Earnings Release • Oct 26, 2023
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Strong momentum in the first nine months despite the expected normalisation in the third quarter and poor weather conditions in Europe
Positive brand momentum confirmed, in particular from the aperitifs, tequila and bourbon
Milan, October 26th , 2023-The Board of Directors of Davide Campari-Milano N.V. (Reuters CPRI.MI-Bloomberg CPR IM) approved the additional financial information for the nine months ended September 30th, 2023.
Bob Kunze-Concewitz, Chief Executive Officer: 'Overall, our strong performance continued into the nine months thanks to solid brand momentum, in particular from aperitifs, tequila and bourbon, as well as robust pricing across the portfolio, whilst also reflecting the expected normalisation in the third quarter and the impact of poor weather in Europe. Looking at the remainder of 2023, we expect our topline performance to reflect the strength of our key brands with continued outperformance vs. core reference markets, positive pricing and the continued normalisation of volume growth. Concomitantly, margins are expected to reflect positive pricing, sales mix linked to business seasonality, the normalisation of input costs inflation as well as the continued investments to strengthen the Group's commercial capabilities. On a full year basis, we confirm our guidance of a flat organic EBIT-adj. margin despite the current volatile macro-environment2 . In addition, we expect the negative forex trends to continue, reflecting the weakening US dollar and other key emerging market currencies as well as the appreciation of the Mexican Peso.
In the medium term, we remain confident to continue delivering strong organic topline and margin expansion leveraging mix improvement as well as input cost inflation easing.'.
1 Values restated as a result of the purchase price allocation of Wilderness Trail Distillery, LLC
2 Guidance provided upon Full Year 2022 results on 21st February 2023.

Analysis of organic net sales change by geography:
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3 Includes Global Travel Retail.

Gross profit totalled €1,303.1 million, 59.2% of net sales, up by +7.7% in value on a reported basis. It grew organically by +10.4% with a margin dilution of -10 basis points. The organic margin dilution reflected the impact from high COGS inflation, only partially mitigated by pricing and the sales mix. In the third quarter, the gross margin was accretive by +60bps thanks to positive pricing, offsetting easing input cost inflation.
Advertising and Promotion expenses (A&P) were €350.8 million, 15.9% of net sales, up +6.7% in value on a reported basis. A&P increased organically by +7.3%, lower than net sales, thus generating margin accretion of +50 basis points driven by continued poor weather conditions impacting summer activations.
CAAP (Contribution after A&P) was €952.3 million, corresponding to 43.3% of net sales, up by +8.0% in value on a reported basis and up +11.5% organically.
Selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) totalled €431.8 million, 19.6% of net sales, up by +10.9% in value on a reported basis. This grew organically by +12.5%, generating -40bps margin dilution due to normalised topline growth, reflecting the continuous investments in the business infrastructure, including the setting up of a new route-to-market in Greece.
EBIT-adjusted was €520.5 million, corresponding to 23.6% of net sales, up by +5.7% in value on a reported basis. It grew organically by +10.8%, generating a margin accretion of +10 basis points. The perimeter effect on EBIT-adjusted was +1.1% (or €5.4 million) driven by the decision to significantly reduce third party bulk sales of Wilderness Trail bourbon. The FX effect on EBIT-adjusted was negative by -6.1% (or € (30.1) million), mainly driven by the transactional FX effect of MXN penalising tequila cost together with the depreciation of the US dollar and the Argentine Peso.
EBITDA-adjusted was €601.3 million, up by +7.8% in value on a reported basis (up organically +11.4%), corresponding to 27.3% of net sales.
Operating adjustments were negative at €(29.4) million, mainly attributable to provisions linked to restructuring initiatives and long-term retention schemes, as well as other non-recurring costs related to IT projects.
EBIT (22.3% of net sales) and EBITDA (26.0% of net sales) were at €491.1 million and €571.9 million respectively.
Net financial expenses were €50.5 million. Excluding the mostly unrealised exchange losses, the net financial expenses were €38.4 million, showing an increase of €24.3 million compared with the first nine months of 2022 due to the combined effect of the higher level of average net debt in the nine months ended 30 September 2023 (€1,702.5 million vs. €907.9 million in the same period of 2022), and higher average cost of net debt (3.0% vs. 2.1% in 9M 2022).
Group profit before taxation-adjusted was €473.8 million, down -2.0% vs. the same period in 2022. Group profit before taxation-adjusted excluding the mostly unrealised exchange gains/(losses) of €485.9 million, up + 2.1% vs. the same period in 2022. Group profit before taxation was €445.2 million.
Net financial debt at €1,815.6 million as of 30 September 2023, up €260.3 million vs. last year, as positive cash flow generation was more than offset mainly by planned capex investments as well as cash outlays for the dividend payment (€67.5 million).
Net debt to EBITDA-adjusted ratio at 2.6 times as of 30 September 2023, slightly increased from 2.4x as of 31 December 2022.
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The additional financial information for the nine months ended September 30th , 2023 is available to the general public on the Company's website (https://www.camparigroup.com/en/page/investors), and by all other means allowed by applicable regulations.
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements relating to the Campari Group. All statements included in this press release concerning activities, events or developments that we expect, believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and projections about future events and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including, but not limited to, the following: volatility and deterioration of capital and financial markets, changes in general economic conditions, economic growth and other changes in business conditions, changes in government regulation and other economic, business and competitive factors affecting the businesses of Campari Group. Such factors include, but are
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not limited to: (i) changes in the laws, regulations or policies of the countries where Campari Group operates; (ii) the adoption, both at a global level and in the countries where Campari Group operates, of restrictive public policies that have an impact on the production, distribution, marketing, labelling, importation, price, sale or consumption of alcoholic products; (iii) long-term changes in consumers' preferences and tastes, social or cultural trends resulting in a reduction in the consumption of products of the Campari Group as well as in purchasing patterns and the ability of Campari Group to anticipate these changes in the marketplace; and (iv) increased production costs and volatility of raw materials' prices. Therefore, Campari and its affiliates, directors, advisors, employees and representatives, expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for such forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this document and Campari does not undertake an obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events and developments or otherwise, except as required by law.
Campari's management team will host a conference call to present the Group's First Nine Months 2023 Results today at 1:00 pm (CET). To participate via webcast (listen only):
• https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=GhmB6hLI
To participate via audio and ask questions, please dial one of the following numbers:
• A digital playback of the conference call & webcast will be available from today, until Thursday, November 2 nd , 2023. (+39) 02 802 09 87
(Access code: 700953#) (PIN: 953#)
The presentation slides available to download from Campari's Investor Relations Home Page at the address:
| Investor Relations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Chiara Garavini | Tel. +39 02 6225330 | Email: [email protected] |
| Jing He | Tel. +39 02 6225832 | Email: [email protected] |
| Thomas Fahey | Tel. +44 (0)20 31009618 | Email: [email protected] |
| Valentina Sponza | Tel. +39 02 6225528 | Email: [email protected] |
| Corporate Communications Enrico Bocedi |
Tel. +39 02 6225680 | Email: [email protected] |
| https://www.camparigroup.com/en/page/investors | ||
| http://www.camparigroup.com/en http://www.youtube.com/camparigroup |
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| https://twitter.com/GruppoCampari | ||
| https://www.linkedin.com/company/campari-group |
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Campari Group is a major player in the global spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, spreading across Global, Regional and Local priorities. Global Priorities, the Group's key focus, include Aperol, Campari, SKYY, Grand Marnier, Wild Turkey and Appleton Estate. The Group was founded in 1860 and today is the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry. It has a global distribution reach, trading in over 190 nations around the world with leading positions in Europe and the Americas. Campari Group's growth strategy aims to combine organic growth through strong brand building and external growth via selective acquisitions of brands and businesses.
Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group operates in 23 production sites worldwide and has its own distribution network in 25 countries. Campari Group employs approximately 4,700 people. The shares of the parent company Davide Campari-Milano N.V. (Reuters CPRI.MI - Bloomberg CPR IM) have been listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. For more information: http://www.camparigroup.com/en. Please enjoy our brands responsibly.
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| % on Group sales |
% change, of which: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| total | organic | perimeter | forex | ||
| Global Priorities | 58.9% | 8.7% | 10.9% | - | -2.2% |
| Regional Priorities | 24.1% | 11.1% | 13.0% | 1.0% | -2.9% |
| Local Priorities | 8.3% | 9.6% | 2.9% | 6.9% | -0.2% |
| Rest of portfolio | 8.7% | 13.6% | 8.0% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Total | 100.0% | 9.8% | 10.5% | 1.3% | -2.1% |
| % on Group sales |
% change, of which: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| total | organic | perimeter | forex | ||
| Americas | 43.5% | 5.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% | -2.0% |
| Southern Europe, Middle East and Africa | 28.7% | 10.7% | 9.2% | 1.8% | -0.3% |
| North, Central and Eastern Europe | 20.3% | 14.1% | 16.1% | 0.6% | -2.7% |
| Asia Pacific | 7.5% | 21.2% | 26.6% | 2.6% | -8.1% |
| Total | 100.0% | 9.8% | 10.5% | 1.3% | -2.1% |
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| 1 January-30 September 2023 |
1 January-30 September 2022 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| € million | % | € million | % | Change | |
| Net sales | 2,201.3 | 100.0% | 2,005.7 | 100.0% | 9.8% |
| Cost of goods sold(1) | (898.2) | -40.8% | (795.6) | -39.7% | 12.9% |
| Gross profit | 1,303.1 | 59.2% | 1,210.1 | 60.3% | 7.7% |
| Advertising and promotional costs | (350.8) | -15.9% | (328.6) | -16.4% | 6.7% |
| Contribution margin | 952.3 | 43.3% | 881.5 | 43.9% | 8.0% |
| SG&A(2) | (431.8) | -19.6% | (389.3) | -19.4% | 10.9% |
| Result from recurring activities (EBIT-adjusted) |
520.5 | 23.6% | 492.2 | 24.5% | 5.7% |
| Other operating income (expenses) | (29.4) | -1.3% | (26.1) | -1.3% | 12.7% |
| Operating result (EBIT) | 491.1 | 22.3% | 466.1 | 23.2% | 5.4% |
| Financial income (expenses) and adjustments | (50.5) | -2.3% | (10.9) | -0.5% | - |
| Hyperinflation effects | 6.4 | 0.3% | 0.8 | - | - |
| Profit (loss) related to associates and joint ventures | (2.6) | -0.1% | (2.3) | -0.1% | 11.9% |
| Profit before taxation | 444.3 | 20.2% | 453.7 | 22.6% | -2.1% |
| Profit before taxation- adjusted | 472.9 | 21.5% | 484.2 | 24.1% | -2.3% |
| Non-controlling interests before taxation | (0.9) | - | 0.9 | - | - |
| Group profit before taxation | 445.2 | 20.2% | 452.7 | 22.6% | -1.7% |
| Group profit before taxation -adjusted | 473.8 | 21.5% | 483.3 | 24.1% | -2.0% |
| Depreciation and amortisation | (80.8) | -3.7% | (65.5) | -3.3% | 23.2% |
| EBITDA-adjusted | 601.3 | 27.3% | 557.8 | 27.8% | 7.8% |
| EBITDA | 571.9 | 26.0% | 531.7 | 26.5% | 7.6% |
(1) Includes cost of material, production and logistics costs.
(2) Includes selling, general and administrative costs.
| 3Q 2023 | 3Q 2022 | Reported change |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| € million |
% sales | € million |
% sales | % | |
| Net sales | 743.5 | 100.0% | 748.8 | 100.0% | -0.7% |
| Gross profit | 430.8 | 57.9% | 443.7 | 59.3% | -2.9% |
| Contribution margin | 305.6 | 41.1% | 317.8 | 42.4% | -3.8% |
| Result from recurring activities (EBIT adjusted) |
160.8 | 21.6% | 181.3 | 24.2% | -11.3% |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 147.4 | 19.8% | 177.2 | 23.7% | -16.8% |
| Profit before taxation | 133.3 | 17.9% | 171.4 | 22.9% | -22.2% |
| Profit before taxation-adjusted | 146.7 | 19.7% | 179.9 | 24.0% | -18.5% |
| Non-controlling interests before taxation | (2.3) | -0.3% | 0.3 | - | - |
| Group profit before taxation | 135.5 | 18.2% | 171.1 | 22.9% | -20.8% |
| Group profit before taxation-adjusted | 148.9 | 20.0% | 179.6 | 24.0% | -17.1% |
| EBITDA-adjusted | 190.3 | 25.6% | 204.8 | 27.3% | -7.1% |
| EBITDA | 176.9 | 23.8% | 200.7 | 26.8% | -11.9% |
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