AIK Q3'11: Efficient operations, well positioned for growth
(Oslo, 28 October 2011) Aktiv Kapital reports operating revenues of NOK 219.8 million and operating profit of NOK 94.6 million in the third quarter of 2011, compared to operating revenue of NOK 234.6 million and operating profit of NOK 101.0 million in third quarter 2010. The decrease is primarily related to few acquisitions of portfolios. "The results for the third quarter demonstrate how Aktiv Kapital is operating efficiently and adjusts costs to revenue. The Group will continue to streamline the organisation and drive operational improvements in order to maximise profitability," says newly appointed CEO Geir Langfeldt Olsen.
"The current macroeconomic climate is driving more debt to the market. We are well positioned with an effective platform and solid balance sheet, and we are strengthening the portfolio investment team to capitalise on the opportunities ahead of us," the CEO adds.
Cash collection on portfolios amounted to NOK 347.8 million in the third quarter (NOK 381.7 million). The decrease in cash collection is mainly related to a lower number of acquired portfolios, and a negative currency impact of NOK 11.2 million.
Operating revenue came in at NOK 219.8 million in the third quarter (NOK 234.6 million). Operational improvements have resulted in consistent performance across regions, with Central Europe, the Nordics and Canada performing ahead of plan. Operating expenses were lower by 6.1% from third quarter 2010, and Aktiv Kapital will continue to drive operational improvements and streamline the organisation.
Operating profit before depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) amounted to NOK 228.3 million (NOK 258.0 million), while pre-tax cash flow per share was NOK 4.53 (NOK 4.89).
Operating profit came in at NOK 94.6 million in the third quarter of 2011, compared to NOK 101.0 million in the same period last year.
In the third quarter, Aktiv Kapital has invested NOK 49.7 million in new portfolios (NOK 8.0 million).
The net book value of the portfolios at 30 September 2011 amounted to NOK 2 958.7 million.
| Third quarter | Year-to-date | |||
| NOKm | 2011 | 2010 | 2011 | 2010 |
| Collection on portfolios | 347.8 | 381.7 | 1079.1 | 1121.4 |
| Operating revenues | 219.8 | 234.6 | 709.4 | 702.9 |
| EBITDA | 228.3 | 258.0 | 697.6 | 734.8 |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 94.6 | 101.0 | 302.8 | 292.9 |
| Pre-tax cash flow per share (NOK) | 4.53 | 4.89 | 13.94 | 13.82 |
Webcast and teleconference
The report for Q3 2011 is available at www.newsweb.no and www.aktivkapital.com.
In connection with the announcement of the quarterly report CEO Geir Langfeldt Olsen and CFO Scott Danielsen will host a webcast and teleconference at 09.00 CET today, 28 October 2011.
For more information, please see stock exchange announcement dated 24 October 2011 or visit www.aktivkapital.com.
For more information
Please contact:
Geir Langfeldt Olsen, CEO
Tel.: +47 24 10 31 10
Scott Danielsen, CFO
Tel.: +47 95 25 56 20
About Aktiv Kapital
Aktiv Kapital operates in nine countries and is headquartered in Oslo. The Aktiv Kapital Group is one of the largest investors in non-performing credit portfolios in Europe and Canada. In 2010, Aktiv Kapital had NOK 1 512 million in cash collection and 356 000 paying customers. The Company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (AIK).
For more information about Aktiv Kapital, please visit: www.aktivkapital.com.
Disclosure of this information is pursuant to Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.