Siemens Gamesa reports record order backlog of EUR 23.6 billion
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has reported the results of the first half (October-March) and the second quarter (January-March) of fiscal year (FY) 2019. Revenue increased by 6% YoY in the first half, to UR 4,651 million, the EBIT margin pre-PPA and integration and restructuring costs stood at 6.8%, and net profit increased from UR 0 million in the same period last year to UR 67 million this year In the second quarter, revenue increased by 7%, to UR 2,389 million, the EBIT margin pre-PPA and integration and restructuring costs amounted to 7.5%, and net income rose 40% YoY to UR 49 million. Solid commercial activity enabled the company to fully cover the low end of the FY 2019 revenue guidance range (UR10,000-11,000 million). The company has logged orders worth EUR 10.9 billion in the last twelve months (+8% YoY), driven by strong performance in all segments
Siemens Gamesa has become the first wind turbine manufacturer to attain an investment grade rating. The company obtained a BBB- long-term credit rating, with positive outlook, from Standard & Poor’s (S&P), and a Baa3 outlook stable rating from Moody’s. Siemens Gamesa has debuted in the public rating arena within investment grade.
Commercial activity remained strong during the period, with a record order backlog of EUR 23.6 billion (+7% YoY), fully covering the low end of the FY 2019 revenue guidance range, providing enhanced visibility for following years.
Order intake amounted to EUR 2.5 billion in the second quarter of FY 2019, driven by Service, where order intake increased by 11% year-on-year. In the last twelve months, order intake amounted to €10.9 billion (+8% YoY), supported by strong performance in all segments.
During the quarter, Siemens Gamesa continued to reinforce its technological leadership. After presenting a 10 MW offshore wind turbine, the SG 10.0-193 DD, the company has unveiled a new platform with the SG 5.8-155 and SG 5.8-170 wind turbine models, including the largest Onshore rotor in the market. This platform is a combination of proven and next-generation technologies, with a highly flexible design which makes it suitable for a broad range of sites. Production of the SG 5.8-155 model is scheduled to commence in Q4 2020, while the SG 5.8-170 will start in Q1 2021.
Source : Strategic Research Institute