"The current macroeconomic climate is driving more debt to the market. We are well positioned with an effective platform and solid balance sheet, and we are strengthening the portfolio investment team to capitalise on the opportunities ahead of us," the CEO adds.
Cash collection on portfolios amounted to NOK 347.8 million in the third quarter (NOK 381.7 million). The decrease in cash collection is mainly related to a lower number of acquired portfolios, and a negative currency impact of NOK 11.2 million.
Operating revenue came in at NOK 219.8 million in the third quarter (NOK 234.6 million). Operational improvements have resulted in consistent performance across regions, with Central Europe, the Nordics and Canada performing ahead of plan. Operating expenses were lower by 6.1% from third quarter 2010, and Aktiv Kapital will continue to drive operational improvements and streamline the organisation.
Operating profit before depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) amounted to NOK 228.3 million (NOK 258.0 million), while pre-tax cash flow per share was NOK 4.53 (NOK 4.89).
Operating profit came in at NOK 94.6 million in the third quarter of 2011, compared to NOK 101.0 million in the same period last year.
In the third quarter, Aktiv Kapital has invested NOK 49.7 million in new portfolios (NOK 8.0 million).
The net book value of the portfolios at 30 September 2011 amounted to NOK 2 958.7 million.
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NOKm
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Third quarter
2011 2010
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Year-to-date
2011 2010
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Collection on portfolios
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347.8
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381.7
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1079.1
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1121.4
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Operating revenues
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219.8
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234.6
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709.4
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702.9
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EBITDA
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228.3
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258.0
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697.6
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734.8
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Operating profit (EBIT)
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94.6
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101.0
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302.8
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292.9
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Pre-tax cash flow per share (NOK)
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4.53
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4.89
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13.94
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13.82
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