 (6.1)
Other changes - 0.3
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Shareholders' equity at balance sheet date 142.4 133.5
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ARCADIS NV
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET IN US$
Amounts in millions
Amounts in accordance with NL-GAAP
September 30. December 31.
ASSETS 2004 2003
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Fixed assets (*) 125.3 124.6
Current assets 353.0 314.0
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TOTAL 478.3 438.6
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities 245.3 193.8
Long term debt 15.4 37.6
Provisions 30.3 25.2
Total equity 187.3 182.0
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TOTAL 478.3 438.6
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(*) Including capitalized goodwill 47.1 48.2
Calculated with US dollar rate of EUR 1.00 = $1.24 $1.26
CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY IN US$
Amounts in accordance with NL-GAAP
2004 2003
Shareholders' equity at January 1 172.4 142.0
Changes:
Net income current year 15.9 15.7
Options exercised 1.8 0.2
Dividend 2003 (11.7) (11.0)
Exchange rate differences (1.8) 8.4
Other changes 0.3
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Shareholders' equity at balance sheet date 176.7 155.6
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ARCADIS NV
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT in EUR
Amounts in millions First nine months
Amounts in accordance with NL-GAAP 2004 2003
Net income 12.9 14.1
Depreciation and amortization 13.5 12.4
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Gross cash flow 26.4 26.5
Net working capital (18.1) (16.1)
Other changes (0.2) 0.3
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Total operational cash flow 8.1 10.7
Investments (net) in:
(In)tangible fixed assets (7.6) (10.4)
Acquisitions/divestments 1.2 (23.7)
Financial assets/divestments (0.4) (2.3)
Total financing activities 5.8 (8.2)
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Change in cash and equivalents 7.1 (33.9)
ARCADIS NV
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT in US$
Amounts in millions First nine months
Amounts in accordance with NL-GAAP 2004 2003
Net income 15.9 15.7
Depreciation and amortization 16.5 13.8
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Gross cash flow 32.4 29.5
Net working capital (22.5) (18.7)
Other changes (0.3) 0.3
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Total operational cash flow 9.6 11.1
Investments (net) in:
(In)tangible fixed assets (9.4) (12.1)
Acquisitions/divestments 1.5 (27.6)
Financial assets/divestments (0.5) (2.7)
Total financing activities 7.7 (8.2)
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Change in cash and equivalents 8.9 (39.5)
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