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Outotec Updates Long-Term Financial Targets, Existing 2020 Sustainability Targets

12/05/2014 - Outotec's Board of Directors has revised the company's long-term financial targets to better reflect the current market environment.

New long-term financial targets
  • Sales growing faster than the market
    • Based on several market institutes' estimates, metals demand is expected to grow on average 3–6% per annum in line with global GDP growth.
  • Annual average service sales growth 10–20%
  • EBITA margin (excluding onetime costs) 10% in 3–5 years’ time
  • Dividends on average 40% of annual net income
  • Potential mergers and acquisitions may impact the payout of dividends.
  • Gearing at maximum 50%
Previous long-term financial targets set in 2010 and 2012 and Outotec's performance
  • Annual average sales growth of 10-20%
    • In 2010-2013, Outotec's average growth rate was 25.4%.
  • Service sales € 500 million by the end of 2015 (target set in 2010)
  • Target was achieved in 2013.
  • In 2010-2013, Outotec's average service sales growth rate was 21.4%.
  • In 2011–2013, the average of 8.9% was reached.
  • For years 2011–2013, Outotec has paid 43.9% dividends on average.
  • In 2011–2013, Outotec has been net cash positive.
  • Service sales € 1 billion by the end of 2017 (target set in 2012)
  • Operating profit margin from business operations on average 10%
  • Dividend policy at least 40% of annual net income
  • Maintaining strong balance sheet
Reiterating 2020 sustainability targets set in 2012 and 2013
  • Share of Environmental Goods and Services in Outotec's order intake permanently over 90% (87% in 2013)
  • 50% reduction in fresh water consumption per 1 tonne of ore in non-ferrous metals concentrators delivered by Outotec
  • Customers generate 20% less CO2 emissions through Outotec's metals-related technologies
  • 5% improvement in Outotec's employee engagement and performance enablement indices