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  EXAIL TECHNOLOGIES (ex GROUPE GORGE) company press release from 24/10/2019

  24/10/2019 - 18:00

Groupe Gorgé: Strong organic growth in all three divisions in third quarter 2019


(in € millions) Q3 20191 Q3 20182 Change (organic) 9M 2019[1] 9M 2018[2] Change (organic)
Smart Safety Systems 22.5 18.9 +19.1 % (+22.7 %) 79.6 69.3 +14.8 % (+18.2 %)
Protection of High-Risk Installations 21.6 21.7 -0.2 % (+11.8 %) 65.1 66.9 -2.7 % (+8.3 %)
3D Printing 16.0 13.9 +14.7 % (+9.1 %) 51.3 41.5 +23.6 % (+9.2 %)
Structure and disposals (0.2) (0.2) n.s. (0.7) (0.4) n.s.
Consolidated revenue 59.9 54.3 +10.3 % (+14.9 %) 195.3 177.3 +10.1 % (+12.3 %)
Backlog at end of period 623.9 195.8 +218.7 % (+233.5 %)      

Groupe Gorgé's revenue for the first nine months of 2019 rose by 10.1%, in line with annual targets. The Group's revenue was up 10.3 % in third quarter 2019 to €59.9 million (+14.9 % at constant scope). This remarkable performance was driven by all divisions.

At September 30, 2019, Groupe Gorgé's backlog was €623.9 million, more than tripled compared with September 30, 2018.

In third quarter 2019, revenue for the Smart Safety Systems division was up 19.1 % (+22.7 % at constant scope, excluding EN Moteurs sold in 2018), driven by the strong performance of the Robotics (+19.1 %) and Aerospace (+28.2 %) activities, which offset the decline in Simulation. In addition to the execution of the mine hunting contract for the Belgian and Dutch navies, the activities were bolstered by the business momentum recorded in the first half.

At September 30, 2019, the division's backlog was €539 million, increasing more than fivefold compared with September 30, 2018. It offers exceptional visibility over the next few years. During the third quarter, the Robotics activity was awarded two contracts to supply ground robots to Canada and France, totaling more than €3 million. These were the first successful orders of CAMELON LG robots, for which marketing began in 2019.

In the Protection of High-Risk Installations division, the disposal to Spie of the Cimlec Group, a specialist in automation, robotics, electricity and metalwork, was finalized on July 9. The division's revenue does not include the contribution of Cimlec Group, in either 2019 or 2018, which was restated in accordance with IFRS 5 - Non-current assets held for sale and discontinued operations

In third quarter 2019, the division's revenue was €21.6 million, stable compared with third quarter 2018, but up 11.8 % like-for-like, excluding AI Group and Hoekstra, which contributed until the end of 2018. As expected, this reflects the continued improvement of all activities.

The division's backlog stood at €79.7 million at September 30, 2019, down 11.9 % compared with September 30, 2018, but only 3.7 % like-for-like.

Revenue for the 3D Printing division maintained a high growth rate of 14.7 % in third quarter 2019 to €16 million, versus €13.9 million in third quarter 2018. This predominantly organic growth (+9.1 %) was boosted by a favorable scope effect due to the consolidation of the audiologist Surdifuse-l'Embout Français in January 2019. In third quarter 2019, the Systems (+12.3 %) and Products (+18.7 %) activities benefited from the strong momentum of all activities.

2019 outlook

For 2019, the Smart Safety Systems division confirms its revenue growth target in excess of 5%.

The Robotics activities should continue to perform very well. New opportunities for mine hunting contracts have already been identified in several countries.

In Aerospace, the high backlog forecasts strong performance in the second half. The business momentum remains favorable, especially in the Automated Guided Vehicles sector, which applies the Group's expertise to drones and land vehicles. ECA Group is anticipating significant medium-term potential for these new developments, which are generating considerable interest, in particular in the aeronautics sector.

Lastly, in Simulation, the Group is expecting significant calls for tender that should help the activity's recovery. The Simulation has developed its Defense activity in recent years. Its activities for the benefit of robotics are expected to grow, in particular with the Belgian-Dutch contract. In this context, the division plans to merge the Robotics and Simulation activities in order to develop synergies between these two divisions more easily and quickly.

In the Protection of High-Risk Installations division, the positive trend observed in the third quarter is expected to continue in the final quarter of the year.

The France Fire Protection activities (CLF Satrem, AMOPSI and SVF) saw a decline in their performance in recent years. The activity's capital structure has been reorganized and management has held 30 % of the capital since July 25, 2019. The activity remains consolidated in the Group's financial statements.

The 3D Printing division has been working for several years on industrialization projects involving 3D Printing in various business sectors. These projects would involve a large number of machines dedicated to production applications consuming several tons of material. The division has observed a positive trend in some markets and significant progress has been made over the last few months on several projects. The division expects a first order intake of this type in the next six months.

For 2019, the Group confirms that it is targeting 10 % revenue growth in the current scope, excluding the Cimlec Group.

Net income for the year is expected to show a very strong increase compared with the previous year, without taking into account the disposal of the Cimlec Group, which took place on July 9, 2019 and which will increase net income for the year by more than €20 million. Together, these factors should enable the Group to reach a record net income in 2019. Proceeds from the disposal of Cimlec will also significantly improve the Group's net debt. 

About Groupe Gorgé

Founded in 1990, Groupe Gorgé is an independent group that specializes in high-tech industries. Today, the Group is active in the fields of security and protection in extreme environments, as well as in the 3D printing sector. In its more than twenty-five year history, Groupe Gorgé has always developed and driven the latest technological and industrial innovations.

Smart Safety Systems:

Developing complete, innovative technological solutions for complex missions in hostile and confined environments.

Protection of High-Risk Installations:

Protecting people and ensuring the active and passive protection of installations for energy markets and industrial and tertiary sectors in France. Ensuring the maintenance of these protection systems.

3D Printing:

Enabling major industry players to find new routes to successful innovation and production processes by providing 3D printers, premium material, software and 3D printed parts.

The Group reported revenue of €296 M in 2018. It is backed by 2,000 employees and operations in close to 10 countries.

More information on
www.groupe-gorge.com / Follow us on Twitter @GroupeGorge
Groupe Gorgé is listed on Euronext Paris compartment B
ISIN: FR0000062671
Ticker: GOE

Investor contacts:
Elodie Robbe-Mouillot
Investor/analyst relations
Tel : +33 1 44 77 94 77
E-mail : investors@groupe-gorge.com


Anne-Pauline Petureaux
Shareholder relations
Tel: +33 1 53 67 36 72
E-mail: apetureaux@actus.fr

Press contacts:
Romain Griere
Press relations
Tel: +33 1 53 70 05 46
E-mail: rgriere@image7.fr


Manon Clairet
Financial press relations
Tel: +33 1 53 67 36 73
E-mail: mclairet@actus.fr

Forward Looking Statement

GROUPE GORGE press releases may contain forward-looking statements regarding GROUPE GORGE's targets. These forward-looking statements reflect GROUPE GORGE's current expectations. Such forward-looking statements and targets depend on known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those anticipated herein. The risks and uncertainties that could affect the Group's future ability to achieve its targets include, in addition to those indicated in the press release: the strength of competition; the development of markets in which the Group operates and notably the 3D printing division; currency fluctuations; obtaining the export authorizations that may be required for certain activities; control of costs and expenses; changes in tax legislation, laws, regulations or their enforcement; our ability to successfully keep pace with technological advances; our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel and key staff; the evolution, interpretation and uniform application and enforcement of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), according to which we prepare our financial statements; manufacturing and supply chain bottlenecks; the performance of our business partners (subcontractors, agents, suppliers, etc.). Some of these risk factors are set forth and detailed in our Document de Référence (Registration Document including the annual financial report filed with the French Autorité des Marchés Financiers), available on our website www.groupe-gorge.com. This list of risks, uncertainties and other factors is not limitative. Other unanticipated, unknown or unforeseeable factors, such as changes in the economic situation or financial markets, could also have a material adverse effect on our targets.

This press release and the information it contains do not constitute an offer to sell or to subscribe, or a solicitation to purchase or subscribe shares or securities in GROUPE GORGE or in its listed subsidiaries in any country whatsoever.


[1] Unaudited figures

[2] In the Protection of High-Risk Installations division, Cimlec and its subsidiaries (Cimlec Group) were disposed of on July 9, 2019. In accordance with IFRS 5 - Non-current assets held for sale and discontinued operations, revenue for 2019 and historical data do not include the Cimlec Group's contribution.


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