Highlights – Second Quarter 2014
- Revenues increased 30.6% to kEUR 2,730 from kEUR 2,091
- Systems revenues increased 46.2% to kEUR 1,234 from kEUR 844
- Services revenues increased 20.0% to kEUR 1,496 from kEUR 1,247
- Gross profit margin of 31.5% compared to 28.7% in the prior year quarter
- Completed follow-on offering in April
- Reaffirm full year 2014 revenue guidance
Dr. Ingo Ederer, Chief Executive Officer of voxeljet, commented, “We continued to execute our key growth initiatives throughout the second quarter. Demand for both our 3D printing systems and on-demand printed parts remains robust, and we reaffirm our financial guidance for the year ending December 31, 2014. In Systems, we delivered two printers, while increased levels of quoting and sales activity contributed to a solid backlog at the end of the quarter. Services performed well, benefiting from a favorable product mix and the recently completed capacity expansion at our European on-demand service center in Germany. We generated record sales in plastics and received record orders for sand parts in the quarter. This in our opinion illustrates the market’s growing acceptance of 3D printing for production, and validates our capabilities and strategic positioning within the industry.”
Second Quarter 2014 Results
Revenues for the second quarter of 2014 increased by 30.6% to kEUR 2,730 compared to kEUR 2,091 in the second quarter of 2013.
Revenues from our Systems segment, which focuses on the development, production and sale of 3D printers, increased 46.2% to kEUR 1,234 in the second quarter of 2014 from kEUR 844 in last year’s second quarter. The Company sold two new machines in the second quarter of 2014 compared to one new machine in last year’s second quarter. Systems revenues also includes all revenues from consumables, spare parts and maintenance. Systems revenues represented 45.2% of total revenue in the second quarter of 2014 compared to 40.4% in last year’s second quarter.
Revenues from our Services segment, which focuses on the printing of on-demand parts for our customers, increased 20.0%, to kEUR 1,496 in the second quarter of 2014 from kEUR 1,247 for the same quarter last year. The increase resulted primarily from a favorable product mix in the second quarter of 2014 compared to the second quarter of 2013 as well as increased capacity from additional printers in our recently expanded European service center.
Cost of sales was kEUR 1,870 for the second quarter of 2014 compared to kEUR 1,491 for the second quarter of 2013. Embedded in cost of sales was expenses of kEUR 56 related to our Long Term Cash Incentive Plan (“LTCIP”), which was initiated in October 2013.
Gross profit was kEUR 860 in the second quarter of 2014 compared to kEUR 600 in the second quarter of 2013. The gross profit margin increased to 31.5% in the second quarter of 2014 from 28.7% in the second quarter of 2013.
Gross profit for our Systems segment increased to kEUR 294 in the second quarter 2014 from kEUR 181 in the second quarter of 2013. The gross profit margin for this segment increased to 23.8% in the second quarter of 2014 compared to 21.4% in the second quarter of 2013. Though higher than in the prior year’s quarter, the margin was negatively affected by increased headcount costs as we pursue our growth strategy. In the second quarter of 2014, cost of sales related to the LTCIP was kEUR 32.
Gross profit for our Services segment increased to kEUR 566 in the second quarter 2014 from kEUR 419 in the second quarter of 2013. The gross profit margin for this segment increased to 37.8% in the second quarter of 2014 from 33.6% in the second quarter of 2013. The increase in gross margin was primarily related to higher revenues resulting from increased capacity and a favorable product mix in the second quarter of 2014 compared to the same period in 2013. In the second quarter of 2014, cost of sales related to the LTCIP was kEUR 24.
Selling expenses were kEUR 845 for the second quarter of 2014 compared to kEUR 472 in the second quarter of 2013. This increase of kEUR 373 resulted from expanded sales efforts as we increased headcount and attended more trade shows and fairs compared to the prior year period.
Administrative expenses were kEUR 952 for the second quarter of 2014 compared to kEUR 299 in the second quarter of 2013. This increase of kEUR 653 was primarily due to increased headcount related to the pursuit of our growth strategy and costs associated with being a publicly-traded company.
Research and development (“R&D”) expenses increased to kEUR 831 in the second quarter of 2014 from kEUR 490 in the prior year period, as we continued to invest heavily in R&D with a number of active projects in various stages of development.
Our operating expenses for the second quarter of 2014 were affected by the LTCIP. Selling expenses, administrative expenses and R&D expenses related to the LTCIP were kEUR 35, kEUR 18 and kEUR 48, respectively.
Other operating expenses in the second quarter of 2014 were kEUR 8, substantially all of which reflect costs related to our follow-on public offering.
Other operating income was kEUR 397 for the second quarter of 2014 compared to kEUR 253 in the second quarter 2013. The increase was mainly due to the release of deferred income.
Operating loss was kEUR 1,379 in the second quarter of 2014, compared to an operating loss of kEUR 562 in the prior year period. Operating expenses increased in the second quarter of 2014 due in part to increased headcount related to the pursuit of our growth strategy and costs related to being a publicly-traded company, including compensation expenses related to the LTCIP of kEUR 156.
Total loss for the second quarter of 2014 was kEUR 1,405, or EUR 0.38 per share, as compared to total loss of kEUR 478, or EUR 0.24 per share, in the second quarter of 2013.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 Results
Revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2014 increased by 22.1% to kEUR 5,469 compared to kEUR 4,478 in the prior year period.
Systems revenues were kEUR 2,546 for the first six months of 2014 compared to kEUR 2,049 in last year’s period. The Company sold four new 3D printers in the first six months of 2014 compared to three 3D printers (two new and one used) printers in the prior year period. Systems revenues represented 46.6% of total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to 45.8% for the same period a year ago. Services revenues were kEUR 2,923 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to kEUR 2,429 for the same period last year.
Cost of sales for the six months ended June 30, 2014 was kEUR 3,530, an increase of kEUR 565, or 19.1%, over cost of sales of kEUR 2,965 for the same period in 2013. For the six months ended June 30, 2014, the cost of sales related to the LTCIP was kEUR 112.
Gross profit and gross margin for the six months ended June 30, 2014 were kEUR 1,939 and 35.4%, respectively, compared to kEUR 1,513 and 33.8% in the prior year period.
Gross profit for our Systems segment increased to kEUR 691 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from kEUR 609 in the same period of 2013. The gross profit margin for this segment decreased to 27.1% compared to 29.7% for the prior period primarily due to increased headcount costs as we pursue our growth strategy. In the first half of 2014, cost of sales related to the LTCIP was kEUR 64.
Gross profit for our Services segment increased to kEUR 1,248 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from kEUR 904 in the same period of 2013. The gross profit margin for this segment increased to 42.7% from 37.2%. The increase in gross margin was primarily related to higher revenues resulting from increased capacity and a favorable product mix in the first half of 2014 compared to the same period in 2013. In the first half of 2014, cost of sales related to the LTCIP was kEUR 48.
Selling expenses were kEUR 1,538 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to kEUR 829 in the same period in 2013, an increase of kEUR 709, or 85.5%. Administrative expenses increased by kEUR 1,090, to kEUR 1,566 for the first six months of 2014 from kEUR 476 in the prior year period. The increases in selling and administrative expenses were in line with our efforts to grow our business. R&D expenses increased to kEUR 1,679 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from kEUR 921 in the same period in 2013, an increase of kEUR 758, or 82.3%. The increase in R&D expenses in the first six months of 2014 reflects our emphasis on developing new 3D printing technology and improving our existing 3D printing technology.
Our operating expenses for the six month months ended June 30, 2014 were affected by the LTCIP. Selling expenses, administrative expenses and R&D expenses related to the LTCIP were kEUR 70, kEUR 35 and kEUR 95, respectively.
Other operating expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2014 were kEUR 86 compared to kEUR 170 in the prior year period.
Other operating income was kEUR 948 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to kEUR 530 in the prior year period. The increase was mainly due to the recognition of kEUR 401 of deferred income as a result of the early termination of three sale and leaseback transactions.
Total loss for the six months ended June 30, 2014 was kEUR 2,116, or EUR 0.62 per share, as compared to total loss of kEUR 376, or EUR 0.19 per share, in the prior year period.
Business Outlook
The Company reaffirms its previous guidance for the year ending December 31, 2014 and continues to expect revenues to exceed kEUR 18,000, with revenue growth in excess of 50%.
The Company’s total backlog of 3D printer orders at June 30, 2014 was kEUR 4,278, which represents eight 3D printers. This compares to backlog of kEUR 2,300, representing four 3D printers, at December 31, 2013. We estimate that most of the 3D printers in our backlog will ship prior to December 31, 2014. As production and delivery of our printers is generally not characterized by long lead times, backlog is more dependent on the timing of customers’ requested deliveries.
At June 30, 2014 the Company had cash and equivalents of kEUR 21,780 and held kEUR 35,070 of investments in two bond funds which are included in current financial assets on our consolidated statement of financial position.
Source: voxeljet