Earnings Release • Nov 14, 2019
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| Informazione Regolamentata n. 1938-52-2019 |
Data/Ora Ricezione 14 Novembre 2019 17:39:29 |
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| Societa' | : | Aquafil S.P.A. | |
| Identificativo Informazione Regolamentata |
: | 124796 | |
| Nome utilizzatore | : | AQUAFILNSS02 - Tonelli | |
| Tipologia | : | REGEM | |
| Data/Ora Ricezione | : | 14 Novembre 2019 17:39:29 | |
| Data/Ora Inizio Diffusione presunta |
: | 14 Novembre 2019 17:39:30 | |
| Oggetto | : | The Board of Directors approved the at September 30, 2019 |
Company's operating and financial results |
| Testo del comunicato |
Vedi allegato.
Ljubljana (Slovenia), November 14, 2019 – The Board of Directors of Aquafil S.p.A. [ECNL:IM], convened in Ljubljana, at the registered offices of AquafilSLO d.o.o., approved today the Company's operating and financial results at September 30, 2019.
"The restructuring of the European textile flooring fibre production facilities that began in late September with the discontinuation of the Aqualeuna GmbH plant will permit a significant margins recovery starting next year, whereas its one-off costs impacted the quarterly performance.
ECONYL® continues to grow even in a cautious market. September saw the completion of the important first stage of our capacity increase, which also entailed the halting of operation of the ECONYL® Regeneration System in Slovenia. This initiative will also allow us to complete the subsequent capacity increases planned for the coming two years.
Our most recently acquired company, Aquafil O'Mara, reported revenues in line with expectations and slightly stronger margins than forecast, with positive expectations for the growth of our US textile business.
In the textile flooring fiber segment, the North American market is continuing to grow as in recent quarters, now with completely on-site production that has permitted a full recovery of
1 EBITDA and Adjusted EBIT are calculated as per the table in Appendix 1 to this press release.
2 Adjusted net result is calculated by eliminating non-recurring components and the related taxes from Net result.
margins. Without the general strike that affected General Motors' production late in the third quarter, growth would have been even more interesting.
By contrast, demand continues to be rather weak in Europe, Asia and Oceania, due to the general macroeconomic situation and the tariff war. In any event, the market does not appear to be presenting further signs of deterioration.
Work on the Aquafil Carpet Recycling plant in Phoenix continues: the soundness of the recently identified technological solutions has been confirmed and a more effective organisational structure is being finalised."
Revenues amounted to €419.5 million at September 30, 2019, of which €132.9 million in Q3 2019, with a 2.6% and 4.9% decrease compared to the same periods of the previous year, respectively.
On a like-for-like consolidation basis, thus excluding the acquisition of the company O'Mara Incorporated occurred on May 31, 2019, the decline in revenues would have been 5.1% and 10.2% compared to the same periods of the previous year.
Revenues from sales of ECONYL® branded products increased by 3.1% in absolute terms at September 30, 2019 compared to the same period of the previous year, accounting for 37.4% of total fiber sales.
Sales in percentage terms by Product Line at September 30, 2019 and in Q3 2019 were as follows:
| Revenues (€/mil) | Q3 YTD | Q3 YTD | Δ | Δ | Q 3 | Q 3 | Δ | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| by Product Line | 2019 | 2018 | Valore | % | 2019 | 2018 | Valore | % |
| BCF (fiber for carpet) | 306,4 | 317,3 | (10,9) | -3,4% | 95,9 | 107,0 | (11,1) | -10,3% |
| NTF (fiber for fabrics) | 80,9 | 71,2 | 9,7 | 13,7% | 27,5 | 20,5 | 7,0 | 34,1% |
| Polymers | 32,3 | 42,5 | (10,3) | -24,1% | 9,4 | 12,2 | (2,8) | -22,7% |
| TOTAL | 419,5 | 430,9 | (11,4) | -2,6% | 132,9 | 139,7 | (6,8) | -4,9% |
Sales by Product Line compared to the same periods of the previous year were as follows:
The comparison shows that:
Sales in percentage terms by Geographical Area at September 30, 2019 and in Q3 2019 were as follows:
Sales by Geographical Area compared to the same periods of the previous year were as follows:
| Revenues (€/mil) | Q3 YTD | Q3 YTD | Δ | Δ | Q 3 | Q 3 | Δ | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| by Geographical Area | 2019 | 2018 | Valore | % | 2019 | 2018 | Valore | % |
| EMEA | 250,8 | 276,3 | (25,5) | -9,2% | 74,3 | 81,5 | (7,2) | -8,9% |
| North America | 97,3 | 76,6 | 20,7 | 27,0% | 35,3 | 28,6 | 6,7 | 23,3% |
| Asia Oceania | 70,4 | 77,6 | (7,2) | -9,3% | 22,8 | 29,3 | (6,5) | -22,2% |
| RoW | 1,0 | 0,4 | 0,7 | 173,1% | 0,5 | 0,2 | 0,3 | 181,7% |
| TOTAL | 419,5 | 430,9 | (11,4) | -2,6% | 132,9 | 139,6 | (6,8) | -4,8% |
The comparison shows that:
chiefly due to a decline in sales of the Polymers Product Line and the effect of the general strike at General Motors, one of the end users of the BCF Product Line fibers for the automotive industry;
(c) revenues generated in Asia and Oceania declined by 9.3% at September 30, 2019 and by 22.2% in Q3 2019. Said decreases are partially attributable to the lower revenues generated by Aquafil Engineering GmbH, a company providing chemical industrial plant engineering, compared to the same periods of the previous year. Excluding this effect, revenues would have decreased by 3.6% at September 30, 2019. The decline is attributable to the slowdown in the end market already reported in Q2 2019 due to the global trade slowdown and the tariff war.
EBITDA amounted to €54.9 million at September 30, 2019, of which €15.8 million in Q3 2019, with a decline of 10.8% and 4.7% compared to the same periods of the previous year. Excluding the effect of IFRS16 and the acquisition of the company O'Mara Incorporated, EBITDA would have amounted to €48.0 million at September 30, 2019, of which €12.9 million in Q3 2019, down 22.1% compared to the same periods of the previous year.
In addition to lower revenues, the EBITDA decline for the reporting period was mainly attributable to:
EBITDA margin was 13.1% at September 30, 2019 and 11.9% in Q3 2019. Excluding the effect of IFRS16 and the acquisition of the company O'Mara Incorporated, EBITDA margin would have been 11.4% at September 30, 2019 and 9.7% in Q3 2019, compared to 14.3% and 11.9% for the same periods of the previous year.
Amortisation, depreciation and write-downs amounted to €26.2 million at September 30, 2019, of which €9.4 million in Q3 2019, with an increase of €5.9 million and of €2.2 million compared to the same periods of the previous year.
These changes are mostly attributable to the effects of the application of IFRS16.
Adjusted EBIT amounted to €28.7 million at September 30, 2019, of which €6.4 million in Q3 2019, with a decline of 30.3% and 31.6% compared to the same periods of the previous year. Excluding the effect of IFRS16 and the acquisition of the company O'Mara Incorporated, adjusted EBIT would have amounted to €27.0 million at September 30, 2019, of which €5.7 million in Q3 2019, down 34.4% and 39.7% compared to the same periods of the previous year.
Non-recurring components amounted to €8.3 million at September 30, 2019, of which €5.9 million in Q3 2019, with an increase of €4.8 million compared to the same periods of the previous year.
The change was primarily attributable to the provision allocated to the income statement for charges related to the discontinuation of the subsidiary Aqualeuna GmbH's German production plant.
EBIT amounted to €17.0 million at September 30, 2019, of which -€0.2 million in Q3 2019, with a decline of 51.6% and 102.4% compared to the same periods of the previous year.
Net interest expenses amounted to €5.1 million at September 30, 2019, of which €2.5 million in Q3 2019. Excluding the contribution of a €1.1 million non-recurring income and the effect of the IFRS16 application, this item would have increased by €1.4 million and €1.1 million compared to the same periods of the previous year. This change is entirely attributable to the increase in financial debt.
FX gains and losses: FX gains amounted to €1.4 million at September 30, 2019, of which €1.6 million in Q3 2019, with an increase of €1.0 million and €1.8 million compared to the same periods of the previous year.
Income taxes amounted to €3.7 million at September 30, 2019, of which €0.1 million in Q3 2019, with a decrease of €3.2 million and €1.4 million compared to the same periods of the previous year.
The tax rate, calculated as the ratio of income taxes to the profit before taxes, was 28.0% at September 30, 2019 compared to 22.0% for the same period of the previous year.
At September 30, 2019, these changes were chiefly attributable to a "non-recurring" effect on deferred taxes, as well as to greater provisions for the regional production tax (IRAP) due to a possible transition to another IRAP regime by the Parent Company Aquafil S.p.A.
Net result amounted to €9.5 million at September 30, 2019, reporting a negative €1.1 million in Q3 2019, with a decrease of 60.9% and 123.5% compared to the same periods of the previous year.
Adjusted net profit amounted to €16.2 million at September 30, 2019, of which €3.0 million in Q3 2019, with a decline of 40.0% and 46.1% compared to the same periods of the previous year. This indicator is calculated by eliminating non-recurring components and the related taxes from Net result.
Investments for the period amounted to €46.7 million at September 30, 2019, of which €4.6 million for the increase in the period following the application of the new IFRS16 and excluding the acquisition of the company O'Mara Incorporated.
They are chiefly a consequence of: (a) the increase in the production capacity of ECONYL® regenerated caprolactam, also through the construction of the two Carpet Recycling plants in Phoenix and Sacramento, (b) the expansion of the production capacity of textile flooring in the United States, and (c) the projects aimed to improve the production and industrial efficiency.
The change in Net working capital for the period was €25.9 million, excluding the effect of the acquisition of the company O'Mara Incorporated.
The change was mainly attributable to the Net working capital allocated to the North American operations, also following the increased turnover reported by this Geographical Area, as well as the possibility to acquire raw materials at favourable prices but with a reduced instalment period.
Net financial position amounted to €273.2 million at September 30, 2019 compared to €263.7 million at June 30, 2019.
Excluding the effect of IFRS16 and the acquisition of O'Mara Incorporated, Net financial position would have amounted to €207.3 million compared to €197.2 million at June 30, 2019.
The change in Net financial position at September 30, 2019, excluding the IFRS effects and the acquisition of O'Mara Incorporated, compared to December 31, 2018 was mainly attributable to the following cash flows (in euro million):
Declaration of the appointed manager
"The Manager responsible for preparing the Company's financial reports, Sergio Calliari, declares, pursuant to Paragraph 2 of Article 154-bis of the Consolidated Finance Law, that the accounting information contained in this press release corresponds to the company's records, ledgers and accounting entries."
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Aquafil is a pioneer in the circular economy also thanks to the ECONYL® regeneration system, an innovative and sustainable process able to create new products from waste and give life to an endless cycle. The nylon waste is collected in locations all over the world and includes industrial waste but also products – such as fishing nets and rugs – that have reached the end of their useful life. Such waste is processed to obtain a raw material – caprolactam – with the same chemical and performance characteristics as those from fossil sources. The polymers produced from ECONYL® caprolactam are distributed to the Group's production plants, where they are transformed into yarn for rugs carpet flooring and for clothing.
Founded in 1965, Aquafil is one of the main producers of nylon in Italy and worldwide. The Group is present in seven countries and in three different continents, with over 2,800 employees at 16 production sites located in Italy, Scotland, Slovenia, Croatia, Unites States, Thailand and China.
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| RECONCILIATION FROM NET PROFIT TO EBITDA | September | September | Third Quarter | Third Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| €/000 | 2019 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Net Profit (Including Portion Attr. to Minority) | 9.533 | 24.355 | (1.120) | 4.740 |
| Income Taxes | 3.714 | 6.877 | 77 | 1.452 |
| Amortisation & Depreciation | 25.972 | 18.923 | 9.398 | 6.560 |
| Write-downs & Write-backs of intangible and tangible assets | 236 | 1.433 | 12 | 665 |
| Financial items (*) | 6.191 | 6.606 | 1.605 | 2.151 |
| No recurring items (**) | 9.265 | 3.369 | 5.869 | 1.057 |
| EBITDA | 54.911 | 61.563 | 15.841 | 16.625 |
| Revenue | 419.537 | 430.932 | 132.870 | 139.641 |
| EBITDA Margin | 13,1% | 14.3% | 11,9% | 11,9% |
| RECONCILIATION FROM EBITDA TO | September | September | Third Quarter | Third Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBIT ADJUSTED $f/000$ | 2019 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 |
| EBITDA | 54.911 | 61.563 | 15.841 | 16.625 |
| Amortisation & Depreciation | 25.972 | 18.923 | 9.398 | 6.560 |
| Write-downs & Write-backs of intangible and tangible assets | 236 | 1.433 | 12 | 665 |
| EBIT Adjusted | 28.703 | 41.206 | 6.431 | 9.400 |
| Revenue | 419.537 | 430.932 | 132.870 | 139.641 |
| EBIT Adjusted Margin | 6,8% | 9.6% | 4.8% | 6,7% |
(*) The financial items include: (i) non-recurring financial income of Euro 1.1 million in the period ending September 30, 2019 (ii) financial charges of Euro 6.2 million and Euro 4.3 million respectively in the periods ending September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018, (iii) cash discounts of Euro 2.5 million end Euro 2.8 million respectively in the periods ending September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018, and (iv) exchange gains of Euro 1.4 million and Euro 0.4 million respectively in the periods ending September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018.
(**) This includes (i) non-recurring charges related to the expansion of the Aquafil Group and other corporate transactions for Euro 3.7 million and 2.4 million respectively in the periods ending September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018, (ii) non-recurring industrial charghes of Euro 1.0 million for the period ending September 30, 2019, (iii) costs for restructuring and the regularisation of expatriated personnel for Euro 4.1 million and Euro 0.5 million respectively in the periods ending September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018 and (iv) other non-recurring charges of Euro 0.5 million and Euro 0.5 million respectively in the periods ending September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018.
| At Septembre 30, At December 31, €/000 2019 2018 15.992 18.387 Intangible Assets Goodwill 14.673 256.070 189.661 Tangible Assets Financial Assets 677 404 of which related parties 313 79 2.189 2.189 Other Assets Deferred Tax Assets 7.987 7.841 299.984 216.087 Total Non-Current Assets 196.835 189.678 Inventories Trade Receivable 33.470 34.046 of which related parties 46 66 1.585 2.878 Financial Current Assets Current Tax Receivables 1.624 451 13.726 14.297 Other Current Assets of which related parties 1.665 1.859 89.509 103.277 Cash and Cash Equivalents 336.750 344.627 Total Current Assets 636.734 560.714 Total Current Assets 49.722 49.722 Share Capital 81.821 62.969 Reserves Group Net Profit for the year 14.050 31.119 145.593 Group Shareholders Equity 143.810 Net Equity attributable to minority interest 1 1 $\mathbf{0}$ Net Profit for the year attributable to minority interest 145.594 143.811 Total Sharholders Equity 5.730 5.702 Employee Benefits Non-Current Financial Liabilities 313.465 224.345 14.573 of which related parties 1.234 Provisions for Risks and Charges 1.169 Deferred Tax Liabilities 5.786 3.582 11.833 16.709 Other Pavables 342.925 Total Non-Current Liabilities 246.631 Current Financial Liabilities 50.782 39.090 of which related parties 3.500 2.270 Current Tax Payables 1.731 Trade Payables 74.818 106.895 |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET | |
|---|---|---|
| of which related parties 238 762 |
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| 20.884 22.017 Other Liabilities |
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| 236 230 of which related parties |
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| Total Current Liabilities 148.215 170.272 |
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| 636.734 560.714 Total Equity and Liabilities |
| CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT | September | of wich | September | of wich | Third Quarter | of wich | Third Quarter | of wich |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $\varepsilon$ /000 | 2019 non-current | 2018 non-current | 2019 non-current | 2018 non-current | ||||
| Revenue | 419.537 | 430.932 | 132.870 | 139.641 | ||||
| of which related parties | 29 | 204 | 16 | |||||
| Other Rettenue | 1.592 | 112 | 1.093 | 419 | 411 | 17 | 499 | 276 |
| Total Revenue and Other Revenue | 421.129 | 112 | 432.025 | 419 | 133.281 | 17 | 140.140 | 276 |
| Raw Material | (217.206) | (116) | (224.130) | (211) | (68.981) | 3 | (76.135) | (110) |
| Services | (75.587) | (3, 383) | (73.639) | (2.281) | (24.396) | (1.043) | (24.218) | (696) |
| of which related parties | (343) | (2.685) | (124) | (896) | ||||
| Personel | (84.741) | (5.146) | (77.236) | (1.182) | (30.680) | (4.407) | (24.388) | (524) |
| Other Operating Costs | (2.703) | (733) | (1.718) | (114) | (1.392) | (440) | (671) | $\mathcal{O}$ |
| of which related parties | (38) | (52) | (17) | |||||
| Depreciation and Amorti zation | (25.972) | (18.923) | (9.398) | (6.560) | ||||
| Provi s ions and Write-downs | (236) | (1.433) | (12) | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | (665) | |||
| Capitalization of Internal Construction Costs | 2.283 | 122 | 1.398 | 42 | ||||
| EBIT | 16.966 | (9.265) | 35.068 | (3.369) | (182) | (5.869) | 7.544 | (1.057) |
| Other Financial Income | 1.120 | 1.082 | 31 | 20 | 14 | |||
| Interest Expenses | (6.236) | (4.269) | (2.518) | (1.242) | ||||
| of which related parties | (132) | |||||||
| FX Gains and Losses | 1.396 | 401 | 1.636 | (124) | ||||
| Profit Before Taxes | 13.247 | (8.183) | 31.232 | (3.369) | (1.043) | (5.869) | 6.193 | (1.057) |
| Income Taxes | (3.714) | (6.877) | (77) | (1.452) | ||||
| Net Profit (Including Portion Attr. to Minority) | 9.533 | (8.183) | 24.355 | (3.369) | (1.120) | (5.869) | 4.740 | (1.057) |
| Net Profit Attributable to Minority Interest | $\mathbf{0}$ | $\mathbf{0}$ | ۰ | |||||
| Net Profit Attributable to the Group | 9.533 | 24.355 | 2.958 | 9.787 | ||||
| Basic earnings per share | 0.19 | 0.48 | (0,02) | 0.09 | ||||
| Diluted earnings per share | 0,19 | 0,48 | (0,02) | 0,09 |
| CASH FLOV STATEMENT | At September 30, | At September 30, |
|---|---|---|
| waa Operation Activities |
2019 | 2018 |
| Net Profit (Including Portion Attr. to Minority ) | 9.533 | 24.355 |
| of which related parties | -484 | -1637 |
| Income Taxes | 3.714 | 6.877 |
| Other Financial Income | $-1.120$ | $-31$ |
| Interest Expenses | 6.236 | 4.269 |
| of which related parties | -132 | a |
| FX (Gains) and Losses | $-1.396$ | -401 |
| (Gain)/Loss on non - current asset Disposals | $-192$ | $-52$ |
| Provisions & write-downs | 236 | 1.433 |
| Amortisation, depreciation & write-downs | 25.963 | 18.923 |
| Cash Flow from Operating Activities Before Changes in NVC | 42.973 | 55.373 |
| Change in Inventories | $-1.531$ | $-8.417$ |
| Change in Trade and Other Receivables | $-34.222$ | $-9.798$ |
| of which related parties | -524 | 133 |
| Change in Trade and Other Payables | 4.710 | $-18.732$ |
| of which related parties | 20 | 78 |
| Change in Other Assets/Liabilities | 5.594 | $-3.656$ |
| of which related parties | 200 | -102 |
| Net Interest Expenses paid | $-4.166$ | $-3.421$ |
| Income Taxes paid | $-821$ | $-3.595$ |
| Change in Provisions for Risks and Charges | -473 | -470 |
| Cash Flow from Operating Activities (A) | 12.065 | 7.284 |
| Investing activities | ||
| Investment in Tangible Assets | $-38.963$ | -38.867 |
| Disposal of Tangible Assets | 277 | 917 |
| Investment in Intangible Assets. | $-3.421$ | -9.665 |
| Disposal of Intangible Assets | 9 | 23 |
| Investment in Right of Use | $-4.614$ | $\mathbf{0}$ |
| Business Purchases Aquafil O'Mara | $-37.225$ | 0 |
| of which Asset | -15.715 | a |
| of which Goodwill | -14.673 | a |
| of which cash | 150 | a |
| of which other assets and liabilities | -6.888 | a |
| Disposal of Financial Assets | 0 | 39 |
| Cash Flow used in Investing Activities (B) | $-83.938$ | -47.553 |
| Financing Activities | ||
| Increase in no current Loan and borrowing | 103,000 | 90.000 |
| Decrease in no current Loan and borrowing | $-31.255$ | -39.496 |
| Net variation in current fiancial Assets and Liability | $-1.367$ | $-1.692$ |
| of which related parties | 3.184 | 0 |
| Dividends Distribution | $-12.273$ | $-12.241$ |
| of which related parties | -7.316 | -7,369 |
| Increase (decrease) Share Capital Cash Flow from Financing Activities (C) |
۵ 58.104 |
42 36.612 |
| Net Cash Flow of the Year (A)+(B)+(C) | $-13.769$ | $-3.657$ |
| NET FINANCIAL DEBT | At September 30, | At December 31, |
|---|---|---|
| €/000 | 2019 | 2018 |
| A. Cash | 89.509 | 103.277 |
| B. Other cash equivalents | - | - |
| C. Securities held-for-trading | - | - |
| D. Liquidity ( A + B + C) | 89.509 | 103.277 |
| E. Current financial receivables | 1.585 | 2.878 |
| F. Current bank loans and borrowing | (129) | (96) |
| G. Current portion of non-current loans and borrowing | (41.065) | (35.496) |
| H. Other current loans and borrowing | (9.589) | (3.498) |
| I. Current financial debt ( F + G + H ) | (50.782) | (39.090) |
| J. Net current financial debt (I + E+ D) | 40.312 | 67.066 |
| K. Non-current bank loans and borrowing | (186.559) | (159.492) |
| L. Bonds issued | (92.868) | (53.578) |
| M. Other non-current loans and borrowing | (34.038) | (11.274) |
| N. Non-current financial debt ( K + L + M ) | (313.465) | (224.344) |
| O. Net financial debt (J+N) | (273.154) | (157.279) |
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