UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
May 4, 2007
Commission File Number: 1-15174
Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
(Translation of registrants name into English)
Wittelsbacherplatz 2
D-80333 Munich
Federal Republic of Germany
(Address of principal executive offices)
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Table of contents
Introduction
Effective with the first quarter of fiscal 2007, Siemens prepares its primary financial
reporting according to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). For fiscal year end
2006, our primary financial reporting was still under United States Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles (U.S. GAAP). In addition, we published our first IFRS Consolidated Financial Statements
as supplemental information in December 2006. We generally prepare the Interim Report as an update
of our Annual Report, with a focus on the current period. The supplemental IFRS Consolidated
Financial Statements serve as a basis for our primary IFRS reporting beginning with the first
quarter of fiscal 2007 and as such, the Interim Report should be read in conjunction with these
IFRS Consolidated Financial Statements and our Annual Report.
Key figures (1)
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2nd quarter (2)
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first six months (3)
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2007 |
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2006 |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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Income from continuing operations |
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1,396 |
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897 |
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2,110 |
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1,504 |
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Income from discontinued operations,
net of income taxes |
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(137 |
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26 |
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(63 |
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358 |
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Net income |
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1,259 |
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923 |
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2,047 |
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1,862 |
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attributable to: |
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Minority interest |
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63 |
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50 |
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112 |
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103 |
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Shareholders of Siemens AG |
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1,196 |
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873 |
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1,935 |
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1,759 |
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Earnings per share from continuing operations (4) |
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1.50 |
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0.95 |
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2.26 |
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1.60 |
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(in euros) |
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Earnings per share from discontinued operations (4) |
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(0.16 |
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0.03 |
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(0.09 |
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0.38 |
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(in euros) |
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Earnings per share (4) |
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1.34 |
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0.98 |
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2.17 |
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1.98 |
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(in euros) |
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Net cash from operating and investing activities (5) |
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(901 |
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538 |
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(2,061 |
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(186 |
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therein: Net cash provided by operating activities |
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3,582 |
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1,246 |
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3,881 |
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1,732 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(4,483 |
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(708 |
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(5,942 |
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(1,918 |
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Group profit from Operations (5) |
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1,964 |
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1,314 |
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3,595 |
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2,391 |
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New orders (5) |
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23,469 |
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21,529 |
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48,051 |
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45,196 |
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Revenue (5) |
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20,626 |
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18,824 |
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39,694 |
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36,800 |
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March 31, 2007
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September 30, 2006
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Continuing |
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Continuing |
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operations |
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Total (6) |
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operations |
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Total (6) |
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Employees (in thousands) |
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436 |
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487 |
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424 |
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475 |
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Germany |
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144 |
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162 |
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143 |
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161 |
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International |
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292 |
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325 |
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281 |
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314 |
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Unaudited, focused on continuing operations. (Discontinued operations consist of carrier
networks, enterprise
networks and mobile devices activities). |
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January 1 March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. |
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October 1, 2006 and 2005 March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. |
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Earnings per share basic, attributable to shareholders of Siemens AG. |
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Continuing operations. |
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Continuing and discontinued operations. |
Note: Group profit from Operations is reconciled to Income before income taxes of Operations
under
Reconciliation to financial statements on the table Segment information.
Managements
discussion and analysis
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| Overview of financial results for the second quarter of
fiscal 2007 |
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Siemens successfully concluded its Fit4More program by achieving the profitability,
growth and portfolio goals planned for April 2007. |
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All Groups reached or exceeded their target earnings margins. |
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Group profit from Operations rose 49% year-over-year, to 1.964 billion. |
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Income from continuing operations climbed 56%, to 1.396 billion. |
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Net income rose 36%, to 1.259 billion. |
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Revenue rose 10%, to 20.626 billion and orders increased 9% to 23.469 billion.
Excluding currency translation and portfolio effects, revenue rose 13% and orders increased
11%. |
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On a continuing basis, operating and investing activities used net cash of 901 million
in the second quarter, including a 3.8 billion cash payment for the diagnostics division
of Bayer Aktiengesellschaft. A year earlier, operating and investing activities provided
net cash of 538 million. |
We believe that Siemens financial performance in the second quarter is the result of
successfully executing our Fit4More program. We significantly strengthened our strongest
businesses, better aligned the Company to take full advantage of global demographic and
urbanization trends, and reached or exceeded our margin targets at all Groups. Together these
accomplishments are enabling Siemens to outgrow the economy at a higher level of profitability.
Going forward, we believe that Siemens can do even better. So we are introducing a new
program, Fit for 2010, with ambitious goals for growth, capital efficiency, and cash conversion
at the corporate level, and with higher margin ranges at a majority of our Groups. We look forward
to maintaining the operating momentum we have built up in the first half of the fiscal year.
In the second quarter of fiscal 2007, ended March 31, 2007, Siemens net income rose to 1.259
billion, an increase of 36% compared to 923 million in the second quarter a year earlier. Basic
earnings per share rose to 1.34 from 0.98 in the prior-year quarter, and diluted earnings per
share increased to 1.28 from 0.98 a year earlier. Income from continuing operations was 1.396
billion, an increase of 56% compared to 897 million in the same period a year earlier. Basic
earnings per share on a continuing basis rose to 1.50 from 0.95 in the prior-year quarter, and
diluted earnings per share increased to 1.44 from 0.95 a year earlier. Discontinued operations
reduced net income by 137 million in the second quarter, due primarily to an impairment at the
enterprise networks business formerly included in Communications (Com). A year earlier,
discontinued operations contributed 26 million to net income in the second quarter.
The dominant driver of income growth was Group profit from Operations, which rose 49%
year-over-year, to 1.964 billion. Every Group in Operations reached or exceeded its target Group
profit margin in the second quarter and a majority delivered strong double-digit profit growth
compared to the same period a year earlier. Automation and Drives (A&D) and Power Transmission and
Distribution (PTD) hit new highs in quarterly Group profit on an absolute basis. Other leading
earnings contributors included Medical Solutions (Med), Power Generation (PG), Siemens VDO
Automotive (SV) and Osram. Improvement in Group profit from Operations year-over-year also included
a positive result at Siemens Business Services (SBS), which posted a significant loss in the
prior-year period primarily due to substantial severance charges.
Net income growth also benefited from the other two components of Siemens. Financing and Real
Estate activities earned 179 million in income before income tax compared to 71 million in the
second quarter a year earlier. Corporate Treasury activities contributed 31 million, compared to a
negative 230 million a year ago. The difference relates primarily to a cash settlement option on a
convertible bond, which resulted in a 257 million negative effect in the prior-year quarter.
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In a favorable macroeconomic environment, Siemens strengthened business portfolio generated
substantial volume growth compared to the prior-year quarter. Revenue increased 10% year-over-year,
to 20.626 billion, and orders of 23.469 billion were up 9% compared to the prior-year quarter.
Excluding currency translation and portfolio effects, second-quarter revenue rose 13% and orders
climbed 11%. Europe excluding Germany was the primary driver of revenue growth, with a 16%
increase. Germany expanded by 6%. Order growth was more balanced regionally, with double-digit
increases in Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. A&D, Med, PG and PTD all delivered strong
revenue and order growth to go along with their margin strength and substantial contributions to
Group profit.
On a continuing basis, operating and investing activities within Operations in the second
quarter used 1.921 billion in cash compared to cash provided of 269 million in the same period a
year earlier. The current period included an approximately 3.8 billion cash payment for the
diagnostics division of Bayer Aktiengesellschaft (Bayer). Within Financing and Real Estate and
Corporate Treasury activities, net cash provided by operating and investing activities in the
second quarter was 1.020 billion compared to 269 million in the prior-year quarter. The
difference was due primarily to lower receivables at Siemens Financial Services (SFS), including
substantial receivables related to telecommunications carrier activities. For Siemens on a
continuing basis, operating and investing activities used net cash of 901 million compared to net
cash provided of 538 million in the same period a year earlier.
As planned, we brought the Fit4More strategic program to a successful close in the second
quarter. In addition to reaching or exceeding target margins throughout Operations and at SFS, we
also achieved Fit4Mores April 2007 growth and portfolio goals. To deliver top-line growth at twice
the rate of global expansion in gross domestic product (2X global GDP), we continued to invest
for organic growth while making major acquisitions at our largest and most profitable Groups. For
example, A&D increased its capabilities in large drives, gears, and software, PG added wind power
and other clean energy offerings, and Med acquired a world-class in vitro diagnostics business.
Fit4More further focused the Companys business portfolio activities by reorienting the
Information and Communications (I&C) businesses and Logistics and Assembly (L&A) Systems Group.
Among the notable results is a telecommunications infrastructure joint venture with Nokia
Corporation (Nokia), called Nokia Siemens Networks B.V. (NSN). This joint venture launched its
operations on April 1, 2007. We divested or discontinued other businesses, including the enterprise
networks business which is held for sale.
Results of Siemens
Results of Siemens Second quarter of fiscal 2007 compared to second quarter of fiscal 2006
The following discussion presents selected information for Siemens for the second quarter:
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2007 |
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New orders |
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23,469 |
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21,529 |
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New orders in Germany |
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3,826 |
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3,659 |
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New international orders |
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19,643 |
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17,870 |
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Revenue |
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20,626 |
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18,824 |
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Revenue in Germany |
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3,860 |
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3,641 |
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International revenue |
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16,766 |
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15,183 |
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Revenue in the second quarter was
20.626 billion, a 10% increase from
18.824 billion in the
prior-year period. Orders were 23.469 billion, 9% higher than 21.529 billion a year earlier. On
an organic basis, excluding currency translation effects and the net effect of acquisitions and
dispositions, revenue climbed 13% and orders rose 11%.
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International revenue and orders for the second quarter both rose 10% year-over-year, to
16.766 billion and 19.643 billion, respectively. In Germany, revenue increased 6% in the current
period, to 3.860 billion, and orders grew 5% year-over-year, to 3.826 billion. On a regional
basis, Europe excluding Germany was the strongest contributor to volume growth, with revenue rising
16%, to 6.795 billion, and orders climbing 19%, to 8.105 billion. Asia-Pacific revenue grew 8%,
to 2.892 billion, and orders rose 19%, to 3.396 billion. India generated high double-digit growth
rates for both revenue and orders, while China balanced an 11% decline in revenue with 18% order
growth compared to the prior-year period. In the Americas, revenue of 5.376 billion and orders of
6.332 billion were 1% and 12% higher, respectively, than in the second quarter a year ago.
Excluding currency translation and portfolio effects, revenue and orders in the region were up 7%
and 19%. The Middle East/Africa/Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) region contributed 1.703
billion to revenue in the second quarter, a 30% increase year-over-year. Order volume was higher
than revenue, at 1.810 billion, but came in 29% lower than the prior-year level which included a
higher number of large orders.
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March 31,
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Gross profit |
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5,661 |
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4,776 |
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as percentage of revenue |
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27.4 |
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25.4 |
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Gross profit increased 19% year-over-year to 5.661 billion in the second quarter, rising
nearly twice as fast as revenue over the same period. All Groups increased their gross profit, with
the highest total increases coming from Med, A&D and PG. The gross profit margin climbed to 27.4%
in the second quarter compared to 25.4% a year earlier.
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March 31,
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Research and development expenses |
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(874 |
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as percentage of sales |
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4.2 |
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4.6 |
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Marketing, selling and general administrative expenses |
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(3,108 |
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(3,104 |
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as percentage of sales |
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15.1 |
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Other operating income |
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112 |
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194 |
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Other operating expense |
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(163 |
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Income from investments accounted for using, the equity method, net |
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190 |
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197 |
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Financial income (expense), net |
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Research and development expenses increased year-over-year, but fell as a percent of sales at
most Groups as revenue grew much faster. Marketing, selling and general administrative expenses
showed a similar development, remaining stable compared to the prior-year period but declining as a
percent of sales, including a positive development at SBS, reflecting
an improved cost position and substantial severance charges in
the prior year. Other operating income
decreased compared to the second quarter a year earlier, which included a positive effect from the
settlement of an arbitration proceeding. In the second quarter of fiscal 2007, other operating
expense included a 52 million goodwill impairment at a regional payphone unit. Financial income
(expense), net in the current quarter was positive and included higher interest expense, lower
income associated with asset retirement obligations, and lower income from available-for-sale
financial assets compared to the same quarter a year earlier. Financial income (expense), net was
negative in the prior-year period due primarily to a 257 million negative effect related to
mark-to-market valuation of a cash settlement option associated with the 2.5 billion convertible
bond Siemens issued in 2003. Siemens irrevocably waived this option in the third quarter of fiscal
2006, effectively eliminating subsequent earnings effects.
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Income from continuing operations before income taxes |
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1,832 |
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1,134 |
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Income taxes |
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(436 |
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(237 |
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as percentage of income from continuing operations before income taxes |
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24 |
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21 |
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Income from continuing operations |
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1,396 |
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897 |
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Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes |
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(137 |
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26 |
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Net income |
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1,259 |
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923 |
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Net income attributable to Minority interest |
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63 |
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Net income attributable to Shareholders of Siemens AG |
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1,196 |
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873 |
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In the second quarter, income from continuing operations before income taxes rose 62%, to
1.832 billion. This rapid income growth year-over-year was driven by a significant increase in
Group profit from Operations. All Groups reached or exceeded their target profit margins, and a
majority of Groups in Operations delivered strong double-digit increases in Group profit. In
addition, SBS posted a positive Group profit compared to a substantial loss in the prior-year
period. The income tax rate was higher in the current period, at 24% compared to 21% a year
earlier. While both periods under review included beneficial tax effects, the second quarter of
fiscal 2006 benefited from a higher positive tax effect due to an income tax free gain from the
sale of the Companys interest in SMS Demag AG. Income from continuing operations in the second
quarter grew 56% year-over-year, to 1.396 billion. Discontinued operations posted a loss, net of
income taxes of 137 million, primarily due to a 148 million impairment at the enterprise networks
business formerly included in Com. A year earlier, discontinued operations earned income, net of
income taxes of 26 million in the second quarter. Net income of 1.259 billion in the current
quarter was 36% higher than in the second quarter a year earlier, and net income attributable to
shareholders of Siemens AG was 1.196 billion, up 37% compared to the prior-year period.
Results of Siemens First six months of fiscal 2007 compared to first six months of fiscal 2006
The following discussion presents selected information for Siemens for the first six months:
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March 31,
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2007 |
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2006 |
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New orders |
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48,051 |
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45,196 |
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New orders in Germany |
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8,697 |
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8,247 |
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New international orders |
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39,354 |
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36,949 |
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Revenue |
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39,694 |
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36,800 |
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Revenue in Germany |
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7,760 |
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7,449 |
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International revenue |
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31,934 |
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29,351 |
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In the first six months of fiscal 2007, revenue was 39.694 billion, an 8% increase from
36.800 billion in the prior-year period. Orders of 48.051 billion were up 6% from 45.196 billion
a year earlier. Excluding currency translation effects and the net effect of acquisitions and
dispositions, revenue rose 12% and orders climbed 9%.
International revenue for the first six months rose 9% year-over-year, to 31.934 billion, and
orders for the first six months grew 7%, to 39.354 billion. In Germany, revenue for the first
half-year was up 4%, at 7.760 billion, and orders increased 5%, to 8.697 billion. On a regional
basis, Europe excluding Germany was the strongest contributor to international volume growth, with
revenue climbing 10%, to 12.733 billion, and orders rising 13%, to 15.911 billion. Both revenue
and orders grew in the Americas as well, where first-half revenue of 10.324 billion was up 3% and
orders of 12.716 billion came in 14% above the prior-year level. Adjusting for currency
translation and portfolio effects, revenue and orders in the Americas were up 11% and 23%,
respectively.
While revenue in Asia-Pacific for the first six months grew 11%, to 5.589 billion, orders of
6.488 billion came in 7% lower. Both developments stemmed from a high level of orders in
Asia-Pacific in prior periods. This was particularly evident in China, where revenue of 1.949
billion for the first half was 4% higher than the prior-year level, but orders of 2.209 billion
were 21% lower than a year earlier. The Africa/Middle East/CIS region shared a similar development
in the first half. Though orders of 4.239 billion were substantially higher than revenue of 3.288
billion, revenue was up 22% year-over-year and orders were 10% below the level of the prior-year
period.
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March 31,
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in millions) |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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Gross profit |
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10,466 |
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9,298 |
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as percentage of revenue |
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26.4 |
% |
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25.3 |
% |
6
Gross profit for the first six months increased by 13% year-over-year, rising faster than
revenue growth of 8%. Most Groups increased their gross profit, with leading increases at Med, A&D,
SBS, PG and PTD. The gross profit margin for the first half of fiscal 2007 was 26.4% compared to
25.3% a year earlier.
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March 31,
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in millions) |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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Research and development expenses |
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(1,655 |
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(1,648 |
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as percentage of sales |
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4.2 |
% |
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4.5 |
% |
Marketing, selling and general administrative expenses |
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(5,951 |
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(6,110 |
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as percentage of sales |
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15.0 |
% |
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16.6 |
% |
Other operating income |
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340 |
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394 |
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Other operating expense |
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(662 |
) |
|
|
(69 |
) |
Income from investments accounted for using, the equity method, net |
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350 |
|
|
|
339 |
|
Financial income (expense), net |
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9 |
|
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|
(299 |
) |
Research and development expenses were nearly unchanged year-over-year but declined to 4.2% of
revenue. Marketing, selling and general administrative expenses were lower, including a
positive development at SBS, reflecting an improved cost position and
substantial severance charges in the prior year. These expenses also declined as a percent of revenue,
to 15.0% from 16.6% in the prior-year period. Other operating income was higher in the prior-year
period, which benefited from the settlement of an arbitration proceeding mentioned earlier as well
as from higher gains on sale of real estate. The current period included a gain on the sale of a
locomotive leasing business at TS. Other operating expense in the first half was substantially
higher than in the same period a year earlier, primarily due to a penalty of 423 million imposed
by the European Commission following its investigation of past anti-competitive behavior by
providers of gas-isolated switchgear and 50 million primarily to fund job placement companies for
former Siemens employees affected by the bankruptcy of BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG. The current
period also includes the 52 million goodwill impairment at a regional payphone unit mentioned
earlier. Financial income (expense), net for the first six months was a positive 9 million, and
included higher interest expense, lower income associated with asset retirement obligations, and
lower income from available-for-sale financial assets compared to the prior-year period. A year
earlier, financial income (expense), net for the first half was a negative 299 million due
primarily to a 572 million negative impact from the convertible bond option mentioned above.
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March 31,
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| (
in millions) |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations before income taxes |
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|
2,897 |
|
|
|
1,905 |
|
Income taxes |
|
|
(787 |
) |
|
|
(401 |
) |
as percentage of income from continuing operations before income taxes |
|
|
27 |
% |
|
|
21 |
% |
Income from continuing operations |
|
|
2,110 |
|
|
|
1,504 |
|
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes |
|
|
(63 |
) |
|
|
358 |
|
Net income |
|
|
2,047 |
|
|
|
1,862 |
|
Net income attributable to Minority interest |
|
|
112 |
|
|
|
103 |
|
Net income attributable to Shareholders of Siemens AG |
|
|
1,935 |
|
|
|
1,759 |
|
In the first six months of fiscal 2007, income from continuing operations before income taxes
rose by 52% to 2.897 billion. Group profit from Operations was the primary driver of growth in
income from continuing operations compared to the first half a year earlier. Higher revenues and
margins at a majority of the Groups took Group profit from Operations up significantly
year-over-year. The change year-over-year was positively influenced by developments at SBS as well,
where 363 million in severance charges resulted in a significant loss for the prior-year period
but helped the Group to return to profitability in the first half of fiscal 2007. The income tax
rate for the first six months increased from 21% a year earlier to 27%. The major factor in this
increase relates to the 423 million penalty mentioned above, which was not tax-deductible. As a
result, income from continuing operations in the first quarter of 2.110 billion was 40% higher
than in the prior-year period. Discontinued operations, net of income taxes lost 63 million in the
first half, compared to income of 358 million in the same period of the prior year. The current
period includes the 148 million impairment mentioned earlier. The prior-year period benefited from
a 356 million gain on the sale of shares in Juniper Networks, Inc. (Juniper), partially offset by
164 million in severance charges. Net income for the first half rose 10% year-over-year, to 2.047
billion, and net income attributable to shareholders of Siemens AG was also 10% higher, at 1.935
billion.
7
Portfolio Activities
On January 2, 2007, Siemens completed the acquisition of the diagnostics division of Bayer.
The acquisition, which was consolidated as of January 2007, will be integrated into Med together
with the recently acquired Diagnostic Products Corporation (DPC). The Bayer diagnostics division
will enable Siemens to expand its position in the growing molecular diagnostics market. The
estimated purchase price, payable in cash, amounts to 4.4 billion (including 180 million cash
acquired). The Company has not yet finalized the purchase price allocation.
On January 24, 2007, Siemens signed an agreement to acquire U.S.-based UGS Corp. (UGS), one of
the leading providers of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services for
manufacturers, from its current owners Bain Capital Partners, L.L.C., Silver Lake Technology
Management, L.L.C. and Warburg Pincus, L.L.C. The aggregate consideration for UGS, including the
assumption of debt, amounts to approximately U.S.$3.5 billion (approximately 2.6 billion). The
acquisition of UGS will enable A&D to provide an end-to-end software and hardware portfolio for
manufacturers encompassing the complete lifecycle of products and production facilities. The
transaction is expected to close at the beginning of May 2007.
On January 24, 2007, Siemens announced that it plans an initial public offering (IPO) of a
minority of shares in SV. The Company will also review offers and indicative bids for a trade sale,
if these are deemed to be a beneficial option as compared to an IPO.
In June 2006, Siemens and Nokia announced an agreement to contribute the carrier-related
operations of Siemens and the Networks Business Group of Nokia into a new company, NSN, in exchange
for shares in NSN. Siemens and Nokia will each own an economic share of approximately 50% of NSN.
Siemens will account for its investment in NSN using the equity method. The transaction closed at
the beginning of April 2007 (see also Subsequent event). Siemens expects to realize a significant
non-cash gain on this transaction.
For a detailed discussion of our acquisitions and dispositions, see Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements.
Segment information analysis
Operations
Information and Communications
Siemens Business Services (SBS)
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Second Quarter
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|
Six months ended March 31,
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% Change
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|
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|
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|
|
|
% Change
|
|
| (
in millions) |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
Actual |
|
|
Adjusted* |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
Actual |
|
|
Adjusted** |
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
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|
Group profit |
|
|
63 |
|
|
|
(199 |
) |
|
|
|
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|
87 |
|
|
|
(431 |
) |
|
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|
|
|
|
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|
Group profit margin |
|
|
5.2 |
% |
|
|
(14.3 |
)% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3.6 |
% |
|
|
(15.4 |
)% |
|
|
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Revenue |
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|
1,206 |
|
|
|
1,393 |
|
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|
(13 |
)% |
|
|
5 |
% |
|
|
2,386 |
|
|
|
2,799 |
|
|
|
(15 |
)% |
|
|
5 |
% |
New orders |
|
|
964 |
|
|
|
1,360 |
|
|
|
(29 |
)% |
|
|
(14 |
)% |
|
|
2,181 |
|
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|
2,865 |
|
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|
(24 |
)% |
|
|
(2 |
)% |
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| * |
|
Excluding currency translation effects of (1)% on revenue and orders, and portfolio effects of (17)% and (14)% on revenue and orders,
respectively. |
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| ** |
|
Excluding currency translation effects of (1)% on revenue and orders, and portfolio effects of (19)% and (21)% on revenue and orders,
respectively. |
SBS posted Group profit of 63 million on revenue of 1.206 billion in the second
quarter. A year earlier, the Groups second-quarter result included substantial severance charges.
SBS recorded no major orders during the quarter, and both revenue and orders were reduced by
divestment of the Product Related Services (PRS) division between the periods under review.
8
For the first half of fiscal 2007, Group profit at SBS was 87 million. The change
year-over-year was due primarily to 363 million in severance charges in the first six months a
year earlier, which resulted in a significant loss for the prior-year period but helped the Group
to return to profitability in the current period. Revenue and orders came in lower year-over-year
due primarily to the PRS divestment and more selective order intake.
Beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2007, SBS will join with other Siemens corporate IT
activities worldwide to form a new Group called Siemens IT Solutions and Services (SIS).
Automation and Control
Automation and Drives (A&D)
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| |
|
Second Quarter
|
|
|
Six months ended March 31,
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|
% Change
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|
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|
|
% Change
|
|
| (
in millions) |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
Actual |
|
|
Adjusted* |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
Actual |
|
|
Adjusted** |
|
|
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|
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|
Group profit |
|
|
526 |
|
|
|
385 |
|
|
|
37 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
976 |
|
|
|
744 |
|
|
|
31 |
% |
|
|
|
|
Group profit margin |
|
|
14.2 |
% |
|
|
12.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
13.7 |
% |
|
|
12.1 |
% |
|
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Revenue |
|
|
3,711 |
|
|
|
3,205 |
|
|
|
16 |
% |
|
|
18 |
% |
|
|
7,101 |
|
|
|
6,173 |
|
|
|
15 |
% |
|
|
17 |
% |
New orders |
|
|
4,154 |
|
|
|
3,520 |
|
|
|
18 |
% |
|
|
20 |
% |
|
|
8,173 |
|
|
|
7,202 |
|
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|
13 |
% |
|
|
15 |
% |
|
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| * |
|
Excluding currency translation effects of (3)% on revenue and orders, and portfolio effects of 1% on revenue and orders. |
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| ** |
|
Excluding currency translation effects of (3)% on revenue and orders, and portfolio effects of 1% on revenue and orders. |
A&Ds second-quarter Group profit grew 37% year-over-year, to a new high of 526 million.
Orders climbed 18% compared to the prior-year period, to 4.154 billion, and revenue grew 16%, to
3.711 billion. A&Ds results for the quarter showed good balance both on a regional level and
among the divisions. During the current quarter, A&D announced an agreement to acquire UGS, a
leading supplier of product lifecycle management software.
In the first six months of fiscal 2007, A&D delivered 976 million in Group profit, a 31%
increase compared to the same period a year earlier. The Groups increase in revenue and orders was
well distributed geographically, with strong growth in all major regions of the world including
organic double-digit growth in Germany. A&Ds largest divisions all increased their revenue, orders
and earnings for the first half compared to the same period a year earlier.
The Group expects to complete the UGS acquisition for an aggregate consideration of
approximately U.S.$3.5 billion (2.6 billion) at the beginning of May 2007 and to incur
acquisition-related costs.
Industrial Solutions and Services (I&S)
| |
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|
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|
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|
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|
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| |
|
Second Quarter
|
|
|
Six months ended March 31,
|
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| |
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|
|
% Change
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
% Change
|
|
| (
in millions) |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
Actual |
|
|
Adjusted* |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
Actual |
|
|
Adjusted** |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
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|
|
Group profit |
|
|
100 |
|
|
|
81 |
|
|
|