As a percentage of revenue, Selling and General Administration expenses amounted to 20.7%.
R&D expenses amounted to 36 million Euro, or 5.8% of revenue.
Recurring EBITDA (the sum of Graphics, HealthCare, Specialty Products and the unallocated portion) amounted to 9.6% of revenue, versus 12.1% in the second quarter of 2016. Recurring EBIT reached 7.6% of revenue, versus 9.9% in the previous year.
Restructuring and non-recurring items resulted in an expense of 2 million Euro, versus an income of 10 million Euro in the second quarter of 2016. The latter was mainly due to the sale of the properties of the Korean manufacturing site, which was closed in 2015.
The net finance costs decreased from 21 million Euro in the second quarter of 2016 to 8 million Euro. In 2016, the net finance costs were impacted by a one-off reclassification from translation reserve to profit and loss related to the decision to mothball the operations in Venezuela.
Income tax expenses amounted to 10 million Euro, versus 13 million Euro in the previous year.
As a result of the elements mentioned above, the Agfa-Gevaert Group posted a net profit of 27 million Euro.
Financial position and cash flow
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At the end of the second quarter of 2017, total assets were 2,312 million Euro, compared to 2,352 million Euro at the end of 2016.
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Inventories amounted to 534 million Euro (116 days), versus 542 million Euro (112 days) in the second quarter of 2016. Trade receivables (minus deferred revenue and advanced payments from customers) amounted to 330 million Euro (48 days), versus 351 million Euro (51 days) in the second quarter of 2016, and trade payables were 235 million Euro (51 days), versus 253 million Euro (52 days).
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Net financial debt amounted to 27 million Euro, versus a net cash position of 18 million Euro at the end of 2016.
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Net cash used in operating activities amounted to 36 million Euro.
Agfa Graphics - second quarter 2017
| in million Euro | Q2 2016 | Q2 2017 | % change |
| Revenue | 321 | 309 | -3.7% |
| Recurring EBITDA (*) | 28.9 | 22.9 | -20.8% |
| % of revenue | 9.0% | 7.4% | |
| Recurring EBIT (*) | 22.3 | 16.8 | -24.7% |
| % of revenue | 6.9% | 5.4% | |
(*) before restructuring and non-recurring items
Based on the strong performance of the Anapurna wide-format equipment product range and the substantial increase in ink volumes for both wide-format and industrial applications, the Inkjet segment posted double-digit top line growth. In the prepress segment, the sustainable chemistry-free solutions continued to perform well, but due to competitive pressure in the offset markets, Agfa Graphics` revenue decreased by 3.7% compared to the second quarter of 2016.
Agfa Graphics` gross profit margin decreased from 31.2% in the second quarter of 2016 to 30.1%, mainly due to adverse raw material effects. Recurring EBITDA amounted to 22.9 million Euro (7.4% of revenue), versus 28.9 million Euro (9.0% of revenue) in last year`s second quarter and recurring EBIT reached 16.8 million Euro (5.4% of revenue), versus 22.3 million Euro (6.9% of revenue).
In the field of inkjet, Agfa Graphics introduced a LED version of the Jeti Tauro wide-format printer. The Jeti Tauro H2500 LED becomes the flagship of the business group`s wide-format UV inkjet printer portfolio. It features continuous and automated feeding of a wide range of flexible and rigid media, including several types of corrugated board. The LED curing technology is an environmentally friendly and cost effective alternative for curing with high energy-consuming mercury bulb lamps.
At the FESPA 2017 trade event, the European Digital Press Association (EDP) awarded Agfa Graphics for its UV LED inks. With these inks, customers can produce high-quality prints on a wide variety of rigid and flexible substrates.
The recently launched Anapurna and Jeti Mira print engines with LED technology found their way to customers around the world. Among the new customers are long-standing prepress customer Sungwon Adpia (Korea); Bodoni AS and PJ Trykk AS (both in Norway); Comercializadora Carbesa, Merchandising Systems de México, Style Print, PM Packaging and Luis Murguia (all in Mexico); BOO Group and LC Digital (Australia).
In the field of prepress, Agfa Graphics` eco-friendly chemistry-free printing plate technologies continued to convince print companies of their many advantages all over the world. Important new contracts were signed in - among other countries - Australia, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Japan.
Targeted at both the commercial printing and the sign & display markets, Agfa Graphics launched version 4.0 of its StoreFront cloud-based web-to-print solution. StoreFront allows printers to set up e-stores and to reach new markets on-line.
In the field of security printing, Agfa Graphics introduced new versions of two elements of the Arziro software for the general security printing market. Arziro Design 3.0 offers new security design features and integration with Arziro Authenticate 2.0, the updated version of the ultra-safe, encrypted distribution platform.
Agfa HealthCare - second quarter 2017
| in million Euro | Q2 2016 | Q2 2017 | % change |
| Revenue | 277 | 264 | -4.7% |
| Recurring EBITDA (*) | 43.9 | 32.1 | -26.9% |
| % of revenue | 15.8% | 12.2% | |
| Recurring EBIT (*) | 37.3 | 25.7 | -31.1% |
| % of revenue | 13.5% | 9.7% | |
(*) before restructuring and non-recurring items
The Direct Radiography (DR) growth engine performed well, while the HealthCare Information Solutions range posted continuous top line and order book growth. The Imaging IT Solutions range saw a temporary slowdown, but the continuously strong order book for the Enterprise Imaging platform ensures future top line growth. The success of the platform incites Agfa HealthCare to speed up investments in its service organization.
As in the previous quarter, Agfa HealthCare`s top line decrease was mainly attributable to the hardcopy and classic X-ray products. The reorganization of the distribution channels in China continued to weigh on the hardcopy business, which performed well in the other growth markets. After a year of transition in 2017, the effect of the reorganization should start to abate in 2018.
The business group`s gross profit margin amounted to 39.8% of revenue. Recurring EBITDA amounted to 32.1 million Euro (12.2% of revenue), versus 43.9 million Euro (15.8% of revenue) in the second quarter of 2016. Recurring EBIT reached 25.7 million Euro (9.7% of revenue), versus 37.3 million Euro (13.5% of revenue) in last year`s second quarter.
In the second quarter, Agfa HealthCare announced that it successfully completed the re-certification audit cycle for its Information Security Management System (ISMS). With its ISMS, Agfa HealthCare shows its commitment to support care providers in protecting the privacy of their patients.
In the field of Imaging, Agfa HealthCare signed several important contracts for its high-end DR solutions. The West Suffolk Hospital (UK), for instance, is implementing three DR 600 X-ray rooms and one DR Retrofit solution.
In the field of Imaging IT Solutions, Agfa HealthCare`s Enterprise Imaging platform continued to convince important customers all over the world. For instance, Agfa HealthCare has won a tender issued by the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Health Directory.
In the field of Integrated Care, Agfa HealthCare launched the new version of its Integrated Care Suite, which is a web-based platform that supports personal care management and access to patient health information beyond hospital walls for patients as well as care providers.
Also in Integrated Care, Imelda Hospital (Bonheiden, Belgium), will implement Agfa HealthCare`s 24/7 online appointment scheduling solution for patients and care providers. With the solution, patients can manage their own appointments.
In HealthCare Information Solutions, Agfa HealthCare`s customer medius Klinik Nürtingen became the first hospital in Germany to be certified EMRAM (Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model) stage 6. The hospital uses Agfa HealthCare`s ORBIS hospital information system. EMRAM is an initiative of HIMSS Analytics, a subsidiary of the US Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society. EMRAM is an 8-level model to score hospitals from 0 to 7 on their stage of IT adoption, based on their utilization of electronic patient records and related IT systems.
Agfa Specialty Products - second quarter 2017
| in million Euro | Q2 2016 | Q2 2017 | % change |
| Revenue | 47 | 49 | 4.3% |
| Recurring EBITDA (*) | 6.9 | 6.1 | -11.6% |
| % of revenue | 14.7% | 12.4% | |
| Recurring EBIT (*) | 5.9 | 5.4 | -8.5% |
| % of revenue | 12.6% | 11.0% | |
(*) before restructuring and non-recurring items
Agfa Specialty Products` revenue increased to 49 million Euro. The future-oriented businesses (mainly Synaps Synthetic Paper and Orgacon Electronic Materials), the Printed Circuit Board business, as well as a number of classic film product ranges performed well.
The business group`s recurring EBITDA reached 6.1 million Euro (12.4% of revenue). Recurring EBIT amounted to 5.4 million Euro (11.0% of revenue).
In the second quarter, Agfa Specialty Products announced that it successfully developed and delivered the voting cards for the General Parliament elections in Malta. The company`s polyester-based PETix PPF solution replaced the traditional laminated paper voting cards.
At the SNEC 2017 event in Shanghai, Agfa Specialty Products launched UNIQOAT, its next generation high reflective backsheet product range. Backsheet films are used in the photovoltaic solar module industry to protect solar panels against environmental threats and to avoid power loss and electric hazard.
Results after six months
Agfa-Gevaert Group - year to date
| in million Euro | H1 2016 | H1 2017 | % change |
| Revenue | 1,248 | 1,210 | -3.0% |
| Gross profit (*) | 425 | 405 | -4.7% |
| % of revenue | 34.1% | 33.5% | |
| Recurring EBITDA (*) | 126 | 99 | -21.4% |
| % of revenue | 10.1% | 8.2% | |
| Recurring EBIT (*) | 98 | 73 | -25.5% |
| % of revenue | 7.9% | 6.0% | |
| Result from operating activities | 104 | 68 | -34.6% |
| Result for the period | 50 | 35 | -30.0% |
| Net cash from (used in) operating activities | 47 | (1) | |
(*) before restructuring and non-recurring items
Agfa Graphics - year to date
| in million Euro | H1 2016 | H1 2017 | % change |
| Revenue | 628 | 609 | -3.0% |
| Recurring EBITDA (*) | 53.6 | 42.8 | -20.1% |
| % of revenue | 8.5% | 7.0% | |
| Recurring EBIT (*) | 40.3 | 30.5 | -24.3% |
| % of revenue | 6.4% | 5.0% | |
(*) before restructuring and non-recurring items
Agfa HealthCare - year to date
| in million Euro | H1 2016 | H1 2017 | % change |
| Revenue | 531 | 503 | -5.3% |
| Recurring EBITDA (*) | 66.4 | 48.4 | -27.1% |
| % of revenue | 12.5% | 9.6% | |
| Recurring EBIT (*) | 53.4 | 35.8 | -33.0% |
| % of revenue | 10.1% | 7.1% | |
(*) before restructuring and non-recurring items
Agfa Specialty Products - year to date
| in million Euro | H1 2016 | H1 2017 | % change |
| Revenue | 89 | 98 | 10.1% |
| Recurring EBITDA (*) | 8.9 | 9.6 | 7.9% |
| % of revenue | 10.0% | 9.8% | |
| Recurring EBIT (*) | 7.0 | 8.0 | 14.3% |
| % of revenue | 7.9% | 8.2% | |
(*) before restructuring and non-recurring items
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This statement is made in order to comply with new European transparency regulation enforced by the Belgian Royal Decree of 14 November 2007 and in effect as of 2008.
"The Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of Agfa-Gevaert NV, represented by Mr. Julien De Wilde, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mr. Christian Reinaudo, President and CEO, and Mr. Kris Hoornaert, CFO, jointly certify that, to the best of their knowledge, the consolidated financial statements included in the report and based on the relevant accounting standards, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition and results of Agfa-Gevaert NV, including its consolidated subsidiaries. Based on our knowledge, the report includes all information that is required to be included in such document and does not omit to state all necessary material facts."
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"As with any company, Agfa is continually confronted with - but not exclusively - a number of market and competition risks or more specific risks related to the cost of raw materials, product liability, environmental matters, proprietary technology or litigation."
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