Complete Annual Report - Uralita
Complete Annual Report - Uralita
Complete Annual Report - Uralita
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2005 Results<br />
Improved<br />
EBITDA despite<br />
the significant<br />
reduction in<br />
sales due to<br />
disposals<br />
The Pipes Business reported sales of €163.7 million in 2005, 23.1% below the 2004<br />
figure. However, EBITDA rose to €3.6 million.<br />
The significant decline in sales was due to the disposal of non-core assets, whilst the<br />
withdrawal from unprofitable businesses and the implementation of restructuring<br />
and reorganisational measures increased profitability. The challenging situation of<br />
the polyester pipes market, where competitive pressure has triggered a sharp fall in<br />
prices, meant that profits were lower than expected.<br />
Financial highlights<br />
Million euros<br />
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005<br />
Sales* 206.8 214.5 227.6 212.7 163.7<br />
EBITDA 16.2 21.4 7.4 2.2 3.6<br />
EBITDA margin 7.8% 10.0% 3.2% 1.0% 2.2%<br />
Capital expenditure 4.9 4.8 6.7 7.3 5.0<br />
Year-end workforce 835 849 970 793 585<br />
* Business sales include intra-group sales.<br />
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