Inventoriste: First Half of 2007 Marked by 73% Growth in Sales- A Threefold Increase in Net Income

01/08/2007 21:35



PR Newswire



MAUREPAS, France, August 1 /PRNewswire/ --

Consolidated income in euros(000) Q1 Q1 2007 2006 IFRS
Net sales 8,799 5,081 Overall gross margin 5,375 3,142 Gross cost markon 61.09% 61.84% Value added 3,991 2,222 Gross operating surplus 1,672 615 Operating income 1,572 545 Operating cost markon 17.87% 10.73% Current income 1,599 549 Non-recurring income -12 - Net consolidated income 1,023 360 Net cost markon 11.63% 7.09%

Activity in the first half of 2007, a 73% growth, automatically makes it easier to absorb fixed costs. Consequently, the net operating income is for almost multiplied by a factor of 3 and indicates an operating margin 7 points higher. Net consolidated earnings are over 1 million euros, a 184% increase. The net margin thus gains over 3 points.

As of June 30, 2007, net cash was over 3 million euros and highlights the group's financial health.

Outlook

Given these outstanding results, Inventoriste upgraded its forecast of consolidated sales figures, which are expected to exceed 35% in the fiscal year. Indeed, all sectors in which Inventoriste is involved are experiencing growth, a trend occurring in both France and abroad.

EXACOD Affair

EXACOD withdrew its appeal and, pursuant to the ruling, will compensate Inventoriste to the amount of approximately 3 million euros, which will be taken in products in FY 2007.

Founded in 1991, Inventoriste is the French specialist in physical inventory outsourcing, mainly in the retail distribution sector.

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Your contacts:

Frédéric Marchal
Inventoriste
Tel. +33-1-30-49-22-88
frederic.marchal@inventoriste.fr

Camille Tremeau
TRADITION Mid & Small Caps
Tél +33-1-44-50-24-18
ctremeau@viel.com
Your contacts: Frédéric Marchal, Inventoriste, Tel. +33-1-30-49-22-88, frederic.marchal@inventoriste.fr. Camille Tremeau, TRADITION Mid & Small Caps, Tél +33-1-44-50-24-18, ctremeau@viel.com