Quarterly Report • Apr 15, 2020
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"The COVID-19 pandemic impacts our Automotive and Consumer revenue, with no material impact on our Enterprise revenue. Our Automotive revenue arises principally from customer vehicle sales, which are sharply impacted by factory closures. Our Consumer revenue is impacted by a steep decline in demand arising from retail stores being closed, retailers reducing their inventory levels, and people not driving. Recovery will depend on how quickly economic normality is restored, including vehicle production and end-customer demand, which is currently uncertain.
Given the nature of our business, nearly all our employees can perform their work from home. With the health and safety of our employees and partners as our highest priority, we acted swiftly and decisively to enable remote working, which has enabled us to sustain our engineering development activities and customer service levels.
The year has started well for Automotive and Enterprise orders, including new business, expansions and extensions to existing deals. Our investments to improve our location technology products are delivering to plan, enabling us to continue executing on our business strategy.
Because of our strong debt-free balance sheet, we have the resilience to maintain our course, despite the current uncertainties."
| (€ in millions, unless stated otherwise) | Q1 '20 | Q1 '19 | y.o.y. change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location Technology | 91.3 | 102.9 | -11 % |
| Consumer | 39.9 | 66.6 | -40 % |
| Revenue | 131.2 | 169.5 | -23% |
| Gross result | 102.6 | 121.3 | -15% |
| Gross margin | 78% | 72% | |
| EBITDA | -5.4 | 18.8 | |
| EBITDA margin | -4% | 11% | |
| Net result1 | -62.8 | 3.3 | |
| EPS, € fully diluted | -0.48 | 0.01 | |
| Free cash flow (FCF) | 13.7 | -20.2 | |
| FCF as a % of revenue | 10% | -12% |
1 All figures presented in the table above relate to continuing operations, except for the Q1' 19 Net result.
This report includes the following non-GAAP measures: operational revenue; gross margin; EBITDA (margin); free cash flow and net cash, which are further explained on page 8 of this report.
We have withdrawn our full year guidance given the uncertainty in the market.
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in the closure of some automotive factories and retail channels, will cause a deviation from our original outlook for 2020. With expected lower revenues from Automotive and Consumer, while continuing our R&D activities in line with our long term strategy, we expect to have a negative free cash flow in 2020.
At this point, given the uncertainty regarding the severity and duration of the pandemic's economic impact, the specific implications on revenue and free cash flow for 2020 cannot be reliably assessed or quantified.
We will provide an updated guidance when we can estimate the duration and consequences of the current situation.
Revenue for the first quarter amounted to €131 million, a 23% decrease compared with the same quarter last year (Q1 '19: €170 million).
| (€ in millions) | Q1 '20 | Q1 '19 | y.o.y. change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive | 49.8 | 65.1 | -24 % |
| Enterprise | 41.5 | 37.8 | 10 % |
| Location Technology revenue | 91.3 | 102.9 | -11% |
Location Technology revenue in the quarter decreased by 11% to €91 million (Q1 '19: €103 million) resulting from a decrease in Automotive, partly offset by an increase in Enterprise.
Automotive revenue in the quarter was €50 million representing a 24% decrease from Q1 '19. Automotive operational revenue decreased by 2% to €85 million (Q1 '19: €87 million). The year on year reported revenue decline is a result of higher deferral rates in the quarter in combination with lower operational revenue following factory closures. For some of our customers, revenue is recognized over time based upon the estimated total contract value, which decreased following the impact of COVID-19; leading to a higher deferred revenue position.
Enterprise revenue in Q1 '20 was €41 million, 10% higher compared with the same quarter last year (Q1 '19: €38 million), reflecting increased revenue from existing and new customers.
Our Enterprise business announced that Verizon will integrate TomTom's Maps APIs and SDKs in its location services offering, making it easier for the developer community to build upon and integrate the platform. This agreement is an expansion of the existing TomTom and Verizon agreement, where TomTom provides location-based services to enhance Verizon's current suite of location-based data, navigation, and intelligence.
Our Automotive business, together with the Toyota Research Institute - Advanced Development, Inc. (TRI-AD) and DENSO, announced a successful proof of concept demonstrating a fast high definition (HD) map-building method for roads, essential for safer automated driving.
TomTom's live and historical traffic data is being used by governments, authorities, NGOs and media as a critical insight into the economic activity of areas impacted by COVID-19. Our traffic data reflects people movement closely, allowing analysis of how traffic patterns have shifted as travel restrictions have gone into effect around the world.
Following the recommendations of the governments and health authorities of the countries in which we operate, most of our employees are now working from home. As a global technology company TomTom employees are used to collaborating across multiple locations and time zones with colleagues who are not in the same physical place; as a result TomTom's services have been uninterrupted to date.
| (€ in millions) | Q1 '20 | Q1 '19 | y.o.y. change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer products | 35.1 | 53.0 | -34 % |
| Automotive hardware | 4.8 | 13.6 | -65 % |
| Total Consumer revenue | 39.9 | 66.6 | -40% |
Consumer revenue for the quarter decreased year on year by 40% to €40 million (Q1 '19: €67 million). The decline in Consumer revenue was accelerated by retail closures in March following the COVID-19 governmental measures.
The gross margin for the quarter was 78% compared with 72% in Q1 '19. Gross margin continues to improve as a result higher proportions of higher margin software and content revenue.
Operating result in the quarter was a loss of €78 million (Q1 '19: loss of €13 million).
Total operating expenses in the quarter was €180 million, an increase of €46 million compared with the same quarter last year (Q1 '19: €134 million), mainly due to higher amortization of technology and databases. The change in the estimated remaining useful life of our map database was reflected from Q2 '19 onwards.
Total financial result, including result associate, for the quarter was an income of €5.1 million (Q1 '19: an expense €2.3 million). Included in the financial result is a one-off gain of €2.5 million resulting from a change in the classification of the group's investment in Cyient from an associate to a financial asset held at fair value. The change is effective from 1 January 2020 and the group has elected to account for future changes in fair value through other comprehensive income. The remaining gain is mainly the result of revaluation of monetary balance sheet items.
The net income tax gain for the quarter was €9.9 million compared with a gain of €0.1 million in Q1 '19. The tax gain is mainly the result of a release of deferred tax liability in line with the increased amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets.
Other intangible assets decreased to €312 million from €380 million at the end of 2019 due to the amortization of the map database. Cash balances, including fixed term deposits, decreased by €5 million as a result of cash outflows from the share buyback program, partly offset by free cash flow generated in the quarter.
Trade receivables were €67 million in Q1 '20 compared with €100 million at the end of 2019, resulting from lower operational revenue in the quarter and faster cash collection. The inventory level at the end of the quarter was €24 million, a €1 million decrease from the end of last year.
Current liabilities excluding deferred revenue, were €154 million, compared with €177 million at the end of 2019. The decrease is mainly due to decreases in trade payables as well as personnel-related accruals included in 'Accruals and other liabilities'.
| (€ in millions) | 31 March 2020 | 31 December 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive | 315.4 | 278.3 |
| Enterprise | 20.3 | 23.3 |
| Consumer | 59.7 | 67.7 |
| Total | 395.4 | 369.3 |
Total deferred revenue was €395 million at the end of Q1 '20, compared with €369 million at the end of 2019. The increase is driven by larger revenue deferrals in Automotive, partly offset by releases of deferred revenue in Enterprise and Consumer.
| (€ in millions) | Q1 '20 | Q1 '19 |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive | 35.6 | 21.6 |
| Enterprise | -9.5 | -7.9 |
| Consumer | -8.0 | -7.1 |
| Total | 18.0 | 6.6 |
The net movement of deferred and unbilled revenue in combination with the reported revenue gives insight into the operational revenue. The year on year operational revenue for Automotive decreased by 2%, Enterprise increased by 7% and Consumer decreased by 46%. Total operational revenue for the Group decreased by 15% versus a decrease of 23% based on IFRS reported revenue. The delta is mainly explained by higher deferral rates in the quarter for Automotive revenue.
In Q1 '20, the free cash flow from continuing operations was an inflow of €14 million versus an outflow of €20 million in the same quarter last year. The net inflow is driven by a stronger collection of receivables in the quarter combined with a lower pay-out of variable employee expenses compared with Q1 '19.
The cash flow from financing activities for the quarter was an outflow of €19 million (Q1 '19: outflow of €3 million). This outflow is represented by the payment of lease liabilities, the execution of the share buyback program offset by cash received from the exercise of 392 thousand options relating to our long-term employee incentive programs (Q1 '19: 124 thousand options).
On 31 March 2020, the Group had no outstanding bank borrowings and reported a net cash position of €432 million (Q1 '19: net cash of €241 million).
| (€ in millions) | Q1 '20 | Q1 '19 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities | 15.8 | 0.9 |
| Investments in intangible assets | 0.0 | -4.9 |
| Investments in property, plant and equipment | -2.1 | -5.1 |
| Free cash from flow total operations | 13.7 | -9.0 |
| Free cash flow from discontinued operations | 0.0 | -11.2 |
| Free cash flow from continuing operations | 13.7 | -20.2 |
Free cash flow is reconciled to the cash flow statement as follows:
The share buyback program to repurchase ordinary shares for an amount up to €50 million, commenced on 2 March 2020 and was suspended on 31 March as a precautionary measure in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Until the suspension of the program, the total number of shares repurchased during Q1 '20 was 2,354,433 for an aggregate consideration of €16.6 million. TomTom will use the shares to cover its commitments arising from its long term incentive plans.
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| Q1 '20 | Q1 '19 | |
|---|---|---|
| (€ in thousands) | Unaudited | Unaudited |
| Revenue | 131,197 | 169,527 |
| Cost of sales | 28,631 | 48,273 |
| Gross profit | 102,566 | 121,254 |
| Research and development expenses | 76,195 | 72,498 |
| Amortization of technology and databases | 64,740 | 24,474 |
| Marketing expenses | 6,854 | 6,945 |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 32,524 | 30,529 |
| Total operating expenses | 180,313 | 134,446 |
| Operating result | -77,747 | -13,192 |
| Financial income/(expense) and result of associate | 5,079 | -2,253 |
| Result before tax | -72,668 | -15,445 |
| Income tax gain | 9,915 | 120 |
| Net result from continuing operations | -62,753 | -15,325 |
| Result after tax from discontinued operations | 0 | 18,615 |
| Net result from discontinued operations | 0 | 18,615 |
| Net result1 | -62,753 | 3,290 |
| Earnings per share (in €): | ||
| Basic | -0.48 | 0.01 |
| Diluted | -0.48 | 0.01 |
| Earnings per share from continuing operations (in €): | ||
| Basic | -0.48 | -0.07 |
| Diluted | -0.48 | -0.07 |
The net result is fully attributed to the equity holders of the parent
1
| 31 March 2020 | 31 December 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| (€ in thousands) | Unaudited | Audited |
| Goodwill | 192,294 | 192,294 |
| Other intangible assets | 312,168 | 380,160 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 27,218 | 28,588 |
| Lease assets | 41,373 | 32,667 |
| Other contract related assets | 7,598 | 2,489 |
| Other investments | 4,299 | 4,573 |
| Deferred tax assets | 5,591 | 5,626 |
| Total non-current assets | 590,541 | 646,397 |
| Inventories | 23,971 | 25,315 |
| Trade receivables | 66,507 | 99,776 |
| Unbilled receivables | 42,393 | 34,374 |
| Other contract related assets | 18,921 | 21,434 |
| Other receivables and prepayments | 44,539 | 45,351 |
| Fixed term deposits | 222,523 | 222,579 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 209,040 | 213,941 |
| Total current assets | 627,894 | 662,770 |
| Total assets | 1,218,435 | 1,309,167 |
| Total equity | 574,294 | 665,932 |
| Lease liabilities | 29,773 | 22,531 |
| Deferred tax liability | 20,570 | 27,283 |
| Provisions | 44,810 | 46,746 |
| Deferred revenue | 231,666 | 216,378 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 326,819 | 312,938 |
| Trade payables | 32,266 | 47,085 |
| Lease liabilities | 13,151 | 11,737 |
| Provisions | 8,745 | 8,274 |
| Deferred revenue | 163,745 | 152,939 |
| Other contract related liabilities | 21,031 | 26,745 |
| Income taxes | 15,238 | 14,701 |
| Accruals and other liabilities Total current liabilities |
63,146 317,322 |
68,816 330,297 |
| Q1 '20 | Q1 '19 | |
|---|---|---|
| (€ in thousands) | Unaudited | Unaudited |
| Operating result from continuing operations | -77,747 | -13,192 |
| Operating result from discontinued operations | 0 | 19,016 |
| Operating result | -77,747 | 5,824 |
| Financial gains/(losses) | 145 | -437 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 72,305 | 31,971 |
| Change in provisions | -413 | -1,107 |
| Equity-settled stock compensation expenses | 1,213 | 911 |
| Changes in working capital: | ||
| Change in inventories | 1,525 | 433 |
| Change in receivables and prepayments | 21,384 | -4,537 |
| Change in liabilities (excluding provisions)1 | -313 | -30,082 |
| Cash flow from operations | 18,099 | 2,976 |
| Interest received | 95 | 277 |
| Interest paid | -386 | -437 |
| Corporate income taxes paid | -2,004 | -1,887 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 15,804 | 929 |
| Investments in intangible assets | 0 | -4,851 |
| Investments in property, plant and equipment | -2,111 | -5,062 |
| Dividends received | 162 | 0 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -1,949 | -9,913 |
| Repayment of lease liabilities | -3,612 | -3,434 |
| Proceeds on issue of ordinary shares | 1,548 | 532 |
| Purchase of treasury shares | -16,569 | 0 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | -18,633 | -2,902 |
| Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | -4,778 | -11,886 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period | 213,941 | 252,112 |
| Exchange rate changes on cash balances held in foreign | ||
| currencies 2 |
-123 | 325 |
| Total cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 209,040 | 240,551 |
| Cash held in short term fixed deposits | 222,523 | 0 |
| Net cash at the end of the period | 431,563 | 240,551 |
1 Includes movements in the non-current portion of deferred revenue presented under non-current liabilities.
2 Cash and cash equivalents at the end Q1' 19 includes cash classified as held for sale of €34 million.
The condensed consolidated financial information for the three-month period ended 31 March 2020 and the related comparative information has been prepared using accounting policies and methods of computation which are based on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as disclosed in the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2019.
Unless otherwise indicated, the quarterly condensed consolidated information in this press release is neither audited nor reviewed. Due to rounding, amounts may not add up precisely to totals. All change percentages are calculated before rounding.
The financial information in this report includes measures which are not defined by generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) such as IFRS. We believe this information, along with comparable GAAP measurements, gives insight to investors as it provides a basis for evaluating our operational performance. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information presented in compliance with GAAP. Wherever appropriate and practical, we provide reconciliations to relevant GAAP measures.
Operational revenue is IFRS revenue adjusted for the movement of deferred and unbilled revenue
Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue
EBITDA is equal to our operating result plus depreciation and amortization charges
EBITDA margin is calculated as operating result plus depreciation and amortization charges divided by revenue
Free cash flow is cash from continuing operating activities minus capital expenditure (investments in intangible assets and property, plant and equipment) of continuing operations
Net cash is cash and cash equivalents, including cash classified as held for sale, plus cash held in fixed term deposits minus the nominal value of our outstanding bank borrowings
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