Sword Group

2018 Third Quarter Results - Organic Growth at constant exchange rates and on a like-for-like basis: + 21.4% - Seite 2

Organic growth at constant exchange rates and on a like-for-like basis: + 20.3%

 

(1) non-audited figures

(2) percentages calculated based on the figures in €K

 

ANALYSIS

 

Growth and Profitability

 

The Group continues to outperform its budget in the third quarter and

achieves its objectives despite the sale of its subsidiary Sword Performance.

 

The distribution of the organic growth (September 30th, 2018) at constant

exchange rates and on a like-for-like basis, in sectorial terms, is as follows:

 

Constant standards:

Software: + 7.8 %

Services: + 21.9%

Consolidated: + 18.0%

 

IFRS 15 standards:

After taking account of the IFRS 15 impacts, the distribution of the organic

growth (September 30th, 2018) at constant exchange rates in sectorial terms is as follows:

Software: + 16.1%

Services: + 21.9%

Consolidated: + 20.3%

 

POST-CLOSURE EVENT

The Group sold to Sopra Steria Group, its subsidiary specialized in Asset

Finance Solutions. This sale was the subject of a communication dated

October 23th, 2018.

 

OUTLOOK

The Group may eventually target larger acquisitions while taking care of the

accretive character of these acquisitions.

In addition, the Group will continue to generate a double-digit growth in 2019.

Sword's goal remains the success of its Horizon 2020 plan.

 

Calendar

24/01/19

Publication of 2018 Fourth Quarter Revenue

The press release will be published on the web sites here after: Thomson Reuters and Sword Group. It was also sent to the "Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF)" and saved on the Luxembourg

Stock Exchange's website.

 

Market

Euronext Paris

Compartment B

 

ISIN Code

FR0004180578

 

ICB 9530

Software &

Computer Services

 

Indices

CAC Small

CAC Mid & Small

CAC All-Tradable

CAC All-Share

 

Sword Group - 2, rue d'Arlon L-8399 Windhof - [e-mail]

 

About Sword Group

Sword has 2 200+ IT/Digital & Software specialists present over 5 continents to accompany you in the growth of your organisation in the digital age.

As a leader in technological and digital transformation, Sword has since 2000 acquired a solid reputation in software publishing and in complex IT & business project management.

With Sword you have the guarantee of strong close and qualified local commitment, the aim of which is to optimise your processes and data.