Assystem SA (ENXTPA:ASY) is seeking acquisition opportunities. Assystem targets to reinforce its position in the energy and aeronautics sectors through acquisitions of small companies in the USA, Asia and the Middle East, Board Chairman Dominique Louis told daily Agefi.

Assystem SA announced audited consolidated earnings results for the year ended December 31, 2012. For the year, revenue was EUR 855.6 million, operating profit from business activity was EUR 61.9 million, operating profit was EUR 60.9 million, profit for the period from continuing operations before tax was EUR 52.4 million, profit for the period from continuing operations was EUR 34.2 million and consolidated profit for the period attributable to Assystem SA was EUR 33.2 million against revenue of EUR 760.6 million, operating profit from business activity of EUR 56.8 million, operating profit of EUR 58.7 million, profit for the period from continuing operations before tax of EUR 59.9 million, profit for the period from continuing operations of EUR 41.3 million and consolidated profit for the period attributable to Assystem SA of EUR 41.0 million for the same period a year ago. Net cash flow from operating activities was EUR 44.0 million against EUR 43.1 million a year ago. Non-current assets ­ acquisitions was EUR 12.0 million against EUR 13.8 million a year ago. Attributable net profit was impacted by a EUR 9.7 million decrease in financial result compared to 2011, mainly attributable to the ORNANE. Diluted earnings per share was EUR 1.65 against EUR 2.01 a year ago. Assystem is continuing to invest to expand internationally and aims to report 2013 organic growth in revenue and operating margin comparable with 2012. At the Annual General Meeting next 22 May, shareholders will be asked to approve the payment of a dividend of EUR 0.45 per share, unchanged from 2011.

Assystem SA reported consolidated revenue results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2012. For the quarter, the company's consolidated revenue was up 11.2% to €226.5 million as reported and 6.4% at constant scope of consolidation. For the year, the company's consolidated revenue rose 12.5% year-on-year to €855.6 million, for organic growth of 5.4%. The company confirms its operating margin objective of between 7.0% and 7.5% for full-year 2012.