Michel Denis, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated: "In markets that remain buoyant, the group is continuing to expand in all sectors and most geographies. The successes of new products and services and the penetration of new markets reinforce this growth.
The industrial sites continued to accelerate their production rates with a good control of the operational chain in a context of supply constraints. In the United States, the scarcity of manpower and the impacts of the entry into force of the new customs tariffs make the conditions of activity more expensive.
In this context, I am pleased that this growth is accompanied by strong job creation at all our sites.
Order intake increased by more than 10% compared to Q3 2017, which was already very good. As a result, our order book remains at a high level and close to the level we had at the end of June.
The depth of our portfolio allows us to confirm our outlook for revenue growth for 2018 of more than 15% compared to 2017, as well as the improvement in recurring operating income by more than 80 basis points, or around 6.8% of revenue."
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Sales by division |
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In million of euros |
Quarter |
9 months ending Sept. 30 |
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|
Q3 2017 |
Q3 2018 |
% |
2017 |
2018 |
% |
|
|
MHA |
232 |
277 |
19% |
795 |
930 |
17% |
|
CEP |
59 |
74 |
26% |
176 |
226 |
28% |
|
S&S |
63 |
68 |
8% |
188 |
204 |
9% |
|
Total |
354 |
419 |
18% |
1 159 |
1 360 |
17% |
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Sales by region |
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In million of euros |
Quarter |
9 months ending Sept. 30 |
||||
|
Q3 2017 |
Q3 2018 |
% |
2017 |
2018 |
% |
|
|
Southern Europe |
94 |
117 |
25% |
386 |
418 |
8% |
|
Northern Europe |
152 |
177 |
17% |
438 |
547 |
25% |
|
Americas |
67 |
79 |
18% |
213 |
248 |
16% |
|
APAM |
42 |
45 |
9% |
123 |
147 |
20% |
|
Total |
354 |
419 |
18% |
1 159 |
1 360 |
17% |
*IFRS 15 applied from January 1st, 2018, without 2017 restatement (prospective method)
** at constant scope, accounting standard and exchange rate:
- For 2017 acquisitions (Manitou Equipment India in May 2017 and LiftRite at the end of July 2017), subtraction of their contribution, from January 1st of the current year, to the anniversary month of their acquisition. There is no acquisition nor exit in 2018
- Application of IAS 18 on the aggregates of the current year
- Application of the exchange rate of the previous year on the aggregates of the current year
Business review by division
With third quarter sales of €277 million, the Material Handling & Access Division - (MHA) recorded an increase of +19% compared to Q3 2017 and +17% over the first nine months of the year (and +19% at constant scope, accounting standard and exchange rates). The dynamics of the construction, agriculture and industrial markets remain very buoyant. The division continues, with all its suppliers, to organize the acceleration of some of its sites in order to maintain its delivery times.
The Compact Equipment Products Division - (CEP) generated revenue of €74 million, an increase of +26% compared to Q3 2017 and +28% over nine months (+28% at constant scope, accounting standard and exchange rates). With a favourable outlook, including with rental companies, the division continues to accelerate by having to deal with labour tensions, supply chain tensions and the impact of customs tariff increases.
With revenues of €68 million, the Services & Solutions Division - (S&S) recorded an increase in its revenue of +8% compared to Q3 2017 (+8% at constant scope, accounting standard and exchange rates). The division continues to develop its spare parts and attachments activities, while accelerating its progress in service activities.
