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SNC-LAVALIN ANNOUNCES ITS FIRST QUARTER RESULTS FOR 2009
N.B.: All amounts indicated are in Canadian dollars.
SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC) announced its results today for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009.
Net income for the first quarter 2009 increased to $77.5 million ($0.51 per share on a diluted basis) from $70.8 million ($0.47 per share on a diluted basis) for the first quarter 2008. The higher net income was mainly due to higher contributions from the Infrastructure & Environment, Mining & Metallurgy and Infrastructure Concession Investments segments, partially offset by a loss in the Chemicals & Petroleum segment.
Revenues for the first quarter 2009 were lower, at $1.6 billion, compared to $1.8 billion for the same period in 2008. The variation mainly reflects decreased activities in Packages, partially offset by increased revenues in Services and Operations & Maintenance.
“We are pleased with our solid results for the first quarter 2009 and remain positive for the year ahead,” said Jacques Lamarre, President and Chief Executive Officer, SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. “It is with great pride and confidence in SNC-Lavalin’s future that I pass the baton today to my successor, Pierre Duhaime. I know that he will lead SNC-Lavalin to new and exciting heights.”
The Company’s financial position remained strong with cash and cash equivalents of $872.3 million at March 31, 2009.
The Company’s return on average shareholders’ equity was 28.2% for the 12-month period ended March 31, 2009, compared to 25.8% for the same period last year.
The Company’s total backlog for the four revenue categories: Services, Packages, Operations & Maintenance and Infrastructure Concession Investments, totalled $9.0 billion at the end of March 2009, compared to $9.6 billion at the end of December 2008, and $10.0 billion at the end of March 2008. At the end of March 2009, Packages backlog decreased to $3.2 billion compared to $3.5 billion at the end of December 2008, and $3.9 billion at the end of March 2008, while Services backlog remained solid at $1.5 billion, in line with December and March 2008.
“It is an honour and a privilege for me to be taking over the leadership of SNC-Lavalin, and I look forward to this new challenge,” said Pierre Duhaime, incoming President and Chief Executive Officer, SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. “The year is off to a good start. Given these results, our backlog and our list of prospects, we continue to strive for a net income growth of 7% to 12% in 2009, but remain cautious as the global economic situation is difficult to predict.”
The Board of Directors today declared a cash dividend of $0.15 per share payable June 4, 2009 to shareholders of record on May 21, 2009. This dividend is an “eligible dividend” for income tax purposes.
SNC-Lavalin (TSX:SNC) is one of the leading engineering and construction groups in the world and a major player in the ownership of infrastructure, and in the provision of operations and maintenance services. SNC-Lavalin has offices across Canada and in over 35 other countries around the world, and is currently working in some 100 countries. www.snclavalin.com
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